Hi, I have a 2010 Maruti Alto 800 and now want to purchase a new car. My budget is around ₹7-11 lakh. I have shortlisted some cars like the Baleno, Fronx, Brezza, Tata Punch, Nexon, and Dzire. Please suggest good options from my shortlist, or any other suitable suggestions as well.

Autocar India

•7w

Since you've owned a Maruti product for 15 years, chances are that you've been happy with the brand as well as the overall ownership experience. Hence, we'd recommend you to upgrade within the brand.

If you are open to the sedan body style, the Maruti Dzire will be a worthy upgrade from your Alto 800. Its cabin is spacious, very comfortable and feel premium, the interior ambience is bright and airy. Also, the petrol engine is smooth, refined and very fuel efficient.

The 5-speed manual gearbox is smooth, and the clutch is light too, which makes it very easy to drive. Additionally, ride comfort is outstanding, too. Overall, it is a good, sensible buy.

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Debasish

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I am new to car driving and have a budget of under ₹10 lakh. My priorities are good mileage, safety, low maintenance, comfort, and an automatic transmission. My usage will be 50% city and 50% highway, with a monthly running of around 1,000-1,400 km. Kindly suggest a suitable car.

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We would recommend you look at the Nissan Magnite. Since you are new to driving, the higher seating would offer you a good view outside and a slightly more secure feel compared to hatchbacks or a sedan. The interiors are comfy and spacious enough for a family of four, and since your driving is on highways and city roads, the ride and handling balance of the Magnite will benefit you. Highway stability is good, and while the city ride can be firm, it does not feel uncomfortable at any point. Opt for the 1.0 litre non-turbo engine as it offers sufficient performance for a relaxed driving style and would be more fuel efficient than the turbo engine. Within your budget, you would also get a decently equipped variant. The Magnite is also a safe car well-equipped with safety features, and it also scored a 5-star rating in the GNCAP tests. Reliability is also good, Nissan's dealer network is not widespread, thus make sure you have a dealer in your area who has a good reputation too. If not, consider the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, as a sedan, you will not get that higher seating, but it will meet your other requirements of safety, low maintenance and comfort.

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Amit

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I am looking to buy a car for my father, who is around 64 years old and still a working professional. His daily city commute is around 30 km, and he currently owns a Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire. Considering his daily urban usage and ease of driving, which compact car would you recommend as a suitable replacement for the Swift Dzire?

Autocar India

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By definition, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire is a 'compact' sub-4-meter car; we assume you mean your father would like a smaller hatchback instead. In this case, the Maruti WagonR would be a good option. It's notably shorter in length compared to the Dzire and narrower too, so your father should find it easier to manage within the city. The higher seating height also gives you a better view outside, and it helps with an easier entry and exit, too.

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Anushank

•17h

I am planning to sell my Mahindra XUV500 as it is nearing the end of its registration validity in Delhi NCR, and I want to buy a 5-seater SUV under ₹10 lakh. My preference is for a fuel-efficient car as my daily running is around 100 km, but it should also be spacious enough for five people. Since fuel efficiency is a priority, I am open to both CNG and diesel cars. My usage will be 70% city and 30% highway, mostly within Delhi NCR. I have narrowed my choices to the Maruti Brezza CNG, Tata Nexon CNG, Kia Sonet Diesel, and Maruti Fronx CNG. Please help me evaluate which would be the better option. I am also open to any other better option if available.

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The Maruti Brezza CNG and Fronx CNG will be more fuel efficient than the Nexon iCNG, and their clutch and gearbox make them friendlier to drive, too. The Brezza is due for a facelift in the coming weeks, so you might want to wait for that to arrive. The Kia Sonet diesel will feel punchier to drive (than the CNG options listed above), while being very efficient too. Also, by opting for a diesel, you won't need to wait in long queues to refill CNG. Even the Sonet is due for a generation update, which is likely to be launched this year. Another option you could consider is the Mahindra XUV 3XO diesel MX2, which is more spacious than a Sonet. Its ride-handling balance is very impressive; the Sonet, however, has an edge in terms of fuel efficiency.

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