Hello Team I own a pre owned Grand i10 AT and planning to buy a new car. My driving will be in the city and only 10 % would be on highways. My budget is 10-12 lacs and short listed Venue HX 5 DCT Sonet HTK Plus iMT Kylaq Presitige AT My thoughts are driving to Sonet as it looks heavy and it has Matte Grey colour, as black is my favourite. Also I like the way Venue looks and TSI engine of Kylaq Kindly suggest me the best choice.

Autocar India

•3w

Considering you already own a Hyundai, the most familiar and natural upgrade would be the Hyundai Venue DCT in the HX5 variant, especially when compared to the Kia Sonet. The Venue has just been updated, whereas the Sonet is expected to be replaced by an all new model early next year. Buying the Sonet now means it will start to feel dated very quickly.

Also, the DCT automatic gearbox on the Sonet is not available within your budget. It starts only from the HTX variant, which is priced well above Rs 13 lakh. While your shortlisted HTK Plus iMT variant does offer more features than the Venue HX5, the iMT gearbox does not feel as convenient or as stress free as a proper automatic transmission. Additionally, with the new generation update, the Hyundai Venue has grown in size and is noticeably more spacious than the Sonet, especially for rear seat passengers.

The Skoda Kylaq is another strong option to consider. If driving enjoyment is important to you, this is the car to pick. It offers enough space for four adults to sit comfortably, and its ride and handling balance makes it genuinely enjoyable to drive. You can opt for the Kylaq automatic in the Signature variant, which is also better equipped than the Venue HX5.

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Atiqueul Islam

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I am planning to buy a second car for office commuting with an automatic gearbox. Driving will be 90 % in the city, point A to point B, with about 12,000 km per year. I want a car with good suspension, comfortable ride, decent mileage, and long-term reliability within ₹15 lakh. I have decided between the Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXI AT and the Hyundai Venue HX5 Diesel AT. Please suggest which is the better option, or if there are suitable alternatives.

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The Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXI AT is a petrol-automatic, while the Hyundai Venue is a diesel-automatic. Thus, you will likely spend less on fuel with the Hyundai. However, since your driving is 90% in the city and you are looking for a good suspension system, we would lean towards the Maruti Brezza. The ride is nice and plush at city speeds, soaking up bumps and ruts easily. The Venue, on the other hand, still has a slight underlying firmness to its ride. Further, since your driving is mainly in the city, you could face issues with the DPF filter clogging or needing to run a regeneration cycle now and then. Especially if your drives are less than 40 to 50 odd kms and at speeds below 50 kph..

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In this comparison, we would recommend the Kia Syros as you get more car for your money. The Syros gets the same powertrain as the Hyundai Venue but gets the DCT gearbox, as it makes driving in city traffic a lot easier. The Syros is also a bigger car overall with more space in the cabin, rear seat and also a bigger boot. You also get premium features like a panoramic sunroof and alloy wheels in the Syros. The one area where the Venue is ahead of the Syros is the ride comfort, but apart from that, in every aspect, the Syros is a better choice. The HTK+ with the DCT will fit in your budget and is our recommendation.

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Both the Hyundai Venue and Mahindra XUV 3XO, in their HX 6 DCT and RevX AT guise, are extremely close when it comes to price and what they offer. The Venue is the newer, more modern-looking car on the inside and out, but the 3XO is more powerful with a 131hp engine. The 3XO is also more spacious in the rear seat, while the Venue gets a slightly bigger boot. Features on the 3XO are better, boasting a panoramic sunroof, leatherette upholstery and dual-zone climate control, to name a few. When it comes to ride and handling, too, it is the 3XO that pips ahead of the Venue. We would recommend the 3XO in this case as it offers a lot more for the money and is the better value proposition.

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