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Asked by: Harshith I drive 2,000 km per month, with about 80% on highways (primarily the Hyderabad ORR). I’m choosing between two EVs: the Windsor EV Pro at ₹20 lakh on-road and the BYD Atto 3 Dynamic at ₹27 lakh on-road. Is the ₹7 lakh premium for the BYD Atto 3 worth the investment for my usage? Please advise. The Windsor offers great value for money, and its cabin is spacious and well-appointed, but it’s fundamentally a city-focused EV. For your usage, especially with 80% of your running on highways and the fast, open conditions of Hyderabad’s ORR, the BYD Atto 3 is the more suitable choice.The MG Windsor’s ride is on the firmer, brittle side, and it lets in a fair bit of road noise, which becomes tiring at higher speeds. In contrast, the Atto 3 is noticeably better insulated, feels more planted at speed, and generally drives like a segment-above product. It’s also more refined overall and offers significantly more range- an important factor given your monthly 2,000km usage.So yes, for your specific requirement, the extra Rs 7 lakh for the Atto 3 is justified. Asked by: Darshan N Kartha Hi. We are a family of four. I own a Honda Brio S MT from 2015, which has clocked 1.15 lakh km. I also use my brother’s Honda City V MT i-VTEC and my father’s Celerio AMT. My usage is very limited, around 15-20 km in city traffic and, fortnightly, 50-70 km between the city and village. Occasionally, I may take long-distance trips. I am looking for an automatic car to replace the Brio. Which is best suited to my usage pattern among the available vehicles? Since you’re already a Honda owner and have had a positive experience with your Brio and the Honda City, the most natural and sensible upgrade from the Brio is the Amaze Automatic. Its CVT gearbox is particularly well-suited to your daily city commute, delivering smooth, seamless power without the jerks you typically feel in AMTs. This makes driving in traffic noticeably easier and far more refined.Beyond the advantages of the CVT, the Honda Amaze itself is a well-engineered car with a comfortable ride and tidy handling, so your occasional highway or city-to-village runs will be easy and stress-free as well. Asked by: Hareesh I own a 2015 Elite i20. Even after 10 years, I have driven only 50,000 km. I want to sell it and buy a bigger car. My budget is around 20 lakhs. We are a family of three. I usually prefer my bike and take out the car only occasionally or for outstation travel. Please suggest some options. My main preferences are comfort and performance. The Hyundai Creta would be an option for you. The car is spacious and comfortable, and is a very good all-rounder. The performance from the regular 1.5 litre petrol engine is decent enough; however, if you would like to have an even livelier engine, you could opt for the N-line version, which is powered by a 1.5 litre turbo petrol engine.Do bear in mind, though, that the ride is a bit firmer than the regular Creta. Being a long-time Hyundai customer, we assume you are happy with the brand, and thus, you should take a good look at the Creta. Asked by: DEEPANSHU PANCHO I am planning to buy an XUV700 in January. My monthly running is 600-700 km, about 70% in the city. I live in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and I’m confused about the fuel choice. Should I opt for petrol or diesel? Please advise - thanks. Considering your monthly running is under 1000km, and most of your driving is in the city, we suggest going for the petrol version of the Mahindra XUV700. While the diesel will be more efficient, it is over a lakh more expensive than the equivalent petrol variant, and with your limited usage, it will take years to recover that cost. Additionally, since around 70 per cent of your driving is in the city, there is a higher chance of facing DPF clogging issues with a diesel engine.We would also recommend waiting a bit before making the purchase, as the XUV700 facelift is just around the corner. It is expected to come with updated styling, more features and possibly changes to the suspension.Given your limited city running, you could also consider the soon-to-launch Mahindra XEV 9S, which is a seven-seater. We expect it to be priced slightly higher than the Mahindra XEV 9E five-seater, and it should carry the same battery size, offering a good range. With home charging, its running costs will be much lower than the petrol or diesel XUV700. Asked by: Mohit Sehgal Hi, I own a Nexon EV, which is suitable for my daily drive of approximately 100 km. I want to buy a 4/5-star-rated automatic car that should be easy for my wife to drive in the city and can also be taken out of the city without worrying about range (like with an EV). I don't want an AMT. Mileage is not a concern. My current consideration set includes the Kylaq, Taigun, Elevate, Hyryder/Victoris, and Astor. I only want to spend 4 lakhs more than the Kylaq if there is a compelling case. Please advise. Given your requirements, your best bet is probably the Skoda Kylaq. It has a 5-star Bharat NCAP crash test rating, and is equipped with a 6-speed torque converter automatic that is smooth with its shifts. Plus, it's compact with light controls, so it should be easy to drive around town.The Volkswagen Taigun is a good bet, but might not make a compelling enough case for the premium over the Kylaq, which shares the same platform, engine, and gearbox.You could opt for the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder or the Maruti Suzuki Victoris, but only if you want significantly higher mileage, but for that, the strong hybrid versions would require a stretch of the budget. Asked by: C Bhasker I want to buy an SUV with good mileage and safety. My usage is between 2000-2500 kms, 40% in the city and 60% on highways. My budget is 13-14 lakhs on road price. I want a petrol automatic with smooth running and any diesel variant within my budget. Kindly suggest the car. At that budget, your best bet is a compact SUV. Check out the new Hyundai Venue, which is the latest compact SUV on the market.This Hyundai car offers both petrol and diesel engines, both with manual and automatic gearboxes, and for your budget, you can get the HX6 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT variant or the HX5 1.5 diesel AT variant.Both these mid-range variants have a strong features list, but moreover, both versions are smooth and easy to drive, whether in the city or out on the highway, so they should suit your needs well. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts 
