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Asked by: Suneel kumar Hi, I have a Hyundai i10, 2011 model, that I have used for around 90000 km. My average running is around 7000 km. I want a car with good average, boot space and proper safety. I intend to keep it for the next 15 years. My budget is around 13 lakhs. I have shortlisted 3XO AX5 petrol manual, Kylaq Signature Plus and Victoris VXI. Kindly advise. With a budget of 13 lakhs, we would recommend the Skoda Kylaq, the Signature+ MT variant, which will give a good balance of performance, comfort, space, safety and features.The Mahindra XUV 3XO has many features, but it scores low on real-world fuel efficiency, and you will have to stretch your budget to around 14 lakhs on road for the Maruti Suzuki Victoris VXI. Asked by: Abinash I have been using Tata Punch for a year. For me, this car met all my expectations being a new driver as well as a first-time owner. Now, I want to move towards a more premium segment and comfort with more latest features available in the market. Which car should I buy? I bought the Punch under 10 lakh (on-road). This time, my budget is under 20 lakh. I prefer Indian brands only. The Tata Safari is the one for you. It will feel like a huge step up compared to a Tata Punch in all aspects - road presence, cabin space, interior quality, equipment, drive experience, etc. Multiple variants of the Safari will fall within your budget - petrol, diesel or turbo-petrol, so based on your usage, you could pick the one that's right for you.We've experienced the Turbo-petrol AT and Diesel AT, and out of these, the former is our pick for its smoothness, refinement and strong performance. Asked by: Siva Kumar I am being offered a Tata Curvv EV Empowered Plus A 55 (Electric) variant at a discount of around ₹4 lakh after the consumer discount, Tata EV loyalty benefit and insurance discount. The on-road price comes to ₹19 lakh. The car also includes the November 2025 updates such as rear window shades, passive rear ventilated seats and dual-zone auto climate control. Is the Curvv EV worth it at this price, or should I go for the Harrier EV? I also own a Punch EV, but it is not sufficient for highway trips. Sure, the discounted price makes the Tata Curvv EV an attractive proposition; however, the Harrier EV is a far superior car overall - it has a larger battery, its motor makes more power, the cabin is far more spacious, and even in terms of road presence, it does a much better job.Yes, on account of its size and weight, its range might not be significantly more (despite the larger battery) than a Curvv EV, but between the two, it is the Tata Harrier EV that gets our vote. Asked by: NESARKIRAN BAGAD I own a 2020 Renault Triber, which is currently in good condition and has been driven for 48,000 kilometres. I would like your advice on the optimal time to sell this vehicle. Additionally, when considering a replacement, should I continue with the Renault Triber as a 7-seater option, or would you recommend a different model? I am asking because I have the perception that it may be prudent to use a car for no more than five years before exchanging it for a new one. Please guide There are multiple schools of thought - some people may want to keep the car for the longest time possible, some might want to replace it every few years, and some might want to replace it every year. Hence, there is no right or wrong time to sell your vehicle.If there is a car you're lusting after, or if minor niggling issues keep cropping up with your Renault Triber, then it certainly makes sense to replace it immediately. However, if the car is serving you well without any issues, you may hold on to it for a few more years. Interestingly, the resale value of a vehicle falls the steepest in the first two years, after which its residual value will reduce gradually.So the difference in resale value at the end of five years and seven/eight years won't be drastic if the car is looked after well. We'd advise you to sell it if you are ready to upgrade to maybe a Maruti Suzuki Ertiga/XL6 or Kia Carens Clavis. Asked by: Anmol Sharma I currently own a Hyundai Grand i10 Asta 2016 model and am planning to change my car. I am inclined towards Hyundai and thinking of Exter as an option. I find the Exter a value for money car. My budget is Rs. 10 lakhs (on road). Should I consider buying Exter, or should I look for other alternatives within the 10 lakh range? Since you want to purchase a Hyundai car, why not consider the new Venue, the 1.2 Petrol HX4 variant, which would