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ram

•5w

Hi, I am a bit confused about whether I should wait for the Maruti Brezza facelift or go ahead and buy the Kia Seltos HTE(O) or the Hyundai Creta E Summer Edition.

Autocar India

•5w

Going by your shortlist, you want a bigger family car on a tight budget and are looking at base trims. If you need the car in the next couple of months for mostly city use with some weekend trips, pick the Kia Seltos HTE (O) IVT. It is well equipped and, compared to the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, gives you more back-seat space and boot room.

The Brezza update will be relatively minor, though we expect the 1.5 NA engine to make way for the 1.0 turbo-petrol from the Fronx. Waiting for it only makes sense if you mainly drive in tight city areas and want an easier-to-park car.

Overall, for a near-term purchase and everyday comfort, the Seltos lines up best with what you’re considering.

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Parth

•5w

If u dont care about brand value, interior, smooth automatic gearbox, feel of premium feature like ventilated and electronic seat with auto hold. Good rear seat comfort for long drive due to back seat recline feature. Then go for maruti; it is functional and has improved suspension, do not hope for sturdiness. It is still made like wafer packet, major cost cutting on comfort other than suspension; improved due to colab with toyota.

S Kumar

•5w

The Warranty, including Extended Warranty of Hyundai and Kia are suspect. Consider this before buying. Under Extended Warranty, you are forced to Service your car with the company at a minimum cost of 20k for every service +++.

Parth

•5w

If you opt for extended warranty, that is. They are justified in their terms and condition to not trust third party service. Presently, every car has multiple sensor and electronic, a navie mechanic can tamber or damage it. For ex. Every disel car has issue with dpf overflow, there are sensors to prevent such scenerio. On the other hand maruti is not know from sophisticated engine with smooth gear transmission and so on. They are grounded in their ideology, keep things simple and styrdy.

Arihan Das

•5w

No, actually u should buy the creta s optional or wait for the new creta that will be larger launching in 2027. If you prefer comfort and reliability always go for creta.

Arihan Das

•5w

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Madhusudan

•5w

I'm currently using wagonr stingray. Now Im getting married and looking for a bigger car. I have a budget of 13 lakhs. My usage is quite low, means 1000km a month. I drive occasionally. My travel is usually in hills. I want low maintenance, good mileage, low service cost, and practical suv type for use. I have searched Kia sonet, 3XO, Venue and Kylaq. Please suggest as I'm planning this for September so that i can get the delivery till october.

•5w

A senior citizen.. Last 11 years DzireZxi used 9000km..want to go for new automatic vehicle.. once a week drive for 25/30 km.. Once a month Pune Mumbai travel..which vehicle would you suggest

ADRvlogs

•4w

Pick up the Facelifted Taigun Topline 1.0 TSI 8 speed TQ which costs lesser than the Facelifted Kushaq Monte Carlo 1.0 Automatic! Since your usage is very less, fuel efficiency shouldn't be an issue and the car, though has a smaller footprint, has very comfortable space inside! The Taigun will suit your age too! ( I am a Sr Citizen too)

Viki Sharma

•5w

I want to buy an ev budget 15-18 lakh ex showroom , running of 70-80 km per day city ,and long trip of 400-500 km one way in 2-3 months , currently have seltos diesel three years old, which should I buy, should I go with ev or other option, planned to buy in this month May 2026, explored E vitara,VF6,plz suggest

Mahadev Pandurang Gawade

•5w

I am planning to buy new SUV between 10 to 15 lacs Mostly I need safety 5 star rating or 4 star rating with good average Which SUV car you prefer for me in city as well as monthly outside the city highway

Subbu

•5w

I have TATA Altroz XZ plus petrol 2022 model and done 80000kms, now if wanted to change my car is it the right time to do it?? My car giving 14kmpl in city and 19kmpl on HW. If I want to change my car, which car i should go for, not from Maruti family.

Subbu

•5w

Currently I'm using Tata Altroz XZ plus petrol and done 80000kms 4th year now, should I continue with it or change the car, if need to change pls suggest one, not from Maruti family

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Adarsh Dodiya

•2d

I already own the MG Astor manual, but now it is giving too low mileage. I want to buy a new car, please suggest to me a car which is automatic and provides good mileage.

Autocar India

•6h

Go for the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder strong-hybrid automatic - it will cut your fuel use sharply, often doing 20-plus kpl in city traffic where the Astor struggles. The automatic is smooth and stress-free, and because the hybrid runs on electric power a lot in stop-and-go, you get far better mileage without changing your driving style. Size, space and comfort are close to your Astor, so the switch is easy.Two things to keep in mind: the hybrid costs more upfront than a regular petrol automatic, and the boot is smaller. Also, when you press hard, the engine sounds a bit loud, but in daily driving, it stays quiet and efficient. Toyota backs the hybrid battery well, which helps long-term peace of mind.If most of your running is highway, look at the Kia Seltos diesel automatic instead - it returns strong highway mileage and feels relaxed at speed.

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Sankar

•1d

I own a Hyundai Xcent SX(O) Petrol (2014 model) and have been quite happy with it. I am now looking to upgrade to a compact SUV with an automatic transmission. I am not particularly concerned about fuel efficiency or features such as a sunroof, ADAS, and other premium equipment. My main priorities are interior space, safety and crashworthiness, boot space, and good after-sales service. My budget is around Rs. 20 lakh. Which SUV would you recommend?

