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Asked by: Visnu Prasadon Jan 21, 2026
Hi team, I have been using a Baleno Delta MT for the past 9 years and am now looking to change my car. My preference is a midsize SUV with an automatic transmission. My budget is around Rs 15 lakh. Please suggest a good option.
If you want to buy a midsize SUV, we would suggest stretching your budget slightly, as the automatic versions of the Honda Elevate, Hyundai Creta, and Kia Seltos sit just above this price point.
Among these, the recently launched Seltos HTE(O) CVT stands out as the best pick. While the model itself is new, the 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with the CVT automatic is a proven and reliable powertrain that has been in use across earlier Seltos models and several Hyundai cars for years.
This Kia car also offers good space and a comfortable ride, and even the lower HTE(O) variant is well-equipped with features such as a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, and a 60:40 split folding rear seat.
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Asked by: Deepak C Ron Jan 21, 2026
I am looking for a 7-seater car with comfortable seating, good mileage, a good engine, a strong feature list, and stable highway performance on long runs.
The 7-seater that best meets all your requirements is the Toyota Innova HyCross Strong Hybrid. It will give you great mileage, has a very good engine, and offers almost all the comfort features you might need. But if your budget is lower, the other two options are Kia Carens Clavis or Maruti Suzuki XL6.
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Asked by: Gopikrishnaon Jan 20, 2026
I am looking for a mid-size SUV under Rs 17 lakh and have narrowed it down to the Honda Elevate and the new Kia Seltos. Most of my driving will be on highways, and I prefer a manual transmission. Which one should I choose?
Between the two options, you can go ahead with the Kia Seltos, the HTK(O) MT variant. The new Seltos is longer and wider than the Elevate, giving you more space. It is also better equipped than Elevate.
Elevate's noise insulation is not the best in the segment, and a fair amount of engine noise and road noise enters the cabin, which can be bothersome on highway journeys.
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Asked by: SivaSuriyanSKon Jan 20, 2026
I'm planning to buy a new car with a ₹10L on-road budget. My options are Kia Sonet HTK (Optional) and Hyundai Venue HX4. I'm a new driver, and because of my work schedule, the car will be parked in my hometown for about 20 days every 2 months. Both cars have the same engine, so which one is the better choice overall (comfort, features, driving ease, after-sales experience, and resale value)?
Both the Kia Sonet and the Hyundai Venue have the same powertrains under the hood, but the 2025 Venue was launched recently and has grown in size. The suspension, too, has been tweaked, and the ride is a lot more comfortable. So between the two, you can pick the Hyundai Venue.
Parking your car for two months is not recommended. Please ask someone you trust to take the car out for a small drive every few days when you are not around. With E20 fuel, one of the problems is that if left for long, it can separate and attract water that can corrode your fuel tank. To avoid this, a simple measure is to keep your tank full and keep driving the car.
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Asked by: Abhijeet Don Jan 19, 2026
I want to purchase a strong hybrid or plug-in hybrid with a budget of Rs 25-30L for a family of 6. Please suggest a good 6-seater car with a strong safety rating. I am not keen on 7 or 8 seater cars. Good headroom and leg space are important. I prefer well-known brands with lower maintenance costs. I have checked the XL6, but it is only a mild hybrid with a low safety rating, and the Kia Carens Clavis EV is only available as a 7-seater. Any help is appreciated.
Your best bet is either Maruti Suzuki Invicto or Innova HyCross - these are the only two strong hybrid family cars in the market. All other options are either diesel, petrol/turbo-petrol, or electric cars.
You'll be happy to know that the Toyota Innova HyCross has been awarded 5 stars by Bharat NCAP for its crashworthiness. If these are too big for you, you could opt for a Carens Clavis diesel instead, which will be more fuel-efficient and more economical than its turbo-petrol counterpart.
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Asked by: Aarti Mon Jan 19, 2026
I am looking for a petrol automatic mid-size SUV for city use, to comfortably seat five adults and with a decent boot. I am not keen on Tata or Mahindra. My on-road budget is ₹15 lakh. Please suggest suitable options.
The way car prices have gone up, the more desirable variants of mid-size segment SUVs are now costing around 18 lakhs and above. However, there are a few products where the lower variants too have been given good features, like the Kia Seltos.
