I own Tiago first generation XT petrol and am not happy with 3 cylinder engine performance. It has too much vibration that can be felt till gear know. I am looking for TATA because I am extremely happy with highway road grip and progressive steering control and safety. But at the same time components of TATA happen to fail prematurely in my case, I don't know about others. My budget is 15 lakhs. Please suggest what should I consider. Thanks

Autocar India

•1d

For your requirement, we would suggest going for the Honda Elevate CVT.At your height of 190 cm, this Honda car works very well because it offers an upright seating position and easy ingress and egress. The doors open wide, and the seating height is just right, so getting in and out is comfortable.The CVT automatic gearbox is very smooth, which makes it ideal for city driving, and since most of your usage is in the city, this will make daily driving effortless. For your occasional highway drives, it is comfortable and stable enough as well.In terms of ownership, the Elevate is known for being reliable, low maintenance and fuss-free, which fits your requirement perfectly.

Honda Elevate

Autocar India

•51m

Go for the Maruti Suzuki XL6 Alpha+ 6‑speed automatic; with 3-4 km daily runs and six onboard, it best blends easy ingress, smooth city drive, and comfortable captain seats.Captain seats in row two make entry and exit easier for ageing knees, and the 2740 mm wheelbase opens usable room in all three rows. The 6‑speed torque‑converter automatic is easiest in stop‑go traffic, smoother than an AMT at 10-20 km/h and simpler than a DCT. With just 300-400 km a month and 3-4 km daily, a petrol XL6 fits and avoids diesel DPF issues on short trips. Its compact footprint keeps parking stress low while still seating six comfortably.The one thing you give up is strong highway punch; the XL6’s naturally aspirated petrol feels adequate, not quick, when fully loaded and overtaking at 80-100 km/h.If your trips grow longer and frequent around 500+ km a month with 4-6 hour highways, consider the Kia Carens with 1.5‑turbo DCT (6‑seater) for stronger performance and 2780 mm wheelbase.During the test drive, seat your parents in the second row, try the one‑touch tumble to the third row, and check creep smoothness and gear changes at 10-20 km/h.

Maruti Suzuki XL6

Kia Carens

Autocar India

•13h

For your requirement of safety, comfort on mixed roads and very high daily running of 100 km, we would suggest going for the Tata Tiago iCNG.The Tiago is a good fit because it offers a comfortable ride over bad village roads, along with a stable feel on highways. It is also a safe and well-built car for its price, which aligns with your priority.More importantly, with your kind of usage, running cost becomes critical, and this is where the CNG version makes a big difference. Compared to petrol, CNG will be significantly more economical, which will save you a lot of money over time, given your daily 100 km usage. In your budget, you can go for the base XE variant.

Tata Tiago