Autocar India

•11h

Go for the Kia Seltos 1.5 petrol IVT. It gives you proper family space and reasonable-sized boot, and it is has also secured a 5-star Bharat NCAP crash rating. Coming from a Hyundai, Kia’s service reach and experience will feel familiar and generally hassle free.Cabin quality is solid, seats are supportive for long drives, and it feels like a clear step-up compared to your outgoing car. You could opt for the entry-level HTE O IVT variant, which doesn't get a panoramic sunroof and some other features, so you are not forced into paying for things you do not want.If you prefer something smaller and more compact, you could consider the entry-level Skoda Kushaq or VW Taigun with the 1-litre turbo-petrol engine and 8-speed automatic. Both are nicer to drive than the Seltos, and their boot space is surprisingly better than what the numbers suggest.

Ayush

I am planning to buy a new Kia Seltos around October. Should I go ahead with the Seltos, or would it be better to wait for the new Hyundai Creta?

Autocar India

•12h

Go ahead with the Seltos in October; it already offers the same core package the new-gen Creta is likely to bring, without waiting on launch dates or risking a price jump. Both share engines and most features, and the Seltos’ facelift brought all the modern, feel-good bits, so you are not missing anything major. October also tends to bring festival deals, and quicker delivery on the Seltos, which you can actually use.The next-gen Creta is likely to hit showrooms in the first half of 2027. And even post launch, deliveries could take a few weeks. Hence, your wait is likely to get even longer.

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I want to buy an SUV, and my budget is around 20 lakh. I have seen the MG Hector, the Mahindra XUV and the Tharr Rox. Which car should I buy, and given the current scenarios on the govt policies, should I go for petrol or diesel?

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Pick the Mahindra XUV 7XO. At around Rs. 20 lakh, it gives you the best mix of space, strong performance and safety, and it is far easier to live with every day than the Thar Roxx while being a better value than a low or mid Hector variant. You also get both petrol and diesel choices, so you can match it to your running.Fuel choice is simple. Go petrol if most of your use is in the city or your running is under about 1,200 km a month. It is quieter, has fewer policy worries, and resale stays safe even if some cities tighten diesel rules. Pick diesel only if you drive long highway distances often, want a longer tank range, or haul a full family with luggage regularly.The only real downside with the XUV 7XO is that the fanciest features push you beyond Rs. 20 lakh, and there may be a wait period. If you mainly want a rugged toy, the Thar Roxx is great, but for family life, the XUV 7XO fits better.

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I am planning to purchase a new automatic car and am confused between the Honda Amaze ZX CVT and the Skoda Kylaq Signature Plus AT. My usage will be around 90% city driving, primarily for office commuting between Dwarka, Delhi and my office near IFFCO Chowk, Gurugram (approximately 25 km one way). However, I will not be driving daily, as I often use the Metro as well. The car will also be driven by my 69-year-old father, so ease of driving, comfort, visibility, ingress/egress, and reliability are important considerations. Our previous car was an Alto K10 Manual, so this will be our first automatic car and a significant upgrade. Considering my usage pattern, family profile and the fact that we intend to keep the car for a long period for around 10 years, which of these two would you recommend?

Autocar India

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Based on your requirement, we would recommend the Honda Amaze ZX CVT over the Skoda Kylaq Signature+ AT. The reason is that your priorities are not outright performance or driving excitement. You are looking for a car that will spend 90% of its life in city traffic, will also be driven by your 69-year-old father, and is expected to stay with the family for around 10 years. In that context, Amaze's strengths line up perfectly with your requirements. The CVT is smoother than the Kylaq's torque converter automatic in stop-and-go traffic, visibility is excellent, the car is easy to place on the road, ingress and egress are straightforward, and Honda's long-term reliability record is hard to fault. Coming from an Alto K10, it will already feel like a substantial upgrade in comfort, refinement and features.The Kylaq Signature Plus AT is the more desirable car from an enthusiast's perspective. The 1.0 TSI turbo petrol has more punch, the higher seating position is nice, and the overall package feels more substantial. However, it is also a larger vehicle to manoeuvre, and while the automatic is good, it is not quite as seamless in everyday traffic as Honda's CVT.Another point in Amaze's favour is that the ZX variant gets Honda Sensing ADAS, which adds useful safety features without making the car complicated to operate. Since your father will also be driving it, that extra layer of safety is a nice bonus.

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I am confused between buying Skoda Kylaq and Kia Seltos. Please suggest.

Autocar India

•2d

Buy the Kia Seltos. It is simply easier to live with for most buyers, thanks to a much wider service network and many more variant and powertrain choices, including good automatics across a wider price range. For daily city runs with the odd highway trip, the Seltos will feel like the more complete package and it has a more spacious and premium cabin. The Skoda Kylaq will suit you only if you really enjoy driving. It feels tighter and more confidence inspiring on the move, and the steering has more feel. If you plan long, frequent road trips and care more about how it drives than gadgets, that’s where the Kylaq shines. The flip side is fewer dealers and fewer variant choices.

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