Autocar India

•45m

Since you want a proper automatic gearbox, it's the Kia Seltos CVT that you should go for out of the two you have mentioned. The Kia Seltos iMT is a clutchless manual, meaning there's no clutch pedal for you to operate but you do have to manually row through the gears like in a conventional manual.The Seltos CVT, on the other hand, is like any other automatic wherein you just have to shift the gear selector either to 'D' (Drive) or 'R' (Reverse). It's worth noting that the Seltos is also available with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox only with the 160hp, 1.5-litre turbo petrol and a 6-speed torque converter automatic only with the 116hp, 1.5-litre diesel engine.

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Autocar India

•1h

Yes, the Tata Punch turbo is a good choice for you, given the nature of your usage. The advantage is that it can still be easy, and even quite fuel efficient if driven carefully, when driving around town, while also being strong enough for your occasional highway drives or hilly regions. This can not be said of the naturally aspirated engine.Perhaps the only downsides are that the 6-speed manual gearbox can feel notchy, clutch modulation is not easy to do smoothly, and it is not very refined. Also, you will not get the top-spec variant within your Rs 10 lakh budget.Keeping that in mind, you should also consider the Citroen C3 1.2 Turbo. It has a much smoother and punchier engine, and the gearbox is slicker too. It may miss out on some features that the Punch gets, but it is also more affordable overall. Its biggest advantage is that, if you are willing to spend a little more, you can get this engine with a smooth 6-speed automatic gearbox, which will be a huge boon around town.

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Citroen C3

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Autocar India

•1h

Given your need for a relaxed and comfortable automatic, we would recommend the Honda Elevate. It has a smooth-shifting CVT gearbox, a refined petrol engine and a comfartable suspension. What would be an added advantage is the seat height, which is at a comfortable position, making getting in and out quite easy.The touchscreen is also easy to use with a sorted old-school interface that does not take time to get used to. And lastly, the Honda brand is synonymous with reliability, which adds even more peace of mind.

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Autocar India

•2h

With the kind of extensive driving that you do, we do not recommend choosing an electric car. As per our extensive real-world tests, the Tata Punch EV LR's highway range is about 216km. While this was a test of the pre-facelift version with the 35kWh battery, we don't anticipate this number will go up by a huge amount after the facelift.Even though you may have chargers on your routes that allow you to keep the battery topped up to complete your journey, given your usage, you will have to do this very frequently. Apart from the inconvenience, this also wears down the EV's battery much quicker, which in turn gradually lowers the range and eventually, the resale value.If you have your eyes set on only an EV, we would recommend one with a larger battery and longer range. However, we would recommend you choose a fuel-efficient petrol or diesel car that fits in your budget instead.

Tata Punch EV

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Autocar India

•2h

Since the renowned venture deals in used Royal Enfield bikes and is managed by the company itself, it's a fairly safe bet to buy from here. However, that doesn't mean you shouldn't do your own independent inspection and find out the service history - and accident history, if any - of the machine you are considering.Important factors to look for when buying any used two-wheeler are to look out for a complete service history from an authorised workshop, ensure that wear and tear parts (like tyres, brake pads, chain/sprocket sets, etc.) are in good health and don't need immediate replacement and look at the edges of the two-wheeler on both sides - areas like bent/broken levers and scuffed crash guards or pillion grab rails are tell-tale signs that the machine has been dropped or worse.And of course, take a test ride of the Himalayan 450 before making a decision to check whether everything is working properly.

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