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Asked by: Shyamal Dutta I want to buy an SUV as big as the Innova. It should look good, have an engine capacity of 2,000cc or more, and deliver decent mileage, all within a budget of Rs 22 lakh. Please advise whether I should choose petrol or diesel, and whether a sunroof is worth opting for. There are only two of us, so cabin space is not a priority, but we need a large boot as we carry a lot of luggage. The Mahindra XUV700 is a good option to consider. It is spacious, has a large boot, and is available with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol and a 2.2-litre diesel engine.The petrol engine is smooth and refined, and while it is not as punchy as the diesel, it is quite tractable and will be more than adequate for your needs. The diesel engine, on the other hand, is quite punchy and will be better suited for highway drives.Both engines are available with a choice of a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The automatic is quite smooth and responsive, and it will make your daily commute quite hassle-free.The XUV700 is also quite feature-loaded, and it is available with a sunroof, so you can opt for that variant. The only downside of this Mahindra car is that it is not as fuel-efficient as its rivals, and you can expect a mileage of around 8-10kmpl in the city and 12-14kmpl on the highway.Do wait until next month, though, as a new version called the XUV 7XO will be launching. Asked by: Yuvraj I am looking to buy an SUV with a budget of up to Rs 22-23 lakh. My must-haves are a minimum 3-star safety rating, excellent suspension, at least 13 kmpl fuel efficiency with a 60% city and 40% highway usage pattern with about 10k Kms annual running, a minimum of 400 litres of boot space with a spare wheel, a reliable automatic transmission and the ability to pre-cool or pre-heat the car before entering it, and a fuss-free ownership experience for at least 13 years. The Mahindra XUV700 is a good option to consider. It is spacious, has a comfortable ride, and the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine is refined and punchy. The automatic gearbox is smooth, and the cabin is well-built and feature-rich.The only downside is that the third row is best suited for children, and the boot space is not as big as in some rivals. This Mahindra car is also available with a 2.2-litre diesel engine, but it is not as refined as the petrol. Asked by: Pulak Pandey Hello Autocar Team, my father is looking for a second vehicle. He currently drives a Safari Storme VX, which has covered close to 5 lakh km on the odometer and is still running well. He frequently visits paddy fields and drives on muddy roads. Since it is a diesel vehicle and considering upcoming regulations, the RC will not be renewed after four years. Along with the Safari, we are now looking for a capable electric vehicle that can handle off-road conditions and long highway drives. We have a good charging infrastructure at home. Please suggest the best-suited car. The Tata Harrier EV is the closest you will get to your Safari with an electric vehicle. It will give you the same solid feel as the Safari you currently have, and beyond that, it makes for a good highway car with its stable high-speed manners, decent range and good ride and handling.The Harrier EV’s trump for customers like your father is its all-wheel-drive system, which allows him to tackle muddy tracks and fields with ease. The Harrier EV’s ground clearance is nowhere near as good as the original Safari’s, but it's good enough for light off-roading. In view of this, we feel the Harrier EV will be the right car for your dad. Asked by: Sanjeev kumar I am planning to buy a new car and have narrowed it down to the Tata Sierra TGDI top model (approx ₹24.5 lakh on road) and the Mahindra XUV 7XO; my monthly run is up to 1000 km and fuel efficiency is not a big issue, and I am looking for a tech-powered car with good road presence - which one should I choose? The Tata Sierra stands out for its design. Its new 1.5 TGDI and 6-speed automatic gearbox combination is smooth, refined and delivers strong performance. Also, this Tata car is packed to the gills with tech and features, and you'll be happy to know that fit-finish and quality levels are the best compared to any other Tata vehicle on sale.The Mahindra XUV7XO, on the other hand, will continue to be equipped with the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol, which will certainly feel stronger and punchier than the Tata's unit. Both are likely to have a similar features list, and both are likely to rank similarly in terms of their ride comfort and driving dynamics. The Mahindra car, though, has an edge over the Sierra in terms of a third row of seating. It gives you the flexibility to ferry 6 or 7 passengers occasionally.So ask yourself this: Is having a third row of seats something that matters to you, in which case, the XUV7XO is the one to get. If not, go for the Sierra - it scores higher on emotional appeal. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts 
