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I own a 2012 Swift diesel and have done 2.2 lakh km. I now want a bigger car and prefer a hybrid powertrain. I typically drive about 2,000 km per month. I was hoping the new Seltos would offer a hybrid, but it did not. Are there any upcoming hybrid launches I should wait for, or should I consider the Toyota Hyryder instead? I do not want another Maruti-branded model like the Grand Vitara or Victoris. My budget is 20-25 lakh. Please advise.
Since a hybrid SUV is your priority, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder would be your best option.
The Kia Seltos hybrid would be joining the lineup, but it is unclear as to when that would happen. The upcoming Renault Duster is also likely to feature a hybrid option, but there will be more clarity on that in the second half of 2026.
If you cannot wait for another year, the Toyota car is a good option to go with.
Please suggest automatic cars within a budget of 13-14 lakh. My daily running is about 10-12 km, with occasional longer weekend drives (once a month) around the city. Fuel economy and maintenance reliability are important to me. Should I consider a hybrid or an electric vehicle given my usage?
Given your limited running, a hybrid or an EV will not make the most financial sense.
Weโd suggest you consider a petrol-automatic. There are many options in your budget, though the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Maruti Suzuki Fronx Turbo and Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor Turbo are the ones that will best meet your requirements of good economy, low maintenance and reliability.
The Brezza is an upright compact SUV and has the roomiest interior of the options. Its 1.5-litre engine, however, is pleasant but unexciting.
The Fronx and Taisor are essentially the same car. Both are best with the turbo-petrol engine and automatic gearbox option. Performance is impressive, and fuel economy is also good.
Hi Autocar team, I am an amateur driver looking to buy my first car. I am planning to buy an automatic (AMT) car with a budget of โน11 lakh in Bangalore. I will be driving this car 85% of the time in bumper-to-bumper city traffic. I am confused between the Toyota Glanza and the Hyundai Exter top variants. My top priorities are ease of driving for a new learner and decent city mileage. I know each car has its strengths, but which one do you think I should choose?
I want to buy a 7-seater for my family with a 70:30 highway-to-city usage pattern and an annual running of around 10,000 to 12,000km. I am considering the Invicto Zeta Plus with year-end discounts, the HyCross GX, and the XEV 9S. My buying motivators are Comfort, build-to-last quality and low maintenance, as I will be keeping it for a long time. Which one should I choose?
I want to buy a car for my father and am confused between the Toyota Innova Hycross GX(O) and the Mahindra XUV700. Mahindra may launch the facelift in January 2026, while there is no update on a Hycross facelift. Iโm unsure whether to wait until January or go ahead with the current Hycross.
Iโm looking for a spacious, feature-loaded 7-seater for a family of six adults. My annual usage is about 10,000 km with a 40:60 city - interstate split. Iโm choosing between the Mahindra XUV700 AXL and the Toyota Innova HyCross GX(O). I prefer to keep my vehicles for many years. Which would you recommend?
Both the Mahindra XUV700 AX7L and the Toyota Innova Hycross GX(O) are good SUVs, but quite different in character.
The AXL variant of XUV700 is feature-rich and a performance-oriented SUV with strong petrol and diesel engines.
The Innova Hycross GX(O) is the top-of-the-line non-hybrid or petrol-only variant, which is a practical and reliable option but lacks the tech and the wow-factor of the XUV700.
Both SUVs are spacious, but the Hycross is also more comfortable than the XUV700 with a smoother ride and more room in all three rows.
However, we feel for your annual running of only 10k a year, which is mainly on the highway, the diesel XUV AXL will be the best option as it offers strong performance, effortless cruising and despite being a diesel is quite refined. Plus, the AXL comes with ADAS features, which can be a lifesaver in high-speed situations on the highway.
You should wait for the Mahindra XUV 7X0, which is the updated XUV700 with extra features like a third screen front passenger, to be launched in early January 2026, before making your decision.
I currently drive a 2014 WagonR for a daily office commute of about 30 km and plan to upgrade. My budget is โน10-11 lakh on-road. My priorities are driving comfort, fuel efficiency, and hassle-free ownership, similar to Maruti; Iโm also open to EVs. Please suggest some suitable options.
Both cars offer comfortable seats and a comfortable ride, well-tuned for Indian roads and city usage, making them ideal for daily commuting. Maruti has already proven its hassle-free ownership experience to you, while Toyota is also known for reliability and smooth ownership.
Between the two, you can pick based on which design, brand and feature mix you prefer, but either will tick your key boxes of comfort, mileage and peace of mind.
I have a budget of around โน10 lakh and drive about 700 km per month, plus two return trips a year of about 1,200 km each. I currently own a 2012 Honda Brio and have test-driven the Mahindra 3XO, Kia Sonet, Maruti Baleno, Maruti Fronx, and Toyota Taisor. Iโm inclined toward the Taisor โ which of these would you recommend for mileage, comfort, and safety?
If you like the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor then you should definitely go for it as it's a well-sorted car.
The Taisor has a spacious and comfy cabin, and it comes with 6 airbags as standard. The 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine is frugal too. Toyota Taisor mileage with the manual gearbox is 21.71kpl and a higher 22.79kpl with the AMT automatic (claimed).
I want to buy a seven-seater car in the โน50-60 lakh budget range, with good mileage and power. Should I opt for the Fortuner or consider some other car?
While the Toyota Fortuner has strong road presence and a powerful image, it does not offer a premium and sophisticated experience that is expected of the price.
The Skoda Kodiaq would be a better choice as it has the right level of premiumness and performance, and is a lot more comfortable than the Fortuner. Mileage numbers will be similar for both SUVs, but the diesel engine in the Fortuner would be a bit easier on the pocket.
Our recommendation would be the Skoda Kodiaq as it offers better value and is a better product overall.
I plan to upgrade my car. My monthly running is around 1,000โ1,500 km. Iโve shortlisted the Innova HyCross (petrol, non-hybrid) and the Mahindra XUV700 (petrol). Which one should I buy? My budget is up to โน25 lakh.
The Mahindra XUV700 would be a better choice in this comparison. The Toyota car, while more spacious, is quite thirsty in its non-hybrid guise, with an efficiency of around 7kpl in the city and around 9kpl on the highway.
Considering your monthly running, a petrol SUV would be the right choice and here, the XUV700 is the better product. It has better features than the Toyota Innova HyCross. The ride and handling are nicer, and the engine performs a lot better, too. It is the better overall package and our recommendation.
Last Updated on: 26 Nov 2025