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Which is the best option to buy a budget-friendly car? Which has adaptive cruise control and ESP? Please Suggest.

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Get the Honda Amaze and opt for the top spec ZX variant, which is the most affordable ADAS-equipped car in India.

The ADAS suite is a camera-based system that includes lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, and blind-spot monitor, among others. Adaptive cruise control works well in stop-go conditions, and besides the ADAS, the Amaze is also a calm, easy drive in traffic, will give you good mileage, and you will benefit from Honda’s fuss-free ownership.

If you want an SUV instead, consider the Mahindra XUV 3XO, which also offers an ADAS suite; bear in mind that fuel efficiency will not be as good as the Amaze.  

One thing to know: adaptive cruise is most useful on open highways. In messy city traffic, it will brake often, and you may switch it off.

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Hi Autocar Team, I am planning to buy my first car and am confused between the Mahindra XUV 3XO RevX A MT Petrol and the Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXi+ Turbo MT Petrol. I feel the Brezza offers better value for money, more features, and is actually priced lower than the 3XO. At the same time, I understand that the Brezza offers better reliability, fuel efficiency, and long-term peace of mind. However, the 3XO feels more premium and, from what I have heard, offers a better ride quality. I plan to keep the car for 10 years or more, so long-term ownership is an important factor. Could you please suggest which of these two would be the better choice for my requirements?

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Go for the Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXi+ turbo MT petrol. For a first car with a 10+ year ownership plan, the Brezza works well. Maruti’s service network, proven reliability and lower long-term maintenance costs make it a stress-free ownership proposition. The Brezza’s turbo petrol engine is also well-suited to Indian conditions, offering good drivability and efficiency without being overly complex. The Mahindra XUV 3XO RevX A MT petrol does make sense too, but we would lean towards it more if a peppy and lively drive feel is what you are after. Overall, the ride and handling balance is better with the 3XO, which has a good mix of city comfort and high-speed stability. The Brezza, however, leans towards the city with a much more pliant ride at low speeds. Thus for you keeping in mind a long ownership period, we would lean towards the Brezza.

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Brezza ZXI+ Petrol AT vs XUV 3XO AX5 Petrol AT. I’m super confused. I loved the peppy TCMPFI engine of the 3XO, but being in the Maruti family has made me used to reliability and smooth after-sales service. However, the higher taxes on the Brezza and the strong value-for-money proposition of the 3XO have left me stuck. Will the 3XO be as reliable as the Brezza for 8-10 years? I’m ignoring mileage for now, as the 3XO is already around Rs 2 lakh cheaper. My brain says Brezza, but my heart says 3XO.

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Go with the Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5 Petrol AT. The Brezza ZXI+ Petrol AT is a very sensible choice, but the 3XO is simply the better value proposition here. The 1.2 turbo petrol engine is genuinely peppy, the torque converter automatic is smooth, and the car feels more premium and better equipped for the money. The Brezza’s new Boosterjet engine brings down the price and offers the turbo punch you want, but it isn't available with an automatic. As such, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza 1.5 NA AT doesn't offer the same value for money as the 3XO.On reliability, the XUV 3XO is a proven product and Mahindra’s service network is strong. It may not have Maruti’s legendary reputation, but it is not a car you should be worried about owning for 8-10 years. The Brezza is the safer, more predictable choice, but the 3XO is the smarter buy here.

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Hi Autocar India Team, I am planning to buy first car for my family and would really appreciate your guidance. Our budget for a used car is up to Rs. 8 lakh, although we are open to stretching it if there is a significantly better long-term option. We are a family of five members, including my elderly grandmother. Both my brother and I are over 6 ft 2 in and lean, so front and rear seat space is a very important consideration. My grandmother should be able to get in and out of the car comfortably, so a higher seating position would be preferable. The car will be used primarily for city driving, with one or two trips every month to our village, which is around 200 km one way. We are looking for a car that is safe, reliable, easy to maintain, comfortable on highways, and inexpensive to own over the long term. Since this will be our family's first car, hassle-free ownership is very important to us. We would prefer an automatic transmission, but we are open to a manual if it is a much better overall choice. So far, we have shortlisted the first-generation Hyundai Creta petrol, as it seems to meet most of our requirements. However, we are completely open to other suggestions if there are better options in the used car market. Could you please recommend the best used cars for our requirements and explain why you would choose them over the Creta? Also, considering the current E20 mandate, would you advise stretching our budget and buying a new car instead? If yes, which new cars would you recommend that offer the best value, comfort, safety, and long-term ownership experience for a family like ours?

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Given your requirements, the first-generation Hyundai Creta petrol is actually a very sensible choice. It offers a comfortable ride, a higher seating position for your grandmother, good reliability and a proven ownership experience. In that context, a 2020-2021 Maruti Suzuki Brezza or Toyota Urban Cruiser petrol automatic is also worth serious consideration. Both these offer meet all your requirements, and will also be reliable and inexpensive cars to own over the long term, with excellent service reach and low maintenance costs. Additionally, they're likely to be newer than a Creta petrol-automatic available at this price point.As far as E20 goes, most pre-2023 cars are not compatible with this fuel type, however the impact of using E20 in these older cars is not likely to be immediate. But if you can stretch your budget sligthly, for peace of mind, get a new car instead. You could consider a base Mahindra XUV 3XO Turbo-Petrol AT, which will cost you around Rs. 11.50 lakh (on-road). It is safe, spacious, and it meets all your requirments.

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