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Best 7-Seater SUVs & MPVs in India 2026: Full Buying Guide
Families outgrowing a 5-seater have more genuinely good 7-seater options in India today than ever before — from budget-friendly MPVs starting under Rs. 6 lakh to premium hybrid people-movers pushing past Rs. 30 lakh. The trade-off buyers usually have to weigh is MPV practicality (lower ground clearance, better third-row comfort) versus SUV road presence (higher stance, but often a cramped last row) — here's how the segment's leaders stack up. MPV vs SUV: Which Body Style Should You Pick? MPVs like the Ertiga, Carens and Innova Hycross generally prioritise cabin... Read more...
Best Sub-4m SUVs in India 2026: Full Segment Guide
The sub-4-metre SUV segment is arguably the most fiercely contested category in the Indian car market — squeezing under the 4-metre length threshold keeps these SUVs in a lower excise/GST bracket, which is exactly why every major manufacturer fields at least one model here. With over a dozen genuine contenders on sale, from the class-defining Maruti Brezza to newer entrants like the Kia Syros, picking the right one means weighing engine choice, safety scores and feature lists against each other carefully. Here's the complete 2026 round-up. What Counts as a... Read more...
Best CNG Cars in India 2026: Mileage, Price & Which One to Buy
With petrol prices holding well above Rs. 100/litre in most Indian metros, factory-fitted CNG cars have gone from a niche fleet-owner choice to a mainstream family purchase. Running costs are typically 30-40% lower than petrol, infrastructure has expanded well beyond Delhi NCR, and — thanks to twin-cylinder tank layouts from manufacturers like Tata — you no longer have to sacrifice most of your boot space to get there. Here's a complete guide to the best CNG cars in India in 2026, organised by mileage, price and body style. Best Mileage CNG... Read more...
Safest SUVs in India 2026: Every 5-Star Bharat NCAP SUV You Can Buy Today
Crash safety has quietly become one of the biggest purchase decisions for Indian SUV buyers, and thanks to Bharat NCAP (BNCAP) — the government's own crash-test programme, running since August 2023 — you no longer have to take a manufacturer's word for it. For a deeper explainer on the programme itself, V3Cars has a detailed guide on how Bharat NCAP works, including a running list of every car tested so far. Every BNCAP-tested car gets a public score out of 32 for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and out of 49 for... Read more...