be around Rs 9.88 lakh (on-road in Shimla). It is an all-new car that's slightly larger than the Exter, resulting in better cabin and boot space. Interior quality also feels a step up, and in terms of road presence, too, the Venue has an edge over the Exter.Both Exter and Venue share the 1.2 petrol engine and 5-speed manual gearbox, similar to the one you have been using in your existing Grand i10 - so it is smooth to drive, and the controls are very light. Asked by: Hitesh jain I liked the Sierra Adventure Plus model, but it is above my budget. What are the alternatives? If you would still like to stick with the Tata Sierra, you could consider the lower Pure+ variant. This would come in cheaper by 1 to 1.5 lakh rupees, depending on which engine you are looking at. Feature-wise, it would still give bits like dual zone climate control, the panoramic sunroof, alloy wheels, electric ORVM's and a central touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple Car Play and of course, the safety features like 6 airbags and ESP.If you want alternatives, you can consider the Hyundai Creta, which introduces features like the panoramic sunroof and dual zone climate control at lower priced variants. Asked by: Balagan Murugan My budget is around Rs 3 lakh, and I am looking for a family hatchback primarily for city commuting, for a family of four. Most of the options I am finding have been driven over 1,00,000 km and are usually second or third owner cars. My preference is for a Hyundai Eon or i10, but I am not getting a good deal. What should I ideally check while buying? Also, the car should be registered in 2016 or later. You can check out the pre-owned cars at Spinny. For your Rs 3 lakh budget, you should find models like a Renault Kwid and Maruti Suzuki Celerio that would meet your mileage and 'build year' criteria.You could also consider looking at older cars, as these are all checked and tested and come with a warranty. Moreover, while they may be older in age, you should be able to find a Hyundai Eon or i10 with lower mileage and a single-owner driven.Also, remember that when buying used, it all dependent on stock, which changes almost daily, so wait a while and keep checking for cars until you find the one that you are happy with. Asked by: Navin Koshy John I currently drive a 2014 Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, which feels underpowered for my driving style and returns only about 15 km/l on average. I’m looking for a mid-size SUV with good ride comfort, enough power for enjoyable highway overtakes, and decent fuel efficiency as a bonus. Safety is important. My budget is ₹12 lakh, and I’m considering the Citroen C3 Aircross, Citroen C3 Basalt X, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Skoda Kyaq, and Tata Elevate. Please suggest the most suitable option. From your shortlist, and looking at your requirements, we would recommend the Citroen Basalt X. Ride quality is a Citroen cars hallmark, and on the Basalt X, too, ride quality is excellent; the suspension does a superb job of soaking up all the bumps and ruts. As for overtaking on highways, the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated engine is decent, but if you want something very quick, opt for the 1.2-litre turbo-petrol instead, which is very quick and lively. As for fuel efficiency, you should be able to get mid-double-digit figures on highway runs. In our standard highway cycle, we got 15.01kpl and 9.87kpl in the city. Asked by: Divyang Patel I currently own a Maruti Dzire and drive about 80-100 km daily, mostly solo. I don’t want a large car but need good mileage and an automatic (or auto-shifting) transmission regardless of fuel type. I’m considering exchanging my Dzire for a Tiago EV. Should I go ahead with the Tiago EV? If you are open to an EV and have easy access to charging facilities at home or your place of work, we would suggest you go ahead with one. Your daily running isn't very high, and the Tiago EV should easily manage this on a single charge. By opting for the Tata Tiago EV, you will also meet your requirements of low running costs and an automatic gearbox. In fact, with most EVs, the absence of a traditional gearbox means there are no shifts at all, leaving you with a very smooth and relaxed drive feel.On the other hand, most petrol and diesel automatics at this price segment use an automated manual transmission (AMT), which is not a smooth shifter at all. Thus, the Tiago EV would do you well. Can’t decide which car to buy? 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