Mahindra Cars Under 25 Lakh in India (19)

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Between your picks, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza 1.5-litre automatic is your best bet since city fuel efficiency is your main priority. The Hyundai Venue, Skoda Kylaq and Mahindra XUV 3XO all use turbo-petrol engines, which aren't particularly known for their fuel efficiency in the city. That said, achieving your target of 13-14kpl in city driving with any of these cars will require a very sedate driving style.The Brezza also comes with a smooth-shifting 6-speed torque converter automatic, which makes driving in the city very easy. One drawback is that, its interior won't feel as modern as the Hyundai Venue. The Honda Amaze is another good choice, but being a compact sedan, it won't feel as spacious as the Brezza.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Hyundai Venue

Skoda Kylaq

Mahindra XUV 3XO

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With your monthly running of just 600- 800 km, we would recommend a petrol automatic over a diesel. The additional cost of buying a diesel is unlikely to be recovered through fuel savings at this level of usage. Also, with predominantly urban driving, a modern diesel's DPF can become a concern if the car does not regularly get sufficiently long runs to complete regeneration. Coming from your Ford Figo diesel, you may find the petrol's running costs higher, but the lower usage makes it the more sensible choice.For Bengaluru traffic, a torque converter automatic would be preferable to a DCT. DCTs are perfectly usable, but repeated crawling in heavy stop-start traffic can make them feel jerky at low speeds and less smooth than a torque converter.We would shortlist the Mahindra XUV 3XO petrol AT and Skoda Kylaq AT. Both get six-speed torque converter automatics. The 3XO has a stronger 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine with 200Nm, a spacious cabin and a comfortable ride. The Kylaq is more compact, feels engaging to drive and is easier to manoeuvre and park in tight spaces.

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Skoda Kylaq

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Apologies for not getting back to you earlier. For your budget of Rs 20-25 lakh, we would suggest looking at two options depending on what you prioritise.If you want an SUV, the Mahindra XUV 7XO petrol is worth considering. It has a strong 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, a spacious and comfortable first two rows, a premium cabin and good highway performance. It is a particularly good choice if you will use the third row occasionally rather than regularly.However, if your priority is a genuinely comfortable seven-seater, the Kia Carens Clavis turbo-petrol DCT would be our recommendation. It offers better space utilisation, easier access to the third row and a more accommodating seating arrangement for all passengers. Its 160hp turbo-petrol engine also offers strong performance, while the DCT makes it convenient in everyday traffic.

Mahindra XUV 7XO

Kia Carens Clavis

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The Mahindra XUV 3XO is a great choice for your needs. It has good performance on the highway, decent efficiency and a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating. If you are being chauffeured and spend time in the back seat, you'll find the seat is wide and comfortable, with good space too. Reliability is also quite good, though some owners report electronic glitches.Among your alternatives, the Maruti Victoris LXi is larger overall and therefore roomier, but being the base model, it will feel a bit bare-bones. The Hyundai Venue HX5+ is a better choice, offering a good balance of features and passenger comfort. However, if you want the most space in the sub-4-meter SUV segment, consider the Kia Syros. It has a very spacious and comfy back seat and a large boot. It is offered with the same 1.0-litre turbo petrol as the Venue, so highway performance is good too.Overall, the XUV 3XO is a solid choice, but if you are not convinced, then consider the Venue or the Syros.

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Hyundai Venue

Kia Syros

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Given your experience with the 1.4-litre diesel Ford Fiesta, we would suggest looking at the Mahindra XUV 3XO T-GDi manual first, followed by the Renault Duster 1.3 Turbo manual. Both offer strong performance, which will be important when driving through the hills of the North East with four passengers and luggage.The XUV 3XO's 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine produces 131hp with good low- and mid-range response. It is compact, easy to manoeuvre and offers a comfortable ride. The Duster has a comfortable ride and a more engaging chassis, while its 163hp, 280Nm 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine offers considerably stronger performance. However, the Duster's tendency to stall when moving off from a standstill can be frustrating, particularly on steep inclines, so we would place it second.

Renault Duster

Mahindra XUV 3XO