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•1y

We currently have a 2011 Hyundai i10 Sportz AT that my mother uses for office travel. We’re looking to replace it with another automatic car, preferably a hatchback, within a ₹10 lakh budget. Our usage is around 600km per month, mostly within the city. Our main priorities are fuel efficiency, ease of driving within the city, good features, and easy ingress and egress for senior citizens. Please suggest suitable options.

•1y

Given that the car will be primarily used by your mother, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is an easy hatchback to recommend. Its height makes it easy to get into and out of, visibility is excellent, and it's generally a friendly city car. Good fuel economy is a given, and the AMT gearbox is decent for average city use. Opt for the 1.2 AGS that is well within your budget.

If you are open to trying a Citroen, you could also consider the Citroen C3 Turbo AT. While it's just out of your budget, its slick engine and gearbox make it worth a look.

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•1d

Please suggest a car under Rs. 11-12 lakh considering 2000-2500 km of monthly running.

•17h

Since your monthly running is fairly high, a CNG or diesel vehicle could significantly reduce your running costs. If most of your driving is within the city, consider the Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG. It gets a dual-cylinder tank setup that preserves much of the boot space while offering excellent fuel efficiency. Alternatively, consider the Tata Nexon iCNG or Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG if you want better performance and are willing to sacrifice some fuel efficiency.If most of your driving is on the highway, then you should go with diesel. Consider the Kia Sonet or Hyundai Venue diesel. Both use refined powertrains that offer good fuel efficiency and strong highway performance.

I want to buy a compact SUV (petrol, automatic) under a budget of Rs. 12-13 lakh. Help me decide between Brezza, Venue, Kylaq, XUV 3XO and Amaze (since it is a compact Sedan) considering that the mileage within city should not be less than 13-14kpl.

•18h

Between your picks, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza 1.5-litre automatic is your best bet since city fuel efficiency is your main priority. The Hyundai Venue, Skoda Kylaq and Mahindra XUV 3XO all use turbo-petrol engines, which aren't particularly known for their fuel efficiency in the city. That said, achieving your target of 13-14kpl in city driving with any of these cars will require a very sedate driving style.The Brezza also comes with a smooth-shifting 6-speed torque converter automatic, which makes driving in the city very easy. One drawback is that, its interior won't feel as modern as the Hyundai Venue. The Honda Amaze is another good choice, but being a compact sedan, it won't feel as spacious as the Brezza.

I am currently using a 2024 Kia Seltos Diesel AT GT Line. My family is not feeling good on highway ride as its interior is completely black. Also, its suspension is hard. I am planning to change the car to a 7-seater that offers ride comfort and has enough space. In the past 2 years, I have driven 34,000 km on my Seltos. Should I continue with a diesel car or change? My budget is around Rs. 30 lakh. Please help me in finding a suitable car.

•21h

Given your needs, you should consider the Kia Sorento HTE diesel. Since your running is significant and you do highway trips, a diesel still makes sense for you. The Sorento's 2.2-litre diesel is refined and is very well-suited to highway duties and it has a brown interior upholstery which your family should appreciate. The Sorento is also a 7-seater car that offers a comfortable ride. Being a Kia owner, you'll also have a sense of familiarity to your Seltos. The only catch is its cost which is around Rs. 34 lakh (on-road). So you may need to stretch your budget a bit but the Sorento diesel fits your requirements perfectly.

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I’m a first-time car buyer and I’m confused between the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Delta (Rs 12.7 lakh on-road), the Brezza VXi automatic (Rs 11.4 lakh) and the Brezza ZXi manual (Rs 11.5 lakh). I’m not sure how much of my driving will be in the city and how much on the highway. If I choose the automatic, I’ll miss out on many features that come with the Brezza ZXi and the Grand Vitara Delta. Is it okay to give up those features and choose the VXi automatic?

•1d

It is a tricky choice, but we would lean towards the Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXi automatic. In today's increasingly congested traffic conditions, the convenience of an automatic transmission is something you will appreciate every day. The additional features on the Brezza ZXi manual or Grand Vitara Delta may seem attractive initially, but over the years, the ease of driving an automatic is likely to matter more.The Brezza VXi AT is not poorly equipped either. It gets a touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control, six airbags, ESP and hill-hold assist. You will miss out on features such as cruise control, a rear parking camera and a sunroof, but some convenience features can be added later through accessories.

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•3d

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•2d

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•1w

improve the grammar and write it in a paragraph - Hi Autocar, Iam looking to book a car this week. I have narrowed it down to one of 3 cars. Petrol Automatic IVTs. My running is mostly going to be 95% city (office to work in Mumbai traffic). Daily commute is around 15km, so I don't want a turbo in traffic. That's roughly 5k annual running. I am 6ft tall so wouldn't want something that is cramped 1. New Seltos HTK(O) 2. New elevate VX 3. Bayon HX 8 All of these are close to the 16L ex showroom price. I've driven the Seltos and Elevate. I really liked both of them. The Seltos feels more premium from the inside and I feel like that is something worth having in a daily car. The elevate is brilliant, but it seems cheap on the inside. No pani sunroof too, although I would maybe use it 1 day in year, it's priced the same as the Seltos, so that felt a miss. I know Honda engines are top, but at my running and limited enthusiast journey, I'm not sure if that does justice to need. Now comes the bayon. I have not done a test drive yet as its not available, but the bayon pricing at Hx6 and hx8 seems very close to the Creta currently.. I am tempted to go for the hx8 as it as a 360 camera,( I think that might be usefull for parking etc as I am coming from a hatchback ) but I am getting a "lesser car" vs the Seltos here I wonder.. Which one would you recommend? I am keen on booking before diwali, will see if there are any discounts on the Seltos (unlikey though)

•1w

All things considered, the Kia Seltos is the better fit for your needs. Since you are on the taller side, you will appreciate the extra room it has to offer compared to the Hyundai Bayon. Opting for the Bayon does get you a higher variant with a 360-degree camera, which can be helpful in tight spots. However, once you get used to the size of the vehicle, you might find yourself using the camera less often.As for the Honda Elevate, as you rightly mentioned, the Seltos feels more premium inside and costs about the same. The Elevate does offer a bit more performance from its 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, but since 95% of your driving is in slow-moving Mumbai traffic, the added performance won't really make much of a difference.Overall, the Seltos is the right fit for your needs.

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