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My Dzire is 10 years old and for my new car I have shortlisted the top versions of the 3XO, Venue, and Fronx. Which car should I finalize?

Asked by: Hiren

Between the cars you have shortlisted, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx stands out as an outlier because it is over ₹3 lakh cheaper than the Hyundai Venue and Mahindra 3XO. 

If value for money is your priority, the Fronx with the 1.0 litre turbo petrol engine paired with the 6-speed automatic makes a lot of sense. The engine feels punchy, and the automatic gearbox is smooth. The Fronx is also spacious and comfortable with a sufficiently large boot. That said, compared to the others, it offers fewer premium features, and the cabin design and quality feel more basic.

Between the Hyundai Venue and the Mahindra 3XO, the choice is much closer as both are strong products. The 3XO is wider and works better as a five-seater, and it is also the more engaging car to drive. The Venue, on the other hand, feels more polished overall, with better feature execution, slicker infotainment and digital instrument screens, and a significantly larger boot than the 3XO.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

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