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 a car within a budget of ₹15 lakh and am confused between the Hyundai Venue HX6 DCT and the Skoda Kushaq Classic Plus automatic. My main requirement is an automatic transmission, and the car should comfortably accommodate three passengers in the rear seat. Please suggest which would be the better option.

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Between your two options, neither is ideal if your priority is comfortably seating three people in the rear. The Hyundai Venue has a relatively narrow cabin, which makes it tight for three adults, while the Skoda Kushaq has a heavily contoured rear seat that is very comfortable for two, but not as accommodating for three.Between the two, the Kushaq is still the more comfortable car overall. It belongs to a segment above, so it offers more knee room and better overall comfort. Its torque converter automatic is also smoother and better suited to city driving compared to the Venue’s DCT, which can feel slightly jerky in slow traffic.If rear-seat comfort for three passengers is a key requirement, it is worth looking beyond your shortlist at the Mahindra XUV 3XO. It has a wider cabin than the Venue and the Kushaq, which makes it more accommodating for three passengers at the back. It also gets a smooth torque converter automatic paired with a strong turbo-petrol engine.

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I am planning to buy a car within a budget of ₹12 lakh and am currently considering the Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXI and the Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5. However, I am confused between the 1.5-litre 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine and the 1.2-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder petrol engine. My driving usage will be approximately 60% on highways and 40% in the city, with a monthly travel of around 1,000 km. I would like to know which engine option would be better suited for my usage in terms of performance, fuel efficiency (mileage), and overall value for money.

Autocar India

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With your 60% highway use and Rs 12 lakh budget, the Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5 turbo petrol gives you stronger performance and better value. The 1.2 turbo pulls harder from low speeds, so overtakes feel easy even with family and luggage, and you won’t need to change gears as often. It also feels steady at speed, which suits your frequent highway runs.A few things to know about this engine: being a 3‑cylinder, you may feel a bit more vibration at idle, and the engine sounds a touch louder than the Maruti's. If you drive fast and press the accelerator hard, the turbo will use more fuel. If you cruise calmly, highway mileage will be similar to the Maruti Brezza.Pick the Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXI if you value a smoother, quieter engine and slightly better real‑world mileage more than outright punch. Its 1.5 petrol is very easy in the city and feels relaxed, but on the highway, you will need to downshift for quick overtakes with a full load. Maruti’s service reach is also wider, which helps long‑term peace of mind.Given your usage, the XUV 3XO AX5 fits better.

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prasad shiraskar

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I am planning to upgrade from my Tata Tiago and am considering the Maruti Suzuki Brezza (2026) and the new Kia Seltos. My key requirements are good fuel efficiency, affordable service and maintenance, and comfort for city driving. My usage will mainly be city driving in Navi Mumbai, around 75 km per day, three times a week. Could you please suggest which would be a better fit for my needs? Also, let me know if there are any better alternatives I should consider.

Autocar India

•1d

Consider the Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXi automatic for your Navi Mumbai city use, it will be easier to live with, use less fuel than a Kia Seltos, and keep service costs lower. Coming from a Tata Tiago, you will like the higher seat and wide view out, the light steering, and the 6-speed automatic is a torque convertor unit. It is the smoothest type around, which will make stop-go traffic far less tiring. The Brezza’s suspension handles speed breakers and rough patches very well at low city speed and the ride is nice and plush. Maruti’s service network is huge with quick turnarounds and easy-on-the-pocket parts. It is also shorter and easier to park than a Seltos, which matters in tight city spots. One thing to consider, the Brezza is not as quick on highways as the Seltos, and its cabin does not feel as rich. In all other aspects, though, the Brezza will do well.

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