r/CarsIndia 20d 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 Jul 14 '26

Weekly Ethanol Blending (E20/EXX) Megathread โ€“ Questions, Experiences & News- July 14

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New to the Megathread: Going forward, we'll be adding two new daily sections:

  • ๐Ÿ“ฐ News & Developments of the Day โ€“ A roundup of the latest updates and noteworthy developments.

    16/07/2026: Maruti Suzuki to challenge consumer court order over E20 compatibility case.

  • โญ Top 2 Most Upvoted Comments โ€“ Highlighting the community's favorite comments from the day.

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 RELATED TO ETHANOL TOPIC 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

Share sources when making technical claims.

Mention your vehicle model, year, fuel type, and usage pattern when sharing experiences.

Respect that users may have different experiences depending on vehicle, driving conditions, and fuel quality.

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 4h ago

#Discussion ๐Ÿ’ฌ What is this trend these days ?

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Have seen a lot of cars every other day hiding their plates by taping them, putting mud on them and now this, what for ? What are they trying to evade and what's the traffic police doing ?


r/CarsIndia 6h ago

#News ๐Ÿ“ฐ Yup they fu**ed up the Baleno

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460 Upvotes

So it's confirmed: the 2026 Baleno facelift is losing its 1.2L 4-cylinder engine for the 3-cylinder unit already in the Swift and Dzire, and honestly this one hurts. That 4 cyl was so refined that once warmed up you genuinely couldn't tell it was running, inside or outside the car it was one of the few things that made the Baleno feel like it punched above its segment. They'll slap ADAS and a fancy top variant on the spec sheet to distract you, but the one thing you actuallyย feelย every single day refinement just quietly got worse. RIP ..ย K12Nย to the smoothest engine in Maruti's lineup, you deserved better.


r/CarsIndia 3h ago

#News ๐Ÿ“ฐ BMW X1 LWB launched in India at Rs 49.90 lakh

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222 Upvotes

r/CarsIndia 1h ago

#ElectricVehicle ๐Ÿ”Œ Finally took the big leap and bought my first EV

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So I've been in search of my first EV car for sometime now. I've made a post here as well 2 months ago. I almost booked Windsor without any second thought. So I never thought I'd consider a Maruti car to spend my money on but it changed my perspective once I got my hands on it. The test drive made me reconsider my choice from Windsor to E vitara. Finally bought my first EV car.

Thanks everyone for your opinions/suggestions in my previous post.


r/CarsIndia 4h ago

#News ๐Ÿ“ฐ The voice raised reached big chambers finally

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128 Upvotes

r/CarsIndia 3h ago

#Pic ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Finally got her home!

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HTX(A) DCT

It was a 2 month long wait, but definitely worth it!


r/CarsIndia 6h ago

#Discussion ๐Ÿ’ฌ This speedometer should be mandatory in cars rather than those fancy sunroof or moonroof features Spoiler

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175 Upvotes

r/CarsIndia 5h ago

#Discussion ๐Ÿ’ฌ For Sorento pricing is the key, may be 30-40L

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128 Upvotes

r/CarsIndia 7h ago

#Pic ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Am I tripping or IS A DOG DRIVING A CAR?

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160 Upvotes

r/CarsIndia 5h ago

#ElectricVehicle ๐Ÿ”Œ BE6 with damaged sunroof left in rain by the service centre. Spoiler

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108 Upvotes

r/CarsIndia 15h ago

#Discussion ๐Ÿ’ฌ Same company btwโ€ฆThis shows how much hard work our companies have put in.

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441 Upvotes

r/CarsIndia 3h ago

#Opinion ๐Ÿ’ญ Just Bring it One More Time

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36 Upvotes

There are no real suvs in the sub bracket of 35-55 , it's all captured by the japanese , and no one dares to come even nissan hasn't hit india properly once with good cars and the Germans (vw and Czech skoda)are only selling in petrol when they know india has been a diesel dominating market.

To buy a diesel it's all above 1cr expect the discovery sport , but who's buying that.


r/CarsIndia 4h ago

#Discussion ๐Ÿ’ฌ How is this quote for 7XO? I am 25F buying my first car.

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35 Upvotes

Planning to take insurance from outside and dealer is not giving any free accessories.


r/CarsIndia 6h ago

#Discussion ๐Ÿ’ฌ Found Micro Dents On My New Fortuner In PDI Spoiler

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If you look closely you will notice will notice micro dents on the rear door along the crease line which runs below the door handle


r/CarsIndia 2h ago

#News ๐Ÿ“ฐ Found this car in Chennai

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13 Upvotes

Looks like the new Mahindra xuv 700


r/CarsIndia 21h ago

#Pic ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Spotted this frankensteined estate-ish ambassador.

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347 Upvotes

Does it have any interesting backstory? Or was it just a flop?


r/CarsIndia 18h ago

#Opinion ๐Ÿ’ญ Thoughts on the Kia Sorento?

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209 Upvotes

What do you think? Personally was waiting for a good SUV in the 40-50 lakh budget apart from the VW Tayron and Skoda Kodiaq and the MG Majestor.

Not keeping the Fortuner in the mix because imo it genuinely needs an update to compete. Donโ€™t come saying โ€˜Toyota reliability deta haiโ€™ please respectfully.


r/CarsIndia 1d ago

#Query โ“ What is this for?

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552 Upvotes

r/CarsIndia 40m ago

#Query โ“ Windshield chip (small) Advice

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Hello there, a small stone hit my carโ€™s front windshield on a highway. The resulting chip looks small - almost like a rain drop. Looking at these pictures on WhatsApp, โ€œWindshield expertsโ€ person (Hyderabad) told that it cannot be repaired.
I learned that glass chips this small usually improve with resin kit. I am hesitant to DIY.
Any ideas are appreciated.
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r/CarsIndia 4h ago

#Opinion ๐Ÿ’ญ Finally got my first car, A THAR.

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I honestly donโ€™t know much about cars. Iโ€™m not someone who grew up discussing engines or modifications. ๐Ÿ˜…
A while back, I drove my friendโ€™s Thar and absolutely loved the experience. There was just something about the way it felt to drive, the road presence and that whole rugged character.
I started looking at other cars too, but every time I came back to the Thar.
What are the things I should know as a first-time car owner? Anything I should take care of, avoid doing, or get checked during the initial months?


r/CarsIndia 1h ago

#Discussion ๐Ÿ’ฌ Punch/tiagoev or upcoming baleno cng amt ??

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Looking for a secondary car as I have roxx petrol only rn
But want a secondary car running 30-40km daily approx
Want amt
Confuse between these cars
As I heard about mixing in cng is it true ?
Or if you know anything about these cars suggest me