I want to buy an automatic car, and 90% of my driving will be in the city. I am confused between the Maruti Brezza AT, Honda Amaze CVT, and the new Hyundai Venue DCT.

Autocar India

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The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the most spacious and practical of the three cars you are considering. It also has the best ride quality. However, the Brezza's 1.5-litre petrol engine is not as refined, and neither does it have the smoothness from its 6-speed torque converter unit.

The Hyundai Venue is the most stylish of the three cars, and its cabin is also the most upmarket. However, the DCT, while being smooth, is not as good as the CVT. Since you will be driving most of the time in the city, a CVT gearbox will offer the smoothest experience.

The Honda Amaze is the most compact of the three cars, so if you want a spacious interior, the Amaze won't be the best choice but the 1.2-litre petrol engine is smooth and refined, and the CVT gearbox is also very good. Where the Amaze lacks is in multimedia and infotainment, and being a sedan, it isn't the most practical. Our recommendation would be the Honda Amaze as it is the most convenient to drive in the city. The space might not be as much as an SUV, but for city driving, it is ideal.

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I am planning to buy an automatic car. My 90% running is on the highway. I am confused between the Hyundai Venue DCT and the Maruti Brezza AT.

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