Autocar India

•28m

The Kia Seltos IVT is the best pick for your needs. It's got the smoothest engine-gearbox combo, performance is decent both in town and on highways, and fuel economy is also reasonable. What also makes the Seltos easy to recommend is the fact that it's the roomiest of the three SUVs on your shortlist, making it best for 5 people and luggage.The Honda Elevate is a practical choice, but is essentially let down by average refinement and an inferior CVT gearbox (versus the Kia's CVT). The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Smart Hybrid is an alternative though cabin space is down on rivals, and performance is dull, especially on highway drives.

Kia Seltos

Honda Elevate

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

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Autocar India

•53m

The Tata Nexon AMT and the Honda Amaze CVT are very different kinds of cars. The Nexon has its strengths, such as a robust suspension, great ground clearance and a tough build, highlighted by its 5-star Bharat NCAP crash safety rating. However, the Nexon isn't the best in terms of seating comfort. Taller testers in our team find themselves sitting too high, even at the driver's seat's lowest setting, effectively looking down at the road rather than at it. The A-pillars also create big blind spots, while the sloping window line restricts visibility at the back. Further, the AMT gearbox isn't particularly smooth.In the Honda Amaze CVT, you sit lower, but visibility is good, and overall seat comfort is very nice. The Amaze's CVT is also superior to the Nexon's AMT, delivering a far smoother drive experience. It's also reassuring to know that Amaze is a 5-star Bharat NCAP-rated car.It's the Honda Amaze that suits your needs better.

Honda Amaze

Tata Nexon

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Autocar India

•1h

The Kia Seltos IVT is the right pick for you. It has a smooth engine, and its CVT gearbox operates seamlessly, making it superbly suited to congested Mumbai city driving. Light steering and a comfortable ride are other facets that make the Seltos a great choice for you. Fuel economy is reasonable, too.You could get a high-spec Seltos IVT HTX in your budget with plenty of features such as a panoramic sunroof, 12.3-inhc touchscreen, 360-degree camera, dual-zone climate control and more.

Kia Seltos

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Autocar India

•1h

Without knowing your budget, it's hard to guide you to the best option for your needs. However, among the shortlisted models, we'd avoid the Ford EcoSport. It is a solid product, and Ford does have a functioning service network, but spare parts may not be as easily available in the future.The Honda City and Hyundai Verna are good options, but we're leaning towards the City for a few reasons. Hondas typically run trouble-free over a long period, provided you take care with routine service and maintenance. The 1.5 i-VTEC engine is also bulletproof and delivers more exciting performance than a Verna petrol.

Honda City

Hyundai Verna

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Autocar India

•1h

The Suzuki GSX-8R - while it may look like an aggressive sport bike - is actually quite a comfortable road bike. Its clip-ons are set quite high, and its suspension is set up to tackle real-world road conditions. However, the GSX-8R has a service interval of 6 months / 6,000km (whichever is earlier), which could result in higher annual maintenance costs.Since we haven't ridden the Honda CB750 Hornet, we can't comment on its ride quality. Honda big bikes are generally easier to maintain and have a good reputation for low running costs (in the big bike space) and great resale value.We'd recommend a test ride of both machines before you make a decision.

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