<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/industry/hyundai-tvs-greenlight-development-and-production-of-e3w-concept-439518</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-20T20:21:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hyundai-TVS greenlight development and production of E3W concept </news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260420_145027_cd6ccfa8.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/350cc-ktm-390-duke-390-adventure-launched-from-rs-277-lakh-439517</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-20T19:29:05+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>350cc KTM 390 Duke, 390 Adventure launched from Rs 2.77 lakh</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260420_135824_4df7a85f.jpeg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-petrol-automatic-car-under-6-lakh-offers-best-mileage-446050</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-20T19:15:45+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>I’m looking for a compact mini SUV or a small car with a petrol automatic. My daily usage is under 25 km, and my monthly usage is under 1,000 km. My budget is a maximum of Rs 6 lakh, and my priority is the best fuel economy.</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Maruti-Suzuki/alto-k10/_DSC6970.JPG</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/is-vinfast-vf7-awd-a-good-upgrade-from-jeep-compass-446136</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-20T18:10:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>How is the idea of buying the VinFast VF7 top model AWD? I currently drive a Jeep Compass.</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/vinfast/vf7/DSC_7261.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/tata-nexon-vibration-and-brake-noise-after-tyre-change-issue-446105</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-20T18:05:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hello. I have a Tata Nexon petrol (P)XM+(S) BS6 January 2023 model. It comes with stock size of 195 60 R16 tyres. I&apos;ve driven almost 54000 kms on it. A few months back, I had a puncture in one of the tyres, and unknowingly, my father drove almost 27-30 kms with a flat tyre. During that the tyre suffered multiple punctures from the side profile. I got it repaired at that time. 

From February 2026, she went for alignment balancing. Considering the state of that tyre, I decided to get that repaired tyre replaced. I took out my new unused stepney, which was unused since 2023, purchased one new tyre, so that I’ll put a new one in the front and an old one at the back. All done, but from the very next day the car started making an unusual vibration from the pedal side, and noise was also there. Drove for one week straight, but the noise and vibration were still there. I went to that tyre shop, changed the position of all the tyres, and tried every possible combination. But the sound was still there, and he said, since you&apos;ve changed only one tyre, that is why there is noise and vibration. Get all new tyres and the sound will go. Had a little rough talk, so i decided to go to some other tyre shop.

Now, after I went to the other one, I shared my issue, and he also said get new tyres, the noise will go. Okay, but here is the catch: on the advice of a tyre franchise owner,  from where I used to stay earlier, I decided to upgrade to 215 60 R16 tyres, which come as standard in higher Nexon models. Plus, I also verified this by watching multiple videos on YouTube. Finally, I decided to upgrade. Plus, somewhere I read that driving a new tyre which has not been used for many years leads to tyre bursts. 

Since the budget was a constraint, I decided to change 2 tyres currently, then later, after six to seven months will change the rest of the two. And the new tyre which I bought in the first place, ill make that as stepney. Tyres changed 195 60 R16 new tyres( one purchased, one unused stepney) in the front and the new set 215 60 R16 in the rear. But the noise still does not go away. Though the car became a lot quieter, the vibration from the pedal was still there. 

I went to the mechanic and got to know that it is the front wheel bearing and the disc rotor, and got it changed. Now, after 3-4 days, a new noise came up, something kat-kat types whenever I brake. Plus, the whistling sound of the brakes whenever the brakes are applied slowly. This kat-kat noise comes after whenever I drive 7-8 kms in the city. But, I went to Bhimtal in March, there on the hills, this kat-kat sound became permanent even if I don’t brake on the incline as well as the decline. I stayed there for three days, and I drove daily, and this kat-kat sound was constantly there, from the very first kilometre. 

I&apos;ve got the suspension checked by the mechanic. It&apos;s totally okay as of now, had it been the suspension, the sound would ve been permanent, not after i drove 7-8 kms. 

