https://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-car-to-buy-kylaq-vs-duster-vs-kushaq-vs-taigun-vs-xuv-7xo-504032Autocar Indiaen2026-10-18T20:00:04+05:30I’m looking for my first personal car, although I’m in no hurry to buy one. I recently drove a friend’s Kylaq Signature+ AT and genuinely loved it. It felt mature, eager, and somehow familiar, almost like home. Since I intend to keep my cars for a long time, I started exploring larger European cars. The Kushaq’s exterior is jaw-dropping, but something feels missing in its dashboard design. The Taigun’s interior looks premium, even if the materials aren’t particularly soft-touch. Then there’s the European Duster Adventure AT, which costs around Rs 4 lakh less than some of my other options, but I’m not particularly keen on its reflector headlights. Now I’m tempted to test-drive the Scorpio-N Z6 D AT and XUV 7XO AX3 D AT as well, since they fall within a similar price range. However, fuel efficiency, servicing and overall ownership costs seem excessive for someone who drives barely 5,000km a year, mostly for pleasure. I commute on my Jupiter. Here’s my dilemma. The Kylaq Sportline AT would cost around Rs 13 lakh with BH registration. I loved driving it, and its space should be sufficient even if kids enter the picture five years from now. The Duster Adventure AT costs around Rs 16 lakh and sits a segment above the Kylaq, with a more substantial mechanical package. My heart has wanted a VW or Skoda ever since we bought Dad’s Honda City, which is why the Kushaq and Taigun remain tempting options. Then there’s the XUV 7XO AX3 D AT at around Rs 20 lakh. It’s huge and tempting, but I’m unsure about its body roll. My friend’s 2019 XUV500 impressed me, although its body roll was noticeable. I don’t really need a big SUV, but if I’m buying a car to keep for the long term, should I stretch my budget or stick with the Kylaq, which I already love driving?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/which-car-to-buy-for-long-term-ownership-504044Autocar Indiaen2026-10-18T19:00:05+05:30Please advise which car would be the best choice for long-term ownership: the Mahindra Scorpio, Tata Safari, Tata Harrier, Jeep Compass, Volkswagen SUV, or any other suitable option. My priority is reliability, long-term durability, and hassle-free ownership over the next 10 years or more. I would appreciate suggestions based on real-world ownership experience, maintenance costs, spare parts availability, and after-sales support.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Mahindra/scorpio-n/Mahindra_ScorpioN_2026_Front_Quarter_Top.jpg.jpeg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-car-to-buy-hyundai-creta-electric-or-tata-sierra-ev-504045Autocar Indiaen2026-10-18T18:07:34+05:30I am confused between the Hyundai Creta Electric and the Tata Sierra EV. I am a little hesitant about the Sierra because of the glitches being reported, whereas the Creta Electric seems to have been relatively problem-free based on what I have heard so far. I also feel that the Creta Electric's motor is better refined, as the motor noise in the Sierra seems to creep into the cabin at speeds above 50kmph. Kindly advise me on which one would be the better choice.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/auto-images/mercedes-amg-gt-suv-image-gallery-440497Autocar Indiaen2026-10-18T17:00:00+05:30Mercedes-AMG GT SUV image galleryhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/image-galleries/images/20261018_091932_0b37642e.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-images/2027-kawasaki-klr650-df-image-gallery-440495Autocar Indiaen2026-10-18T15:00:00+05:302027 Kawasaki KLR650 DF image galleryhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/image-galleries/images/20261017_095327_8b17596d.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-car-to-buy-volkswagen-tiguan-r-line-or-jeep-compass-model-s-under-rs-35-lakh-504028Autocar Indiaen2026-10-18T14:30:04+05:30Hello Team, I am looking to upgrade my car and currently own a 2017 Volkswagen Ameo Highline. I have been a Volkswagen fan since then, and my budget is around Rs 35 lakh. The two options I am considering are the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line and the Jeep Compass Model S. My preference is leaning towards the Volkswagen, but I would appreciate your suggestions if there are any better alternatives in this budget. Thanks in advance!https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/legacy/cdni/Galleries/20250414013407_Tiguan_R_Line_Offroading.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/porvorim-elevated-corridor-drive-supercar-shakedown-441190Autocar Indiaen2026-10-18T14:00:00+05:30Porvorim elevated corridor drive: Supercar shakedownhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20261016_143259_2839a93f.pnghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-budget-friendly-car-to-buy-for-uttarakhand-hills-504027Autocar Indiaen2026-10-18T13:30:01+05:30Hi, I am looking for a budget-friendly car for driving in the hills of Uttarakhand. My priorities are reliability, high ground clearance and the ability to handle hilly roads with ease. I am considering the Mahindra Bolero Classic. Would it be a suitable choice for my requirements? Thanks in advance.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Mahindra/bolero/2026_Mahindra_Bolero_Off-roading_Lead.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-car-to-buy-tata-altroz-diesel-or-kia-sonet-504025Autocar Indiaen2026-10-18T12:40:59+05:30Hi team, I am planning to buy the Tata Altroz diesel, but I am confused between the Altroz and the Kia Sonet. Given that both options fall into different segments, I am unsure whether I should go for the Altroz or consider a sub-4-metre SUV like the Sonet. Could you please help me understand which would be the better choice? Thanks in advance.