I am also open to EVs but I’ve found it difficult to justify their price jump when you consider that I don’t commute far or travel around THAT much.
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I need a new daily driver car that will be driven by a driver and often by me too. I have to apologize as I was always into cars but my knowledge is pretty limited.
- I’ll never need to seat more than 4 people and the luggage space can be standard.
- I want it to be comfortable, efficient, and reliable as you would expect from a daily driver.
- I want it to have decent ground clearance and good suspension to be able to handle typically rough Indian roads without breaking a sweat but I don’t necessarily need it to be a gigantic SUV. I just don’t want to worry about my driver running over potholes every time.
- Bonus points for a unique and cool design, which can be subjective.
- Bonus points for the latest tech and useful features.
- Bonus points for good power and performance. I will drive it and I definitely will appreciate a fun drive.
I don’t have a very specific budget. I am willing to pay for value. Whether the car is 20 Lakh or 60 Lakh, I will consider it if it proves to be worth the price.
I have so far considered the VW Virtus and Taigun. I like them because the GT versions come with a nice 1.5 TSI engine and they look pretty cool to me. They fall within a pretty decent price range as well. I am sort of leaning toward the Taigun as I already have a sedan and I assume the crossover will handle rough roads better.
I am also open to EVs but I’ve found it difficult to justify their price jump when you consider that I don’t commute far or travel around THAT much. I have taken a look at the Kia EV6 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5, both of which I thought were pretty cool but I don’t know about those prices. I can afford them but at 50-60Lakh, I find the value proposition to be questionable. What exactly am I paying for and why do people consider these “Value for money”?
Here’s what GTO had to say on the matter:
The cars <30 lakhs or in the whereabouts is all one can need. Be it in terms of power (do you need more than 150 – 200 BHP ever), space, safety, features etcs. You can justify cars under 30-lakhs based on "need". Anything over 35 lakhs is more about "want" & "desire".
You seem to be a “head over heart” guy. In that case, go for the Taigun and you’ll be very happy. Bonus points if you get the 1.5L turbo-petrol which will make you giggle on the open road.
If you want to splurge, get the Ioniq 5, Tucson or wait for the next-gen Carnival. I think you’ll really enjoy being chauffeur-driven in any of these (the Ioniq will be a blast to drive too).
Here’s what BHPian bhphog had to say on the matter:
As GTO said, your purchase would most like end up to be “head over heart”, basis my recommendation:
- Kodiaq/Tiguan – Super comfy, safe, mental to drive (if driven), otherwise efficient and a no nonsense vehicle.
- Tucson – Same reasons as the Kodiaq.
- XUV700.
To spice things, you may want to look at:
- Q2 40 TFSI.
- Countryman.
- Pre-owned Endeavour.
- Wrangler.
Here’s what BHPian revsperminute had to say on the matter:
Do take a look at the Toyota Hybrids. The Camry makes for the perfect chauffeur-driven car. I’ve been driven around in the back of both the Camry/ES for 2hr+city commutes and I was totally relaxed.
A wildcard could be the City Hybrid. All the car you’ll ever need and it’s priced at the absolute rock bottom of your budget.
If you’re open to the pre-owned market, you can get a ~2018 GLE. We own that car and call it the ‘sofa’ of our garage. It’s a pretty decent car to drive as well.
Here’s what BHPian Intelsingh had to say on the matter:
Since it’s going to be a daily that would switch between the driver and you. My recommendation would be to look at the Suzuki Grand Vitara or the Hyrider- in the smart hybrid variants.
Both these cars are comfortable. The added joy for someone who really doesn’t want performance is the Fuel Economy. Expect anywhere between 25-30 kmpl in city- and they are silent!
Here’s what BHPian daksh0510 had to say on the matter:
Most of your requirements are being fulfilled by cars under 25 lacs. Please do not go beyond 30 lacs, as anything in that space just screams depreciation.
I would suggest you take a look at the Nexon. IMO the Nexon would give you a good proposition here due to its suspension setup, and adequate features (heck, if Tata had given Nexon the big touchscreen and 360 camera). Both the ICE and EV versions have adequate power and ample space, so I would suggest you please take a look at the Tata showroom.
The only caveat here is if you find a good and competent dealership and service center, and IMO it is not as difficult as many people say. I own a Tata car and (Touchwood) it hasn’t broken down in the middle of the road, nor have I ever faced issues with insurance, service center, etc.
Keyword: Flexible 20-60 lakh budget: Need a daily driver that is value for money