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Varun

•1d

I want to buy a family SUV, preferably diesel/ hybrid. I have a daily run of 150-200 km. Currently, I have a diesel Altroz. Best option for me at a 20 lakh budget. And is the Kia Seltos GTX(O) version coming any time soon?

Autocar India

•5m

With a daily running of 150-200km, a strong hybrid makes the most sense. Within your budget, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid or the Toyota Hyryder Strong Hybrid would be the top recommendations.

Both deliver excellent real-world fuel efficiency, often exceeding 20kpl even in city conditions, while offering the convenience of a petrol powertrain and lower maintenance concerns compared to modern diesels. For high-mileage users, the fuel savings can be substantial over time.

While the diesel Kia Seltos remains a capable SUV, modern diesels are not quite as efficient as they once were due to stricter emissions equipment. This is especially true in automatic variants, where the torque converter gearbox further reduces the efficiency advantage over hybrids.

As for the Seltos GTX(O), there is currently no confirmation of a new GTX(O) variant arriving in the immediate future.

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Sarvajit

•3d

I am buying my first car. While I do not have a fixed budget, I understand that every vehicle comes with certain trade-offs. My primary usage will be city commuting, along with occasional road trips every two months. I have never driven a German car before, and the last car I drove was a Tata Indica eV2. I am looking for a car that offers excellent comfort in Delhi-NCR weather conditions, including ventilated seats and an air-conditioning system that cools the cabin effectively. I would also like a car that provides an engaging driving experience so that I do not get bored of driving it over time. I plan to pass the car on to my father in the future if I no longer need it, so I am specifically looking for an automatic. Safety is, of course, a priority as well. I am currently confused between the Skoda Kylaq, Skoda Kushaq, Skoda Slavia, Kia Syros, Hyundai Venue, Hyundai Creta, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Tata Sierra, Toyota Hyryder, and a few other options in the market. Which one would be the most suitable choice for my requirements?

Autocar India

•2d

Pick the Skoda Kushaq 1.0 automatic. It suits Delhi city life the best while keeping you cool and fresh, and it still makes those every-two-month highway runs easy.In your traffic, the 1.0 with the automatic is smooth and stress free, has light steering, good visibility, and a suspension that takes broken roads well. On hot days, the AC now cools quickly, and the higher trims give you ventilated seats that actually help in NCR summers. It is also one of the safest in your list with a strong body and the full safety kit, so handing it to your father later will feel right. It is compact enough for tight parking, yet feels stable and confident at high speeds so its safe and you will not get bored or tired.A couple of the others come close. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Hybrid is super efficient and very easy in the city, but feels less lively on the highway.

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Prateek Verma

•1d

I am planning to buy my personal car, and I am looking for an automatic transmission. I have been driving the Creta 2022 MT, and most of my driving would be in the NCR region, along with a few getaway trips to the hills or my hometown in UP. I have a budget of around 17-18 Lakhs on-road. I am looking for a car that’s comfortable to drive and has a good suspension. With Creta, I get around 19-20 KMPL on highways and a combined mileage of 13-15 KMPL within city limits. I don’t drive aggressively and am not a fan of overspeeding. Till now, I have figured out a few options like Skoda Kushaq signature 1.0 AT, Seltos HTK(O) 1.5 NA, or maybe I can consider Honda Elevate. Can you suggest a better car for me? I have heard the Seltos NA engine doesn’t have much power, though my current Creta has the same torque.

Autocar India

•3h

The Kia Seltos HTK(O) 1.5 Petrol CVT would be the pick here. It feels more premium than the Elevate, offers a comfortable ride and the smooth CVT suits everyday driving extremely well.As for performance, the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol is essentially the same engine that powers your Creta. If you are happy with your current car's performance, there is no reason to worry about the Seltos feeling underpowered. It may not be the quickest SUV in the segment, but it is smooth, refined and well-suited to relaxed driving.The Skoda Kushaq 1.0 AT feels punchier in the mid-range and is more enjoyable to drive, but the Seltos is the more rounded package overall. The Honda Elevate CVT is comfortable and practical, though it does not feel as premium inside.

Tushar

I want to buy a car with the following features in mind within the next 2 to 3 months. I had a Nexon XZA+ Lux, but due to an accident, it is now under total loss. I am looking for something better. I have a budget of Rs. 20 lakh in mind. Please suggest a car with: smooth automatic transmission, preferably CVT/DCT, TPMS for individual tires, cornering lights, wireless android auto, climate control, adaptive cruise control, remote access and GPS monitoring, 360-degree camera, ADAS with collision avoidance, ventilated seats and 5-star safety rating

Autocar India

•23h

You could consider the Honda Elevate CVT ZX variant. Its petrol engine is powerful, and it drives well. It is the only car that falls within your Rs. 20 lakh budget, while still having most of the features that you're looking for except for the ventilated seats. If all these are must-haves, then we'd suggest you to increase your budget slightly and either pick Renault Duster 1.3 DCT Iconic or the Kia Seltos Petrol IVT HTX A, both of which are good, more modern, feature-packed alternatives.

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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.

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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

•6d

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

•6d

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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