Pls help the community, is this the tyres or should I go to Tata Motors service first and get it diagnosed ??</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Tata/nexon/_BE07249.JPG</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/motor-sports-news/navi-mumbai-street-race-postponed-439515</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-20T17:56:58+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Navi Mumbai street race postponed</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260420_121857_ce661bc7.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/fada-offers-to-invest-in-ev-charging-scrappage-infrastructure-in-delhi-439511</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-20T17:54:32+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>FADA offers to invest in EV charging, scrappage infrastructure in Delhi</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260420_092951_bce51a5f.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/195-vs-205-tyres-which-is-better-for-highway-driving-rapid-445860</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-20T17:25:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>I own a Skoda Rapid diesel automatic and am considering upgrading my tyres from 195/55 R16 to 205/55 R16. My driving is mostly on highways.</news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/auto-images/2026-hyundai-venue-knight-edition-image-gallery-440236</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-20T17:10:07+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>2026 Hyundai Venue Knight Edition image gallery</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/image-galleries/images/20260420_112050_8a0426dc.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/mercedes-benz-unveils-all-new-electric-c-class-with-up-to-762km-range-439514</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-20T17:03:14+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Mercedes-Benz unveils electric C-Class with up to 762km range</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260420_113300_5d1dfcd4.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/tata-sierra-vs-renault-duster-automatic-which-is-better-to-buy-445630</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-20T16:55:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hi Autocar Team,

I am confused between the Tata Sierra automatic and the Renault Duster automatic. My primary usage will be occasional road trips (once every two months) along with limited city driving.

I found both cars comfortable during my test drives. The Sierra feels more premium and feature-loaded, while the Duster seems simpler but adequately equipped. I also prefer a higher seating position and strong road presence.

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Which SUV would you suggest?</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Toyota/innova-hycross/500_6451.JPG</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/car-long-termer/hyundai-alcazar-long-term-review-7100km-report-440394</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-20T08:00:19+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hyundai Alcazar long term review, 7,100km report</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/reviews/images/20260417_125104_cd6d6a95.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/can-i-remap-my-tiguan-tdi-and-is-dq500-gearbox-reliable-for-tuning-446029</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-20T08:00:03+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Reposting the question I asked a few weeks back. Could you please give your expert opinion? I own a 2020 Tiguan TDI Highline. The practicality of the SUV, with its interior space, top-notch build quality, fuel economy, AWD capability, and driving pleasure, is second to none. VW is no longer selling the 2.0-litre TDI engine with the DQ500 gearbox, so I plan to keep this car for another five years. With the warranty period completed, I would like to remap the engine to 180+ bhp with 400 Nm torque. Will the DQ500 gearbox be able to handle this? Do I need to install a bigger turbo? What other precautions should I consider (suspension, brakes, etc.)?</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/volkswagen/Tiguan/500_2715.JPG</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/httpswwwautocarindiacomauto-featureskinetic-dx-3-reasons-to-buy-and-3-to-skip-it-440442-440442</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-20T07:00:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Kinetic DX: 3 reasons to buy and 3 to skip it</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20260418_195108_0bc55c9b.jpeg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/hormazdnaturally-aspirated-torque-converter-cars-under-16-lakh-india-list-445940</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T19:41:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>I am looking for a car with a naturally aspirated petrol engine paired with a torque converter automatic gearbox, within a budget of ₹16 lakh (on-road, Chennai). Could you please share the list of available options that meet this requirement?

Additionally, I would like your opinion on whether opting for a turbo-petrol engine is worthwhile for daily office commuting in a metropolitan city like Chennai, considering traffic conditions and real-world usability.</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/legacy/cdni/mmv_images/colors/20250626112120_Maruti_Suzuki_Brezza_Splendid_Silver[1].jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/citroen-basalt-automatic-jerk-in-reverse-cold-start-issue-explained-445925</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T19:34:24+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>I own a Citroën Basalt automatic. When I start the car and shift into reverse gear, I notice a sudden jerk. However, this does not happen once the engine has warmed up.

Could you please explain the reason for this behaviour and let me know if it indicates any issue with the car?</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/legacy/cdni/mmv_images/colors/20250908120750_Citroen_Basalt_X_Steel_Grey[1].jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/taigun-dsg-issues-seltos-vs-duster-which-is-smoother-in-city-445946</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T18:25:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>I currently own a Volkswagen Taigun 1.5 TSI GT DSG and have been facing issues with jerky low-speed performance in city driving, along with persistent rattles despite multiple service visits.

