I have been using a Maruti Wagon R AMT for the past 8 years and am now planning to upgrade. My monthly driving is around 1,000 km, with a mix of 50% city and 50% highway usage, along with three long trips annually of around 1,000 km each. My budget is around ₹12 lakh (on-road).

Autocar India

•2m

Consider the Maruti Suzuki Brezza as your first choice. It is the most sensible upgrade from your Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, giving you better comfort, highway stability and a higher seating position without increasing ownership stress.

With your 1000 km monthly running and a 50:50 city highway mix, you need a car that is easy in traffic but also feels stable and relaxed on highways. The Brezza does this well. It is smooth to drive, comfortable over long distances and simple to live with, which makes it a big step up from your current car.

If you want something more fun to drive, the Mahindra XUV 3XO or Skoda Kylaq are good alternatives. They feel quicker and more engaging, especially on highways, but are not as easy-going in everyday ownership.

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Hi, I am planning to buy a car with a budget of under ₹15 lakh. My daily usage will be quite low, around 10-15 km, mainly within the city. My key requirements are: Petrol engine Automatic transmission Good fuel efficiency Spacious cabin with good passenger comfort Could you please suggest the best car options that would suit my needs?

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Go for the Maruti Suzuki Brezza automatic as your first choice. The Brezza works because it is simple, reliable and very easy to live with. The petrol engine is smooth and efficient, and the automatic suits your short daily drives perfectly. It also offers good passenger space and a comfortable ride, making it ideal for both city use and occasional longer trips. Importantly, it stays comfortably within budget, unlike some rivals.As an alternative, you can consider the Honda Elevate CVT. It offers more space and an even smoother automatic experience, but the entry V variant goes slightly beyond your budget. If you are okay with stretching, it is a strong option as well.

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I am currently using the 2015 Swift VXi. Now I want to upgrade to an SUV under or around 10 lakh. My daily running is 35-40km, mainly in the city. Please advise which car I should buy.

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Go for the Maruti Suzuki Brezza LXi MT. It is the most sensible upgrade from your Swift, giving you proper SUV space, higher seating and easy ownership while staying within budget.It suits your daily city usage well, thanks to its smooth, naturally aspirated petrol engine, which has linear power delivery with no turbo lag, and a slick gearbox with a light clutch, making it very easy to drive in traffic compared to turbo petrol rivals like the Tata Nexon and the Mahindra XUV 3XO.

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I am planning to buy a car under 12 lakh for the village's rugged road and highway. Which suitable and comfortable car should I buy?

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•1d

Opt for the Mahindra Bolero Neo if your roads are really rough; otherwise, pick the Maruti Suzuki Brezza. That is the simplest way to decide based on your usage.If your village roads are very broken, uneven or kaccha, the Bolero Neo is the better fit. It is built tougher, has a more rugged suspension setup and the height and durability you are looking for, so it will handle bad roads without feeling stressed.If your roads are mixed but you still want comfort and daily usability, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the smarter choice. It offers good ground clearance, a comfortable ride and is much easier to drive on highways and in regular use, while also being simple and reliable to own. The engine is smooth and refined, which makes everyday driving far more relaxed.

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