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•14h

I own a 2012 Wagon R and now want to buy a new car with a budget of Rs. 11 lakh. My monthly running is about 700-750 km, with half of it in the city and the other half on highways. Please suggest a car with good mileage and a smooth, refined, and quiet engine. I am 65+ years old.

•4m

With a budget of Rs 11 lakh, a monthly running of 700-750 km split between city and highway, and a priority on refinement and ease of use, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno petrol automatic is the most sensible upgrade from your Wagon R. The Baleno offers a smooth and refined four cylinder petrol engine, a comfortable ride and a spacious cabin, making it easy to drive in the city while remaining stable and relaxed on the highway. It is also one of the most fuel-efficient petrol cars in its segment, which will help keep running costs in check. The automatic gearbox is reliable, making it particularly well-suited for your usage pattern. Maruti's wide service network and low maintenance costs further add to the ownership peace of mind. If you prefer a slightly higher seating position, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx petrol automatic is a good alternative, offering a similar experience with better visibility and a more SUV-like stance, though it will be slightly less fuel-efficient than the Baleno. Overall, the Baleno strikes the best balance between refinement, efficiency and ease of ownership for your requirements.

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•6h

I owned a Mahindra TUV300 T8 Auto Shift for 11 good years. I faced issues with the clutch assembly, vacuum modulator, and finally the gearbox hydraulics, and had to give away the vehicle at a lower price than anticipated. My regular driving is only about 10-15 km per day, which is also quite rare based on my average usage. What car with an automatic gearbox and a final on-road price of up to Rs. 12 lakh would be suitable for me? We are a family of two.

•34m

With your low daily running and a budget of Rs 12 lakh on-road, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno automatic is the most sensible recommendation. Your usage pattern does not justify a diesel and the Baleno’s petrol engine paired with the AMT is simple and reliable. It is also a very easy car to drive in the city, offers good fuel efficiency, and Maruti’s service network is a big advantage for long-term ownership. The Baleno also offers a comfortable ride, a spacious cabin for a family of two and enough boot space for occasional trips. If you prefer a slightly higher seating position, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx automatic is worth considering as well. It uses the same engine and gearbox combination but offers a more SUV-like stance and better ground clearance for rough roads. Both cars are well within your budget and prioritise reliability and low running costs, which should help avoid the kind of ownership issues you faced with the TUV300.

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•1d

Hi, I own a 9 years old Baleno and am planning to upgrade the car but am really confused which one to choose. I want a 5-seater car for highway and city driving with automatic transmission under 18 lakh. I need a reliable car that I can use for atleast next 7 to 8 years. The car must have Adas level 2 but sunroof is not required.

•1d

Based on your requirements, the Mahindra XUV 3XO AX7L automatic is the best fit. It is a genuinely spacious 5 seater with a wide rear bench, a strong turbo petrol engine and a well-tuned automatic gearbox that makes both city and highway driving easy. It also offers Level 2 ADAS, which is a key requirement for you, and the AX7L variant sits comfortably within your Rs. 18 lakh budget. The 3XO is also one of the safest cars in the segment, with a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, and Mahindra's service network has improved significantly in recent years. The only real drawback is the boot, which is on the smaller side for the segment, but as a 5 seater it is one of the best options available today. If you want a more premium cabin and a larger boot, the Kia Seltos HTX automatic is the alternative to consider, but it will push your budget closer to Rs. 20 lakh and you will have to compromise on ADAS availability at that price point. Overall, the XUV 3XO AX7L is the most balanced and value-for-money choice for your needs.

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•1d

I want to buy a car for 40% city use and 60% long trips. I own a 2015 model of Celerio AGS. Should I buy Baleno AGS considering E20 fuel in the future.

