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•13w

I want to buy a petrol automatic car under ₹15 lakh and am confused between the Hyundai Venue 1.0 DCT HX5, Tata Nexon Creative DCA, and Mahindra XUV 3XO. My driving will mainly be in the city. Could you please help me choose the best option for my needs?

•12w

With mostly city use and a Rs. 15 lakh cap - from your three, the Mahindra XUV 3XO with the 6-speed automatic fits best for daily traffic. It's automatic, is the regular torque convertor type, not a dual-clutch or an automated manual (AMT). So, it is very smooth through its shifts, and it's easy to inch forward in jams, and it doesn’t fuss on steep parking ramps.

The steering is light, and the ride handles broken roads well, so your commute will feel calmer. It also gives you a bit more cabin space than the Hyundai Venue, which helps when you have friends or family on board.

A couple of trade-offs to note: it may not feel as slick and neat inside as the Venue. Also, it has some nice-to-have features that sit on higher trims that could push the price, so check current on-road pricing in your city.

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•12w

Please comment on Syros kia for hilly area as i’ m afraid that Syros will be discontinued in the future since the sales for this car is very low

•12w

I am planning to buy my first car under a 10 Lakh budget.

•12w

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•16h

Being a Maruti Suzuki customer for 15 years now and I am very much used to hassle free ownership considering Brezza ZXI+ Petrol AT NA engine compared to TCMPFI AT in 3XO or Nexon DCA (dropped due to DCA). However, considering upfront extra cost for Brezza coupled with smart hybrid replacement possibility and no spare wheel, I am simply unable to convince myself to go for Brezza top variant as I like 360 camera feature. With my congested traffic city driving around 500-800 km per month, will it be still worth to pay additional 2.30 lakh rupees compared to any car in segment, only for Maruti Suzuki brand especially when competition is offering so much more for such a lesser price than Brezza top variant. Lesser mileage costs also gets compensated for any turbo engine with lesser purchase cost than Brezza.

•10h

You should definitely go for the Brezza ZXi+ AT if you are used to Maruti's hassle-free ownership experience and running costs as no other car in the segment comes close on that front. It is not more expensive than top variants of the Nexon or XUV 3XO, which in fact cost around Rs. 1 lakh more, on road, and instead it is one of the more reasonably priced cars in the segment, despite not qualifying for small-car tax benefits with the 1.5-litre engine. With the latest version, you get a few more features too, like ventilated seats and some driver assist features, but overall, it is not as well equipped as others in the segment. Despite having a larger engine and a torque-converter automatic gearbox, the Brezza AT is more fuel efficient than most other cars in the segment, especially the turbo-petrols, which drink a lot when you drive them eagerly. We would recommend checking the prices again on our website or with your local dealers, as all things considered, the Brezza does seem like the best deal for you.

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•23h

Hi Autocar India Team, I am planning to buy first car for my family and would really appreciate your guidance. Our budget for a used car is up to Rs. 8 lakh, although we are open to stretching it if there is a significantly better long-term option. We are a family of five members, including my elderly grandmother. Both my brother and I are over 6 ft 2 in and lean, so front and rear seat space is a very important consideration. My grandmother should be able to get in and out of the car comfortably, so a higher seating position would be preferable. The car will be used primarily for city driving, with one or two trips every month to our village, which is around 200 km one way. We are looking for a car that is safe, reliable, easy to maintain, comfortable on highways, and inexpensive to own over the long term. Since this will be our family's first car, hassle-free ownership is very important to us. We would prefer an automatic transmission, but we are open to a manual if it is a much better overall choice. So far, we have shortlisted the first-generation Hyundai Creta petrol, as it seems to meet most of our requirements. However, we are completely open to other suggestions if there are better options in the used car market. Could you please recommend the best used cars for our requirements and explain why you would choose them over the Creta? Also, considering the current E20 mandate, would you advise stretching our budget and buying a new car instead? If yes, which new cars would you recommend that offer the best value, comfort, safety, and long-term ownership experience for a family like ours?

•18h

Given your requirements, the first-generation Hyundai Creta petrol is actually a very sensible choice. It offers a comfortable ride, a higher seating position for your grandmother, good reliability and a proven ownership experience. In that context, a 2020-2021 Maruti Suzuki Brezza or Toyota Urban Cruiser petrol automatic is also worth serious consideration. Both these offer meet all your requirements, and will also be reliable and inexpensive cars to own over the long term, with excellent service reach and low maintenance costs. Additionally, they're likely to be newer than a Creta petrol-automatic available at this price point.As far as E20 goes, most pre-2023 cars are not compatible with this fuel type, however the impact of using E20 in these older cars is not likely to be immediate. But if you can stretch your budget sligthly, for peace of mind, get a new car instead. You could consider a base Mahindra XUV 3XO Turbo-Petrol AT, which will cost you around Rs. 11.50 lakh (on-road). It is safe, spacious, and it meets all your requirments.

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•5d

I currently own a used Maruti Suzuki Celerio VXi Manual, which I have been driving for the past six years. I am now planning to sell it and buy a used sub-4-metre SUV. Since I do not drive very frequently, I do not want to spend too much on a brand-new car. My budget is around Rs. 8-9 lakh. Do you think buying a used compact SUV is a good idea? If yes, which models would you recommend? Thanks in advance.

•2d

Yes, it is a sensible idea. Since your running is low and you do not want to spend too much, buying a used sub-4m SUV is a practical upgrade from the Maruti Suzuki Celerio. With a budget of Rs 8-9 lakh, you can find a well-maintained example that will give you the benefits of a higher seating position, better ground clearance and a more comfortable ride without the steep depreciation hit of a new car.The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the most sensible recommendation here. It is reliable, easy to maintain, has a strong service network and is one of the most dependable cars in the segment. The naturally aspirated petrol engine is smooth and well-suited to city driving, and ownership costs are low. You should be able to find a relatively recent model within your budget.If you want something a bit more premium and feature-rich, the Mahindra XUV 3XO is worth considering. It offers a more powerful turbo petrol engine, a wider cabin and a more modern feel. However, it may be slightly harder to find a newer example within your budget compared to the Brezza.Overall, the Brezza is the safer long-term choice, while the XUV 3XO offers a more premium experience if you can find a good deal.

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