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Gaurav Rai

•3w

I have been driving a Honda Amaze petrol for the last 10 years and am now planning to switch. I have shortlisted the Basalt X/Aircross X automatic transmission. Will it be a good option considering their good ride quality, or are there any better options available between ₹13 to 14 lakh?

Autocar India

•2w

Yes, the Citroen Basalt X or Aircross X would make great upgrades from your Honda Amaze. For one, they are a size larger, and secondly, they are very well priced - although consider upping your budget very slightly to get a higher-spec automatic variant.

Both cars have excellently calibrated suspension, which gives them superb ride quality as well as sharp handling. This is only complemented by their smooth yet punchy 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine and 6-speed torque converter automatic. Considering your requirements, either of these would be a great option for you.

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Akhilesh kumar

•2w

Hi gaurav, I am using a Aircross. This seven seater car will give you good thrill and mileage too. If you cruise at 100 around on highway, you would get 18-20 kmpl. Go for it, it's very good car.

Gaurav b

•1w

Which is better option basalt or aircross for highway ride and comfortable for family.

Tarun

•2w

I own aircross x 5 seater automatic. Superb ride quality with good peppy engine and great suspension. Best value for money

Nileshkumar

•2w

I am planning to change h9nda elevate top variant and instead.thinking.of Suzuki Victris Please guide.me

Manasjyoti Deka

•2w

Citroen is a very good company and so their cars too. Though their service network and outlets are in limited numbers but still it way better than many of the established company in India. Just go for the Basalt its very good looking also and so it's design

Akshay B

•2w

Simply go for honda elevate vx

Nileshkumar

•2w

There is no problem with elevate Only issue is fuel efficiency IF YOU ok 8 /9.to.12/13 ....city and highway figures go for it Excellent stability I own top variant. Earlier I too owned.AMAZE FOR 12.YEARS.and upgraded to elevate last dec 24

Nileshkumar

•2w

Good car only concern is fuel efficiency which.is as low as 9 /10.and highest on highway is 13 or maximum.14

Vasant Chougule

•2w

Hi I am using Aircross 1.2 Turbo 40,000 kms 2 years. Milage on highway 18-20 kms. Excellent driving pleasure. Best suspension . Go for Citroen

Benny

•2w

Hi Gaurav, both the options with 1.2 Turbo are great to drive. I own a Aircross 1.2 petrol and have clocked 20k in 6 months. Its a fun to drive and reliable vehicle on high speeds with great suspensions. Would highly recommend to take a test drive to feel and seal the deal.

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Anushank

•19h

I am planning to sell my Mahindra XUV500 as it is nearing the end of its registration validity in Delhi NCR, and I want to buy a 5-seater SUV under ₹10 lakh. My preference is for a fuel-efficient car as my daily running is around 100 km, but it should also be spacious enough for five people. Since fuel efficiency is a priority, I am open to both CNG and diesel cars. My usage will be 70% city and 30% highway, mostly within Delhi NCR. I have narrowed my choices to the Maruti Brezza CNG, Tata Nexon CNG, Kia Sonet Diesel, and Maruti Fronx CNG. Please help me evaluate which would be the better option. I am also open to any other better option if available.

Autocar India

•2h

The Maruti Brezza CNG and Fronx CNG will be more fuel efficient than the Nexon iCNG, and their clutch and gearbox make them friendlier to drive, too. The Brezza is due for a facelift in the coming weeks, so you might want to wait for that to arrive. The Kia Sonet diesel will feel punchier to drive (than the CNG options listed above), while being very efficient too. Also, by opting for a diesel, you won't need to wait in long queues to refill CNG. Even the Sonet is due for a generation update, which is likely to be launched this year. Another option you could consider is the Mahindra XUV 3XO diesel MX2, which is more spacious than a Sonet. Its ride-handling balance is very impressive; the Sonet, however, has an edge in terms of fuel efficiency.

Tarangkumar Patel

Hi, I currently own a Honda Amaze diesel 2014 model. Now, after using it for so long, I want to upgrade to a 7-seater. I shortlisted the Hyundai Alcazar and Kia Carens Clavis and have done test drives for both vehicles. My daily usage in the city is 25 km, and I occasionally do long family trips. Now I am super confused between both cars, as one has premiumness and the other has space. Please suggest the best vehicle for me. Is the turbo petrol good? Now I am super confused.

Autocar India

•4h

Both cars are quite closely matched on premium feel, though one aesthetic seems to have worked better for you than the other. It's more a contest of road presence versus space, as the tall, SUV body style of the Hyundai Alcazar makes a strong impression on the road. It is boxy and upright and has the edge on ground clearance, as well as larger wheels.The price you pay is in the third row, where the Kia Carens Clavis' practical MPV shape liberates more space, and there's better ease of access too. Both cars have the same powertrain options, except that the Carens Clavis offers an additional engine option - the 1.5 naturally aspirated petrol. It also gets an iMT automated manual gearbox with the Turbo Petrol engine instead of a conventional manual, which the Alcazar gets.Yes, the Turbo Petrol is a good option, as given your relatively low usage, a diesel doesn't feel necessary. The 160hp, 1.5-litre turbo feels strong enough to haul 7 people and is quite enjoyable to drive too.As for which of the two you wish to buy, if you simply must have an SUV for its visual appeal and ground clearance, that is the only reason to choose the Alcazar. If that is not a bother, then the lighter, more spacious, more practical Kia Carens Clavis is the one we recommend.

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Ajinkya Sonar

•1d

I am looking for a 7-seater manual car which is easy to maintain. My budget is around ₹15 lakh. My annual running is 80% on the highway and 20% in the city. I am confused between two options: Carens or Clavis. Please advise which one I should pick and whether to go for a petrol manual or a diesel manual.

Autocar India

•5h

With your budget of Rs 15 lakh, you can move past the Kia Carens and up to the Carens Clavis, which is essentially a facelift of the Carens, with more features and an additional engine option. The trickier choice is which engine to choose, between the 1.5-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel, both of which are available with a manual.The diesel is the more obvious choice, given that your usage is 80% on the highway, where the additional torque will be beneficial, not to mention the better mileage. However, in your budget, you'll only get it in the base HTE spec. If that's fine with you, then you should go ahead with that; otherwise, note that the Carens 1.5 petrol MT is available in the higher HTE (EX) trim, with more features.You could also consider the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, which comes in petrol and CNG guises, has lower maintenance costs, and is far more affordable than the Kia.

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