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•11w

My son in Bangalore wants to buy his first car. The budget is 8 lac all-inclusive. It has to be an automatic. But AMTs have a bad reputation for jerky gear shifts. What other automatic options does he have? He is open to pre-owned cars. Please guide.

•10w

Unfortunately, there are no new automatic cars that are not AMTs in that price range, and the closest you will get are the Honda Amaze or Hyundai i20, both of which use CVTs and cost around Rs 10 lakh on road. If the budget can be stretched to that much, they are both excellent options, albeit capped at low to medium variants because of your budget.

Look at the same two cars; a pre-owned example and a 3-4-year-old one should fall within your budget. The CVTs' smooth shifts will make Bangalore’s bumper-to-bumper traffic a breeze, and you’ll find clean, low-mileage cars within Rs 8 lakh. They are both compact to park, with light controls, and service is not pricey, which helps a first-time owner.

If he prefers a small SUV shape, look at a Nissan Magnite automatic or Renault Kiger turbo-petrol automatic. Both use a smooth auto, ride well on bad roads, and have good ground clearance for speed breakers. If you're willing to look at 5-year-old-plus cars that are in good condition, you could even get a midsize SUV or sedan. Whichever you pick, insist on full service records, get an independent inspection, and budget a little for fresh tyres and fluids so the first year is headache-free.

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•10w•

@abhijitoke Go for i20 because reputed engine

•10w•

@abhijitoke ... Go for Honda Amaze... The ivtec engine will run for over 10 years or 2-3L kms with out any issues

•10w•

@abhijitoke Go for Amaze

•10w•

Best option Tiago Petrol Automatic or swift or Tata tigor slightly above 8

•10w•

Not the best recommendation

•10w•

This price is for Prayagraj

•10w•

You can go for Tata Tiago pure plus amt it is costing ₹765000 on road

•10w•

@anoop_singh.3 it has paddle shifting

•9w•

@anoop_singh.3 engine is noisy Even though it is petrol engine....no one is giving long life good engine exept japan cars.....I have amaze....we can't notice ignition is on or off....that smooth and silent....

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•2d

I am considering the Hyundai i20 Sportz CVT and Maruti Suzuki Baleno Zeta AMT for city driving in heavy traffic. My monthly running will be around 1,500-1,600 km, and this will be my first car. I want a car with decent mileage and a smooth driving experience. Which one should I prefer?

•2d

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•1d

Hi, I am planning to buy my first car and will learn to drive in the same car. I would appreciate some advice. My requirements are: 1. Maximum budget of Rs 7-7.5 lakh on-road; I am open to base variants. 2. Usage of around 800km per month, mostly on weekends, including two Pune-Kolhapur highway trips per month. 3. Usually three average-sized adults in the car, but it should be comfortable for four average-sized adults. 4. I am planning to keep the car for as long as possible, so it should be reliable, easy to maintain, have good after-sales service, and offer basic safety features.

•3h

Go for the Maruti Suzuki Swift. It is the best fit for your requirements. The Swift is a proven product with a strong ownership track record, low maintenance costs and excellent service reach. It is also easy to drive and learn on, which is important for a first car. This new Swift is more spacious than the previous generation and offers good comfort for four adults. This Maruti Suzuki car is also fuel efficient and has a strong resale value, which matters when you plan to keep the car for a long time. The base variant fits within your budget and still offers the essentials you need. If you want a slightly higher seating position and more ground clearance, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx base variant is also worth considering, but the Swift remains the more complete package for your requirements.

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