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/legacy/cdni/Galleries/20250522033443_New_Tata_Altroz_Front_Quarter_Static.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/how-to-get-a-duplicate-registration-certificate-rc-if-lost-or-damaged-441191Autocar Indiaen2026-10-18T12:00:00+05:30How to get a duplicate Registration Certificate (RC) if it is lost or damagedhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20261016_143105_598966c8.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/renault-duster-on-road-prices-listed-in-major-indian-cities-441076Autocar Indiaen2026-10-18T11:00:00+05:30Renault Duster on-road prices listed in major Indian citieshttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20261017_175957_c7388395.pnghttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/bmw-f-450-rr-vs-rivals-specification-comparison-441195Autocar Indiaen2026-10-18T10:00:00+05:30BMW F 450 RR vs Rivals: Specification comparisonhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20261017_055334_a67b4ba5.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/3-reasons-to-buy-the-mahindra-xuv-3xo-cng-and-3-reasons-not-to-441200Autocar Indiaen2026-10-18T09:00:00+05:303 reasons to buy the Mahindra XUV 3XO CNG and 3 reasons not tohttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20261017_162607_bf31e195.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/buying-a-used-tata-nexon-what-to-look-out-for-441186Autocar Indiaen2026-10-18T08:00:00+05:30Buying a used Tata Nexon: What to look out forhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20261015_141131_1dd7d26b.jpeghttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/hero-xtreme-160r-4v-carbon-vs-rivals-price-and-specifications-compared-441199Autocar Indiaen2026-10-18T07:00:00+05:30Hero Xtreme 160R 4V Carbon vs Rivals: Price and Specifications Comparedhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20261017_154536_cdefc833.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/mercedes-s-class-completes-140-years-140-places-global-tour-441077Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T23:32:53+05:30Mercedes S-Class completes ‘140 Years, 140 Places’ global tourhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20261017_180241_f366a97f.pnghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/mercedes-amg-gt-suv-revealed-makes-up-to-1169hp-441065Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T22:31:42+05:30Mercedes-AMG GT SUV revealed, makes up to 1,169hphttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20261017_174116_72e4517d.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-images/universo-ferrari-exhibition-2026-image-gallery-440496Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T18:52:20+05:30Universo Ferrari exhibition 2026 image galleryhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/image-galleries/images/20261017_131106_516be571.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/is-mg-zs-ev-worth-buying-under-20-lakhs-over-nexon-ev-curvv-windsor-503992Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T17:45:03+05:30Hi, I am planning to buy an EV with an on-road price within ₹20 lakhs. Can I consider the ZS EV? My daily commute is around 50-60 km, including 30-35 km of highway driving, with the rest being city driving. I need a spacious car with a good interior. I don’t like the Curvv or Windsor designs. I currently use a Nexon petrol, which I like.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/MG/zs-ev/DSC03237.JPG?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-is-the-best-7-seater-car-for-a-family-of-7-on-long-trips-503999Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T16:45:02+05:30Hello, I am planning to buy a car for my family, but I am confused about which one to choose. We are a family of seven, and our car usage is quite low. We mostly use it for long-distance family trips. Which car would you recommend for my family? Should I consider an SUV or a 7-seater MPV? I would appreciate your suggestions based on comfort, safety, mileage, and overall value for money.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Toyota/innova-hycross/500_6249.JPG?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/tesla-model-y-l-powertrain-upgrade-brings-performance-boost-441075Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T16:41:30+05:30Tesla Model Y L powertrain upgrades bring performance boosthttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20261017_112530_6dbd3646.pnghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-is-the-best-5-member-family-car-under-11-lakhs-504000Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T15:45:05+05:30I am planning to buy a car in December 2026, and my budget is around Rs 11 lakhs. There are five members in my family. Please suggest the best family car.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Mahindra/xuv-3xo/500_8404.JPG?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/bmw-f-450-rr-variants-explained-441189Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T15:30:00+05:30BMW F 450 RR variants explainedhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20261016_100939_31471e06.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-i-buy-current-toyota-innova-now-or-wait-for-unconfirmed-facelift-504002Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T14:45:05+05:30When we ask dealers about the new Innova facelift, they say there is no official confirmation from the company. Now I need to buy an Innova, but I am confused about what to do.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Toyota/innova-hycross/500_7180.JPG?