Tread softly

WHICH CAR?

I am a businessman based in Mumbai and my factory is on the outskirts of Nasik, about 200 km away. I travel to Nasik at least once a week, while my office commute is about 12 km one way. I own two Hondas, an Accord and a City. I take the Accord to Nasik, while the City is used within Mumbai, and I have a chauffeur who does the driving duties. The approach to my factory, especially along the back roads, is a bit rough and the monsoons have also affected the highway, which is usually well-paved. I don't feel like taking the Accord to Nasik anymore. What can I replace it with?

Sanjeev Kulkarni, Mumbai

Since you seem to be a satisfied HoHonda customer, you can still stay within the fold. The Honda CR-V is a soft-roader that can meet your requirements. It has got good ground clearance, the same drivetrain as the Accord's, is well-built and comfortable and comes with on-demand all-wheel drive too. What's more, the CR-V is a good highway cruiser and it offers car-like dynamics.

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