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•13w

My monthly drive averages 1400 km, and I have had an i10 car since March 2020. My height is 5 ft 11 inches, my back pain problem. Please advise on a 16 lac budget for a new car.

•13w

Buy the Honda Elevate, since you have back trouble, seat comfort would be a high priority, and in this regard, the Elevate does well. The seats set a benchmark for comfort and have a finely judged foam density, which is not too hard and not too soft, so they should provide your back with good support. Under-thigh support is also generous.

However, we would recommend you sit in it and test drive it yourself to make sure it suits your body type. Within your budget, you would get the mid-range automatic version, and we would recommend you opt for an automatic as it would reduce your left leg strain in traffic, which would also help alleviate some of the back pain. Ride quality is also good; it is on the firmer side, but the long travel suspension with well-judged damping means it can soak up bumps and potholes well without jarring you too much.

If you would like to stick to something small, you could consider the Tata Punch. The entry and exit height is just right, the ride is well-damped and comfortable, and the seats are well cushioned and supportive enough. The top-end version would also come in well under your budget, and you would enjoy some top-end features too.

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•13w•

I am surprised to hear that under-thigh support is generous. Perhaps you mean in the rear seats. Because at 5'8, I found it inadequate in both front seats. I could somehow manage, I suppose, in the drivers seat with the height adjust, but there is no such option in the co-passenger's seat. In fact, this is one of the main reasons I dropped the Elevate from my shortlist.

•13w•

Go for the Honda Elevate CVT, it's a little over budget however ride quality is good.. Road presence excellent !!

•13w•

@autocar.india There is no thigh support in Honda Elevate front seats. Many Honda Elevate drivers have back pain

•13w•

I have tata Altroz 2020 model now wants to change budget around 15 lac what are the best option . Expecting fuel-efficient best featrand comfortable

•13w•

I agree with this 👍 I am 5’11, drove an i10 earlier and with back pain. I upgraded to Honda Elevate 2 years back and it was a good decision to upgrade to elevate. Go for it.

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Creta owner · 19,800 km

@narenmedhi.1 You must go for the Hyundai Creta CVT. It has comfortable seats, an easy ingress/egress height, a smooth automatic gearbox, and a ride quality that works well for both city driving and longer journeys. It will feel like a significant upgrade from your i10 and should be much more comfortable on your back over long periods of driving.

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With your usage now down to around 10,000km a year and no real requirement for seven seats, a good five seat SUV makes more sense than replacing one large Innova with another. The Elevate gives you a spacious cabin, excellent rear legroom, good ground clearance and a comfortable driving position, while the naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol and CVT are simple and easy to live with. It also keeps ownership costs and purchase price sensible.The Toyota Innova HyCross is the obvious choice if maximum space and long distance comfort remain priorities, and its 5-star Bharat NCAP rating is reassuring. However, you would be carrying around a 4.75m long, three-row vehicle when you no longer need the additional seating. The petrol HyCross also returned only 9.7kpl in testing, which makes little sense for relatively low annual running.The Seltos is another option if you want a more feature rich and premium cabin, but for a retired owner looking for relaxed, long term ownership, the Elevate's naturally aspirated engine is a simpler proposition.

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I am planning to buy a car but need an opinion between the Bayon and the Elevate.

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It is difficult to give a meaningful opinion on the Bayon against the Elevate without actually seeing and driving the India-spec Bayon. The India model is quite different from the European Bayon, and while we now know it will sit between the Venue and Creta, its exact positioning, ride quality, performance and real-world usability can only really be judged once the production car is driven. It is expected to use Hyundai's 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, with CNG also likely to be offered.There is another reason not to rush into the Elevate right now. The Elevate facelift is just around the corner, with the India debut expected in early October. It is expected to get styling and equipment updates, while retaining the existing 1.5-litre petrol engine and CVT. Potential additions include ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera and an updated touchscreen.So this is one of those situations where waiting a little gives you a much clearer picture.

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Honda itself currently lists a government-approved CNG retrofit facility for the Elevate through its dealers, although it is offered only on selected variants.The CNG system should not interfere with the Elevate's Honda Sensing ADAS because the ADAS functions are camera-based and the CNG installation does not alter the camera or its calibration. However, the important distinction is that this applies to a Honda-approved dealer-fitted kit, not an independently installed aftermarket kit. Autocar's advice on dealer-fitted CNG conversions also notes that the Elevate is offered with an approved Lovato kit.There is one bigger issue in your case: the ZX is not among the variants Honda currently lists for its CNG retrofit programme. Honda's current information says the retrofit is available with V and VX trims. So before proceeding, check with your Honda dealer whether your particular ZX MT is officially eligible.If Honda approves the installation for your car, there should be no specific reason to worry about ADAS. Avoid a third-party kit simply to get around variant restrictions, particularly on a ZX equipped with Honda Sensing.

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