I currently own a Maruti Suzuki WagonR 1.2 ZXi AMT and am looking to upgrade to a new car. My key requirements are easy ingress and egress for my 75-year-old mother, along with sufficient boot space to accommodate a wheelchair. Which car would be the most suitable upgrade for my needs?

Autocar India

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Go for the Honda Elevate V CVT - for 3,000 km a month in city traffic and a Rs 15 lakh budget, it will be the smoothest and least-stress upgrade from your Amaze. You’ll feel right at home with the familiar Honda driving manners, light steering and clear view out. The CVT is seamless in operation and will make your daily commutes easier. Given how well your Amaze has served you, Honda’s long-life engines and simple ownership should appeal for the next few years, too.One thing to be aware of: the CVT does have that typical rubber band effect when you push the engine hard, and the cabin isn't quite as premium as the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. Pick the Kia Seltos HTE instead if you can stretch a bit for a plusher cabin, extra features and a slightly quieter, more cushioned city drive.On the test drive, drive in heavy traffic for 10 minutes and do a few tight parking moves - that will show you which one feels easier day to day.

Honda Elevate

Hyundai Creta

Kia Seltos

Autocar India

•23h

Go for the Kia Seltos HTK (O) IVT for primarily city use with some highway trips; it is the smoothest and easiest automatic in this budget right now. The CVT is jerk-free and seamless in stop-go traffic, and the light steering and good all-around make driving easy. For your occasional highway runs, it feels steady at usual cruising speeds, though overtakes do require a bit of planning.One thing to be aware of: it isn't the most spirited performer, tuned more for relaxed driving. If you want a bit more performance from an NA CVT powertrain, then the Honda Elevate is a good choice too.Overall, the Kia Seltos fits your brief best and will keep daily city driving stress-free while still being comfortable on the highway.

Honda Elevate

Kia Seltos

Autocar India

•23h

Go for the Honda Elevate for your height and age, it is the easiest to get in and out of, and the back seat is the most comfortable and roomiest of your shortlist. The doors open wide, and it is easy to get in and out. The back seat has good headroom for a 6-foot passenger and a relaxed, slightly high seating position that supports the thighs well on longer rides.Do note that seating three abreast is a squeeze, and the centre passenger has to do without a headrest and a three-point seatbelt (lap belt only). If you are open to some other options, then consider the new Kia Seltos. It has more legroom in the back seat than the Elevate, and it is wider, so three passengers will be more comfortable. Higher trims also get rear sunblinds and the ability to recline the rear seat, which is also nice to have.When you test it, focus on the back seat and do a few get-in/get-out cycles from both sides.

Honda Elevate