I am a 61-year-old retired person looking to buy a car for city driving and occasional highway trips. My budget is around ₹6-7 lakh. Mostly, my wife and I will use the vehicle. Safety and comfort are my top priorities. I am open to either a used or a new car. Please suggest suitable options.

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The Tata Punch would suit you nicely. The car is safe, and the wide-opening doors and high seating make it easy to get inside, and the seats are reasonably comfy too.

The only issue is space at the rear is tight, but if this is not an issue for you, the Punch would suit you very well. Also, the car is very easy to drive in the city, and it has good stability out on the highways, too.

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