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Asked by: Liju Bharat I’m 6ft 2in, heavily built, and my family of six is also tall. We own a Toyota Hyryder. I want to buy an SUV around 25 lakh with good cabin space, decent features, and good fuel efficiency. I’m considering the Kia Carens Clavis (for space), Maruti Victoris strong hybrid (for efficiency), and XUV700 (for space and features). Should I wait for the Tata Sierra or look for other options? What will be your suggestions? The Tata Sierra, while spacious on the inside, is only a five-seater. Yes, it has good space and features, but we have yet to drive it and experience its real-world performance and efficiency.The Mahindra XUV700 is a good option as it has comfortable seating for six adults in this segment and gets a well-equipped cabin with strong petrol and diesel engines. If ferrying six adults is the requirement, the Mahindra XUV700 will be your best choice. Asked by: Utkarsh Vibhute I own a 2014 Gen1 Renault Duster diesel, and it has been perfect for my family, especially the suspension. It is now showing wear, so I want to replace it. I was waiting for the new Duster, but learned it won’t have a diesel engine. I can wait three months. My shortlisted cars are the upcoming Tata Sierra, new Kia Seltos, and XUV700. Which should I buy? The first impressions we have of the Tata Sierra are definitely positive as it has a good amount of space, new-age tech and features, and impressive styling. And while Tata cars are re-knowned for their ride comfort, the Sierra is an all-new product, and we would have to wait until we get it out on the road to find out its real-world performance. The verdict will be out soon, so it would be advisable to wait for the review before taking a call.In case you aren't impressed, the Mahindra XUV700 has an excellent diesel engine and a lot more space as well. Asked by: Snehal Ghumade Given the current road conditions with cement roads, I want to upgrade from my Grand i10 to an SUV. I was considering the Vitara or Hyryder for their hybrid mileage, but I love Hyundai and am drawn to the Creta. I drive about 20 km daily in the city, 50 km on weekends, and take a 1,000 km getaway once every 3-4 months. My budget is under ₹20 lakh. I prefer an automatic and want a sunroof. Please suggest the best SUV for my needs. Since you are inclined towards the Hyundai Creta, go for it. The 1.5-litre petrol-automatic, is a great combination for its smoothness and refinement. In addition, this Hyundai car is more spacious than the Toyota Hyryder and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, and has a larger boot than the hybrid twins. Also, Creta in its petrol-auto guise, the SX Premium CVT comes with a sunroof among other premium features), is more affordable too. Asked by: Gajanan I’m Gajanan from Goa. I drive a Dzire LDi (diesel) that has done 2.47 lakh km and still gives 20 kmpl. I drive 80 km a day, 5 days a week, with five people on board. I want to upgrade to an EV for lower running costs and keep it for at least 10+ years. My budget is 20 lakh. I shortlisted Nexon 45, Curvv 55, and Windsor Pro. Should I wait for the e-Vitara or Sierra EV? Of your choices, we would recommend the MG Windsor Pro. It's got great interior space, good features, and a decent amount of range. Plus, MG's EVs have thus far proven reliable over the last few years, with numerous satisfied customers.You could wait for the Maruti Suzuki E Vitara and the Tata Sierra EV, but a good-spec version of either of these two electric SUVs will likely be outside of your budget of Rs 20 lakh.Two things to bear in mind. Electric cars’ resale values tend to plummet far quicker than ICE cars, so it's unlikely you'll get much after you sell it in 10+ years. And secondly, with your usage of 80km per day, five days a week, you will be charging the vehicle at least once or twice per week.While this is fine in the short term, frequent charging will shorten the overall battery life of the vehicle. Given your usage, perhaps a diesel car or a strong hybrid is a better bet. Asked by: Amit Kumar We’re a family of four planning to buy a 7-seater automatic within a ₹20–25 lakh budget. Our priorities are a 5-star safety rating, essential safety features and possibly ADAS (though we’re unsure how relevant ADAS is on Indian roads). Usage will be city driving, weekly ~200 km runs, and 5–10 long trips a year. We’re confused between the Mahindra XUV700, Toyota Rumion and Kia Carens because of concerns about XUV700’s service, Carens’ safety rating, and Rumion being similar to the Ertiga. Which should we pick? Given your requirements, you should choose between the Mahindra XUV700 and the Tata Safari. Both three-row SUVs come with a full, 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP, both come featured-packed, and both get ADAS tech as well. Both SUVs will also be comfy for your family on highway trips, but the Mahindra car will be a bit easier to drive in the city thanks to its lighter controls. And unlike the Tata Safari, the Mahindra XUV700 can also be had with a petrol engine, and it comes with an AWD option. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts 
