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    I am looking to buy a compact SUV with a budget of around ₹15 lakh. As a first-time car owner, which car would be preferable? I am looking for an automatic transmission with ADAS.

    Asked by: Sathwik

    The Kia Sonet is a good car to consider due to its smoothness, refinement, and overall interior quality, and features. Kia Sonet price starts with ₹14.36 Lakh in Bangalore for the automatic variants. The upcoming Hyundai Venue, expected to launch in a few weeks, could also be worth considering. 

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