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Asked by: Naresh I currently own an i10, which has reached the end of its life. I am looking to upgrade to at least a mini or micro SUV. My budget is ₹6 to ₹10 lakh, with a requirement of at least a 4 or 5-star GNCAP rating. I am open to sedans as well. Please suggest the best cars. However, I am also confused between buying a new car versus a used one or stretching my budget, as I am planning to move abroad in the next 6 to 12 months. I initially thought of buying a used car from trusted online portals, but I am worried about investing additional money in used cars in case they require major repairs. Your best options for sub-compact SUVs in your budget are the Tata Punch and the Nissan Magnite, both of which have received a 5-star NCAP crash test rating. Of the two, we recommend the Nissan Magnite, as it has recently received a facelift, which has given it more features and a more upmarket cabin. And overall, it is the more spacious of the two, and has the advantage of a turbo-petrol engine option, which also falls in your budget.As for whether you should buy a used car instead, it's always an advantage, as you will not suffer the same depreciation hit as you would buying a new car, and yes, you can get a vehicle from a segment or two above within the same budget.Or else you could lower your budget and save some money. As long as you choose a relatively young used car and have it inspected thoroughly before purchase, the repairs should not be major in 6-12 months. Try a trusted used car portal like Spinny, which does thorough vehicle evaluation on its used cars for a bit more peace of mind. Asked by: Sudharshan reddy Hi, we are planning to purchase a new 6- or 7-seater, but we are confused between the XUV700 diesel manual and the new XEV 9S. Our daily commute is around 100km. Could you please recommend which car we should go ahead with? Thank you. Mahindra will launch the updated XUV700, now called the XUV 7XO, on 5 January 2026. If this is already on your shortlist, it may be worth waiting for the launch before you make a final decision. We expect it to receive design updates and additional features as well.However, if you need a car sooner, the Mahindra XEV 9S is a strong alternative. It is well priced, and it comes loaded with features like triple 12.3 inch screens, a head up display with augmented reality navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 360 degree camera, and a 16 speaker Harman Kardon sound system, along with several other highlights.The XEV 9S is offered with three battery pack options: 59 kWh, 70 kWh, and 79 kWh. The claimed range stands between 521 km and 679 km, and power output varies from 231 hp to 286 hp, depending on the pack chosen. Considering your daily 100 km commute, the smallest 59 kWh version should be more than sufficient for your usage. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts 