I am considering upgrading to either the Kia Seltos (turbo petrol DCT) or the upcoming Renault Duster (turbo DCT). My usage is around 60% city and 40% highway.

My main concern is whether these alternatives will offer a smoother and more refined driving experience in city traffic compared to my current car, or if they will exhibit similar behaviour due to the nature of dual-clutch transmissions.</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/models/colors/20260414_092754_bd20c67e.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/venue-vs-xuv3xo-vs-nexon-best-compact-suv-under-12-lakh-445945</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T17:50:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hi Autocar Team,

I am considering buying a compact SUV in the ₹12 lakh price range and would appreciate your expert advice. I have shortlisted the Hyundai Venue HX5 Plus, Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5, and Tata Nexon (petrol variants).

My usage includes regular local driving of around 50–60 km, along with highway trips of approximately 1,500 km every 4-5 months.

Could you please share how these models compare in terms of value for money, features, performance, and overall suitability for my usage?

Thank you for your guidance.</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Mahindra/xuv-3xo/500_8427.JPG</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/5-seater-vs-7-seater-which-car-to-buy-family-of-6-india-445956</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T16:45:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>My family consists of five adults: myself, my wife, my parents, and my brother. I currently live in a different state, while my family stays in my hometown, and I visit them once every two months. During those visits, all five of us travel together, and in the next couple of years, our family size may increase to six members after my brother’s marriage.

Our usage will be minimal, around 300 km per month, mostly on highways during occasional trips. I prefer an SUV-like driving position with good visibility of the bonnet.

I am confused whether I should opt for a 5-seater or a 7-seater. If going for a 7-seater, I am considering the Maruti Ertiga VXI. If a 5-seater is more practical, I would like suggestions based on reliability, mileage, safety, rear seat comfort for three adults, and resale value.

My budget is ₹12 lakh, and I prefer a petrol manual car with a long ownership period of around 10 years.</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/legacy/cdni/Galleries/20190322051351_Maruti-Ertiga-Sport-white.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/auto-images/one-off-mini-vagabund-countryman-image-gallery-440232</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T16:00:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>One-off Mini-Vagabund Countryman image gallery</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/image-galleries/images/20260417_124924_8a8b7c57.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/scorpio-n-vs-xuv-7xo-which-is-better-for-city-driving-india-445929</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T15:50:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>I am currently using a Ford EcoSport and am planning to upgrade to either the Mahindra Scorpio N Z4 petrol or the Mahindra XUV 7XO petrol. My usage is primarily within the city, with a daily commute of around 60 km.</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Mahindra/xuv-7xo/DSC_9023%20-%20Copy.JPG</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/best-automatic-car-under-12-lakh-for-city-driving-kochi-445893</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T14:45:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hi Autocar Team,

I am planning to replace my 2014 Maruti Celerio VXI AMT (TN registration) with a new car. My usage will be mostly city driving in Kochi, with occasional trips to Coimbatore.

I am looking for a fuel-efficient petrol or EV option within a budget of around ₹12 lakh. My key requirements are:

Automatic transmission
Low maintenance cost
Good connected car features and infotainment system
Comfortable for city driving

Could you please suggest the most suitable car options for my needs?</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/models/colors/20260220_105932_6d32b1b0.png</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-video-reviews/ola-roadster-x-video-review-440395</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T14:15:29+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ola Roadster X+ video review</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/reviews/images/20260419_084335_3f31baf5.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/is-toyota-innova-crysta-good-for-10-year-ownership-445895</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T13:50:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>I am planning to buy the Toyota Innova Crysta and intend to keep it for at least 10 years.

