I am planning to buy my first car and have started driving classes. My budget is ₹10 lakh. I will mostly drive in the city and occasionally on the highway, and I have a family of three. Please suggest which car to buy.

Autocar India

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The new Hyundai Venue is a good option to consider. It is an easy-to-drive SUV with good visibility, a light steering, and a buttery-smooth 5-speed manual gearbox and clutch. The 1.2-litre petrol engine is very refined and smooth, and has adequate performance for city use.

You could also consider a Maruti Baleno or Toyota Glanza. These are very user-friendly hatchback options in that price range.

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Akash Verma

•2d

I am planning to buy an automatic car under ₹10 lakh. Currently, I own a 2012 Maruti Suzuki Swift petrol (ZXI) and a 2012 Honda Civic petrol. I am confused between the new Renault Duster and the Maruti Suzuki options in this segment. Could you suggest the most suitable car based on my requirements?

Autocar India

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Unfortunately, the automatic variants of the Renault Duster and Maruti Suzuki Brezza/Victoris don't fall within your Rs 10 lakh budget. Since you're looking for an SUV-like automatic option, you could consider Maruti Fronx or Toyota Taisor 1.2 petrol-AMT. These are crossover-esque versions of the Maruti Baleno/Toyota Glanza hatchbacks, which are spacious, efficient and will be a good replacement for your Swift. If you're open to hatchbacks, the Hyundai i20 IVT is also a great option.

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Venkat

•2d

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

•37m

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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Prashant

•1d

Hello Team, I am planning to buy a small automatic car with a budget of ₹7–8 lakh. My usage will be primarily in the city, with occasional highway drives. I am looking for a car that is suitable for a 5-foot-tall driver, offers good front and rear visibility, has a small turning radius for easy maneuverability, decent ground clearance, and adequate power. Additionally, the car should be easy to drive for both male and female drivers, and safety is an important priority.

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•1h

We would recommend the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R 1.2 AMT for you. Its elevated seating and large windows give a great view out and will put you at immediate ease. The Wagon R is also easy to drive thanks to its light steering and small turning circle. The Wagon R with the larger 1.2-litre engine also has sufficient pep for the city, while the AMT auto brings in convenience. The AMT is smooth enough, but you will feel a lag and pause in shifts if you drive with enthusiasm.Do note, the Wagon R isn't the ideal highway vehicle. It doesn't feel quite as surefooted as a lower-riding vehicle would. As an alternative, you could consider the Tata Tiago AMT XT.

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