BE 6 Pack 2 vs XEV 9e Pack 1: Should I buy the car my father likes, or the one that objectively offers more?

Need advice from people who have actually bought family cars and gone through similar situations.

We're a family of 4 from India, and our budget is capped at around ₹24 lakh on-road.

After a lot of research, we've basically narrowed it down to:

• Mahindra BE 6 Pack 2
• Mahindra XEV 9e Pack 1

The interesting part is that my father likes the BE 6, but he's also strongly attracted towards the XEV 9e simply because it looks bigger and more premium on the road.

He has always preferred cars with strong road presence. He even jokes that he would happily buy an Innova if budget wasn't a concern. So I think the bigger size and SUV-coupe look of the XEV 9e are influencing him quite a bit.

From my perspective:

• We are only a family of 4.
• I don't think we actually need the extra space of the XEV 9e.
• The BE 6 already seems more than spacious enough for our usage.

What makes the decision difficult is that at this budget, the BE 6 Pack 2 gives significantly more equipment than the XEV 9e Pack 1.

For example:

• ADAS Level 2
• More features overall
• Better infotainment setup
• Additional tech and convenience features

So I'm stuck between two approaches:

Option A: Let my father buy the car he emotionally likes more (XEV 9e), because ultimately he'll be the primary owner and road presence matters to him.

Option B: Convince him that we don't really need the extra size and that the BE 6 Pack 2 offers much better value and features for the same money.

For those who have purchased family cars before:

• Did you prioritize features or emotional appeal?
• After a few years, do owners actually appreciate the extra space and bigger presence of a larger vehicle?
• If you were spending your own ₹24 lakh today, which would you pick and why?

Would love to hear from owners of either car as well.