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Asked by: Sid I own a Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid V model. Within two years of purchase, i.e, November 2023 till now, I drove 60,000 km, an average of 2500 km per month. My usage is a mix of highway and city use. I am planning to buy an EV. I’m not comfortable with XEV 9E because it’s too big for a city commute. Please suggest a good car for mixed usage. I liked the new Volvo XE 30 and BYD Atto 3. Which one do you suggest? My budget is up to 45 lakhs. Both are excellent options and should fit in your budget of Rs 45 lakh. The Volvo EX30 is the more contemporary option with more luxurious interiors. However, it isn't very spacious and is missing some features you would expect at this price.Overall, your better bet is the BYD Atto 3, which, though a little bit older and with a quirky interior design, is the more complete car. Most of all, this BYD car has a more spacious interior, particularly in the rear seat. Moreover, it has a slightly higher range rating and a slightly lower price than the Volvo. Asked by: SURESH P Hi team, I intend to sell my 2018 Maruti Ciaz petrol and buy a new Maruti car around ₹10 lakh. I am a retired person, aged 61, and need an automatic car with good features such as a 360-degree camera, sensors, etc. Mileage is not an issue as the usage will be very low. My main requirements are an automatic transmission and all-around sensors and cameras. If you're keen on replacing your Ciaz with a sedan, the Dzire ZXI+ AMT is your best bet. You might miss the Ciaz's enormous boot space, as the Maruti Dzire's is relatively smaller; however, the Dzire's cabin is surprisingly spacious for its size, and the beige colour scheme certainly makes the interior feel bright and airy. Moreover, this Maruti Suzuki car is feature-loaded and includes a factory-fitted 360-degree camera.However, do note that Maruti only provides rear parking sensors with its compact offerings, and you will have to get front parking sensors fitted at the dealership or in the aftermarket for an additional sum. Asked by: Aravindhasamy I bought a Kia Seltos 1.5D AT in January 2024 and have driven 30,000 km. After the recent 30K service, the DPF failed. The service centre will replace it under warranty, but I want to know whether all BS6 diesel vehicles face DPF issues or if it’s mainly seen in Kia diesels. Also, can this problem occur again in the future, even though around 25,000 km of my usage is highway driving? This isn't a problem with Kia cars alone. All engines equipped with a DPF have to undergo a DPF regeneration cycle regularly. This typically happens automatically when the exhaust temperature is high enough, typically when the car is driven for 20 to 30 minutes at speeds around 60kph and above, typical of a highway drive. If this does not happen, the car will alert you via the instrument cluster, and you will have to conduct a complete cycle as instructed. The failure can occur if the warnings are ignored or due to some manufacturing defect. In any case, it is good that the dealer is replacing the DPF under warranty. Going forward, if you have frequent short trips, try and include one 30-minute highway drive at least once a week. Also, avoid long idling periods, make sure you pay attention to all alerts - in case you have ignored any - and fill fuel from a reputable pump. Asked by: Rishab garg I have just learned to drive and am buying my first car. My usage will be about 30 km daily in the city and one 500 km (one-way) trip each quarter, mostly on the highway. My priorities are safety, then cabin comfort (good seats, rear AC vents), and then mileage. Diesel is not an option. I’m deciding between the Mahindra 3XO and the Tata Nexon and am leaning toward the Nexon Pure+ S CNG. Please advise. If you've got your heart set on the Tata Nexon iCNG, go for it. It is a very practical car, and the variant that you've selected spells good value for money. The turbo-petrol-CNG combination is quite smooth, and performance is respectable too. Do keep in mind that if your daily commute includes frequent stop-and-go traffic, city efficiency could be on the lower side - around 13.4km/kg; however, on the open road, you could easily achieve around 24km/kg. Asked by: Sudhagar I want a torque-converter petrol automatic for daily commuting of around 40 km (mostly highway but often with city-like traffic congestion) and bimonthly hilly trips. I have been driving my friend’s Kylaq frequently since its launch. My heart says Kylaq, but my brain suggests the Brezza. Decent mileage, handling, and reliability matter. Please suggest. Yes, the Skoda Kylaq is the better as far as driving pleasure goes, while the Brezza has the Maruti advantage of good after-sales service, it's also more spacious inside, especially so at the rear, where the Kylaq has much less room.So if rear space is important, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the way to go. If not, the Kylaq will do just fine and buying one isn't a risk as Skoda have made improvements to their service network and the cars are quite reliable too. Asked by: varun sachdev I am looking to buy a petrol automatic car with a budget of up to ₹8 lakh. I travel about 90 km daily in heavy city traffic (Gurgaon–Noida). Is the Hyundai Exter a good option, or can you suggest a better alternative, as mileage is a priority? I’m not interested in cars as small as the Celerio. The Hyundai Exter is a good all-rounder and will be a nice upgrade from your existing Maruti Wagon R. However, considering you drive a lot in peak traffic, an automatic would be ideal, so you could consider stretching your budget for the automatic version of the Exter. However, if you want to stick closer to your 8 lakh budget, consider the Renault Kiger 1.0-litre naturally aspirated engine. The automatic version would be only slightly above the 8 lakh mark, but you will get a car that is compact enough for the city, spacious inside, and has a good ride.In both cases, the gearbox will be an automated manual (AMT), so there will not be a significant mileage difference compared to the manual versions. Asked by: Deepesh Hello, we are a family of five and want a sub-4-metre automatic SUV for occasional city use (~30%) and mostly highway trips. Annual driving will be under 1,500 km. We need a safe, comfortable car with a good ownership experience. We’re torn between diesel and petrol automatics and deciding between Hyundai Venue AT variants (HX5 Diesel AT, HX6 Petrol AT, Venue N Line N6 AT) and Mahindra 3XO variants (RevX A AT, AX5 AT). Please advise which is the better choice. Considering your needs, the Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5 in diesel-automatic guise will be a good option. While the Hyundai Venue is newer, the XUV has a more spacious rear seat and is better for five passengers. It also has a more comfortable ride, and the engine is refined, too. Yes, the AMT gearbox in the XUV will not be as smooth as the automatic in the Venue, but that is a small compromise in what is an otherwise compelling package. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts 