•1d

Given your usage pattern of 40% city and 60% long trips, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno AGS is actually a sensible upgrade from your 2015 Celerio AGS. The Baleno offers a more comfortable cabin, better highway stability and a more refined driving experience, which will make those long trips far more enjoyable. The AGS gearbox is also well suited to your occasional city use, keeping things simple and efficient.On the E20 front, there is no reason to worry. The Baleno is E20 compliant, and modern engines are engineered to handle this blend without any long-term reliability concerns. Maruti has also stated that their E20 engines are built for a material tolerance of slightly more than E20, so on the material front the car should be good for something like E22 for example. The main impact of a higher blend would be a reduction in fuel efficiency.The only thing to consider is whether you want to stick with AGS or move to a more conventional automatic. If you are happy with how AGS behaves, the Baleno is a solid choice. If you want a smoother and more premium automatic experience, you could look at something like the Hyundai i20 IVT or the Honda Amaze CVT instead. Both offer a more refined automatic gearbox, which can make a difference on long highway drives.Overall, the Baleno AGS is a good fit for your usage and there is no E20-related reason to avoid it. The decision really comes down to whether you are happy with AGS or want to move to a more conventional automatic.

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•2d

I am a lady driver and drive around 65 km every day on the expressway. Twice a month, I also drive in the city and traffic. I am currently driving a Celerio, but it is 9 years old, so I am looking for a change. My budget is Rs. 10-12 lakh.

•1d

For your usage, the Skoda Kylaq is a good upgrade. Your 65 km daily expressway run means you need a car that is stable at speed and comfortable over long distances. The Kylaq delivers that very well. At your budget, you could get a lower-spec automatic, which would make it easy to drive in city traffic, which matters for your twice-a-month urban runs. The automatic gearbox is a torque converter, so its shifts are very smooth and it is very reliable too. The only possible downside is that fuel efficiency is not going to be very high, and given your high daily running, this is something that might bother you. If so, opt for the Maruti Suzuki Fronx 1.2L, which is also good at higher speeds and would be more fuel efficient. The auto box in this case is an AMT, which would not be as smooth, but this would only be a bit of a bother in city traffic and not on steady highway cruising.

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•5d

I have been using Honda City manual for the last 21 years. Now, I want a car with automatic transmission for city running mostly. My average running is around 1000km a month. Can you suggest whether I should buy Seltos, Creta, Kushaq or Elevate?

•2d

Given your usage of around 1,000 km a month, mostly in the city, the priority should be a smooth and reliable automatic transmission, good ride comfort and ease of ownership. The Kia Seltos IVT is the most natural recommendation here. The IVT gearbox is also very smooth, and the Seltos feels more premium and feature-rich than the competition. Alternatively, consider the Honda Elevate. The CVT is exceptionally smooth in stop-start traffic, Honda’s ownership experience is proven, and the car is simple, reliable and easy to live with.The Skoda Kushaq is the driver’s choice, with a more engaging driving experience, but in city running, that doesn't matter much. The Hyundai Creta is a good all-rounder, but it is due for a full model change in 2027, which makes the Seltos and Elevate stronger recommendations at this point.

Hey, We are planning to buy a sub-4-metre SUV, and our main requirement is good suspension for Bengaluru’s pothole-filled roads, especially as my wife is pregnant. We have shortlisted the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Mahindra XUV 3XO, and Tata Nexon. Which one would you recommend for our requirements? I was also considering a larger SUV like the Honda Elevate, but a well-equipped variant costs around Rs. 18 lakh on-road, which is beyond my budget. Could you suggest some good options in both categories? I can stretch my budget up to around Rs. 15 lakh on-road if required.

•2d

Given your priorities, the Mahindra XUV 3XO is the best fit. It has the most comfortable ride in the segment, with a suspension that deals with broken roads and potholes better than the Brezza or Nexon. The wide rear seat and good cabin space will also make a difference for your wife and family. The Brezza is the more reliable long-term ownership proposition, but its ride is not as plush as the 3XO. The Nexon is a good all-rounder, but the 3XO has the edge on ride comfort and rear seat space.On the Honda Elevate, it is a solid, reliable SUV with a comfortable ride, but at Rs 18 lakh on-road for the well-equipped variants, it is not worth stretching your budget for. The 3XO gives you a better ride and more features for less money.Overall, the 3XO is the best balance of ride comfort, space and value for your requirements. Go for the petrol automatic variant for the smoothest city driving experience.

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