Jogulamba Gadwal

•6w

Hello Auto Car Team, I am planning to buy my first car and would appreciate your guidance. My primary usage will be monthly trips to my hometown, covering around 800 km per trip, once or twice a month. Most of the time, the car will be used by two occupants. My budget is around Rs. 10 lakh, although I can stretch it by another Rs. 1 lakh if the additional value is justified. The cars currently on my shortlist are Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXi, Mahindra XUV 3XO MX2 Pro, Honda Amaze VX and Tata Punch Adventure Turbo. My key priorities include good fuel efficiency, safety, comfort for long-distance travel as well as low maintenance and reliability as this will be my first car. Given my requirements and budget, which of these cars would you recommend? Also, if there are any better alternatives that I should consider, please let me know. Thank you for your help.

•6w

Given your usage pattern of regular 800 km highway trips with two occupants, your priorities of fuel efficiency, safety, comfort and low maintenance, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXi is the most sensible choice from your shortlist. Since a lot of your driving is going to be on the highway, opt for the turbo petrol manual. It has much better overtaking performance than the naturally aspirated version and with a tall sixth gear, fuel efficiency will be good too. It is also a proven, reliable and low-maintenance car with a comfortable ride, good highway stability and a strong service network, which is exactly what you want in a first car that will see long-distance use. The downside is that the turbo doesn't come with an automatic option.

The Mahindra XUV 3XO MX2 Pro is the more modern and feature-rich option, however the Brezza still has the edge in terms of long-term reliability. The Honda Amaze VX is a good sedan with a comfortable ride and Honda's reputation for reliability, but given your highway usage and the occasional rough patches you may encounter, the higher ground clearance and more robust nature of the Brezza make it the better fit. The Tata Punch is a good value proposition, but it is a smaller car and not as well roomy as the Brezza.

Overall the Brezza VXi remains the most balanced and dependable choice for your requirements.

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•6w•

@amar6699 Go for Amaze because I have travelled with four other persons. It is easy to drive even in narrow streets or village lanes. Go for the petrol version only. Honda spares will be slightly higher but rarely some parts need to be changed. Luggage space is minimum but adequate. Honda is reliable and resale value is good

•6w•

I have got a honda amaze automatic, It's been six years now. I am planning for a new car under 14.5 L on road. Usage- half town, half highway. 700km monthly running max. Usually only three people in car. Sometimes 5 or more. Suggest some option

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Please suggest a car. My car running is only 3500 km annually. I drive on Saturday and Sunday (for only 10-15 km) with occasional highway trip of 100km. I'm looking for a low maintenance, good safety and reliable car. My budget is 10 lakh.

•2h

With just 3,500km a year, mostly short weekend drives and the occasional 100km highway trip, you need a simple, reliable and low-maintenance car rather than something feature-packed or performance-oriented. The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is the best fit here. It is easy to drive, comfortable for city use, and Maruti’s service network and low maintenance costs make it a hassle-free long-term ownership proposition. The Mid variants are well within your Rs. 10 lakh budget, leaving room for a higher variant with better safety features. If you prefer a slightly higher driving position, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza is a good alternative. It offers the same reliability and low running costs in a compact SUV form factor. Both cars are petrol, which is the right choice for your low annual running, and both are known for their reliability and ease of ownership.

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•23h

Hi, I am looking for a car under Rs 10 lakh for my parents. They go on outstation trips almost every month, covering around 400-500 km on a round trip. I am looking for something spacious yet elegant.

•7h

For your parents' usage pattern, the lower variants of the Maruti Suzuki Brezza manual are the most sensible recommendation. It is a genuinely spacious compact SUV with a comfortable rear seat, good ride quality and a naturally aspirated petrol engine that is well suited to long highway runs.Maruti's service network is a major advantage for outstation trips, and the Brezza's reliability and low maintenance costs make it a stress-free ownership proposition. It also has a mature, understated design that feels elegant without being flashy.

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