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

•6h

The Kia Syros is the most distinctive of the compact SUVs, with cabin space being its trump card. It's not only the roomiest compact SUV, but it is also more spacious than some mid-sized SUVs. Excellent cabin quality and great tech (touchscreen, dials and camera) are other highlights. For someone like you who will spend a lot of time in their vehicles, the Syros ace on that feel-good factor. On the flip side, ride comfort is on the firm side, and the DCT can also feel jerky at times during low-speed driving. The Skoda Kylaq and XUV 3XO are more conventional and go one up on the Syros with smoother gearboxes and more absorbent suspensions. The Kylaq isn't as spacious, but it has a solidity to it and is also the most fun compact SUV to drive. The Mahindra XUV 3XO is the most powerful compact SUV and boasts a tough build and good interior space. If the Syros' ride comfort is a deal breaker, your next best bet would be the 3XO.

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Kia Syros

Skoda Kylaq

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Autocar India

•20h

The Skoda Kylaq is actually among the best compact SUVs for highway driving and long-distance travel, and there are several reasons for that.First and foremost, it’s a very safe car, which is crucial when you’re cruising at triple-digit speeds on our unpredictable highways. It often shares tarmac with heavy trucks and erratic traffic. The strong build and solid high-speed manners immediately inspire confidence.The 115hp 1.0 TSI engine delivers superb performance. It feels punchy in the mid-range, making overtaking manoeuvres quick and stress-free, something you’ll really appreciate on two-lane highways. The 6-speed manual gearbox offers a direct, mechanical feel with precise shifts that keen drivers will enjoy.However, the 6-speed automatic is the one we would recommend for long-distance use. It’s smooth and responsive, and the manual override allows you to hold a gear when needed. This makes overtaking even easier and more controlled.What really works in the Kylaq’s favour is its excellent ride-and-handling balance. It feels planted and stable at high speeds, yet absorbs road imperfections well, so you don’t feel fatigued after long hours behind the wheel. That blend of composure and comfort makes it a very reassuring highway companion.The one thing missing is ADAS - advanced driver assistance features such as adaptive cruise control (ACC), which, when used in the right conditions, can significantly reduce fatigue on long highway runs.If ADAS is important to you, an alternative worth considering is the Mahindra XUV 3XO. It comes with Level 2 ADAS, including ACC. The 1.2 TGDi engine also delivers strong performance. However, while the 3XO is quick and feature-rich, it doesn’t quite match the Kylaq’s overall driving polish and high-speed composure.

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Skoda Kylaq

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Autocar India

•22h

If you have zeroed in on the Kia Sonet HTK(O) DCT, then go for it. The 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine is peppy, and the DCT automatic gearbox offers quick shifts. Overall, the Sonet is enjoyable to drive. As you pointed out, it is well-equipped, and the cabin feels plush and upmarket and has the quality of a more expensive car. The only real downside of the Sonet is that the back seat is cramped, so if you are travelling with your family regularly, that might be an issue.The new Hyundai Venue, which is a sister car of the Sonet in its new avatar, has a bit more legroom and also has a premium feel. The Mahindra XUV 3XO has the most spacious cabin of the lot and is also worth considering. However, if you are mainly driving yourself and back seat comfort is not important, go ahead with the Sonet.

Kia Sonet

Hyundai Venue

Mahindra XUV 3XO

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