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Asked by: Alpesh Want to buy a new car. My regular running is around 2000 to 2500 km a month. I am confused between buying a CNG car or a petrol automatic, as our route has very heavy traffic. If I go for a petrol automatic, it will increase fuel bills, and CNG does not come in an automatic. I am planning to go for an SUV or sedan, so the only cars available in automatic CNG are Tiago and Tigor. Since your monthly usage is rather high, a CNG car will be much more economical than a petrol car. As you've rightly mentioned, the only cars available with a CNG + automatic combination are Tiago and Tigor. However, you haven't mentioned your budget, hence we're not sure how much you're comfortable spending. That said, a CNG SUV that you could consider is the Maruti Brezza - its light clutch and smooth gearbox will ease your commute to a great extent. If budget isn't a constraint, you could also consider a diesel-automatic option like a Kia Sonet or a Mahindra XUV3XO.

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Aug 22, 2025

Asked by: ANUJ BHATNAGAR Hi, I live in Pune and often travel with my family in the ghat sections around Pune and also do road trips involving ghats. I want to upgrade from MT to AT and am looking for a car with an AT capable of handling those sections easily with 5 passengers. My preference is Creta CVT, Kushaq AT, or Elevate CVT. I am open to other options, too. Budget is max 17–18 lakhs. The Kushaq has the strongest performance; however, being the smallest of the three cars listed, it won't accommodate five adults comfortably. Between the Creta and the Elevate, it is the Hyundai Creta that has the wider, roomier cabin and is more comfortable for three adults in its backseat. Hence, the Creta IVT is the better pick.

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Aug 22, 2025

Asked by: Dinesh My usage is 1,000 km a month. Please suggest whether I should go for a new car or a used one. My budget is less than 4 lakhs. With a budget of sub-Rs 4 lakh, you will have to look for a pre-owned car. Look for relatively newer examples. You could also consider reputable used car platforms like Spinny, which provide comprehensive warranties for added peace of mind.

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Aug 22, 2025

Asked by: Dr Amit Gupta Looking for a value-for-money car in the ₹35–40 lakh range that also offers a status symbol. Cars that offer good value-for-money in that price range include the Toyota Innova Hycross ZX and Hyundai Tucson Signature 2.0D AT. If you're open to electric vehicles, you could haggle hard and even get a Hyundai Ioniq 5 closer to your budget.

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Aug 22, 2025

Asked by: Dr Pradeep T My Windsor Essence Pro is 1 month old and has done 500 km. The brakes sometimes apply on their own at around 30 km/h without any obstacle ahead. I raised a complaint, but the authorities said everything is fine. I am not confident about using the car. Can you help with this issue? The MG Windsor Pro's ADAS isn't well calibrated, and we had reported on its erratic behaviour in our review. Unfortunately, you will have to wait for MG to identify this as a problem and resolve it via a software update. Till then, we'd recommend that you switch off the ADAS features and enjoy your vehicle.

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Aug 22, 2025

Asked by: Shiteej I want to buy a family MUV. I am confused between the new Carnival and the newly launched MG M9. Both come at a similar price, and one is electric. I personally liked the M9 more, but I am unsure about the Carnival’s pricing and think it may drop considerably in the future, as it is now a completely CBU model. My monthly running would be no more than 500 km. Please guide. Both the luxury MPVs are very capable and offer a lot to the buyer. If long-distance drives are something you may do, the Carnival with its diesel engine would be better. However, judging by your monthly running, it appears that you have smaller trips and perhaps within city/town limits. The electric MG M9 would thus be fine. It has a better interior in terms of appointments and rear seat functionality, and given that you already have a liking for it, we would recommend you go with the MG. On a side note, the Carnival isn’t a CBU but is locally assembled.

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Aug 21, 2025

Asked by: Mayank Y I need a good car for local runs as a second car under Rs 5 lacs on-road. Please suggest one. At a target on-road price of under 5 lakh, you could look at the Maruti Suzuki's Alto K10 or the S-Presso. With some good deals from the dealer, the lower variant of the Renault Kwid, the Kwid RxE, could also fit the budget. We would recommend you avoid the S-Presso and choose between the K10 and the Kwid.   Alternatively, you can greatly expand your options by looking at the used car market. Today, there are organised players like Spinny, for example, that have on offer certified cars with warranties too. If you are looking at the pre-owned space, then a Hyundai Grand i10 or even older models of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno will do nicely.

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Aug 21, 2025

Asked by: Ankit Patel I am looking for a very comfortable SUV for 5 people. My budget is 15 lacs, and I want almost all features in my car. The Mahindra XUV 3XO is a good, spacious, and comfortable compact SUV. You will get a well-equipped version in your budget. The Kia Syros, Tata Nexon, and Maruti Brezza can also be considered.

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Aug 19, 2025

Asked by: N Banerjea I would like to know which car I can buy under 8 lakhs (on-road price) for driving in Kolkata. To know which cars are available under Rs 8 lakh, please visit Autocar India.  

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Aug 19, 2025

Asked by: Prashant I want to buy my first car. It has to be an automatic under 10L on the road. I will mostly use it on weekends with a mix of city and highways. Low maintenance and reliability are oh my priority. I don't care much about it being quick You can consider the Maruti Baleno/Toyota Glanza, both of which are smooth, efficient, comfortable, and feature-packed. Moreover, with these, your ownership experience is likely to be hassle-free .

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Aug 19, 2025

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