MG Astor Mileage

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•6d

With 1,000km a month, your friend is doing about 12,000km a year, which is right on the threshold where a diesel can start to make sense, especially if he enjoys power and wants better fuel efficiency. The MG Astor CVT is not known for great fuel economy, and 7kmpl is on the lower side, but not entirely surprising for a petrol automatic in mixed conditions. The bigger concern is that the car is from the first batch and has already clocked 39,000km, so if he is not happy with the ownership experience, this is a reasonable time to move on.In the Rs 11-13 lakh on-road range in Chennai, the Hyundai Venue diesel is a strong option. This Hyundai car offers good performance, solid build quality, a good amount of space and an enjoyable driving experience, and of course will offer better real-world mileage than the Astor. As for resale, a 39,000km first-batch Astor in Chennai should realistically fetch somewhere in the Rs 7-8 lakh range, but all depending on condition, service history and variant. The key is to be realistic about the depreciation and focus on the long-term savings and improved ownership experience with the new car.Overall, if he is unhappy with the Astor and wants better fuel efficiency and more power, moving to a diesel Venue is a sensible decision.

MG Astor

Hyundai Venue

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•11w

Go for the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder strong-hybrid automatic - it will cut your fuel use sharply, often doing 20-plus kpl in city traffic where the Astor struggles. The automatic is smooth and stress-free, and because the hybrid runs on electric power a lot in stop-and-go, you get far better mileage without changing your driving style. Size, space and comfort are close to your Astor, so the switch is easy.Two things to keep in mind: the hybrid costs more upfront than a regular petrol automatic, and the boot is smaller. Also, when you press hard, the engine sounds a bit loud, but in daily driving, it stays quiet and efficient. Toyota backs the hybrid battery well, which helps long-term peace of mind.If most of your running is highway, look at the Kia Seltos diesel automatic instead - it returns strong highway mileage and feels relaxed at speed.

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

MG Astor

Kia Seltos