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•6w

Hi. I am planning to purchase an automatic car under Rs 15 lakh. My driving is split equally between traffic and normal roads. The options I'm considering are: Mahindra XUV 3XO REVX A TC, Hyundai Venue HX6 DCT, Skoda Kushaq Classic Plus TC, and Kia Sonet HTX DCT. Please suggest the best option for me.

•5w

Pick the Skoda Kushaq Classic Plus automatic. Your driving mix of traffic and open roads suits its 6-speed torque converter very well. This automatic car creeps smoothly in jams and never overheats, and the 1.0 turbo petrol is punchy for quick passes. It also feels more surefooted at speed than the others here, which makes longer runs less tiring, and it’s among the safest in this lot thanks to its 5-star crash safety rating. It's also the only one here that's not a compact SUV (sub-4 metre). The Skoda Kushaq mileage ranges from 18.72 kpl to 19.66 kpl, depending on the chosen powertrain option.

The Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet are tempting for the features they offer, but their DCTs aren't as smooth. The XUV 3XO with the torque converter is also a good fit and roomier, but the Kushaq still feels nicer to drive overall.

Be aware that the Skoda’s cabin and feature list in Classic Plus isn't on par with the Koreans, and Skoda’s service reach is smaller. If you value a calm, durable auto for daily congestion and a confident feel on weekend runs, the Kushaq Classic Plus AT is the one to buy under Rs. 15 lakh.

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•5w

Hi Shahir Go for 3xO yes, I have been driving that since last one and a half year, it is brilliant and handles twist and turns very well spend one lakh and then go for ADAS feature, which is additional safety and joy to drive on highways

•5w

@autocar.india Skoda Kushaq now has 8 speed TC instead of 6 speed isn't?

•5w

@sathya Yes, that's correct. The 2026 Kushaq now gets an 8-speed torque converter with the 1.0 TSI engine, replacing the earlier 6-speed unit. It should make the driving experience even smoother and more relaxed, especially in city traffic.

•5w

Amaze CVT is an underrated pick that will suit all your needs. Cheapest car in India with ADAS too.

•5w

Try Nissan Magnite CVT

•5w

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•5w

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•5w

Go for hyundai venue. We got it recently and it's really very good.

•5w

Looking for a city car, daily milage around 30 km. Looking for premium interiors ,easy maintainance and driving comfort . Which is the best car for me

•5w

@ashu.12 The Citroen e C3 X is a car which makes a whole lot of sense for city driving

•5w

@ashu.12 hyundai venue

•5w

Hi, I am driving Honda Amaze diesel Manual transmission for last 12 years. Great milage. In a dilemma whether to sell off for a good resale value and buy automatic car for driving comforts.

•5w

@anitha_kpc Yes, you must upgrade now. After 12 years, your Amaze should still fetch a reasonable resale value, and delaying further is likely to reduce it. If you've been thinking of moving to an automatic for driving comfort, this is a good time to make the switch.

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