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Asked by: Jas I am planning to buy a family SUV for five members. Most rides will be in the city, and highways will be less than 500 km per quarter. It will mostly be my second car, as I will use a smaller car as my primary vehicle. My budget is up to ₹20 lakh. I have shortlisted the Kia Clavis, Scorpio N, XUV700, and am also considering the Innova Petrol GXO variant (I know it exceeds ₹20 lakh, but it is more of a desire than a requirement). Please suggest the best option, especially your point of view on the Kia Clavis petrol. The Kia Carens Clavis would be a good choice. Compared to the Mahindra Scorpio N and XUV700, it’s easier to drive and park in the city thanks to its compact dimensions and light controls.Despite being smaller, it’s surprisingly practical and actually a better seven-seater.The Innova Hycross with the naturally aspirated petrol engine is also a good option. However, for a similar price, you can get the top variant of the Clavis. Considering your city-focused usage, the Clavis makes more sense.Its 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with the dual-clutch automatic is smooth and responsive. It offers enough performance for both city driving and highway trips, even with a full load. Asked by: Girish Thakare As an expert from Autocar India, what is the best adventure or cruiser bike, with a budget of under ₹5 lakh (on-road in India), that prioritizes rider comfort on Indian roads with frequent potholes? While cruisers are generally believed to offer great comfort due to their sofa-like seating position, in reality, especially on Indian roads, the opposite is often true. With your hands and legs stretched far forward, your back bears most of the impact from the road surface.If rider comfort is your top priority, an adventure bike would be a better choice because of its neutral and spacious rider triangle and long-travel suspension.In this category, you can consider two options: the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and either of the KTM 390 Adventure models. If you plan to ride mostly on roads, stick to the lower X variant of the KTM. We recommend a thorough test ride before deciding, as both bikes are tall and heavy, the Royal Enfield more so than the KTM. Asked by: Gokul Krushna I own an Altroz petrol, which is 5.7 years old. I bought this car for safety and because it is an Indian brand. It has run 25,500 km. As I am 6 feet tall and in my late 30s, I feel some discomfort getting in and out of the car. The clutch is heavy and the gearbox is tight. Should I consider changing my car? If yes, my budget is ₹15 lakh, with 50-50 usage on highways and city. My priorities are safety, comfort, mileage, and maintenance, though I occasionally drive long distances or spend long hours in the city. An automatic compact SUV would resolve the ingress/egress issue and the heavy clutch problem. If you prefer to stick to a manual, that is also fine. The Kia Syros is a well-rounded option with a comfortable seat height, refined engines, and a manual gearbox that is easy to operate in city traffic.Its cabin is spacious, so you won’t feel like you’re stepping down from the Tata Altroz. The Petrol HTX DCT fits within your budget, while the manual HTX is slightly cheaper. It is also rated 5-star in BNCAP safety tests. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts 
