Hyundai cars in India (15)

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You are making the right call moving away from the Scorpio N. It is ok as a highway SUV, but in dense city traffic and tight parking, its size becomes a daily headache. The XEV 9e would put you in exactly the same situation, so it is not the right replacement. The BE 6 is a good EV, but it is more of a coupe-style SUV with a sloping roofline, which compromises rear headroom and practicality for family use.The BE 07 is the right car to wait for. It is Mahindra’s upcoming flagship EV and is expected to be a proper midsize SUV with a more practical, family-friendly cabin. It should offer the right balance of size, space and EV performance for your 70:30 city-highway usage. The only caveat is timing - if you need a car soon, the BE 07 may not arrive quickly enough.If you want an alternative that is available now, the Hyundai Creta EV is a very good option. It is spacious and practical EV with a comfortable ride and a family-friendly cabin. It is not as rugged as the Scorpio N, but for city commuting and occasional highway runs, it is a very well-rounded package, moreover the electronics and powertrain are very well calibrated making for a fuss free and easy drive experience and with very good reliability. Not something todays current EVs can boast off. Overall, your thinking is correct: the BE 7 is the right size and type of EV to replace a Scorpio N for city-focused family use. If you can wait, it is worth holding out for to see if it shapes up well. If not, electric Hyundai Creta is the best available alternative at the moment.

Mahindra BE.07

Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq

Mahindra XEV 9e

Mahindra Scorpio N

Hyundai Creta Electric

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Go for the Toyota Innova Hycross. With 400-500 km a week, you need a car that is comfortable, reliable and effortless over long distances. The Toyota Innova HyCross hybrid is the best fit here. It is extremely comfortable, has a spacious cabin, and the hybrid powertrain is smooth and efficient, especially on highways where it delivers excellent fuel economy for a car of its size. Toyota's reliability and low maintenance costs also make it a strong long-term ownership proposition.The Mahindra XUV 7XO diesel is a good alternative if you specifically want a diesel SUV with strong performance and a more engaging driving experience, but the Hycross is the better all-rounder for your usage. The Hyundai Alcazar is not a true upgrade from your Creta and does not offer the same level of space, comfort or long-distance capability as the other two.The only drawback with the HyCross is that it is not as engaging to drive as the XUV 7XO, but for your usage, comfort and efficiency matter more. Overall, the HyCross is the car you will be happiest with after five years of ownership.

Toyota Innova HyCross

Mahindra XUV 7XO

Hyundai Alcazar

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The Geolandar XCV is a good tyre, but it is designed for SUVs and crossovers, and your Hyundai i20 is a much lighter car. The tyre will be heavier than your stock tyre, and that will add unsprung weight, which will affect ride quality and handling. The sidewall will also be stiffer than a typical hatchback tyre, which could make the ride harsher on a light car like the i20. The upsize from 195/55 R16 to 195/60 R16 is not huge, but it will increase the overall diameter by about 3.5%, which will slightly affect speedometer accuracy and gearing.If your priority is durability and resistance to sidewall damage, the Geolandar XCV will do the job, but it is overkill for an i20.

Hyundai i20

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Go for the Hyundai Venue Diesel Automatic. With your annual running of 16,000-18,000 km and a strong highway component, the diesel makes clear financial sense. The Venue’s diesel is refined and well suited to long-distance driving, and the 6-speed torque converter automatic is smooth and reliable. Hyundai’s service network and ownership experience are also strong, which matters over an 8-year horizon.The Skoda Kylaq Signature Plus Automatic is the better driver’s car, but the 1.0 TSI petrol will not match the diesel’s efficiency at your running, and the E20 concern is largely overstated – modern engines are engineered for it, and there is no official roadmap beyond E20. On the diesel side, the government has not announced any blanket restrictions on private diesel cars, and with Bharat Stage 6 and DPF technology in place, long-term ownership is not a major concern.The Venue is the more sensible and cost-effective choice for your usage pattern. If you want a more premium and spacious diesel SUV, the Kia Seltos Diesel Automatic is worth stretching for, but within your shortlist, the Venue is the right call.

Hyundai Venue

Kia Seltos

Skoda Kylaq