4-seater cars in India (27)

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•12h

The Thar Roxx is a fun and capable off-roader, but it is not the right choice for your usage. Your 96 km daily commute on a mix of bumpy roads, ghats and highway demands a car that is comfortable, efficient and easy to live with. This Mahindra car is heavy, has a bouncy ride, limited boot space and is not very fuel-efficient either. It is best suited as a second car or a weekend adventure vehicle.Given your requirements, the Tata Sierra diesel is the best fit. It has an engine that's strong enough to handle your highway and ghat sections with ease, a comfortable ride, a spacious cabin for your family and a large boot for your dog and luggage. It is also far more efficient and refined for daily use than the Thar Roxx. If you want something more premium and comfortable, the Mahindra XUV 7XO is also worth considering, but the Sierra will be more fuel-efficient, and you will get a top-spec variant in your budget.

Tata Sierra

Mahindra Thar Roxx

Mahindra XUV 7XO

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•4d

For a family of two adults and two kids in Bangalore with Rs. 15-20 lakh budget and preference for automatic, the Kia Seltos IVT is the most sensible recommendation. The IVT automatic is smooth and easy to drive in Bangalore traffic, the car is spacious enough for a family of four, and Kia’s service network is strong in the city. The Seltos also feels premium inside and offers a good balance of comfort and features without being overwhelming.If you want something slightly more affordable with a similar driving experience, the Hyundai Creta IVT is a very close alternative. It shares the same engine and gearbox, but the Kia car feels a bit more premium and spacious. If you want to maximise value, the Mahindra XUV 3XO automatic is worth considering as well. It is a very well-equipped car with a strong safety package, but it is smaller than the Seltos and Creta.Overall, the Seltos IVT strikes the best balance for your needs. It is easy to drive, comfortable for a family, and well-supported in Bangalore.

Kia Seltos

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Hyundai Creta

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Based on your requirements, the MG Windsor Pro is the EV we would recommend. It offers a genuinely spacious cabin that can comfortably accommodate four adults, along with solid build quality and a stable, planted feel on the highway. MG cars has also built a strong reputation for reliability and low maintenance costs, which is important given your planned eight-year ownership period. The Windsor's long wheelbase and wide cabin make it one of the most comfortable EVs in its price bracket, and it feels like a genuinely substantial on the road. It also offers a good balance between range and efficiency, making it well suited to your 80 km daily highway commute. The only real drawback is that Windsor is not the most engaging car to drive, but as an all-round package, it is a dependable EV that should deliver a strong long-term ownership experience.

MG Windsor

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With a family of four, predominantly highway driving, relatively low city usage and priorities such as fuel efficiency, low running costs and a widespread service network, the Brezza is a natural fit. While we don't yet know everything the facelift will bring, going by the strengths of the current model, we expect it to build on an already excellent package with updated styling, more features and possibly some mechanical refinements.The Brezza's naturally aspirated petrol engine is proven, easy to maintain and well-suited to buyers who don't drive very high annual distances. It also offers a comfortable ride, good ground clearance and one of the strongest service networks in the country, which is particularly reassuring when travelling to smaller towns and places of worship.Unless you're looking for a more premium or performance-oriented SUV, we don't see a compelling reason to look elsewhere. Based on what you've shared, we'd recommend waiting for the updated Maruti Suzuki Brezza, as it should remain one of the most sensible and cost-effective family SUVs in its segment.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

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•3w

The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the right choice for you. It's a sensible and no-nonsense compact SUV that delivers everything you want. It's easy to drive, ride comfort is good, and there's ample room for 4 passengers. The Brezza is also reasonably fuel-efficient as petrol automatic cars go. The Brezza is also reliable, and maintenance costs are affordable. Maruti's massive service network also adds peace of mind to the ownership experience. The Brezza doesn't feel as exciting or punchy as turbocharged rivals, especially out on highway drives, but performance, on the whole, is fair. The Brezza doesn't have a Global NCAP or Bharat NCAP safety rating, but we expect the updated model to be put to the test. The updated Brezza goes on sale later this month and would be the one to look out for.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza