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Ravi

•17h

Please suggest a good value-for-money car under Rs.16 lakh that is suitable for a family of five. I am looking for a family-oriented car, preferably similar to the Hyundai Creta or Honda Elevate.

Autocar India

•22m

For a family of five under Rs. 16 lakh, the Honda Elevate is one of the strongest value for money options right now. It is well priced, offers a spacious cabin, a genuinely usable rear seat for three and Honda’s reliability reputation makes it an easy family car recommendation. The naturally aspirated petrol engine is smooth and dependable, though it is not the most exciting if outright performance matters.

If you want something that feels more premium and more refined overall, the Hyundai Creta is a great option. It has a richer cabin, better feature set and feels more polished as an everyday family car. It is one of the most rounded choices in this segment.

The new Kia Seltos is another strong contender and in some ways feels even more premium than the Creta. It has a spacious cabin, good comfort and a strong overall package, making it a very easy recommendation if you want something that feels a bit more upmarket.

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Jones solomon

•1w

I currently own a 2012 Maruti Wagon R for city use and a 2022 Maruti Suzuki XL6 as our family MPV. I am now planning to buy another car mainly for my personal use. I am considering the Honda City 2026 and wanted to know whether it would be a good option for me.

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•19h

You already have a city runabout and a family MPV, so for personal use with some relaxed highway drives, the Honda City automatic fits well. The newly updated 2026 City is well equipped, with a more premium feel than your Wagon R, plus better long-distance comfort. The City’s cabin is roomy, the seats are supportive, and the petrol engine feels smooth and quiet in traffic. It also has easy, light steering that makes daily use simple, and Honda’s service network is widespread.One thing to keep in mind: the car sits lower than taller vehicles, so very large speed breakers or rough roads need care. As far as sedans go, it’s a solid choice, but if you are open to considering an SUV, the Honda Elevate offers a similar experience.

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George Thomas

•5d

I currently drive a Swift petrol 2016 LXi. My budget is a maximum of 17, where hoping I will get a resale value of 2 lakhs on the Swift, and 15 will be made in a loan. Changing cars because I want an automatic car. My driving is mostly 10k yearly. My driving pattern is local riding of 100km on working days in a week, mostly sedative driving. Weekend ride to the hometown of 400km to and from, which is a little aggressive, takes quick overtakes. As swift is capable of doing it. Since I don't have experience with turbo cars, where they are reliable in the long term. I am looking forward to using the car for the next 10 years. While suggesting, also recommend the type of automatic gearbox to choose. My father owns a VW Virtus 1.0 Highline. I don't use that car much. So the new car should compete with that car too, and family or I should feel downgraded from that car. Also, the new one should not be a sedan. What are my options currently, and should I wait for any upcoming cars? My priorities are a decent engine for the long term, maintenance should also be decent, as I feel Virtus maintenance is not something I can manage, coming from using a swift, decent fuel economy, decent power, confidence on steep hills, and good resale value. Keeping this order on priority, suggest to me some cars.

Autocar India

•1d

Mostly city use with 400km weekend runs and a Rs. 17 lakh cap - the Honda Elevate automatic is the best fit. It uses a simple, non-turbo petrol engine and a seamless CVT automatic, which keeps long-term reliability and upkeep closer to your Swift. In town, it is easy and quiet, and on highways, it holds speed well and gives you steady, safe overtakes. The high seating position, ground clearance and space mean your family will not feel like it’s a step down from the Volkswagen Virtus.Trade-offs: It won’t feel as quick as a turbo car when fully loaded, and the cabin is more functional than fancy.For a bit more size and brand trust, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder automatic is a good pick, though your budget will limit you to one of the lower trims, which might not feel as premium on the inside. If you prefer a more modern interior, also consider the Kia Seltos IVT.Overall, the Elevate is a good fit for your needs.

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Mohammed Ashiq

•4d

I am planning to buy a new car mainly for long-distance travel comfort. Which would be the better option among the Elevate, Hyryder, and Citroen Aircross? My priorities are comfort, power, and performance.

Autocar India

•2d

Being a Fiat Punto Evo owner, you're likely to lean towards the Citroen Aircross for its outstanding ride-handling balance, overall comfort, and its strong turbo-petrol powertrain. Fundamentally, it is excellent, and with the new interiors and feature set, it does make you feel like you've spent your money well. The only downside and perhaps the biggest deal-breaker for many is that its sales and support network is limited, compared to other brands. But if you have a Citroen touchpoint close to you, this is a car you must surely consider.In comparison, the Honda Elevate will be a more conventional option. What's nice is that its ride quality and long-distance comfort are quite good too, and its 1.5 naturally aspirated petrol engine delivers strong performance.

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It really depends on how much down payment you are comfortable putting in, because your EMI target of Rs 15,000 to 20,000 can get you very different cars depending on the loan tenure and upfront payment.That said, for a first car that is easy to drive, safe, comfortable and still feels special, one of the strongest picks today is the Skoda Kylaq Signature automatic. Skoda’s official pricing puts the Signature automatic in a range where, with roughly Rs 2.3 down payment and a 7 year loan, your EMI can sit broadly in your target bracket. The turbo petrol engine feels punchy without being intimidating, the torque converter automatic is smooth and fuss free, and the size is just right for a first time buyer.If you want to spend less and prioritise maximum ease of use, the Hyundai i20 IVT is another excellent first car. It is easier to drive than most SUVs, the IVT automatic is extremely smooth in traffic, and ownership is straightforward. You give up the higher seating position of an SUV, but for urban use, it is arguably an even easier first car.

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I currently drive a petrol Baleno that is about 8 years old. My monthly running has increased to around 2,500-3,000km. Should I install a CNG kit or look for a used BS6 diesel car? My maximum budget is Rs 6 lakh.

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At your kind of running, moving away from petrol does make financial sense, but we would first look at how that 2,500 to 3,000 km a month is split between city and highway use.If a large chunk of it is on a highway, a well-maintained used BS6 diesel can make sense because the fuel savings will be meaningful, and the usage pattern suits modern diesel engines far better. If, however, this mileage is mostly city traffic, we would avoid a BS6 diesel because DPF-related issues can become a headache with repeated stop-and-go use.Installing an authorised aftermarket CNG kit on your Maruti Baleno is absolutely legal, provided it is a government-approved kit, fitted by an authorised installer and the RC and insurance are updated accordingly. Financially, this is the lower-risk route if your Baleno is otherwise mechanically healthy, because you will recover the conversion cost relatively quickly with your kind of running. The trade-off is some loss of boot space and a drop in performance.

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