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I own a 2019 Santro Sportz AMT. I’m looking for an automatic car for mostly city use (10-15 km daily), and being close to hill stations, a hilly trip is always around the corner. The budget is around ₹10 lakh. Is the i20 Sportz IVT a good choice, or should I consider something else?

Asked by: Zubin
The Hyundai i20 Sportz IVT would be a good upgrade from your Santro. You'll appreciate its spacious and upmarket cabin and the smooth CVT gearbox it comes with, as opposed to the more rudimentary AMT.
Alternatively, you could consider the Nissan Magnite, the Acenta turbo-petrol CVT variant. This being an SUV means you get more ground clearance, which would be helpful in hilly areas, and it comes with a punchier, 100hp turbo-petrol engine.  
Nissan Magnite

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