I am a beginner driver and am planning to buy a car with a budget of around ₹15 lakh. My primary usage will be city driving for personal use. I am looking for a car that is easy to drive, safe, and offers a smooth driving experience.

Autocar India

•3m

Hyundai Venue 1.0-litre Turbo-DCT - the drive experience is smooth, ride comfort is good, steering is light, and on account of its raised seating position, visibility is good too. All of these factors make it very user-friendly and ideal for a new driver.

Alternatively, you could also consider a Skoda Kylaq 1.0 Turbo-AT, which feels as good, although its service network isn't as wide as Hyundai's. You'll be happy to know that both Venue and Kylaq have scored 5 stars in BNCAP crash tests.

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Dr Prodipta Roy

•1d

We are driving diesel since 2009, Ritz followed by ecosport. Unfortunately lost the ecosport last month after a bad accident. Am 62+, retired, live in outskirts of hosur, in a village. Driving restricted to maximum 500 km per month, most trips to bangalore and hosur, occasionally beyond. Need suggestion for a petrol automatic with sturdy build, high ground clearance, easy to maintain and easy to get in and out option. Budget onroad 15lks. Don't want to miss out the robustness of ecosport. Sub 4 meter SUV category is the band of choice. Kindly suggest options.

Autocar India

•19h

Pick the Skoda Kylaq Prestige+ AT. For your use and budget, it feels like the best upgrade from your EcoSport.You drive mostly to Hosur and Bengaluru, at low monthly distance, so the smooth 6-speed automatic suits you well. It moves off briskly, has no jerks in slow traffic, and makes city driving simple. The Kylaq sits high and the seats are at a nice height, so getting in and out is easy. Ground clearance is good for village roads and speed breakers, and the suspension handles broken patches without fuss. It also has a strong 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that will feel like a good upgrade from a diesel. Coming from an EcoSport, the Kylaq feels sturdy, and for a bit of peace of mind, it has achieved a 5-star Bharat NCAP crash test rating.For another alternative, look at the Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5 Luxury AT. It too is robustly built and safe, but it may stretch your on-road budget and isn't quite as refined as the Skoda.

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Venkat

•5d

I am planning to buy a new car with a budget of around ₹12-13 lakh. I am specifically looking for a diesel car. My usage will be approximately 60% city driving and 40% out-of-city travel. Could you please suggest a good diesel car within my budget?

Autocar India

•2d

Go for the Hyundai Venue HX5 diesel manual in your Rs 12-13 lakh budget, and with 60% city, 40% highway use, it is the most sensible fit right now. The diesel engine pulls well from low speeds, so it feels easy in traffic and steady on open roads. Clutch and shifter action are also light enough for city use, and an automatic is now available, though you will have to stretch to a little over Rs 14 lakh on-road. The Venue is also compact, so parking and tight lanes are easy, yet it rides high enough for bad roads and speed breakers.One thing to be aware of: the Venue is fairly compact and can feel a little cramped for taller folks. If that is an issue, then consider the Kia Syros diesel instead.On your test drive, try a few tight U-turns and slow-speed parking to see if it works for you in daily traffic. Also, try the back seat to see if the space is adequate.

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Pankaj Makhija

•2d

Hello Autocar, My daily running is around 50-75 km, mostly in the city, with occasional intercity trips. I am confused between: Mahindra XUV 3XO Diesel Automatic, and An electric vehicle (EV) If I choose an EV, I am considering: Mahindra XUV 3XO EV Tata Nexon EV My top priority is the driving range,

Autocar India

•1d

Go for the Tata Nexon EV with the 45kWh battery. You can easily expect around 350km of real-world range, and with home charging, you can top up its battery overnight and run for a week without worry, keeping your 50-75km usage in mind. In daily traffic, it feels smooth and quiet.But if you can't arrange for home charging, then you could consider the Mahindra XUV 3XO diesel-AT option. Keep in mind, being an AMT, gearshifts aren't very smooth, and on account of its weight, the XUV 3XO won't be as efficient as a Kia Sonet or Hyundai Venue diesel-automatic, which will also be far smoother to drive.

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