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/universo-ferrari-exhibition-debuts-f80-luce-12cilindri-manuale-in-india-441074Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T14:12:13+05:30Universo Ferrari exhibition debuts F80, Luce, 12Cilindri Manuale in Indiahttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20261017_084136_92179286.jpeghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/skoda-kylaq-gets-benefits-up-to-rs-90000-in-october-2026-441064Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T14:05:05+05:30Skoda Kylaq gets benefits up to Rs 90,000 in October 2026 https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20261016_114114_cf45732d.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-blogs/tesla-knight-rider-ferrari-and-the-air-thrusted-car-441197Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T13:45:58+05:30Tesla, Knight Rider, Ferrari and the air thrusted carhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20261017_090831_1b546810.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-images/2027-kawasaki-versys-900-image-gallery-440494Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T13:23:15+05:302027 Kawasaki Versys 900 image galleryhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/image-galleries/images/20261017_074647_324377a3.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/bike-video-reviews/aprilia-sxr-gt-175-first-ride-review-440610Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T13:04:22+05:30Aprilia SXR GT 175 First ride video reviewhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/reviews/images/20261017_073233_20768498.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/how-to-renew-your-registration-certificate-rc-online-441173Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T13:00:00+05:30How to renew your registration certificate (RC) onlinehttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20261013_105943_bf2f8785.jpeghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/renault-duster-hybrid-launched-at-rs-1699-lakh-441073Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T12:44:56+05:30Renault Duster hybrid launched at Rs 16.99 lakhhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20261017_072529_c35f2c51.pnghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-video-reviews/mahindra-xuv-3xo-zng-review-video-440609Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T12:08:39+05:30Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG review videohttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/reviews/images/20261017_063813_66984f88.pnghttps://www.autocarindia.com/bike-reviews/aprilia-sxr-gt-175-review-the-next-step-440606Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T12:00:01+05:30Aprilia SXR GT 175 review: The next stephttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/reviews/images/20261016_092929_b210eee4.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-reviews/mahindra-xuv-3xo-zng-cng-efficiency-petrol-performance-440607Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T11:00:00+05:30Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG: CNG efficiency, petrol performancehttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/reviews/images/20261016_105848_453911e6.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/vida-dirte-k3-6days-limited-edition-revealed-441071Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T10:00:00+05:30Vida Dirt.E K3 6Days Limited Edition revealedhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20261016_155617_1e0d9d14.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/tata-sierra-vs-hyundai-creta-vs-kia-seltos-vs-mahindra-xuv700-which-suv-should-you-buy-503912Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T09:00:06+05:30Hello Autocar Team, I’m planning to buy a Tata Sierra diesel and would really value your advice. I’ll be driving mostly in Hyderabad, with city traffic accounting for the majority of my usage and occasional highway trips. Could you please help me with a few questions? 1. Is the Tata Sierra a good buy right now? How is it performing in the market, and has it been a sales success or a flop? 2. What is its real-world diesel mileage in city traffic and on highways, based on your tests? 3. How are its build quality, reliability, and long-term ownership prospects? 4. How good are Tata’s service network, spare parts availability, and running costs, especially in Hyderabad? 5. Given my annual running of around 12,000-15,000km, is the diesel worth the premium, or would the petrol version make more sense? 6. How does it compare with rivals such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and Mahindra XUV700 for my usage? Thank you for your time. I look forward to your guidance.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Tata/sierra/2026%20Sierra%20Front%20right.jpg?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-long-termer/mg-windsor-long-term-review-17500km-report-440605Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T09:00:03+05:30MG Windsor long term review, 17,500km reporthttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/reviews/images/20261015_121753_7d921996.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-i-buy-petrol-diesel-cng-or-electric-car-under-rs-12-lakh-503977Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T08:00:07+05:30I am planning to buy a car with a budget of Rs 10-12 lakh. My daily commute would be roughly 8-120km. Which fuel type should I choose?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Tata/Punch-EV/_AAB9834.JPG?w=1200&h=675&fit=crop&crop=entropy&q=75&fm=autohttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/hyundai-compact-ev-to-debut-in-q1-2027-441068Autocar Indiaen2026-10-17T07:00:00+05:30Hyundai compact EV to debut in Q1 2027https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20261016_142520_cd807ee2.jpg