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.

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•6w

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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