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Gautam

•5w

I am planning to buy my first car with a budget of up to ₹10 lakh, although I can stretch it slightly if required. My preferences are an automatic transmission, long-term reliability, less-gimmicky features, and a decent level of safety. I am currently confused between the Honda Amaze and the Maruti Suzuki Brezza. Are there any other options I should consider?

Autocar India

•4w

Both the Maruti Suzuki Brezza and the Honda Amaze are worth considering as they come with proper automatic transmissions rather than AMTs. The Amaze is the more cost effective option. Its 1.2 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine has adequate performance for city use, and the CVT transmission is smooth and refined.

The Brezza, on the other hand, feels better to drive thanks to its larger 1.5 litre petrol engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. However, the most affordable automatic Brezza is available only in the VXI variant, which costs close to Rs 13 lakh on road, putting it well above your stated budget.

A more affordable alternative is the Skoda Kylaq in the Signature variant, priced at around Rs 12 lakh on road. The Kylaq is engaging to drive, and its 1.0 litre turbo petrol engine paired with a 6-speed torque converter automatic offers smooth performance with enough power for both city and highway driving.

If you want to stay well within a Rs 10 lakh budget, the Hyundai i20 is also a strong option. It is powered by a 1.2 litre petrol engine and comes with a smooth CVT transmission, making it suitable for daily urban use.

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Tarun Dey Sarkar

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I use a 2020 manual Wagon R and have run it for more than 1 lakh km. Now I want to upgrade to an automatic car, but my budget is Rs 9 lakh, and the engine should be punchy.

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Hi, I have shortlisted 5 cars and will buy one of these in the upcoming weeks. I am coming from an i20 1.2 Elite, and I am looking to buy an automatic petrol. My budget is around Rs 15-16 lakh. I am looking at the 3XO, Sonet, Astor, Kylaq and Venue (not a fan of the Nexon / Syros looks). I stay in Mumbai, and most of my running will be city driving, so automatic transmission smoothness will be an important factor. My weekly average is around 80-100km. A couple of times a year, we might take the car for a 300km highway run, but that’s rare. Features like a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats and mood lighting are good to have, but not deal breakers. Could you please suggest what you think are the most suitable options? I took the 3XO for a test drive and really liked it, and will be driving the others over the next 2 weeks as well.

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Given your priorities from a petrol automatic, your best options are the Mahindra XUV 3XO, which you already like, and the Skoda Kylaq. Both have a lot in common, like a punchy turbocharged petrol engine, a solid feel, great ride quality and - most importantly - a smooth torque-converter automatic gearbox.The Mahindra car has a more spacious cabin, though this comes at the cost of the boot, which is smaller. And though its engine is stronger, it's also not very fuel-efficient; although, given your low running, perhaps this is not a deal breaker for you either. The XUV 3XO also has more features, though that drives the price up too, and at your budget of Rs 15-16 lakh, you should find evenly-equipped versions of both cars.Overall, they're closely matched, and preference plays a big role, but we feel the Skoda Kylaq is a better all-rounder.

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Prabal

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I am confused between the Kylaq MT, Fronx MT, and Brezza MT. My priorities are a powerful engine with a smooth and reliable manual transmission. I do not care much about features, and the suspension should be good enough to tackle speed breakers at high speed and bad roads.

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•5h

Given your requirements, you should consider the Skoda Kylaq.The Kylaq comes with a punchy 115hp, 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine that’s mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. It has a claimed mileage of 19.68kpl. The Kylaq also feels tough over broken roads and potholes, and is one of the nicest-handling compact SUVs.Skoda has also given the Kylaq plenty of equipment like a large touchscreen, a sunroof, ventilated and powered front seats, 6 airbags and much more. Skoda Kylaq MT prices range from Rs 7.59 lakh to Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

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