Planning to upgrade from Kwid. My budget is max 15L. Occassionally go for outstation. Monthly commute is less than 1000 km. For 4 members family with grown up kids please suggest reliable and performance oriented to keep next 10 years. In Future planning to go outstations also...every 3 months.

Autocar India

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Considering you plan to keep the car for a long time and want something that is both performance oriented and a good family car, we’d suggest the new Hyundai Venue.

Since you’re based in Bangalore, the 1.0 litre turbo petrol with the DCT automatic makes the most sense. Within your budget, you should be able to consider the H8 variant, which is well equipped and feels premium.

The turbo petrol engine gives the Venue effortless performance, and the DCT gearbox manages both city traffic and occasional highway drives well. The new Venue is also larger than the older model, and it offers enough space for four adults to travel comfortably. Importantly, this engine and gearbox combination has been in use for several years in Hyundai cars, so it is a proven and reliable powertrain.

If you want even more space than the Venue, you can also look at the Kia Syros. It is roomier on the inside, similarly priced, and gets the same turbo petrol DCT combination. The only caveat is that the ride quality of the Syros isn’t as comfortable as the Venue.

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Abhishek Sinha

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I want to buy an automatic transmission car for Bangalore traffic, as it is quite bumper-to-bumper driving. My daily commute is 40Km. I need a car that offers good mileage and performance in city traffic. If it's diesel, it would be better. A SUV or something else. My budget is between 12 lakh and 13 lakh.

Autocar India

•5h

Since your preference is for a diesel, the Hyundai Venue diesel AT in the HX5 trim is a good fit for your requirements and fits within your budget.Your 40km daily commute means a smooth torque-converter automatic like the Venue’s 6-speed unit is ideal. Its diesel engine is very refined and barely audible below 2,000rpm. While throttle response is a bit dull, overall performance is adequate, and it makes for a relaxed highway cruiser. Moreover, its compact dimensions make it easy to drive in Bengaluru’s bumper-to-bumper traffic, and the cabin is a comfortable place to spend time.If you are open to a petrol, also consider the Maruti Suzuki Fronx Boosterjet and the Skoda Kylaq, both of which come with 6-speed torque-converter automatics.During the test drive, spend some time in stop-and-go traffic. Feel for creep in Drive without throttle, check for jerkiness, assess pick-up, and monitor cabin noise.

Prasanth

Hi, I am planning to buy a new car. I prefer SUV style. I have test-driven the 3XO, Nexon, Creta, Kushaq, Kylaq, Brezza, and Taisor. I love the handling of the 3XO diesel. The Creta is a good car, but the base diesel variant is around ₹15 lakh, and a facelift is expected. The Kushaq has good handling, but the engine and tyre noise are annoying. So what should I choose? I am planning for the 3XO MX3 diesel, which is around ₹12 lakh. Your suggestions? For me, good mileage, handling, reliability, and safety are important.

Autocar India

•5h

The XUV 3XO MX3 diesel is a solid choice at Rs 12 lakh. As you pointed out, the handling of the Mahindra XUV 3XO is among the best in its class, and the engine delivers punchy performance along with good fuel efficiency. It has a five-star Bharat NCAP safety rating, so it meets your requirements on that front as well. Mahindra has also done well to make the cabin feel premium, though the layout is starting to show its age. The cabin is comfortable, particularly in the rear seat, but boot space is less than what some rivals offer.If you would like a more modern interior and a bigger boot, then the Hyundai Venue diesel HX5 is a good alternative. It is not as engaging to drive as the Mahindra car, but its diesel engine is very refined, and if you are considering an automatic, it uses a smoother torque-converter unit.Test drive both cars and assess ride comfort, handling and engine responsiveness.

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Taher Vohra

•5w

Hi everyone, I am buying a car for the first time and am looking for some guidance. After some research and test drives, I have finalised the Kia Sonet HTX DCT, which costs around 714 lakh on-road. The main reason for choosing this variant is that I want a proper automatic driving experience along with premium features, decent space, reasonable mileage, and acceptable safety. I work from home, so my usage will mostly be limited to weekends. I live in a Tier 2 city (Nashik) where I don't face prolonged bumper-to-bumper traffic. The car will mainly be used for city driving on weekends, occasional short trips, and a few long highway drives with family and luggage. In the past, I have driven the Maruti Swift ZXI and Tata Nexon, both manuals, so this will be my first automatic car. My biggest concern at this point is the long-term reliability of the Kia/Hyundai DCT dry-clutch gearbox. I am getting a 6-year warranty (standard + extended), which also covers the gearbox. However, after the warranty period, any major issue with the DCT could be very expensive to fix. Although my running is expected to be low and I don't think I will even cross 50K km in five years, this concern still keeps bothering me. Before finalising the Sonet, I had initially planned to go for a TC, and test drove the XUV 3XO and the Maruti Fronx. While both cars were decent, they didn't tick all the boxes for me, which is why I dropped them. I am also avoiding the Skoda Kylaq mainly because of concerns around after-sales service costs once the warranty period is over. I didn't want to go with an AMT or CVT either, and I am specifically looking within the sub-4m SUV segment. Given my usage pattern, city conditions, and low annual running, do you think opting for the Kia Sonet DCT makes sense in the long run? How concerned should I realistically be about the reliability of the DCT gearbox in my case? Looking forward to your suggestions and experiences.

Autocar India

•2d

Given that your usage isn't too heavy, you should go for the Kia Sonet HTX 1.0 TGDi DCT without a worry. A concern could arise when used frequently in bumper-to-bumper stop-and-go traffic, and that too if not driven with care. However, since you drive mostly on the weekend and through flowing traffic, we think it should be fine. The trade-off is quicker shifts when you're on the move, and this pairs well with the Sonet's sprightly 120hp turbo petrol engine. The compact SUV itself is well equipped and has premium interiors, but it does have a choppy ride, and its rear seat isn't particularly spacious. If those are concerns for you, also check out the Hyundai Venue HX6 1.0 TGDi DCT, which costs about the same. It uses the same powertrain, but as it's based on a new-gen platform, it has a more spacious cabin and a more comfortable ride. Additionally, the Skoda Kylaq with its punchy 1.0 TSI engine and smooth 6-speed AT gearbox is a great bet. The after-sales is far less of a concern these days than the brand's old reputation leads most to believe.

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