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Bhavesh

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Hi. I’m a first-time car buyer with no driving experience, but I want to buy a CNG automatic car. Please suggest between the Tiago and the Tigor. It should be value for money. My monthly commute will be about 500 km in the city and a weekly highway trip of around 300-500 km.

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If you want CNG with AMT, you have a limited choice. Tata Tiago is a better option between the two. While Tata Motors has not updated the product in some time now, there are very few CNG AMTs in the market currently. 

If that is your requirement, then the Tata Tiago makes more sense. It offers better cabin space, and it has a usable boot despite the CNG cylinders taking up some luggage room.

The other option you can consider is the Nissan Magnite. It is easier on the pocket and has been updated recently. Maginte too comes with the CNG and AMT combination. 

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If you're open to an electric, the Tata Punch EV is an excellent option. As you've rightly pointed out, its elevated seated position results in good frontal visibility. If you opt for a variant with seat height adjustment, you can crank up the seat further to get a clearer view of the bonnet. Performance is strong, and being an EV, it is much smoother and more refined than all the ICE vehicles you've listed above. Also, ground clearance is ample, and it confidently glides over bad roads.An ICE option we'd recommend you check out is the Nissan Magnite 1.0 Turbo-petrol-CVT. The powertrain is smooth, and the seating is high. If you have a Nissan touchpoint around you, this is worthy of consideration.

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Panuel Barik

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I am 6 ft 2 in tall and want to buy a compact SUV. I am a bit confused between the Hyundai Creta / Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra, and Tata Elevate. Please suggest a suitable choice based on better ride quality and comfort, especially for long rides.

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Given your height, the Tata Sierra would be the better option among the rest. The Sierra gets a spacious cabin with good headroom and is a comfy cruiser over long drives thanks to the option of a diesel engine. Even the turbo-petrol is punchy, has good performance and is enjoyable to drive.The Seltos is also not too far behind, and while it isn't as roomy as the Sierra, the quality of the cabin is better, and it also gets a diesel engine that is quite nice on long trips. Where it falls behind the Sierra is the ride comfort, and hence we would recommend the Sierra for its all-round positives given your requirements.

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Posted on: 31 Dec 2025