I am planning to buy a new car with a budget of ₹12-13 lakh. My usage will be primarily city driving

Autocar India

•16s

Go for the Hyundai i20 Sportz IVT automatic for your 12-13 lakh budget and mostly city driving, it is the easiest and most stress-free choice right now. The IVT is Hyundai-speak for a CVT automatic gearbox, and it's a smooth and seamless unit. The car is compact, the steering is light, and visibility is good, which makes driving in tight lanes and parking simple. It rides well over speed breakers and broken patches, and Hyundai’s big service network means ownership is easy in most cities.

One thing to be aware of: if you often go with five adults, it will feel tight as the back seat is best for two.

If you prefer a taller car with a higher seating position, more ground clearance and a punchier engine, look at the Nissan Magnite Turbo CVT. If you have access to home charging and mostly go on short city trips, the Tata Punch EV is also a great option with low running costs.

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Hyundai

i20

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Tata

Punch EV

from ₹10.28 Lakh

Nissan

Magnite

from ₹6.64 Lakh

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Anil Gupta

•1d

Hello Team, I am planning to buy a new 7-seater SUV with a budget of around ₹18 lakh. My usage will be: 90% city driving (daily ~50 km) 10% occasional long trips I am currently driving a Hyundai i10 petrol manual (2015) and looking for a comfortable upgrade. My priorities are: Comfort (especially for family) Easy driving in city traffic Good mileage Low maintenance Practical 7-seater usability Could you please suggest the most suitable SUV for my needs?

Autocar India

•5m

Go for the Kia Carens Clavis 1.5 petrol, it does not have an SUV body style, but at your budget and with your 90% city use and 50 km a day, it is the easiest and most comfortable three-row you can live with daily. Coming from your i10, the Carens will feel much bigger, but it is still friendly in traffic: light steering, a calm engine and good all-round visibility make daily driving and parking far less stressful than most big seven-seaters. There's also a smooth enough clutch, and you could also consider the automatic, which is a bit above your budget. The ride is comfortable over speed breakers and broken patches, there is proper space in the second row, and the third row is very usable for kids or shorter adults, and the air-con vents for all rows help in hot weather. If you do want a true SUV feel, however and can manage a bigger car and are ok with a lower mileage, consider the Mahindra XUV 7XO.

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Ayush

•2d

I am planning to buy a CNG car with a budget of around ₹10 lakh. My preference is for a 4-cylinder engine. My first choice is the Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG, but the VXI variant costs around ₹11.8 lakh, which is slightly above my budget. I am not considering the LXI variant as it is too basic. I also have two concerns: I am open to buying a diesel car, but since I live in Delhi, I am worried about the 10-year diesel ban and possible future restrictions. With the government promoting ethanol blending (up to 20-30%), I am concerned about its impact on mileage and long-term engine performance. Considering these factors, could you please suggest the best option for me within my budget?

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•2h

Pick the Maruti Fronx Delta CNG, it fits your Rs. 10 lakh budget, gives you the smooth 4‑cylinder you want, and it is the closest to the Maruti Suzuki Brezza feel without paying Brezza VXi money. The 1.2 CNG is quieter and smoother than most 3‑cylinder CNG cars, and the Delta trim has the basics you need, so it won’t feel as bare as a Brezza LXi. Maruti’s service network in NCR is widespread, which keeps ownership simple.Be aware of two things. With CNG, pick-up is calm, especially with four or five people and the AC on, so plan overtakes. The CNG tank also eats into the boot, so luggage space is limited.If these are deal breakers for you, then consider the Tata Nexon iCNG in Smart+ trim. It uses twin-tanks so you get a 321-litre usable boot and gets all the basic features you need. It has a 3-cylinder engine instead of the 4-cylinder you prefer, but it is turbocharged, which means you get a lot more performance.On the test drive, load three adults, switch on the AC, and climb a flyover to see if performance is adequate.

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anubha

•3d

I am planning to buy a new automatic car with a budget of up to ₹15 lakh (on-road) in Margao, Goa. My key requirement is a premium, lounge-like cabin feel, preferably with a split or panoramic sunroof. I am looking for the most affordable option

Autocar India

•2h

No other car in that price bracket has a full-sized panoramic glass roof and delivers the same lounge-like feeling as the MG Windsor EV does. If you're open to EVs, this is your best bet. The next best option is the Kia Syros, which has the largest panoramic sunroof in its segment. Additionally, due to its superb packaging, space in this sub-4-meter SUV is unmatched, and if you like the way it looks, it is certainly worthy of your consideration.

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