I’m planning to buy my first car with a budget of ₹9–11 lakh. My top priority is safety. I’ll drive mostly in the city (no more than 300 km/month). I’m not comfortable with most Maruti models for safety, except I like the Brezza and Grand Vitara platforms. I’m open to any brand or model that meets my safety and budget needs - which car would you recommend?

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The Tata Altroz will tick all the boxes for you. It has compact dimensions for the city but is also practical with a good features and a safety kit. It is also rated 5 stars in BNCAP crash tests and has a comfortable ride and new-age looks.

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Nov 16, 2025

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