Renault Duster price in Aonla

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Out of the cars you have mentioned, the Renault Duster 1.3 with a manual gearbox would be our suggestion. The 163hp engine has good punch, and while the third gear is rather tall, other factors like ride and handling make it a much better car to drive. The Nissan Tekton features the same setup with a different design, so between the two it boils down to design preference and proximity of a dealership. Both Renault and Nissan cars offer limited touchpoints, so ensure there is a dealership near you. Within your budget, the Duster in its top-spec guise will fit right in, and it also offers a good amount of equipment. The suspension and ride comfort are segment best, and the steering has good consistency to make it fun around corners. The VW and Skoda cars mentioned above fall short in ride comfort compared to the Duster and Tekton.

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Nissan Tekton

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If you prefer a manual gearbox and are looking for strong performance, we would suggest choosing between the Nissan Tekton 1.3 turbo manual and the Renault Duster 1.3 turbo manual. These more powerful engine options are available with a manual gearbox, unlike the 1.5 TSI versions of the Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun, which are offered only with a DSG automatic. The 1.0 TSI manual versions of the Kushaq and Taigun are good enough for everyday use, but they won't offer the same performance as the 1.3 turbo engines.Both the Tekton and Duster are also enjoyable to drive and offer a comfortable ride. Given your family's average height of around 5.5ft, rear seat space in either car should be adequate. Between the two, the decision would largely come down to which brand, styling and overall cabin experience you prefer.

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Renault Duster

Skoda Kushaq

Volkswagen Taigun

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With a monthly running of just 600-700km, we would not rush into buying a strong hybrid purely for fuel savings. Your usage is predominantly urban, which suits a strong hybrid car, but the low annual running of around 7,200-8,400km means the price premium over a regular petrol SUV will take a long time to recover. Since you are not happy with the Duster's rear seat, there is little reason to compromise on an important aspect of the car just for its hybrid powertrain.The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara are also worth considering, as both offer strong hybrid powertrains and a more accommodating rear seat than the Duster.The next-generation Hyundai Creta is expected in 2027 and the Kia Seltos too is expected to get it. Our suggestion would be to wait for the new Creta, but don't expect the hybrid to pay for itself through fuel savings at your current running. Buy it if you value the refinement and efficiency of a hybrid, rather than purely for lower running costs.

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Renault Duster

Kia Seltos

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Considering your requirements, the Renault Duster hybrid will be a good choice for you. The hybrid Duster is the most powerful car against its rivals and is genuinely impressive to drive and handle. The new Duster also gets FDD (Frequency Dependent Dampers) that improve ride and handling. What also works well is the multi-mode gearbox that gives it smooth performance in the city and stable and refined driving on the highway. Being a strong hybrid, its efficiency is also much better in comparison to the Honda Elevate and the Kia Seltos. The Duster also has a 7 year warranty for the car and an 8 year warranty for the battery adding peace of mind. The only downside maybe Renaults service network which isn't as established as Honda or Kia. However, if there is a showroom near you, this should not be a problem.

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Kia Seltos

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The Renault Duster hybrid is an impressive car but the hybrid variant only makes sense if you will be driving a lot more than average. If your annual coverage is over 20,000km and most of it is in the city, then the hybrid variant makes more sense financially. If the Duster is what you like, given its styling and presence, the turbo-petrol version would be better to go for. However, since mileage is a strong priority, we would recommend you to check the Maruti Suzuki Victoris instead. It is the same size as the Duster, but offers better efficiency and comes with the reliability of Maruti. It is hassle-free, easy on the pocket and the vast service network and low part price also makes for a better case. The styling is not as bold as the Duster, but for your needs, the high mileage, easy-to-drive nature and reliability makes it a better choice.

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Renault Duster