I want to upgrade from my Maruti Suzuki A-Star to a compact SUV. My usage will be mostly on highways, and I want an automatic car. My budget is around ₹12 lakh. I have driven 1.35 lakh km in my A-Star, which has good power in third gear, good fuel efficiency, and high reliability. I am looking for a similarly powered, reliable, and fuel-efficient SUV that can be used for the long term. Please suggest options.

Autocar India

•7w

1,35,000km is a commendable amount, and since you're accustomed to the reliable peace of mind a Maruti Suzuki gives, we'd recommend sticking with the brand. There are two options - the Brezza and Fronx - that are surprisingly different from one another, each with its own pros and cons.

While the Brezza is larger and more spacious, its 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine is not particularly punchy nor fuel efficient. Especially in automatic guise, and you will feel strained out on the highway, where you do most of your driving.

The Fronx may be a bit smaller, but its 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine offers far more punch, while remaining reliable and fuel efficient. Given your usage, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx 1.0 Turbo AT should be the pick for you.

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Bumba

•23h

I want to upgrade from Baleno. Please suggest a safe, reliable and compact SUV. Budget is ₹15 lakh. Running will be 1000 km per month. Transmission should be automatic. I want to keep it for 8-10 years.

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Looking at your specific requirements, the Maruti Brezza would be a good option. The car is very reliable, and the petrol engine is paired with a torque convertor gearbox automatic which is the smoothest type of autobox around. It is also very reliable and well-suited to the constant start-stop traffic conditions in most of our cities. Being a Maruti, the service experience will be good, and it also meets your requirement of having a good service network.

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albert

•2d

Please suggest a good 5-seater NA petrol car with safety first, fuel efficiency, comfort, good handling and better ride quality.

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