I am looking to purchase my first car. Looking for Automatic Petrol / EV Primarily use it in City (Hyderabad). I also plan to leave it at my parents place (Tier-2/3 Town) occasionally. I am looking for a easier drive, maintenance and service. I am looking at 15L budget.

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Based on your usage and priorities, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the most suitable choice. Your weekly running is low, so a petrol engine makes the most sense, and the Brezza’s naturally aspirated petrol engine is reliable, efficient and easy to maintain. It also offers good ground clearance and a comfortable ride, which will be helpful on your occasional long trips. This Maruti Suzuki car is also one of the more spacious compact SUVs, making it a comfortable option for five passengers. The upcoming facelift is expected to add the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine from the Fronx as an option, but given your requirements, the existing naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol is the better option.The Honda Amaze is a good sedan, but it does not offer the same ground clearance, road presence or interior space as the Brezza. The Hyundai Venue is a strong alternative, and the Skoda Kylaq is a good driver’s car, but the Brezza has an edge in terms of reliability, long-term ownership costs, as well as the price itself.Overall, the Brezza strikes the best balance between fuel efficiency, low maintenance, comfort and practicality for your needs.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Honda Amaze

Skoda Kylaq

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With a budget of Rs. 13 lakh and running of less than 1,500 km a month, the Mahindra XUV 3XO MPFi petrol automatic is the best fit. It is one of the most spacious compact SUVs in the segment, with a wide rear seat that makes it a genuinely comfortable five-seater. The turbo petrol engine is punchy and the torque converter automatic is smooth and well suited to city driving. It is also a very well equipped car for the money, with a strong safety package and a good ownership proposition. The only real drawback is the boot, which is on the smaller side for the segment, but for most family use it is still adequate. If you want something with a larger boot, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza automatic is the alternative. It is not as powerful or as feature-rich as the 3XO, but it is a very reliable, low-maintenance car with a bigger boot and a strong ownership track record. If you want something that's more engaging to drive, consider the Skoda Kylaq automatic. Overall, the 3XO offers the best balance of space, performance, features and value at this price point.

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Skoda Kylaq

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If you can charge at home, the MG Windsor EV would be our first choice under your budget. This MG car offers a spacious cabin, excellent ride comfort, and feels like a car from the segment above, making it one of the best value-for-money EVs currently on sale. If home charging isn't practical, we'd recommend a strong hybrid car instead. At this budget, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris Strong Hybrid would be our pick. It shares its mechanicals with the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid but offers better value and a more premium cabin. It delivers excellent fuel efficiency without requiring any charging and is easy to live with over the long term.

MG Windsor

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara