https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-car-to-buy-kushaq-1-5-dsg-for-heavy-city-traffic-503324Autocar Indiaen2026-09-30T15:00:05+05:30Hi Autocar, I am planning to buy a new car and have test-driven several models. I have narrowed my choice down to the Skoda Kushaq 1.5 Monte Carlo and have already booked one. I currently own a Hyundai Venue 1.0 Turbo manual. Most of my driving is within Chennai city, and I will primarily use the car for my office commute, around 25km each way. Both the morning and evening drives involve moderate to heavy traffic, with frequent crawling movement. My main concern is the DSG gearbox and its behaviour in heavy traffic. I have read about potential heating issues with DSG transmissions during prolonged stop-and-go driving, and I am wondering whether this should be a significant concern for my usage. Should I reconsider the Kushaq 1.5 DSG and look at another car instead? I really like the performance of the 1.5-litre Kushaq, and it feels like a genuine upgrade over my current Venue. However, the concerns around the DSG in heavy city traffic are making me hesitant about going ahead with the purchase. Could you please advise whether the Kushaq 1.5 DSG would be suitable for my usage, particularly from a long-term ownership perspective?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Skoda/kushaq/Skoda-Kushaq-front-quarter.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/skoda-to-hike-prices-from-october-2026-440886Autocar Indiaen2026-09-30T14:59:33+05:30Skoda to hike prices from October 2026https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260930_084539_fb3bb08c.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/tvs-ronin-fleet-to-forts-expedition-flagged-off-440885Autocar Indiaen2026-09-30T14:33:47+05:30TVS Ronin Fleet to Forts expedition flagged offhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260930_084816_94b31ce1.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-car-to-buy-citroen-c5-aircross-for-long-term-ownership-503325Autocar Indiaen2026-09-30T14:20:19+05:30I am interested in the Citroen C5 Aircross and currently have an opportunity to buy a 2024/2025 model that is still unsold and available at a substantial discount. I am aware of the car’s strengths, which is why I am considering owning one. However, I have some concerns about long-term ownership. The new-generation C5 Aircross is already available in Europe, while the current-generation model sold in India has been discontinued. I am looking at keeping the car for 10 years or more, so my main concern is whether Citroen will be able to provide parts and after-sales support for the C5 Aircross over the long term, especially since it is a CKD model. Citroen already has a relatively small service network in India, and not all technicians may have experience working on the C5 Aircross. If parts are no longer available locally, will Citroen India be able to source them from France or other markets in the long term? I am willing to bear a higher cost for parts if necessary, but I would not want the car to eventually become unusable simply because essential parts are no longer available. I am quite confused about whether to go ahead with this purchase. I would appreciate your advice based on the current facts and Stellantis’ plans for Citroen in India, particularly regarding long-term parts availability and support for discontinued models.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/legacy/cdni/model/uploads/modelimages/Citroen-C5-Aircross-270320241251.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/industry/new-cafe-3-norms-revealed-evs-get-3x-credit-440884Autocar Indiaen2026-09-30T14:02:32+05:30New Cafe 3 norms revealed; EVs get 3x credithttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260930_083129_4ae781c1.jpeghttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/adas-meets-autopilot-the-hyundai-venue-and-the-akasa-boeing-737-max-441120Autocar Indiaen2026-09-30T13:47:44+05:30ADAS Meets Autopilot: The Hyundai Venue and the Akasa Boeing 737 Maxhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20260929_110804_c5291ca4.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/porsche-cayenne-electric-makes-india-debut-440872Autocar Indiaen2026-09-30T13:15:44+05:30Porsche Cayenne Electric makes India debuthttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260930_090012_85910234.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-car-to-buy-for-first-time-buyer-within-rs-10-lakh-503329Autocar Indiaen2026-09-30T12:56:19+05:30I am a first-time car buyer and have recently started driving, so I have limited driving experience. My usage will be around 200-300km within Chennai city, with highway travel to my native place, around 650km away, twice a year. I am looking for a reliable and safe car with a naturally aspirated (NA) engine. I am not looking for fancy or premium features, although useful features would be appreciated. The car will mainly be used by a family of five, including three adults and two children. My budget is around Rs 10 lakh, but it is not a strict limit.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Maruti-Suzuki/Brezza/2026_Maruti_Brezza_Front_Quarter_Tracking.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/honda-adv160-deliveries-delayed-to-2027-440883Autocar Indiaen2026-09-30T12:03:35+05:30Honda ADV160 deliveries delayed to 2027https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260930_062422_66a24666.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-fun-to-drive-manual-car-under-rs-15-lakh-should-i-buy-for-city-and-broken-road-driving-503310Autocar Indiaen2026-09-30T11:55:01+05:30I am looking for a fun-to-drive manual car around the Rs 15 lakh budget. I live in a city with very little traffic and already have two sensible cars, so I now want something small, manual and fun to drive. Automatic transmission and mileage are not priorities. I am also an enthusiastic driver and enjoy revving the engine to extract performance. I am currently considering the Kylaq Sportline, which I can get for around Rs 13 lakh. Would the XUV 3XO or lower variants of the 1.3-litre Duster be better choices? I am also open to sedans such as the Honda City and Hyundai Verna, but I may not always be able to avoid bumps and broken roads when driving fast, so I would prefer something with more ground clearance. I also find them relatively large compared with what I am looking for.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Skoda/kylaq/Skoda%20Kylaq_5.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/eighth-gen-bmw-3-series-revealed-440882Autocar Indiaen2026-09-30T11:03:28+05:30Eighth-gen BMW 3 Series revealedhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260930_051929_ffcd169e.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/is-the-honda-elevate-zx-cvt-a-good-deal-at-rs-18-5-lakh-with-extended-warranty-and-rsa-503319Autocar Indiaen2026-09-30T10:53:32+05:30Hi, I’m planning to buy the Honda Elevate ZX CVT Adventure, and the dealer has offered it to me for Rs 18.5 lakh on-road. As part of the deal, they are also offering a seven-year extended warranty, five-year RSA (Roadside Assistance) and a dashcam. Do you think this is a good deal and worth buying at Rs 18.5 lakh? I’d appreciate your advice, especially on whether the additional warranty and RSA add meaningful value to the deal.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Honda/Elevate/Beauty_11_003%20copy.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/renault-india-believes-strong-hybrids-can-be-major-volume-drivers-440880Autocar Indiaen2026-09-30T10:00:00+05:30Renault India believes strong hybrids can be major volume drivershttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260929_150204_42da9f2a.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/upcoming-car-launches-and-debuts-in-october-2026-440877Autocar Indiaen2026-09-30T09:00:01+05:30Upcoming car launches and debuts in October 2026https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260929_122509_ce1b7cc6.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/hyundai-verna-vs-honda-city-petrol-cvt-real-world-mileage-compared-441119Autocar Indiaen2026-09-30T08:00:00+05:30Hyundai Verna vs Honda City petrol CVT real-world mileage comparedhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20260929_100719_c30c0476.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/ather-crosses-8-lakh-sales-milestone-even-before-konarc-picks-pace-440875Autocar Indiaen2026-09-30T07:00:00+05:30Ather crosses 8 lakh sales milestone even before Konarc picks pacehttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260929_111958_a27697c2.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/range-rover-sport-electric-revealed-with-up-to-609km-range-440881Autocar Indiaen2026-09-30T04:35:00+05:30Range Rover Sport Electric revealed with up to 609km rangehttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260929_180953_86967f4c.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-compact-suv-is-best-for-easy-driving-and-comfort-under-rs-14-lakh-503275Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T21:30:01+05:30I’m planning to buy a compact SUV for my dad, who is 64 years old. He currently owns a 2015 Hyundai Creta diesel automatic (torque converter), but he now finds it a little difficult to drive because of its size. He prefers a smaller, easy-to-manoeuvre automatic SUV. The expected usage would be around 70% in town and 30% on highways. The options I’m currently considering are: Kia Sonet 1.5 Diesel Automatic Toyota Taisor Petrol Automatic Mahindra XUV 3XO Petrol Automatic What other options would you recommend considering his age, ease of driving, comfort, size, and our usage pattern? My budget is a maximum of Rs 14 lakh. I’d really appreciate your suggestions and a comparison of the best options.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Toyota/urban-cruiser-taisor/_AAB3178.JPG?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-hatchback-under-rs-10-lakh-offers-the-best-highway-comfort-and-safety-503296Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T21:00:05+05:30I am looking for a car with a budget below Rs 10 lakh. My usage will be mostly on highways, with a 500-600 km trip to my native place and back from Bangalore approximately once every two months. I don’t need the car much for daily city commuting, as my office is nearby. I have shortlisted the Maruti Swift, Maruti Baleno, Toyota Glanza, and Hyundai i20. Considering my usage, I would like to know which car would be the best overall, especially in terms of: Highway comfort and stability Low body roll Low driver/passenger fatigue on long journeys Comfortable suspension and seats Highway performance and overtaking ability Safety and build quality Fuel efficiency Ease of driving for a beginner If there are any other cars under Rs 10 lakh that you think would suit my requirements better, please suggest those as well. I would like to keep them in consideration.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Maruti-Suzuki/Baleno/Maruti_Suzuki_Baleno_Facelift_Front_Quarter_Static.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-i-wait-for-the-next-generation-toyota-fortuner-or-buy-the-mg-majestor-4x4-for-long-distance-touring-503292Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T20:30:02+05:30I currently own a 2017 Tata Hexa XTA automatic with 1,27,000km on the odometer and plan to replace it within the next 12 months. My key requirements are an automatic transmission, a genuinely comfortable third row for adults, excellent bad-road and hill-climbing capability, strong highway comfort for long-distance touring, and proven long-term reliability with minimal ownership headaches. The MG Majestor 4x4 is currently my leading contender, and I am happy to wait for the right vehicle rather than buying immediately. Considering my priorities, would you recommend waiting for the next-generation Toyota Fortuner, choosing the MG Majestor 4x4, or holding out for another upcoming SUV?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/MG/majestor/MG_Majestor_Off-roading_1.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-i-replace-my-hyundai-xcent-with-an-ev-for-monthly-highway-and-hill-trips-503301Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T20:00:01+05:30I am 59 years old and have been driving a Hyundai Xcent since 2014. It has covered 1,20,000 km, and I am due to retire at 60. Should I change my car now, and what car should I consider for two people, with monthly highway and hill trips covering Ooty, Mysuru and Bengaluru? I have a monthly running of around 1,500 km. Should I consider an EV, and if so, which one would suit my needs?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/hyundai/Creta-Electric/500_5172.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-family-car-around-rs-20-lakh-should-i-buy-for-comfort-driving-fun-and-good-mileage-503297Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T19:30:02+05:30I am looking for car suggestions around the Rs 20 lakh price bracket, but I am happy to increase my budget. I want a comfortable family car that is also fun to drive while offering good mileage. I had booked the Seltos Turbo DCT, but I am now worried about its mileage and future running costs if my running increases. My current running is around 1,000 km a month in the city, but with the car, I plan to do long-distance trips of around 600-700 km every three to four months. Should I consider an EV or wait for the Seltos Hybrid? I dropped the Hyryder from my list because I did not like its interior.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Kia/Seltos/Kia_Seltos_Front_Quarter_Tracking_1.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-i-choose-the-mahindra-xuv-7xo-or-kia-seltos-for-a-hassle-free-ownership-experience-503299Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T19:00:04+05:30I am considering the XUV 7XO AX7T/L. However, given the several videos people post online, covering everything from software glitches to even sunroof leaks, do you think it will offer a seamless ownership experience? I have been considering the Seltos as a second option, and I don't see many people raising deal-breaking issues like these. I am very confused right now.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Mahindra/xuv-7xo/OP704174.JPG?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/motor-sports-news/mahindra-formula-e-retains-de-vries-mortara-440879Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T18:44:59+05:30Mahindra Formula E retains de Vries, Mortarahttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260929_131020_6892ce58.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/industry/supreme-court-suggests-adding-unpaid-traffic-challans-to-electricity-bills-440876Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T18:34:03+05:30Supreme Court suggests adding unpaid traffic challans to electricity billshttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260929_124505_79d3d867.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-car-to-buy-kia-sonet-htk-plus-o-dct-or-hyundai-venue-hx5-dct-503298Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T18:31:24+05:30I am confused between the Kia Sonet HTK Plus (O) DCT and the Hyundai Venue HX5 DCT. Both are priced close to Rs 13.5 lakh on-road. I am expecting a good discount on the Kia Sonet, given that an update is on the way. Which of the two would be better for long-term ownership in Bangalore? We are a family of two and expect to drive around 70 percent in the city and 30 percent on the highway, with short and long trips every two months. Also, is the DCT reliable enough to handle occasional crawling traffic for 20 to 30 minutes?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Kia/Sonet/500_1612.JPG?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/suzuki-developing-lower-cost-adas-that-could-reach-affordable-cars-440878Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T18:21:16+05:30Suzuki developing lower-cost ADAS that could reach affordable carshttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260929_124250_a3f5c079.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-sub-4-metre-petrol-manual-car-to-buy-for-mountain-driving-503290Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T18:00:01+05:30I’m planning to buy a sub-4-metre car and have a very low monthly running of around 300km. Most of my driving is on the mountain roads of Uttarakhand, including narrow and winding roads. I’m looking for a safe petrol-manual car that I can keep for around 15 years. I currently own a Tata Altroz 1.2-litre petrol. Which car would be best suited to my requirements?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Maruti-Suzuki/Brezza/2026_Maruti_Brezza_Front_Static.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-skoda-slavia-automatic-to-buy-for-chauffeur-driven-use-503260Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T17:30:20+05:30Hi all, I’m considering buying the Skoda Slavia 1.0-litre facelift automatic, which will be chauffeur-driven. I’d like to know how the suspension and ride quality are from the rear seat, especially over potholes and speed breakers. Does it have any issues with excessive body roll or jerks over rough roads? Also, are there any cooling or AC issues, as I’ve heard some complaints about the older models? I’ve also considered the Honda City, but overall, I preferred the Slavia as it felt far better to drive. Would appreciate genuine feedback from existing owners, particularly on the above concerns. Thanks!https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Skoda/slavia-facelift/260818_skoda-auto-unveils-updated-2026-slavia-in-india.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-car-to-buy-swift-zxi-plus-ags-or-skoda-kylaq-classic-plus-at-for-first-time-driver-503262Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T17:00:01+05:30I’m looking to buy a car for a first-time woman driver who will primarily be driving in the city. I’m considering the Maruti Swift ZXi+ AGS and Skoda Kylaq Classic Plus AT. She prefers an upright seating position and the SUV stance, which makes the Kylaq appealing, but I’m not sure which of the two would be easier to drive, especially for a new driver. I already own an i20 MT, so I’m also wondering how the Swift and Kylaq would compare in terms of ease of driving and overall city usability.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Skoda/kylaq/Skoda%20Kylaq_2_OP709803.JPG?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/yamaha-r15-m-variant-to-be-discontinued-440874Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T16:32:32+05:30Yamaha R15 M variant could be discontinuedhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260929_102335_47879cb4.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-car-to-buy-after-tata-hexa-xt-503265Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T16:30:01+05:30Hi, I recently sold my Tata Hexa XT after driving it for 1,31,000km over nine years and am now looking for something similar. Please suggest some suitable options. The Toyota Innova Crysta is currently my first choice.https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/models/colors/20260605_045917_e4bbbe21.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/volkswagen-id-tiguan-ev-debut-in-october-440873Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T16:14:16+05:30Volkswagen ID Tiguan EV debut in Octoberhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260929_101951_b8486598.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-between-kylaq-sportline-or-venue-n-line-n6-should-be-my-first-car-503277Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T16:00:01+05:30I'm 26 years old and am looking for my first car. I've narrowed my search down to the petrol automatic Skoda Kylaq Sportline and Hyundai Venue N-line N6. I'll be using the car mostly for city driving with some weekend trips that will be around 800 km a month. I live in a tier-2 city now but I might move to a metro soon. So, which car I should pick?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Skoda/kylaq/Skoda%20Kylaq_4.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-i-choose-petrol-or-ev-under-10-lakh-for-daily-commute-503276Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T15:30:02+05:30I am looking for a car within 10 lakh (on-road budget) for my wife's daily commute in Kochi. I need a car with good road visibility, ease of handling and decent fuel efficiency. The car may be used for occasional highway commutes of around 100-150 km. A petrol engine seems like the right choice but I am a bit concerned whether the current models are E20 compliant. Do you think an EV would make any sense? If so, please recommend.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/legacy/cdni/Galleries/20230130103421__BE07375.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/ultraviolette-shockwave-to-get-a-new-100v-architecture-440871Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T15:09:45+05:30Ultraviolette Shockwave to get a new 100V architecturehttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260929_090725_a4c3fb0f.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-car-to-buy-under-30-lakh-for-a-chauffeur-driven-140km-daily-commute-503280Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T15:00:01+05:30My budget is around Rs. 30 lakh for a chauffer driven car that will be used for approximately 140 km of daily commute (70 km from home to office and same for vice-versa) that translates to approximately 40,000 km annually. I will be using the rear seat and my priority is a convenient and safe journey without any tiredness because I travel daily. Please suggest me cars for the same.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Toyota/innova-hycross/500_6252.JPG?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-compact-petrol-automatic-under-15-lakh-is-suitable-for-long-drives-503286Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T14:30:17+05:30I'm planning to replace Hyundai i10 with a petrol automatic car under 15 lakh that should be compact-sized due to limited parking space. The car should be suitable for long weekend drives, and comfortable for rear-seat occupants.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Kia/syros/500_8300.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-i-upgrade-from-my-2016-baleno-now-or-wait-two-years-503282Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T14:00:02+05:30I am 56 years old and am thinking of upgrading to an SUV. I currently own Maruti Suzuki Baleno that I had purchased in June 2016. The car is in good running condition and has completed 88,000 km till date. Should I upgrade my car now or wait for another 2 years to get a new vehicle? Should I dispose off the old one and go for new one now? Please suggest accordingly.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Maruti-Suzuki/Brezza/2026_Maruti_Brezza_Cornering.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-car-variant-and-fuel-type-should-i-choose-under-23-lakh-for-city-and-highway-driving-503281Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T13:30:01+05:30I have been driving Renault Kwid for the past 8 years for daily commute within the city. I have owned Scorpio, Sumo, Tata Indica and Santro in the past. Now, I want to upgrade to another car for daily city and highway driving. On an average, average monthly city driving is 600-800 km and with 3 long drives of 1500 to 1800 km annually on average. We are family of 3 and working professionals. My son is 20 years old. We plan to buy the car in October under a budget of 23 lakh. Please advise which vehicle, variant and fuel type should I opt for.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Renault/duster/Renault_Duster_1.0_Turbo_Front_Quarter_Tracking.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/suzuki-hayabusa-special-edition-launched-in-india-at-rs-1990-lakh-440870Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T12:00:27+05:30Suzuki Hayabusa Special Edition launched in India at Rs 19.90 lakhhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260929_061730_1f48da82.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-i-buy-the-kia-sonet-htk-o-or-skoda-kylaq-signature-for-low-usage-503284Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T11:56:50+05:30Hi, I am planning to buy sub-4 meter SUV for very low monthly usage of around 500 km in Mumbai and trips of around 500 km twice in a year on highway. We have shortlisted Kia Sonet HTK (O) and Skoda Skylaq Signature+. It should have very low breakdown, need less repairs and overall should be a headache free experience as I am a senior citizen. Please suggest which car should I have.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Kia/Sonet/500_2165.JPG?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/mercedes-benz-glc-electric-launch-on-november-4-440869Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T10:55:16+05:30Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric launch on November 4https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260929_053022_3e1c7254.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/tata-aeris-vs-maruti-dzire-top-spec-cng-trims-compared-441118Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T08:00:00+05:30Tata Aeris vs Maruti Dzire: Top-spec CNG trims comparedhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20260928_135947_73e780fc.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/ather-expects-konarc-to-make-up-over-half-of-its-sales-in-two-years-440865Autocar Indiaen2026-09-29T07:00:00+05:30Ather expects Konarc to make up over half of its sales in two yearshttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260928_095440_16a5ff19.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-automatic-suv-should-you-choose-in-delhi-ncr-kia-sonet-or-hyundai-venue-503206Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T20:40:01+05:30Kia Sonet or Hyundai Venue: automatic required. Which one is the best option for Delhi NCR?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/hyundai/Venue/DSC_8177.JPG?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-you-wait-for-hyundai-bayon-or-buy-a-car-now-503194Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T20:00:01+05:30My mom is looking for a car to replace our Ignis AMT. Although the main use is a daily commute of 15km in town, we need a car that provides good comfort for four people on trips of up to 250km. We looked at the Tata Punch and Nexon EV, but the general service issues with Tata are concerning. The budget is around Rs 16-17 lakh on-road. Is it worth waiting for the upcoming Bayon? Is the 1.5-litre + IVT combination known to be fuel-efficient in the city?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Tata/punch/500_4138.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-car-technology-is-best-for-under-1000km-monthly-driving-in-mumbai-503212Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T19:20:04+05:30Which technology would be best for travelling in Mumbai with a monthly usage of less than 1,000km: electric, hybrid, petrol, or diesel?https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-car-should-you-buy-under-rs-20-lakh-for-a-50km-daily-commute-503250Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T18:40:04+05:30I am looking for a safe and fuel-efficient diesel or petrol car, and my daily travel is around 50km. I am looking for a car that will suit my needs for the next 7-8 years. Which would be the best car to purchase within my maximum budget of Rs 20 lakh?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Kia/Seltos/_AAB0280.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-automatic-suv-should-you-buy-under-rs-15-lakh-on-road-in-hyderabad-503240Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T18:00:05+05:30Hi Autocar Team, I’m looking to replace my current Tata Punch Accomplished Dazzle Sunroof AMT. I’m not very happy with the AMT gearbox and specifically want to move to a smoother automatic for Hyderabad traffic. My hard on-road budget is Rs 15 lakh. The car will mainly be used by my wife and me, along with our kid, so I’m looking for something that offers good safety, comfort, an automatic transmission, and a sunroof. My biggest priority is long-term ownership and reliability. I plan to keep the car for at least 6-8 years, so it should be reasonably easy and affordable to maintain, with good parts availability and decent resale value. Could you please suggest which car and variant you would personally recommend within a Rs 15 lakh on-road budget in Hyderabad? I’m currently considering cars such as the Maruti Brezza, Kia Sonet, Škoda Kylaq, and other compact/mid-size SUVs, but I’m open to better options. If you had Rs 15 lakh as a hard maximum budget and were replacing a Punch AMT, which car would you shortlist and why?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Maruti-Suzuki/Brezza/2026_Maruti_Brezza_Front_Static.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/tata-nexon-sierra-and-harrier-evs-now-available-with-baas-440868Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T17:24:40+05:30Tata Nexon, Sierra, Harrier and Curvv EVs now available with BaaShttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260928_125541_a1584909.jpeghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-i-choose-an-ev-over-duster-hybrid-for-1500km-monthly-running-and-long-road-trips-503190Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T17:05:05+05:30I have booked Duster hybrid but right now, I am thinking about purchasing an EV for approximately 1500 km of monthly running that includes 1000 km on highway and 500 km in the city with approximately 1500 km of road trip twice annually. Please suggest.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Renault/duster/Renault_Duster_1.0_Turbo_Front_Quarter_Tracking.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/motor-sports-news/jaden-immanuel-becomes-first-indian-to-win-adac-junior-cup-title-440867Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T16:47:58+05:30Jaden Immanuel becomes first Indian to win ADAC Junior Cup titlehttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260928_111557_3c8f1950.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/skoda-slavia-facelift-to-launch-on-october-6-440866Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T16:40:35+05:30Skoda Slavia facelift to launch on October 6https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260929_041014_95acf2cd.pnghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/is-vf7-708kwh-2wd-better-than-xev-9e-for-rear-seat-comfort-three-passengers-and-reliability-503202Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T16:30:03+05:30Is the ride comfort of rear seat passengers of VF7 70.8 kWh 2WD better than that of 9e? Which of these two are better suited for 3 rear seat passengers? Which of these two have lesser software and hardware reliability issues? I am inclined towards the VF7 subject to clarity on the above 3 queries. Early adopters of VF7 have reported quite a few issues. Should I skip VF7 altogether or worth taking a plunge?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Mahindra/xev-9e/_AAB6953.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-i-buy-a-used-car-under-rs-4-lakh-or-wait-and-increase-my-budget-for-a-new-one-503209Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T16:01:47+05:30Hi, I want to buy a car under a budget of Rs. 4 lakh. Should I go for pre-owned car or increase my budget to get a new one after some time? In case of pre owned car, which car should I buy? My monthly running is around 800 km mostly in city areas.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Maruti-Suzuki/alto-k10/_DSC7044.JPG?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-i-choose-the-skoda-kylaq-prestige-plus-or-xuv-3xo-ax7-12-tgdi-at-503214Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T15:30:15+05:30I am looking to upgrade from Venue SX(O) 1.0 Turbo with IMT (2021) to a car with a Torque Converter. I am confused between Skoda Kylaq Prestige Plus and XUV 3XO AX7 1.2 TGDi AT.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Skoda/kylaq/Skoda%20Kylaq_2_OP709803.JPG?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-i-buy-new-car-to-avoid-future-dpf-replacement-costs-on-innova-crysta-503222Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T15:00:38+05:30Hello. I own a Toyota Innova Crysta diesel automatic (2022 model). I replaced the DPF filter in 2024 under warranty. Currently, it has completed 62,000 km and my current monthly driving is around 1500 km. I want to a buy a new car. Which one should I buy? I started buying vehicles since 2010, starting with a Maruti Wagon R, Vento, Creta and now Crysta. I am afraid that I will have to do DPF filter replacement again in the future, if the issue reoccurs, as it is too costly and my car is out of warranty. So I want to change my vehicle because otherwise I don't have a reason to change the vehicle.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Toyota/innova-hycross/500_6451.JPG?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/jeep-wrangler-whitecap-mojito-limited-edition-revealed-440864Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T14:53:58+05:30Jeep Wrangler Whitecap Mojito Limited Edition revealedhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260928_091429_6eaf169c.jpeghttps://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/2027-ducati-multistrada-v4-pikes-peak-revealed-with-racing-inspired-livery-440863Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T14:43:35+05:302027 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak revealed with racing-inspired liveryhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260928_090536_7d157c30.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/suzuki-reveals-specs-of-turbo-petrol-engine-likely-to-come-to-india-440862Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T14:32:33+05:30Suzuki reveals new turbo-petrol engine specs; may come to Indiahttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260928_074242_7d3456f6.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/is-ev-safe-as-primary-car-for-45km-of-daily-city-running-and-600km-quarterly-long-drive-503235Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T14:30:04+05:30Is an EV a safe bet as a primary car now as I am considering MG Tomahawk EV. My daily running in city will be around 45 km and will also include quarterly long drive around 600 km. Currently, I am staying in Thane.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/MG/hector-tomahawk-ev/MG%20Tomahawk%20EV%20Top%20View.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/can-i-keep-an-ev-as-my-primary-car-currently-503236Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T14:00:04+05:30Can I keep an EV as my primary car currently?https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-i-choose-the-maruti-brezza-zxi-plus-at-or-victoris-zxi-at-for-city-use-503215Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T13:35:04+05:30I am looking for an SUV for my family. I can get the Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXi+ AT and Victoris ZXi AT at nearly the same price because of the heavy discounts offered on the Victoris by the dealership. Which one should I go for? I don't drive a lot, with one or two 80-100 km trips a month and the rest of my driving in the city. My budget is around Rs 15 lakh.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Maruti-Suzuki/victoris/3.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-images/renault-triber-turbo-image-gallery-440476Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T13:07:39+05:30Renault Triber turbo image gallery https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/image-galleries/images/20260928_075742_5eb427c0.pnghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-i-choose-the-kia-seltos-1-5-na-ivt-or-1-5-turbo-dct-for-hill-driving-503219Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T13:00:04+05:30I’m confused between the Kia Seltos HTX G1.5 NA petrol IVT and the G1.5 T-GDi turbo-petrol 7DCT. My usage will be primarily in the city, with occasional family road trips, probably once every three months. I plan to keep the car for more than 10 years. Is the G1.5 NA IVT sufficiently powerful and safe for driving hill stations like Munnar and Ooty with family on board when cruising through steep climbs & ghat roads ? Will it struggle with five people and luggage?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Kia/Seltos/Kia_Seltos_Front_Quarter_Tracking_2.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/setting-the-president-in-the-mg-m9-441075Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T12:41:40+05:30Setting The President In The MG M9 https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20260917_060600_31cb614c.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-i-buy-a-used-car-under-rs-4-lakh-or-a-new-car-for-low-monthly-running-503223Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T12:40:01+05:30Hi, I want to buy a car. My monthly running is around 800km, mostly in the city. I am considering a pre-owned vehicle for around Rs 4 lakh because I am a bit conservative about taking EMIs for a longer duration. I have two questions: should I go for a pre-owned car, and if so, which would be ideal? Or should I consider buying a brand-new car?https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/updated-bajaj-pulsar-ns125-spotted-with-new-lcd-screen-before-launch-440861Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T12:26:13+05:30Updated Bajaj Pulsar NS125 spotted with new LCD screen before launchhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260928_064930_8d36a286.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/is-the-honda-elevate-dealer-fitted-360-degree-camera-worth-buying-or-should-i-get-an-aftermarket-system-503227Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T12:15:01+05:30I am buying a Honda Elevate and need a review of the dealer-fitted 360-degree camera system. Is it good, or can I get something better in the aftermarket? The dealer mentioned that they would disconnect the rear camera and connect it to the 360-degree camera setup. I am sceptical about this and am not sure if I am thinking about it the right way. Can you guide me?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Honda/Elevate/Beauty_11_003%20copy.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/new-audi-q3-local-assembly-begins-440860Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T12:09:57+05:30New Audi Q3 local assembly begins in Indiahttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260928_063645_4eadc176.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/renault-triber-turbo-mileage-revealed-440859Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T11:52:04+05:30Renault Triber turbo mileage revealedhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260928_061531_b27153f1.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-i-choose-the-duster-hybrid-or-an-ev-for-highway-driving-and-long-trips-503232Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T11:50:31+05:30I currently drive a Swift AMT and cover around 1,500 km a month, including 1,000 km on the highway and 500 km in the city. I have booked the Duster Hybrid, but I am now confused between an EV and a hybrid. As an auditor, my single-day driving can go up to 300 km, and twice a year I take road trips of around 1,500 km each. My company reimburses me Rs 10 per km for my 1,000 km of monthly travel. Please suggest the better option. My budget is Rs 15-20 lakh.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Renault/duster/500_5315.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/2026-skoda-slavia-facelift-production-commences-440858Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T11:42:45+05:302026 Skoda Slavia facelift production commenceshttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260928_060639_33bbe164.jpeghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-ev-under-rs-20-lakh-should-i-buy-for-high-monthly-running-and-long-trips-503233Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T11:21:21+05:30I usually travel around 3,000km a month. My Skoda Slavia 1.0 top-end variant has already covered 63,000km in one year and 10 months. I am now planning to shift to an EV. My running includes two outstation trips every month, along with daily travel of around 100km. On weekends, I typically travel 150-200 km. My budget is around Rs 20 lakh. Which EV would suit my needs best? Kindly suggest.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/hyundai/Creta-Electric/500_5172.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-video-reviews/2026-renault-triber-turbo-video-review-440584Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T11:11:55+05:302026 Renault Triber Turbo video reviewhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/reviews/images/20260928_054042_3ae7da6d.pnghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/renault-triber-turbo-launched-at-rs-7-84-lakh-440856Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T11:00:04+05:30Renault Triber Turbo launched at Rs 7.84 lakhhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260927_045045_5a04f669.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-reviews/renault-triber-turbo-review-power-to-the-people-440579Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T11:00:00+05:30Renault Triber Turbo review: Power to the peoplehttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/reviews/images/20260927_071441_9679f92e.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-comparison-reviews/tesla-model-y-vs-hyundai-ioniq-5-comparison-techin-to-the-max-440577Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T08:00:12+05:30Tesla Model Y vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 comparison: Tech'in to the maxhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/reviews/images/20260923_133404_001bda33.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/350cc-triumph-tracker-400-performance-tested-and-explained-441109Autocar Indiaen2026-09-28T07:00:00+05:30350cc Triumph Tracker 400 performance tested and explainedhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20260924_104945_e265be9a.jpg