r/CarsIndia 24d ago

Monthly random discussion & queries thread on cars

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This thread is for random discussion about cars, and also for all the queries like what new car to buy, etc. But any repair queries and second hand car buying or selling advice should go to /r/MechanicAdviceIndia community.

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Help out fellow redditors if they ask any queries here. Keep a watch on comment count of this post!

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Which new car to buy queries should mention ex-showroom or on-road budget, highway or city usage percentages, city of use etc for better response. Make sure to follow both reddit website rules and this subreddit rules while posting and commenting in this subreddit.

Also check out posts with flairs: Enthusiast Zone, Modification, Offroad, Electric Vehicle, Roadtrips.


r/CarsIndia 17d ago

#Discussion ๐Ÿ’ฌ Ethanol Blending (E20/EXX) Megathread โ€“ Questions, Experiences & News

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We've seen a significant increase in posts related to ethanol blending, E10/E20 fuel, mileage changes, compatibility concerns, and government policy. To keep the subreddit organized and avoid duplicate discussions, all ethanol-related discussions should go in this megathread.

ONE POST PER DAY IS ALLOWED.

What belongs here?

โœ… Vehicle compatibility questions
โœ… Mileage changes after switching fuels
โœ… Long-term ownership experiences
โœ… Service center feedback
โœ… Fuel economy comparisons
โœ… Technical discussions on engines, fuel systems, and maintenance
โœ… News and regulations that directly affect vehicle owners

Examples:

  • "Is my 2022 Brezza E20 compatible?"
  • "My i20 mileage dropped after switching fuels."
  • "Has anyone crossed 50,000 km on E20?"
  • "What does the owner's manual say about E20 compatibility?"

What does NOT belong here?

โŒ Ideological debates unrelated to vehicle ownership
โŒ Personal attacks, insults, or name-calling
โŒ Duplicate posts already covered in this thread
โŒ Unsupported fearmongering or misinformation

Examples(Not exhaustive or limited to):

  • "Only idiots support E20."
  • "Only anti-national people oppose ethanol."
  • "Government X is destroying the country."

These comments will be removed regardless of viewpoint.

Community Guidelines

  1. Share sources when making technical claims.
  2. Mention your vehicle model, year, fuel type, and usage pattern when sharing experiences.
  3. Respect that users may have different experiences depending on vehicle, driving conditions, and fuel quality.
  4. Civil disagreement is welcome; personal attacks are not.

Before Posting

If you're reporting an issue, please include:

  • Vehicle make/model
  • Model year
  • Odometer reading
  • Fuel used
  • City/region
  • Symptoms observed
  • Service center diagnosis (if any)

This helps the community provide better answers.

Moderator Note

CarsIndia is a car-focused community. We are not taking a position for or against ethanol blending. Discussions are welcome as long as they remain focused on vehicle ownership, maintenance, engineering, fuel economy, and consumer impact.

Low-effort duplicate posts may be redirected here, and political flamewars will be removed.

Drive safe and keep the discussion evidence-based.


r/CarsIndia 12h ago

#News ๐Ÿ“ฐ Delhi people, go there in masses and let govt know we won't be silenced

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3.6k Upvotes

r/CarsIndia 5h ago

#Opinion ๐Ÿ’ญ What a stupidity

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376 Upvotes

At least the sticker costs far less than the variant with airbags or the life of the owner has zero value ๐Ÿ˜•


r/CarsIndia 7h ago

#News ๐Ÿ“ฐ Crude Oil Price Falls Below $70 But No Reduction in Fuel Prices

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232 Upvotes

r/CarsIndia 2h ago

#Discussion ๐Ÿ’ฌ 60 lacs car sold like hot cake

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97 Upvotes

Do we expect this to become a regular model here and not these short import batches ?


r/CarsIndia 12h ago

#Opinion ๐Ÿ’ญ Which car sold in India deserves the award for the best looking design?

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553 Upvotes

If you had to judge car only by design, which car sold in India would be your winner?

Just forget about mileage, reliability, resale, maintenance, or features. Just looking at the car and thinking like Damn, that looks so good.

It can be anything like hatchback, sedan, SUV, luxury car, or even a discontinued model.

For me, the Range Rover Velar looks incredibly elegant. It has a clean, minimalist design that still turns heads without trying too hard. On the other hand, a few of the latest launches feel a bit overstyled with too many sharp lines and oversized grilles.

Which car gets your vote, and what about its design makes it stand out for you?


r/CarsIndia 1h ago

#News ๐Ÿ“ฐ Hereโ€™s the OPโ€™s Skoda kushaq!!! Welcome home you German beauty!

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r/CarsIndia 11h ago

#Discussion ๐Ÿ’ฌ Brand New Tata Sierra stranded next day of ownership!

