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Asked by: Ravinder Verma My monthly running is just 500-600 km with about 50% city and 50% highway use. I am a car enthusiast looking to buy a powerful automatic car with good performance and decent mileage within a ₹20 lakh budget. Please advise only automatic cars. Is it worth buying a diesel car, considering DPF issues and the 10-year diesel cap concerns? For DPF regeneration, it's not the number of kilometres you drive in a month that matters, but the driving pattern. To avoid DPF issues, you need to be driving at steady speeds of 50-60kph for around half an hour for the DPF to ‘light off’ and burn the soot accumulated inside. Since your usage is 50 per cent on the highway, it is sufficient to clear your DPF, so you should not have any issue with DPF clogging. If you like power and performance, the best diesel for your budget is the Mahindra XUV700 2.2 diesel with a 6-speed AT. The XUV 700 lower MX variants will fit in your budget.Also, you might want to wait for the Mahindra XUV 7X0, which will be launched in early January, which is essentially a refreshed version of the XUV700 and with the same 2.2 diesel. Also, the 10-year limit is only in the Delhi area and is likely to be relaxed for the latest BS6.2 cars Asked by: Nageswar Reddy Hey, I have been driving a Seltos diesel manual for the last 6 years and am planning to exchange it for a petrol automatic car. I am interested in the Volkswagen brand because of its strong build and engine quality. I am not interested in Maruti Suzuki due to concerns about engine performance, automatic gearboxes, and service experience. Please suggest which brand and model I should consider for my new car, and also where I can get a good rate for my old car. It’s true that Volkswagen cars are well-built and have strong engines. We don’t know your budget, but assuming you want a Kia Seltos replacement, the Volkswagen Taigun with the 1.5 TSI and 7-speed DCT is a good option. It is rapid, feels sporty and stable, and has all the characteristics you are looking for in a Volkswagen. If you can extend your budget to around Rs. 40 lakh, then it might be worthwhile waiting for the Volkswagen Tayron, which is a seven-seater and is expected before March 2026. We recommend listing your car on spinny.com, which is the best online platform to sell your car Asked by: Mudit Varshney I am looking for a petrol 7-seater and am considering the Tata Safari and the Skoda Kodiaq. My objective is to buy the best value-for-money car. My overall driving will be mostly on highways and nearby areas of Delhi NCT, with city driving only for short distances on weekends, contributing about 25-30% of total driving. So far, my average annual driving has been limited to around 8,000 km. Yes, the Tata Safari petrol is a good option to consider. The 170hp petrol engine is smooth and punchy, making it a lovely car to drive. However, if you have the budget to opt for the Skoda Kodiaq, then, quite frankly, the Safari petrol, other than a much more spacious third row, can’t match the Kodiaq, which is in a different class altogether. It is better engineered, has a quality feel and is superbly equipped. Also, for your driving, which is mainly on weekends and on highways, where there is less traffic, you can really enjoy the Kodiaq, which is a perfect car. The only compromise you will have to make is with the third row, which is best for kids. Asked by: ARUN K My daily commute to the office is around 15 km, and my monthly average driving is about 500 km. I live in Thiruvananthapuram and currently own an 11-year-old Hyundai Grand i10 and an MG Comet, which my wife mostly uses for her office commute. I am confused between the Tata Sierra Accomplished Plus Turbo Petrol and Diesel. The turbo petrol is priced at ₹26.8 lakh, while the diesel is ₹27.3 lakh. Considering better mileage and ethanol blending, is it better to buy the diesel since the price difference is around ₹50,000? Your daily driving of 15km a day does not justify opting for the Tata Sierra diesel, which isn’t as smooth or refined as the turbo petrol. The Sierra 1.5 petrol is much nicer to drive, and though it won’t be as fuel efficient as the diesel, your minimal running won’t burn a hole in your pocket. The extra fuel cost will be compensated for by the Rs. 50,000 saving too. All new cars are engineered to run on E20 fuel, so you won’t have a problem with the additional content either. So between the Sierra Petrol and diesel, it's the petrol we would opt for. Asked by: Arun Malaviya Hi, I am looking to travel across India by road. I am looking for a bigger, spacious, reliable, fuel-efficient (maybe hybrid) vehicle for 5 people. I would like it to have ADAS Level 2 and good suspension for rural roads and highways. The budget is approximately 8-9 lakhs. Please suggest. At your budget of Rs 8-9 lakh, there are not many cars that meet your requirements. For a start, there are no hybrids at this price point. At this price, you will only get compact cars, so fitting 5 people (presumably with luggage) over long distances will not be comfortable. Plus, ADAS features are also not available at this price point.Your best option is a large hatchback, such as the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, which offers a fuel-efficient petrol engine and can fit 5 people. You can also consider the Tata Altroz, which is available with a diesel engine option and has tough suspension.There are some compact SUVs available in your budget, but only the base models. You could also consider buying a used car, in which case you will get a larger vehicle in your budget, but it won't have the latest tech like a hybrid powertrain or ADAS. Check out Spinny for vetted and verified used vehicles. Asked by: Shibashish Mukhe I currently drive a Kia Seltos HTE (base variant) and get around 8 to 9 kmpl in city conditions in Kolkata. Are there any hybrid options expected in the Seltos segment in the next 8 to 9 months? Will sedans like the Virtus or Verna get hybrid options? Are there plans for a Honda Elevate hybrid, MG Hector hybrid, or a Creta hybrid? Unfortunately, there are no new hybrid midsize SUVs launching in the next 8-9 months; however, they will come later. The new Kia Seltos hybrid is coming, but not before late 2026 or early 2027, as Kia is working on localising the hybrid system to lower the price before the launch. The Honda Elevate will not receive a hybrid powertrain until its next generation, which is unlikely before 2028.The Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Slavia could eventually get hybrid technology, but that too is still a few years away. The Hyundai Verna is unlikely to receive a hybrid even with its upcoming facelift. The MG Hector Hybrid is in limbo and was not launched with the recent update, which proved to be just a minor facelift.The Hyundai Creta will likely get a hybrid, but only when the next-generation model launches, likely around 2027. Tata and Mahindra are both said to be working on hybrid powertrains, but again, with launches only in the distant future. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts 