The Seltos HTK 1.5 CVT fits close to your budget and does not feel like a bare-bones variant. The latest Seltos is longer and more spacious than before, comfortably seats five adults, and offers a 447-litre boot, which is among the best in the segment.
The other option is Citroen Aircross X Turbo Petrol AT. It's not as feature-loaded as others in the segment, but it comes with a solid engine, a smooth gearbox and offers excellent ride quality. If you remove the third row, you get a practical 444 litre boot.
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Asked by: Mohiton Jan 18, 2026
My monthly commute is around 2500 kms. I need a fuel-efficient car that offers good space and safety. My budget is around 12-13 lakh. Which car would you recommend?
With a 2,500km monthly usage, opting for a diesel car will be a sensible choice. From the Tata stable, you could consider the Altroz or the Nexon. Both of these Tata cars are spacious, well-built, and have excellent safety ratings. Their engine is fuel-efficient, but these aren't very refined.
The Kia Syros is also a great option you can consider. It is equipped with a smoother, more refined diesel engine, and it has been awarded a 5-star crash safety score by BNCAP. The new Venue shares its platform and powertrain with the Syros, and with a more conventional design, new-age features, and better cabin space than before, it is one option that you must seriously consider.
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Asked by: Nandhakumar Thangamuthuon Jan 18, 2026
Is the Kia Clavis HTE Optional with turbo engine a good buy from a mileage and performance point-of-view?
The Kia Carens Clavis HTE (O) 1.5 Turbo-petrol with the 6-speed manual gearbox will feel like a proper upgrade from your existing Renault Triber. Its cabin is more spacious and comfortable; the quality of materials and fit-finish feels more premium; and the turbo-petrol engine is peppy and delivers far more effortless performance. Its 6-speed manual gearbox is smooth, light and effort-free in its operation.
Interestingly, the turbo-petrol's efficiency (15.95kpl) is claimed to be better than the 1.5 NA petrol (15.34kpl), and out on the open road, it is likely to return good fuel efficiency. However, turbo-petrol engines are very sensitive to driving conditions and driving style; bumper-to-bumper traffic and high ambient temperatures could severely impact fuel efficiency.
What's nice is that the HTE (O) version is reasonably well-equipped and packs all the basics like a touchscreen, rear AC vents, digital instrument cluster, rear sunshades, 6 airbags, rear-view camera and a tyre pressure monitor, among other features.
Overall, the HTE (O) 1.5 Turbo version of the Clavis certainly gets our vote.
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Asked by: Amresh Singhon Jan 18, 2026
I need to buy an automatic car under ₹18 lakh with the best features and ADAS. Please advise.
There are multiple cars you can buy which get ADAS and are priced below Rs 18 lakh. Out of these, the Hyundai Venue is the newest and the most feature-loaded option. You could consider either a 1.5 Diesel with a 6-speed torque converter, or a 1.0 Turbo-petrol engine with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. The former will be more efficient, while the latter is more refined. The Venue gets level 2 ADAS, and most of these features seem to have been tuned well for our traffic and road conditions.
Another feature-rich, automatic option that you could consider is the Kia Syros. It is powered by the same engine-gearbox combinations as the Venue.
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Asked by: Kalpak Mondalon Jan 18, 2026
I am considering an MPV as a 6/7-seater (the third row will be used minimally) in petrol manual or automatic (not diesel due to DPF concerns). I travel about 2,500 km per month (70% highway, but with numerous shallow potholes). My maximum budget is ₹16 lakh. Which car would you recommend?
If you travel mainly on the highway, you need an MPV with a strong engine for easy overtaking and cruising and for your budget, the Kia Carens Clavis HTE EX with a 1.5 turbo petrol is best for your highway runs. However, for your budget, you will only get a manual option and not an automatic, which may not be convenient for city driving.
If you only want an automatic, then your best option is a Maruti-Suzuki XL6 Alpha, which comes with a smooth torque converter gearbox. The XL6 lacks the punch of the Carens Clavis turbo, and you need to work harder to overtake on the highway.
Last Updated on: 2 Jan 2026