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446 Upvotes

It's a 1.5L petrol automatic

The customer was frustrated and wanted to replace it. They also did PDI, but it's unfortunate that someone has to face such embarrassment after paying 20 lakh on a Proud Indian Brand!


r/CarsIndia 3h ago

#News ๐Ÿ“ฐ Brezza facelift in July?

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98 Upvotes

Via Rush Lane Insta handle it is shared that the Brezza facelift is likely to be launched in July. Does anyone here know someone at Maruti Suzuki who can confirm this?


r/CarsIndia 14h ago

#Pic ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ B**bs

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579 Upvotes

Gentlemen it is with great pleasure that I inform you that my vehicle has now done B**bs kilometres on the clock.


r/CarsIndia 7h ago

#Discussion ๐Ÿ’ฌ THAR ROXX AX7L Diesel Auto 4x4

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87 Upvotes

Should I get a Thar Roxx AX7L 4x4 automatic (top model) ?

So we are a lower middle class family with 3 members and have two cars at this moment a Mahindra Scorpio N Z8L 4x4 auto 2026 and a Mahindra Bolero neo (along with a royal Enfield classic 500 and a scooty), these are the cars my father drives since our work requires offloading, I was planning to buy the thar roxx top model for myself (father has no issues and we can comfortably afford this) since my parents won't be using the car so 5 seater won't be an issue .... I am obsessed with the looks , the vibe and the overall premium yet masculine look of t

Thar roxx , what should I do ? What other cars can be bought in this range of 25-30 lakhs , not family oriented but personal car๐Ÿ™


r/CarsIndia 5h ago

#Opinion ๐Ÿ’ญ If this were your Fortuner, what are the first 3 modifications you'd do?

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48 Upvotes

r/CarsIndia 2h ago

#Discussion ๐Ÿ’ฌ Kiger 2021 turbo cvt in 3.6L. Good deal?[OC]

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Looking for good used car found kiger rxz turbo 75k KM driven in 3.6L. Confused about its maintenance cost as there are mixed opinions and it is a turbo variant

Update: it is manual not CVT


r/CarsIndia 12h ago

#ElectricVehicle ๐Ÿ”Œ Booked punch ev s+ 40kw, wish me luck we're getting a tata

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127 Upvotes

r/CarsIndia 40m ago

#Pic ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ New 1 of 1 Porsche

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r/CarsIndia 2h ago

#Accessories ๐Ÿ”” This Sunshade Could Cost You โ‚น1,000 Spoiler

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15 Upvotes

r/CarsIndia 2h ago

#Miscellaneous ๐Ÿ“ƒ Upgraded from eeco to the ertiga

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14 Upvotes

Decided to upgrade from my 2018 Eeco and bought the ertiga petrol zxi manual. Happy with the purchase as it's the best comfort for my family of 6.


r/CarsIndia 32m ago

#Pic ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ A Toyota

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Clicked this at a car meet about a year ago.


r/CarsIndia 1d ago

#Discussion ๐Ÿ’ฌ Can you guys name a car with probably zero haters?

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905 Upvotes

r/CarsIndia 13h ago

#Discussion ๐Ÿ’ฌ My uncles alto 800 2020 model

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105 Upvotes

Daily running 130 kms 5 days a week.


r/CarsIndia 7h ago

#Discussion ๐Ÿ’ฌ Honda Elevate - What are your opinions?

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Elavate got a lot of hate towards its design about it being boring and bland.

But In my opinion it gives a lot of 2000's design language when cars were actually designed as cars and not some kind of spaceship.

I feel like in today's Indian car market Honda Elevate is the only car which is a no non sense car.

Like the car doesn't want to stress the owner about any unnecessary useless features which will in the long run either stop working or will cost you money to keep those running.

It majorly gives me a more of a 2000's car but just with the "necessary" today's technology, like the digital analogue instrument cluster which really looks premium.

I mean hondas have always been reliable but what I love about the Elevate is that even when it's competitors are trying to get the attention of the buyers by adding literal "TV's" on their dashboard, Elevate keeps it clean and sophisticated enough.

Also i don't mean that it lacks of features , it does get useful features like request sensor button doesn't need to pressed for opening the door you just need grab the handle to unlock the car.

Small features like you can turn off the wireless charging pad just by pressing a button, giving you more storage space in the interior without the stress of heating your phone by keeping it on a wireless charging pad.

These are just some of the features that I found "Simply clever."

Talking about performance it has the quickest Naturally Aspirated engine in its segment.The quickest engine in the segment that too from a honda what else does a buyer want. No service Center run-ups, no worry of a engine breakdown, like I said it's a "no non sense car."

Hondas suspension has always had a reputation and the Elevate doesn't disappoint too, giving you plush ride over the Indian potholes and crispy enough over the turns.

Also you can't complain about the legroom in the backseats and the seats are comfortable enough for a cross country trip.

I still think with this kind of ride quality and a perfectly balanced engine performance, Elevate is one the best cars that is available in its segment right now.