I own a 2011 HR-registered Honda City with 1.30 lakh km on the odometer, and it is still in immaculate condition. Although it is HR-registered, I am currently using it in Mumbai. The registration is expiring in August 2026. Is there a way to renew it through the green tax or any other option, considering NCR rules?

Autocar India

•3h

Consider the Hyundai Venue HX5+ with the 1.2 petrol manual. It fits comfortably in your budget, has a spacious and comfortable back seat and gets features like rear AC vents and a rear window sunshade. If you'd like, and even a roomier rear seat, the Kia Syros is a great choice, but it only comes with the turbo petrol, which will be slightly less fuel efficient.Stretching your budget to Rs 14 lakh gets you options from the midsize SUV segment. Among these, the Kia Seltos and the Honda Elevate 1.5 petrol manuals are strong choices. The will be roomier than the Venue, with more comfortable rear seats, and will be relatively fuel efficient in the city. However, your budget will get you the lower-end trims, which may lack some features. Alternatively, you could consider the Honda City.Overall, for your budget, the Venue is a great fit.

Hyundai Venue

Kia Syros

Kia Seltos

Honda Elevate

Autocar India

•5h

For your requirements, the Punch offers the right combination of comfort, ease of use and practicality. The higher seating position makes getting in and out easier than in a hatchback, while the 90-degree opening doors are particularly helpful for those with knee or hip issues. Its suspension is well-suited to broken city roads, and the generous ground clearance provides added confidence during the monsoon and on waterlogged streets.The automatic gearbox removes the need to operate a clutch in slow-moving traffic, which can make daily driving considerably less tiring. It is also compact enough to be easy to manoeuvre and park in the city.The Hyundai Exter AMT is another option worth considering, but the Punch feels more substantial and offers better ride comfort on poor road surfaces.

Tata Punch

Hyundai Exter

Autocar India

•6h

There is no reason to avoid either a petrol or a diesel car purely because of future fuel-blending plans.Just as modern petrol cars are being engineered to handle higher ethanol blends, any future diesel blend regulations will be accompanied by corresponding changes from vehicle manufacturers. If isobutanol blending is introduced, it will be done in a controlled manner, and vehicles sold in the market will be calibrated accordingly. There is currently no evidence to suggest that such blends would cause adverse effects on modern diesel engines when used within the prescribed limits.The more important question is whether a diesel suits your usage pattern. If your running is high and includes regular highway trips, the Altroz Diesel remains a compelling option. However, if your usage is predominantly urban, the Honda Amaze CVT is still the more sensible choice. It offers a smoother driving experience, lower complexity and none of the DPF-related concerns associated with modern diesel engines.

Tata Altroz

Honda Amaze