Hi, I live in Ahmedabad. My daily travel is around 85 km. I already own a Maruti Suzuki Baleno and a Hyundai Accent. My budget is Rs. 25-27 lakh. Kindly suggest a few good options.

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You have not made a mistake. The Brezza Turbo is a perfectly good car, and the mixed reviews are more a reflection of internet noise than of any fundamental problem with the car. The 1.0-litre turbo petrol is not an "experiment" '- it is a well-proven engine that Maruti has been selling for several years in the Fronx and Baleno RS, and it has not shown any widespread reliability issues. The early gear changes you are noticing are simply a characteristic of small turbo petrol engines - they make their power in a narrower band, so you need to shift a little earlier than you would in a larger naturally aspirated engine.As for reliability, there is no reason to believe this engine will not last 10-12 years with proper maintenance. Maruti's service network and parts availability remain among the best in the country, and that is a far bigger factor in long-term ownership than the number of cylinders. The 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine is the safer, simpler choice if you plan to keep the car for 15 years, but the turbo is not a bad engine – it is just a different one.For mileage, the Taisor/Fronx gives a useful benchmark. The same 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo engine, albeit in a different state of tune, returned 10.9kpl in the city and 16.7kpl on the highway in our Navi Mumbai real-world test. The Brezza is heavier, so its actual efficiency could be somewhat lower, but this gives you a reasonable indication of what to expect once the engine has run in..The i20 Sportz is a good car, but the Brezza Turbo is the better all-rounder - it is more spacious, more practical and better suited to Indian roads. Maruti is not treating customers unfairly by offering this engine - it is simply offering a different option for buyers who want more performance. Ignore the YouTube noise and enjoy your car. It is a solid, reliable product that will serve you well for years to come.

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno

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Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor

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Go for the Hyundai i20 Sportz CVT. For your usage of 1,500-1,600 km a month in heavy city traffic, the CVT automatic is the key advantage. It delivers a much smoother, more seamless driving experience in stop-and-go conditions than the Baleno's AMT, which can feel jerky during gear changes. The i20 also feels more premium inside and offers a more refined overall package. The Baleno Zeta AMT is the more fuel-efficient option and a solid, reliable first car, but the mileage difference isn't significant enough to outweigh the comfort and smoothness of the i20 CVT for your usage. For a first car focused on city driving, the Hyundai car mentioned above is the better choice.

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Go for the Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha AMT (AGS). It’s compact, easy to drive in Delhi traffic, reliable and very efficient. The 1.2 petrol is smooth, and the AMT is simple and dependable. It also keeps your budget in check and leaves you with a smaller loan.The 2026 Baleno Alpha gets auto-dimming IRVM, auto-folding ORVMs and ventilated seats, all the features that you're looking for. The Alpha O gets you the addition of Level 2 ADAS at a premium of Rs 40,000, which you may or may not want to opt for. Overall, this Maruti car is the more practical, sensible and cost-effective choice for your usage.

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