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I have a family of four and we plan to buy the Mahindra Logan. We will use the car for 500-600km per month and within the city. What is your assessment about Logan? We understand that there is lot of space at the rear and the boot is larger. We have already experienced the Maurti Esteem and Ford Ikon and the mileage/performance has not been very satisfactory. How are Logan’s mileage, pulling power etc? Our budget is Rs 5.5 to 6 lakhs.
S Srinath
The Logan is a capable car. The only downside is its boxy styling. If you can overlook that, you will find that it is very spacious and comfortable and has good high-speed manners. The engines are just about adequate and the diesel makes the most sense. The diesel delivers excellent fuel economy while the petrols are comparable to the other cars in the segment. Expect around 13.5kpl and 19kpl from the diesel for city and highway cycles respectively and for the petrol the same figures would be 9.9kpl and 13.4kpl. For your running, the petrol makes more sense, go for the Logan.
I want to buy a car and my budget is Rs 2-3 lakh. I will use the car for an average of 500km per month. I want a car with good mileage and looks. I also want a vehicle that offers low maintenance costs, adequate safety features and comfort. Kindly suggest suitable options.
Akram Pasha
At your budget, you have the Alto and the Indica Xeta. The Alto is reliable, more fuel efficient and has low maintenance costs. But the Indica is bigger, more comfortable and solid than the Alto. We would suggest the Indica. It is bigger but it may suffer from niggling issues.
I want to buy a new car and my budget is Rs 3-5 lakh. My priorities are good mileage, low maintenance costs and also a good amount of extra features. Should I get a petrol or diesel car? I have short-listed the Swift, Getz, Spark and Hyundai i10. Which is the best? What are the fuel efficiency figures of the Swift diesel?
Abhinay
A diesel car makes sense when you do more than 2000km a month. If your monthly running is around that much, then go for the Swift Diesel, the engine is peppy and frugal and you can expect about 13-14kpl in the city and 18-19kpl on the highway. If you are choosing petrol, then it is either between the Swift petrol or the Hyundai i10, but we would pick the Swift as it is a class above the i10.
Tata’s Rs one-lakh Nano isn’t here yet and I want a car that costs just a lakh. Therefore, I’ll have to go for a second-hand vehicle. I have short-listed the Maruti 800 and Ambassador. Which is better? Can I go for a diesel Ambassador?
Abhishek
If you have to buy a second-hand car, please go for a Maruti 800, the Ambassador doesn’t even come close to the 800 in any department apart from space and comfort. The 800 will turn out to be more reliable and easier to live with than the Ambassador. But we would suggest you wait for the Nano.
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