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Rohan

•5w

I am planning to buy a car with a budget of around ₹12–13 lakh. Do any manufacturers currently offer a CNG car with an automatic transmission option?

Autocar India

•5w

Go for the Tata Punch iCNG AMT if you want an automatic with low running costs in your budget. It is one of the very few options that combine factory-fitted CNG with an automatic gearbox. The Punch works well for daily city use thanks to its compact size, comfortable ride over bad roads and strong safety credentials, making it a practical long-term choice.

The AMT gearbox gives you the convenience of clutch-free driving in traffic, which is a big advantage in everyday conditions, even if it is not as smooth as more expensive automatics.

The only drawback is that you will notice slight pauses during gear shifts, but overall it offers the best balance of efficiency, ease of use and safety, making it the most sensible choice right now.

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I am planning to buy my 1st car with annual income 3lakh suggest me best cars on emi in this segment with cng and disel with sunroof

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AVINASH parwani

•2d

Hi Team, for 90% city usage, please suggest between the Punch AMT and i20 IVT. I need a comfortable suspension for bad roads, good resale value, and reliability. Budget is Rs 9-10 lakh. The Kylaq Signature Plus AT goes above Rs 10 lakh, but is it worth stretching for?

Autocar India

•2d

Our first recommendation would be the Skoda Kylaq Signature+ AT. The automatic torque converter is smooth, the ride quality is excellent, and the car feels solid and substantial. It is also more powerful than most rivals in this price range and has enough ground clearance to tackle poor roads without constantly worrying about scraping the underside. At around Rs 10.9 lakh on-road, it is worth stretching for if your budget allows.The Hyundai i20 IVT would be our second choice. The IVT gearbox is one of the smoothest automatics you can buy at this price point. Refinement is excellent, and Hyundai's reliability and resale value are reassuring. The only drawback is that it does not feel as robust over bad roads as the Kylaq.The Tata Punch AMT would be our third choice. It has the ground clearance and a comfortable low-speed ride, but the AMT gearbox is not as smooth or sophisticated as the automatics in the Skoda and Hyundai.

I recently took delivery of a new Tata Punch facelift. While driving, I noticed a burning smell inside the cabin and white smoke coming from under the bonnet. The smoke disappeared after some time, but the smell lingered. I was driving in heavy traffic and may have used the half-clutch frequently. Could this be normal for a new car, or should I get it checked?

Autocar India

•2d

Get it checked soon, because visible smoke under the bonnet is not normal, even if it went away. In bumper-to-bumper traffic, riding the clutch can overheat it, which gives a strong acrid burning smell and can even cause brief white smoke from the gearbox housing area. The smell often lingers, so your half-clutch use fits the story. But have the workshop inspect the car and the clutch for overheating, also rule out a fluid drip onto a hot part, a bit of plastic stuck on the exhaust, or any wiring insulation getting cooked. Quickly check coolant and engine oil levels at home; if you see smoke again or any warning light, park up and call Tata RSA instead of driving.

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Prasheel Aradhya

•1w

Is the New Seltos safe as per Global NCAP?

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•38m

Global NCAP hasn't crash tested the new Seltos yet, but Bharat NCAP has, and the 2026 Kia Seltos has secured a 5-star safety rating. It scored 31.70 points out of 32 and 45 points out of 49 in adult and child occupant protection tests, respectively, which is an impressive feat.

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Balaji

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I am looking to buy a 6/7-seater EV. My primary usage will be as a 4-seater, with occasional 6-seater use. I will mainly drive it in the city for my daily office commute and undertake long-distance trips of around 500 km once every two months. I have a solar setup at home and can charge the vehicle comfortably. My budget is Rs 30-40 lakh, although I can stretch it slightly if required.

Autocar India

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You should go for the Mahindra XEV 9S. It's a proper three-row EV, and it fits your use case perfectly. With home solar charging, your running costs are very low, and the smooth, quiet drive is just right for city runs as a 4-seater. When you do need six or seven seats, the third row is reasonably spacious, and for your 500 km trip every couple of months, you’ll need just one quick top-up at a highway charger.Do note that with all three rows up, boot space is tight, so your highway trips will require some planning.Alternatively, consider the Kia Carens Clavis EV. It isn't as feature-rich and doesn't have as much range as the XEV 9S, but its third row is more comfortable for adults.

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Abhishek Das

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I am planning to purchase a new automatic car and am confused between the Honda Amaze ZX CVT and the Skoda Kylaq Signature Plus AT. My usage will be around 90% city driving, primarily for office commuting between Dwarka, Delhi and my office near IFFCO Chowk, Gurugram (approximately 25 km one way). However, I will not be driving daily, as I often use the Metro as well. The car will also be driven by my 69-year-old father, so ease of driving, comfort, visibility, ingress/egress, and reliability are important considerations. Our previous car was an Alto K10 Manual, so this will be our first automatic car and a significant upgrade. Considering my usage pattern, family profile and the fact that we intend to keep the car for a long period for around 10 years, which of these two would you recommend?

Autocar India

•1d

Based on your requirement, we would recommend the Honda Amaze ZX CVT over the Skoda Kylaq Signature+ AT. The reason is that your priorities are not outright performance or driving excitement. You are looking for a car that will spend 90% of its life in city traffic, will also be driven by your 69-year-old father, and is expected to stay with the family for around 10 years. In that context, Amaze's strengths line up perfectly with your requirements. The CVT is smoother than the Kylaq's torque converter automatic in stop-and-go traffic, visibility is excellent, the car is easy to place on the road, ingress and egress are straightforward, and Honda's long-term reliability record is hard to fault. Coming from an Alto K10, it will already feel like a substantial upgrade in comfort, refinement and features.The Kylaq Signature Plus AT is the more desirable car from an enthusiast's perspective. The 1.0 TSI turbo petrol has more punch, the higher seating position is nice, and the overall package feels more substantial. However, it is also a larger vehicle to manoeuvre, and while the automatic is good, it is not quite as seamless in everyday traffic as Honda's CVT.Another point in Amaze's favour is that the ZX variant gets Honda Sensing ADAS, which adds useful safety features without making the car complicated to operate. Since your father will also be driving it, that extra layer of safety is a nice bonus.

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Anshuman Mishra

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I am planning to buy an automatic car for my family and am confused between the Kia Sonet and the Skoda Kylaq. Could you please advise which one would be the better choice and explain the pros and cons of each?

Autocar India

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Skoda Kylaq is the better family automatic, mainly because it gives you a bit more cabin and boot space and a calmer ride over bad roads. It feels more secure at highway speeds with a full load, and its turbo engine with the automatic pulls cleanly, so hills and quick overtakes are easy even with the AC on. The petrol Kylaq automatic uses a torque convertor gearbox which is also smoother than the dual clutch unit on the Sonet so it would fare better in city traffic. Kia Sonet makes sense if you want more features and need Kia’s service reach which is wider. For weekend trips with four on board it will do the job too, but rear seat width and long-journey comfort are not its strong points and within a year it will get a major update, thus buying it now would not be ideal.

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