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Asked by: Sandeep I travel around 3,000 km a month. Which SUV is pocket-friendly? Since your running is that high, it would make sense to go for a CNG SUV to benefit from lower running costs.The Maruti Suzuki Victoris CNG would be a good option as it’s comfortable, easy to drive, efficient (27.02km/kg claimed), and the boot space isn’t compromised, as the CNG tanks are placed underneath.However, if the CNG network around you isn’t very good, you could opt for the strong-hybrid version of the Victoris, which is claimed to return 28.65kpl.

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Dec 16, 2025

Asked by: ASIM KUMAR DATTA I’m a first-time car buyer with a budget of ₹10 lakh. I need a 5-seater family car that offers good mileage, comfort, and low maintenance for long-term use. I’ve shortlisted the Mahindra XUV 300/XUV 3XO, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Creta, and Nissan Magnite. Considering fuel efficiency, comfort, safety, features, and maintenance, which car would be the best choice for me? I’m a bit confused and need your suggestion. Given your budget of ₹10 lakh and your need for mileage, safety, maintenance, and comfort, we suggest checking out the Nissan Magnite. It received a 5-star Global NCAP rating in July 2025 and comes with 6 airbags as standard.The car is powered by a fuel-efficient 1.0-litre petrol engine, available in both naturally aspirated and turbocharged options. It also offers good comfort for daily use.Best of all, within your budget, you can get an upper mid-range variant loaded with features. It makes it a great value-for-money choice compared to the other cars on your list.

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Dec 16, 2025

Asked by: Vikram I currently drive a Swift Dzire and cover approximately 4,000 km/month. Please suggest the best automatic car with great mileage for this usage. Since you are already using a Dzire, upgrading to a new Maruti Suzuki Dzire AMT would make sense for you. It is feature-loaded, offers a comfortable ride, and the Dzire mileage of 25.71 kmpl is impressive for the AMT variants. However, if you want even lower running costs, consider getting a CNG-automatic. Your options include the Tata Tigor CNG AMT and the Nissan Magnite CNG AMT.

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Dec 16, 2025

Asked by: John Prabakaran I want to buy an SUV with a naturally aspirated 1.2-litre engine and an upright seating position. Service and maintenance should be easy and inexpensive. My budget is ₹8-9 lakh, and I need the essential/basic features. Which SUV would you suggest? Given your requirements, the Hyundai Exter would be a good choice for you. The Exter has a 1.2-litre petrol engine that can be had with either a 5-speed manual or AMT automatic gearbox. It has elevated seating, and it comes with plenty of features. It also fits within your budget, and being a Hyundai, it will be easy to maintain as well. 

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Dec 16, 2025

Asked by: Lalit kumar I’m looking for a family car within a ₹20 lakh budget. I drive about 1,000 km/month and prioritise a luxurious feel, strong road presence, excellent safety, comfort, and good fuel efficiency. Which model would you recommend? The Maruti Suzuki Victoris would be a good option for you. The SUV has good road presence, it's got a comfy ride, and it has received a full 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP. It also comes with a wide range of powertrain options, all of which are claimed to offer good fuel efficiency, especially the strong hybrid.  

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Dec 16, 2025

Asked by: Priyadarshan Looking for a new car between ₹12-20 lakh (on-road, Trivandrum). I travel 900-1000 km a month (70% city, 30% highway) and take 3-4 long highway trips annually (4,000–5,000 km). Currently considering the new Venue HX10 DCT (₹17.6 lakh) and Nexon Diesel Manual Fearless Plus (₹15.7 lakh). Please let me know which one to choose, or is there any other car that best suits me? Since your usage is around 1,000km per month and mostly in the city, a diesel engine is not essential, but it certainly would lower your daily running costs. However, these days and in this segment, the purchase price tends to be much higher than a petrol equivalent. As such, the best car for your needs is the new Hyundai Venue diesel AT, but it will be much pricier at almost ₹19 lakh, on-road, in Trivandrum.As the newest of the compact SUVs, it does have the latest tech, a great interior, and a good engine/gearbox combination.

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Dec 16, 2025

Asked by: Shadow I want to buy a new car (five- or seven-seater) as my second vehicle. I live in an urban city and commute about 50 km daily. My budget is under ₹20 lakh. I want an automatic gearbox, 4-star (or above) safety, and good comfort. I’ve shortlisted the Mahindra Scorpio N, Suzuki XL6, Maruti Fronx, and Hyundai Verna. Which should I choose? Looking at your criteria of safety and comfort, along with an automatic transmission, we would recommend the Maruti Suzuki Victoris. However, if you want a seven-seater, then the Scorpio N would suit you better of the two that you have shortlisted, as the XL6 does not meet your crash rating bar. However, bear in mind the ride of the Scorpio is a bit jittery and won't be as plush as the XL6 or Victoris. 

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Dec 16, 2025

Asked by: Anurag Anant Which is better between the Toyota Hyryder and Maruti Suzuki Victoris? Both SUVs - Toyota Hyryder and Maruti Suzuki Victoris shared their mechanicals like the powertrain; however, being the newer of the two SUVs, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris is better overall. The Victoris has more features like ADAS, a powered tailgate, a premium branded audio system and a larger touchscreen too.    

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Dec 16, 2025

Asked by: Swaroop Patnaik I’m looking for an automatic petrol vehicle in the sub-4-metre category. I’m confused between the new Hyundai Venue and the Kia Sonet. Could you please advise? Also, let me know if there are any other good options in this segment. Being the newer of the two, the Hyundai Venue does have the edge overall. Rear legroom is better in the Venue, something the brand has improved with the new-gen car. The Venue also has the latest electrical and electronics, and so is capable of over-the-air updates to many of its control units, thereby ensuring bug fixes and functionality updates too. 

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Dec 16, 2025

Asked by: rahul arora I’m confused between the new Venue diesel and the Nexon CNG because of mileage. I also want good boot space, features, and safety. Suggest which variant or any other car to consider. Both models are good in their own ways. The Hyundai Venue diesel feels stronger, and the performance advantage counts for a lot on highway drives. Fuel economy is also good be it in the city or out on the highway. Boot space is fair, and there are plenty of features, especially in the higher-spec variants of this Hyundai car.However, modern BS6 diesels make most sense if you drive a lot and frequently use highways. This is because highway driving gives the DPF (diesel particulate filter) an opportunity to regenerate; failure to do so can cause engine trouble. If your running is primarily in the city, a CNG might make more sense. The Tata Nexon CNG is a good choice, offering CNG flexibility with ample boot space thanks to its clever twin-cylinder layout.The Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG is another option worth looking at, though it does come with a significantly smaller boot.

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Dec 16, 2025

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