Mg Manual Cars in India (2)

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With a daily city usage of 20-30 km, a diesel Seltos is not the right choice. Modern diesels need regular highway runs to keep the DPF healthy, and your usage pattern is predominantly short city trips. The fuel savings from diesel will also take a very long time to justify the higher purchase cost at your running.If you can arrange for home charging, the MG Windsor EV seems to be a better fit for your usage. This MG car is a very spacious, comfortable family car with a premium feel. Since your usage isn't much, you could consider the small battery version instead of the Pro - it'll be more affordable.

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MG Windsor

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The MG Windsor EV is one of the best-selling electric cars in the market, and it will fit within your budget. The car is feature-loaded with kit, like - panoramic glass roof, 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats, reclinable rear seats, etc, and the Pro variants also get ADAS.Do keep in mind that the user interface of this Mg car can get confusing to begin with due to the over-reliance on the touchscreen (even for basic controls); however, you will get used to it in some time. Also, the Pro's ADAS is poorly calibrated; hence, if you have the option, opt for the variant without it.A feature-loaded ICE option in this price range is the Hyundai Creta, which comes with either a 1.5 turbo-petrol or 1.5 naturally aspirated petrol, both engines are mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. It is a great car - one you won't go wrong with.

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Hyundai Creta

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The MG Hector is a tech-laden, large and spacious SUV. It has a voluminous 587-litre boot, so luggage space won't be an issue, and what's nice is that it can even be had with a third row of seats in the form of the Hector Plus.This MG car stands out for its spacious and comfortable cabin, lengthy features list and absorbent low-speed ride. As for cons, it's not engaging to drive, and the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol CVT is thirsty, returning just 8.3kpl in the city and 9.6kpl on the highway in our fuel efficiency tests. The MG Hector price starts at 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

MG Hector

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Our recommendation would be to prioritise the MG Windsor EV and Tata Nexon EV. Each has a different strength, but both satisfy the need for cabin space, safety and build quality. Between the two, we would rank the MG Windsor on top. The 52.9kWh battery and claimed 449km range make it particularly appealing for your commute. This MG car also offers excellent passenger space. The Exclusive Pro's estimated Hyderabad on-road price is around Rs. 19.1 lakh, putting it within budgetOn the BaaS question, the initial recommendation is to buy the battery outright rather than opt for BaaS, particularly if you intend to keep the car for five years or longer. Considering you drive only 22 days a month, the break-even period increases to approximately 5.3–5.6 years. The best way to do it would be to buy the Windsor without BaaS.

MG Windsor

Tata Nexon EV

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The Vinfast VF7 is sportier to drive, with stronger performance and more engaging driving dynamics. On the other hand, the Tomahawk is more comfort-oriented, with supportive seats, a spacious cabin, and the flexibility of a third row. It is also larger, yet it is more efficient than the VF7, resulting in better real-world range.As a spacious family car, the MG Hector Tomahawk EV is the better car. However, if you enjoy driving, pick the VinFast VF7.

MG Hector Tomahawk EV

Vinfast VF7