I want to buy my first car within a budget of Rs. 15 lakh. I am confused between the Brezza ZXi (P), Victoris VXi (P), and Creta EX (P). Which would be the best value-for-money, reliable, and long-term ownership car? Please suggest.

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•4h

Go for the Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXI AT petrol. With your usage of less than 1,000km a month and 80% city driving in Bengaluru, the strong hybrid does not make financial sense unless you are getting a very substantial discount. The petrol automatic is smooth, reliable and well suited to city traffic, and the Brezza is a proven, fuss-free ownership proposition with Maruti’s service reach and low running costs. The Seltos HTK IVT and the Victoris VXI AT are good cars, but at Rs. 15 lakh ex-showroom you are at the lower end of their range and will be compromising on features, whereas the Brezza ZXI AT is a more complete package at that price point. The Seltos and Victoris are bigger, but not my much and the premium you pay does not justify the entry-level variants. The Brezza also has a comfortable rear seat and a decent boot, which will suit a family of four plus a pet dog and is a better deal overall.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Kia Seltos

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

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•1h

With 1,500 km a month in Delhi NCR, the decision is really between fuel savings and convenience. The Brezza VXI CNG will save you money on running costs, but you will have to live with a manual gearbox in heavy traffic, which can get tiring over time. The Brezza VXI AT, on the other hand, gives you the convenience of an automatic, but you will be paying more for fuel.Given your usage and the fact that you are already driving a Grand Vitara Delta AT, it makes more sense to stick with an automatic. The fuel savings from CNG are significant, but the daily convenience of an automatic in Delhi traffic is hard to put a price on. If you are open to the ZXI AT, it is the better choice overall, even if you are not interested in the sunroof. The additional features and the automatic gearbox will make ownership easier and more enjoyable in the long run.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

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•23h

The Honda Amaze CVT VX is a very sensible upgrade from the Nexon AMT. The CVT gearbox is far smoother than the AMT, which will make both city driving and hill climbs much more pleasant. The Amaze also offers excellent visibility, a comfortable driving position and a reliable ownership experience. However, it is a sedan, so you will lose the higher seating position and ground clearance of an SUV, which can be useful on highways and rough roads.Given your usage, a compact SUV with a proper automatic gearbox is a better fit. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza automatic is a strong recommendation here. It uses a 6-speed torque converter automatic, which is much smoother than the Nexon AMT, and it offers excellent visibility, a comfortable driving position and low running costs. But it is on the pricier side.Overall, the Amaze CVT is a good alternative if you are happy to move to a sedan, but if budget permits, the Brezza is the more versatile choice.

Honda Amaze

Tata Nexon

Maruti Suzuki Brezza