I have a budget of around ₹30 lakh and am more inclined towards a sedan rather than an SUV, but currently there are no good options. Are there any expected this year?

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We would suggest the Hyundai Verna HX 10 1.5 petrol IVT. For under Rs 22 lakh, it gives you one of the smoothest drives and the most features for daily use. The IVT is essentially a CVT automatic that works very well in city traffic. The cabin is quiet, the ride is comfortable on bad roads, and Hyundai’s wide service network makes ownership easier wherever you are. For a self-driven sedan that you’ll also use with family, the Verna feels modern inside, has a large boot, and packs in plenty of safety and convenience kit for the money.Just keep in mind the CVT is tuned for smoothness, not outright performance, so if you drive hard it won’t feel as quick or sporty as a turbo engine with a dual-clutch gearbox. Also, very tall passengers might find rear headroom a bit tight because of the sloping roofline.If you’re someone who really enjoys fast highway driving, then the Volkswagen Virtus GT Plus 1.5 TSI DSG (or the Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI DSG) is the better driver’s car. The 1.5 turbo feels stronger and the DSG shifts very quickly, but it can be a bit jerky at crawling speeds and may be more expensive to maintain once it’s out of warranty.

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No, the Maruti Suzuki Ignis has not been discontinued, and Maruti Suzuki continues to sell it through its Nexa dealerships.However, Maruti Suzuki hasn’t really invested in upgrading the Ignis over the years, either in terms of major features or powertrain updates, and that shows in the numbers. Its monthly sales have slipped to below 2,000 units, which is quite a drop compared to its earlier performance and to newer, more contemporary rivals.This slowdown, along with the lack of meaningful updates, naturally fuels speculation that the Ignis doesn’t have a long-term future in Maruti’s lineup and could eventually be phased out. But as things stand today, it remains very much on sale, so if you like what it offers and it fits your needs, availability is not an issue right now.

Maruti Suzuki Ignis

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Since comfort is a priority for you, we would recommend the Tata Sierra. The car has a very spacious cabin, and the seats are very comfy too. Against the Renault Duster, the rear seating space in the Sierra is significantly more. As for mileage, we have yet to put the Renault Duster through our instrumented test cycle. But in any case, if mileage is your top priority ahead of comfort, then you would consider waiting for the hybrid Duster. It is likely to launch this festive season or the diesel Sierra, though with a diesel, it's best for every two to three weeks, you have a long drive of around 20 mins with speeds above 50kph to keep the diesel particulate filter in good health. As an alternative, you can consider the strong hybrid versions of the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder or the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, where the mileage would be significantly more. In our real-world tests, the Grand Vitara strong hybrid returned an impressive 23.77kpl in the city and 20.39kpl on the highway. In city traffic, the hybrid system mostly runs on the electric motor. One thing to be aware of: the hybrid’s boot is smaller than some rivals because of the battery, so check your luggage fit.

Tata Sierra

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara