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Rohan

•5w

I am planning to buy a car that offers a CNG option with an automatic transmission. Are there any models currently available in the market that provide both CNG and automatic transmission?

Autocar India

•5w

There are a few cars that meet your criteria, like the Tata Punch iCNG, Tiago iCNG, Tigor iCNG and Nissan Magnite CNG. Among these, the Punch and Tiago are good choices with their dual-tank solution that lets you keep a large part of the boot. The Magnite CNG is a dealer-level fitment and does take up almost the entire boot.

If it fits your budget, then the Punch iCNG is your best bet. It suits daily city use because the automatic takes the stress out of stop-and-go roads, and CNG keeps fuel costs in check. Since the CNG system is factory-fitted, you keep the full warranty and safety checks, which is safer than adding CNG later.

A couple of trade-offs to know: an AMT can feel a bit slow between gear changes, so you may feel a small pause. On CNG, the car is not very quick, so fast highway overtakes need planning.

As of today, most other CNG cars from Maruti and Hyundai are manual only. Overall, for your goal of CNG with an automatic, the Punch iCNG AMT is the simplest and most complete answer.

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•4w

Can add cng to hew saltos , company providing cng option through 3rd party vendors with same validity

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Prajjwal

•2d

Hi Team, After driving my new Tata Punch Turbo home from the showroom, I noticed a burnt smell and some white smoke coming from the bonnet. Since it’s a brand-new car, I’m a bit concerned. The showroom mentioned it could be due to driving in half clutch. Could you please confirm if this is normal or if it needs to be checked? Thank you

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•1d

This isn’t normal on a brand-new Punch Turbo; book an immediate inspection and avoid driving it till they check it.Visible white smoke from the bonnet with a burnt smell right after the first drive points to oil or coolant touching a hot exhaust or turbo, or a loose clamp. A slipping clutch can create a burnt smell, but it rarely causes visible smoke on a day-one car unless something is already wrong, so the half-clutch explanation sounds like deflection. There is one harmless case, thin coatings or a bit of fluid spilled during prep can burn off and give a faint smell or light wisps for the first few kilometres, but that should fade quickly and not produce sustained smoke.Park it, look for any fresh wet spots under the car, and check the coolant level once the engine is fully cold. Note where the smoke seemed to start, especially front right near the turbo and exhaust, and record a short clip if it happens again. Take it back to the dealer, ask for a job card, and have them check for leaks, loose hose clamps, or clutch issues under warranty. Do not accept “driving style” as the only answer on day one.

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S Kumar

•3d

My friend is looking for an automatic car in the price range of Rs. 6-7 lakh . A key requirement is that it should be spacious and easy for his elderly parents to get in and out of comfortably. It should also offer decent boot space for occasional long-distance travel. An EV is not being considered due to some specific constraints. Could you please suggest some good options?

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•2d

Pick the Maruti Wagon R AMT. For elderly parents it’s the easiest to get in and out of, thanks to the tall seat and wide doors, and its boot is the biggest in your Rs. 6-7 lakh band, so weekend luggage is no fuss. The automatic is an AMT or automated manual transmission, which is not as smooth and seamless as other types of automatics but as as far as AMT's go it does the job quite well, plus it delivers a very good mileage. Just know it feels light and a bit bouncy at higher highway speeds, so keep cruising sensible. If he wants something that feels tougher on the highway, the Tata Tiago AMT is the next best fit. It rides better and feels more solid, but the seat is a bit lower and the boot is smaller than the Wagon R.

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Amir khan

•3d

I am planning to buy my first car. I learned to drive only last year and am looking for an automatic car within a budget of Rs 10-12 lakh for long-term ownership. My usage will mainly be family-oriented, with around 300-350 km of driving per month. Occasionally, I will drive from Mumbai to Pune, Lonavala, or Mahabaleshwar. Kindly advise.

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•31m

The Nissan Magnite CVT is worth serious consideration. For a relatively new driver in Mumbai, its light steering, compact dimensions, and smooth CVT automatic make it easy to manage in traffic and simple to park. The turbo-petrol has enough pull for the Pune, Lonavala and Mahabaleshwar ghats, so it cruises on the expressway without feeling strained with family and luggage. It rides well on broken roads, has useful ground clearance, and the cabin and boot work fine for a small family. With only 300-350 km a month, petrol keeps costs simple, and the Magnite fits your Rs. 10-12 lakh budget.The flip side is the cabin feels a bit basic, and Nissan’s service network is smaller than Maruti or Hyundai, so check how close your nearest service center is.If you like sedans and want an even silkier automatic for the city, the Honda Amaze CVT is also worth a look, but you will give up some ground clearance and the SUV-like view you get in the Magnite.Alternatively, you could look at the Maruti Suzuki Fronx turbo petrol automatic, but it will need you to stretch your budget to about Rs 13 lakh.

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•6d

The XUV 7XO AX7L Diesel AT is the cleanest fit for your requirement today, and frankly, none of the other current options line up as well with the exact brief you have laid out.The fact that you already own two Mahindra cars is not necessarily a negative from a financial point of view either, because right now Mahindra SUVs have some of the strongest demand and resale momentum in the market. In fact, from a resale perspective over a 3 to 4 year ownership cycle, the 7XO is probably the safest bet in your shortlist. It also solves the exact frustrations you had with the Fortuner by offering much lighter controls, modern ADAS tech and a far more feature rich experience while still maintaining proper SUV presence.The new Seltos diesel AT is a very polished product and will likely feel more premium inside, but you have already identified the key issue yourself. It still feels like a size smaller in terms of sheer road presence and overall “status factor” compared to something like the 7XO.The Venue diesel AT should not even be in this discussion. It may be sensible, but it does not deliver the sense of occasion, size or highway authority you are clearly looking for.As for waiting, the upcoming Creta and Seltos strong hybrids expected next year will make sense from an efficiency perspective, but they will still fundamentally remain mid size SUVs. The RAV4 Hybrid is not even a confirmed India launch yet, and even if Toyota does bring it here, expect it to be priced aggressively high because it will almost certainly come in as a CKD or CBU initially. By the time it lands on road, it could sit far beyond the sweet spot you are targeting today.So the verdict is simple: buy the XUV 7XO AX7L Diesel AT now. It is the one that best balances presence, tech, ease of use and resale value over your intended ownership cycle.

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