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Asked by: Debasis Sahoo I’m a frequent reader of this section. I’m looking for a car that can comfortably seat five people. My priorities are safety, fuel efficiency, and low maintenance. My budget is below ₹10 lakh, and I’m open to hatchbacks, sedans, or compact SUVs. Please suggest. Given your requirement for seating five passengers, an SUV would be a good choice. Under ₹10 lakh, the Mahindra Bolero Neo is a good option. This Mahindra car has a roomy cabin with good space for five and a frugal diesel engine that offers low running costs and low maintenance.If not the Bolero Neo, you can check out the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, but beware, you will only get the base version under your budget, which will not be as well-equipped. Asked by: Saurav Hi, I need your advice for buying my first car. I’m choosing between three options: XUV 3XO (AX5 variant), Tata Nexon (Creative), and the New Hyundai Venue (HX5 1.0). Which one should I pick, and why? The Mahindra XUV 3XO has the best rear seat space and comfort. The ride, while not as good as the Nexon, is still good enough. It gets good equipment, and the performance is good too. The Nexon has the best ride quality but isn't as fun to drive as the others, so unless ride quality is a high-priority requirement, the Mahindra is the better choice than the Tata. The Venue is high on features, it is new and fresh in terms of design, and it has a well-equipped cabin. However, it falls short on rear seat space. As an overall package, the Mahindra XUV 3XO is the better bet overall. Asked by: Vishal I am looking to buy a new, spacious SUV-type car for my family of 4. Most of our driving is within the city, but we also go on long drives on weekends. My budget is around ₹8 lakh (on-road). Comfort, safety, and cabin space are important, and the car should handle both city and highway drives well. Which models would you recommend in this budget? You can choose between the Tata Punch and the Hyundai Exter, depending on which suits your needs better.The Tata Punch is a solid little car that performs well in both city and highway driving and has a strong safety rating. However, the 1.2-litre engine of this Tata car offers only adequate performance, and the rear seat is slightly cramped for adults.On the other hand, the Hyundai car has a smoother petrol engine, a more spacious cabin, and comfortably seats four adults. It also has a large boot and comes equipped with all the expected safety features for its price. However, it hasn’t been crash-tested yet. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts 
