Kia Mpv Cars in India (4)

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Go for the Maruti Ertiga VXi CNG. With your running of 2,500-2,700 km a month, a CNG car makes sense, and the Ertiga is the safer long-term bet. Maruti’s CNG system is well-proven, the car is reliable, and service reach is excellent. The Ertiga also has a strong resale value, which matters given your high usage and eventual upgrade plans.The Kia Carens Clavis HTE CNG is a good product with a higher-quality cabin and a few more features, but the Ertiga is much better priced. On accessories, stick to Maruti-approved upgrades to avoid warranty issues. The Ertiga’s running costs are low, and it is a practical, comfortable 7-seater for highway use. Overall, it is the more sensible choice for your usage pattern.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Kia Carens Clavis

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With an annual running of 15,000- 20,000 km and a budget of Rs 20 lakh, a diesel 7/8-seater is a sensible choice. The Mahindra XUV 7XO diesel is the recommendation here. It is a genuinely spacious 7-seater with a strong diesel engine, comfortable ride, and good highway manners, making this Mahindra car well suited to long-distance family use. The diesel engine is refined and efficient, and at your running, the fuel cost savings over petrol will be meaningful over time.The Kia Carens Clavis diesel is a good alternative if you want something a bit more compact. This Kia car also has a better third row than the Mahindra. However, the XUV 7XO diesel strikes the best balance of space, comfort, performance, and value for your requirements.

Mahindra XUV 7XO

Kia Carens Clavis

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Go for the Kia Carens. It is the most well-rounded 6/7 seater under Rs 17 lakh, offering a genuinely spacious third row, a comfortable ride and petrol and diesel engine options. This Kia car also feels more premium inside than most rivals in this price bracket, and Kia's service network is strong. If you are looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is the most sensible alternative, with low running costs and proven reliability, but the Carens is the better all-round family car.

Kia Carens

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

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With 8,000-10,000 km a year and a mix of Ahmedabad city and highway driving, a diesel automatic might not be the best financial decision. At this running, the fuel savings from diesel are unlikely to offset the higher purchase price over your ownership period. Modern petrol automatics are likely to be more suited to your usage pattern.In case you still want to go ahead with a diesel-automatic car, in your Rs 13-15 lakh budget, the Mahindra XUV 3XO is the best fit. It offers a strong turbo diesel engine mated to a 6-speed AMT, and a comfortable ride, making it well suited to both city driving and highway runs. It is also one of the most spacious compact SUVs in the segment, with a wide rear seat that makes it a genuinely comfortable family car. The only drawback is that the boot is on the smaller side, but for most family needs it is still adequate.You could also consider the Kia Sonet diesel-automatic. It has a smoother transmission, and is available across a wider price range, across multiple variants. Overall, the Sonet, although due for a generation change next year, is still a very sophisticated, competent compact SUV on sale.

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Kia Sonet