Hi, I enjoy reading your advice for new car buyers. It is very informative, thank you. I plan to buy a new car and have test-driven the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, and Kia Syros. I liked all three, but with my budget limited to ₹11 lakh, I’ll have to go for the lower variants. I have a family of five, and sometimes six when my elderly parents travel with us. I need extra cabin space and a good engine. Thank you once again.

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Between the three, we would suggest going for the Kia Syros. It is a very spacious car with a smooth turbo-petrol engine, light controls, and good cabin quality. The good part is that within your budget, you can go for the HTK(O) variant, which is actually well-equipped.

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