Could you please advise whether it is a safe and sensible choice in terms of service support and parts availability, resale value, and future regulatory norms?</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/legacy/cdni/Galleries/20201015102207_download.png</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/interviews/ferrari-ceo-benedetto-vigna-on-brands-ev-philosophy-india-prospects-and-more-440444</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T13:00:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna on brand’s EV philosophy, India prospects, and more</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20260418_204401_6ad045d0.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-i-sell-xuv700-and-buy-renault-duster-expert-advice-445954</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T12:45:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>I am planning to sell my Mahindra XUV700 and switch to the Renault Duster. I would like your expert opinion on whether this would be a good decision.</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Renault/duster/500_5520.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/5-things-to-know-about-the-simple-ultra-440441</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T12:00:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>5 things to know about the Simple Ultra</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20260418_190055_a890fea8.jpeg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/tata-sierra-petrol-vs-diesel-which-is-better-for-low-usage-445936</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T11:40:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>I have booked the Tata Sierra Adventure Plus petrol manual, but I am now confused between the petrol and diesel manual variants, particularly in terms of mileage and performance. I am not interested in an automatic transmission.

My annual running is less than 6,000 km.

Could you please advise which engine option would be more suitable for my usage? Additionally, I would appreciate any alternative suggestions for a spacious car with good mileage that fits my needs.</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Tata/sierra/500_6529.JPG</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/best-car-under-12-lakh-for-city-and-highway-driving-445898</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T10:50:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>I have been using a Maruti Wagon R AMT for the past 8 years and am now planning to upgrade. My monthly driving is around 1,000 km, with a mix of 50% city and 50% highway usage, along with three long trips annually of around 1,000 km each.

My budget is around ₹12 lakh (on-road).</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Maruti-Suzuki/Brezza/_DSC1903.JPG</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/reise-tourrad-first-impressions-440443</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T10:00:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Reise TourRad: First Impressions</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20260418_203606_b24d3244.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/kia-seltos-diesel-vs-turbo-dct-best-for-highway-driving-445841</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T09:45:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>I am planning to buy a Kia Seltos but am confused about which automatic variant to choose. My usage is around 70% highway and 30% city, with an annual driving of approximately 12,000 km.

I am specifically looking for strong low-end torque for confident overtaking and prefer an automatic transmission.

I am considering the diesel automatic and the turbo petrol DCT variants.</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Kia/Seltos/_AAB0277.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/road-tripping-with-supercars-in-jaisalmer-sand-blasting-440438</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T09:00:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Road-tripping with supercars in Jaisalmer</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20260419_055039_515a04f6.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-automatic-car-to-buy-for-low-daily-usage-and-comfort-445894</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T08:50:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hi,

I am planning to buy a car with a budget of under ₹15 lakh. My daily usage will be quite low, around 10-15 km, mainly within the city.

My key requirements are:

Petrol engine
Automatic transmission
Good fuel efficiency
Spacious cabin with good passenger comfort

Could you please suggest the best car options that would suit my needs?</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Maruti-Suzuki/Brezza/_DSC1938.JPG</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/xuv-7xo-petrol-vs-diesel-or-xev-9s-which-is-better-445701</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T08:35:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Hi, I currently own a Maruti Suzuki Ciaz petrol and am planning to upgrade to a new SUV. My monthly driving is around 600 km, with one or two long trips in a year.

I am confused between the petrol and diesel variants of the Mahindra XUV 7XO. Additionally, I am also considering the Mahindra XEV 9S and would like to know whether an EV would be suitable for my usage pattern.</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Mahindra/xev-9s/_AAB8445_1.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/auto-blogs/opinion-how-distinct-sub-brands-can-benefit-the-mother-brand-440439</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T08:00:10+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Opinion: How distinct sub-brands can benefit the mother brand</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20260417_140152_a115e5db.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/toyota-hyryder-vs-citroen-aircross-x-which-is-better-to-buy-445672</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T08:00:00+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>I am planning to buy a new car around August 2026 with a budget of ₹15-17 lakh. I am currently confused between the Toyota Hyryder and the upcoming/facelifted Citroën Aircross X (expected around June).</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/legacy/cdni/Galleries/20230428112547_21.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-long-termer/triumph-scrambler-400-xc-long-term-review-3000km-report-440391</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Autocar India</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-19T07:00:35+05:30</news:publication_date><news:title>Triumph Scrambler 400 XC long-term review, 3,000km report</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/reviews/images/20260414_110923_217b4511.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url></urlset>