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•2d

I am planning to buy my first car and am looking for a diesel model. My budget is around Rs 13-15 lakh, and my daily commute is approximately 60 km. I am looking for a car that is fuel-efficient and reliable.

•2h

With a daily commute of 60 km, diesel cars are a sensible choice. A budget of Rs 13-15 lakh also opens up some strong options for a first-time buyer. The Hyundai Venue HX5 diesel automatic is the recommended choice here.

It is one of the few modern diesel SUVs still available in this price range and offers a good balance between fuel efficiency, performance, and practicality. The diesel engine is well suited to both city commutes and highway trips, while the torque converter automatic makes stop-and-go traffic far more convenient. The Venue is also a comfortable five-seater, and the extensive service network of Hyundai cars adds to its long-term reliability and ownership experience.

Overall, the Venue diesel automatic offers the best combination of efficiency, dependability, and value within your budget.

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•1h

A smaller Diesel or EV Hatchback Car is better

•4m

You should go for manual venue diesel for fuel efficiency because automatic isn’t fuel efficient and if you want automatic convince with great mileage and decent performance go with nexon diesel amt

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•4d

My husband bought a Hyundai Venue diesel four years ago when he used to commute to the office and take occasional long trips every quarter, with a monthly running of around 500 km. Over the last two years, its usage has reduced to only weekend drives of 30-40 km, along with occasional long trips. This has led to DPF issues, and we had to replace the DPF filter at a repair cost of Rs. 70,000. We are now looking to replace our Venue diesel with a petrol car. Please suggest a suitable alternative based on our current usage.

•2d

With your current usage pattern of 30-40 km weekend drives and only occasional long trips, a diesel car is no longer the right choice. The DPF issues you have experienced are a direct result of this kind of low-mileage, short-trip usage, and moving to a petrol car is the right decision.The Hyundai Venue petrol is a natural replacement if you are otherwise happy with the car. The 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol is smooth, reliable and well suited to your usage, and the car itself is compact, easy to drive and well equipped. The Kia Sonet petrol which is essentially the same car underneath is also a good option and well suited to your usageThe key is to move away from diesel and towards a simple, naturally aspirated petrol engine that will be reliable and easy to live with given your current usage. The Venue petrol, Sonet petrol and the latest Brezza petrol are all excellent petrol cars.

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•3d

We are planning to upgrade from i20 Magna CVT 2018 model to a newer car under Rs.15 lakhs. My top priority is Kylaq Prestige+ AT due to the way it drives as per my experience during the test drive. It handles so well and just blazes past other cars for quick overtakes. However I am worried about its fuel efficiency. Is it gonna be too low? My second option was Venue HX5 Diesel Automatic but from what I am seeing so far with the DPF issues, I am worried that this car would be a bigger risk in the long term. That's because our long highway drives would only be once or twice a month at max, and sometimes not even that. Also, I am not seeing a lot of good reviews about this variant's mileage even though its a diesel engine. I am not planning for Mahindra or Tata since my previous experience with these brands has been sub-par. Usage-wise, we drive around 700 to 750 km monthly with a mixed use of 40% highways and 60% city roads where the traffic can get intense during peak hours in the evening. Please advice.

•2d

Go for the Skoda Kylaq Prestige+ AT. Your usage of 700-750 km a month with a 40:60 highway-to-city split does not justify a diesel, especially given your concerns about DPF issues and the fact that your highway runs are only once or twice a month. The Kylaq’s 1.0 TSI turbo petrol paired with the 6-speed torque converter automatic is a proven and reliable combination, and the car’s strong mid-range performance makes overtaking effortless, which you have already experienced on your test drive.Fuel efficiency is not the best and in our real world tests the Kylaq returned 8.7 kpl in the city and 13.6 on the highway when driven normally. Of course a diesel car is more efficient but for your running, the savings will not be very substantial over the life cycle of the car, especially when you factor in the lower purchase price of a petrol over a diesel. The Kylaq also offers a more engaging driving experience than the Venue, with better handling and a more planted feel on the highway.

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•4d

Which is the best family car under Rs 9-10 lakh? My priorities are good fuel efficiency, low maintenance costs, and a manual gearbox.

•3d

For a family car under Rs 9-10 lakh with good mileage and low maintenance, wait for the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Brezza facelift, which seems like the best fit. It is a simple, reliable and practical SUV with a proven naturally aspirated petrol engine, low running costs and Maruti's widespread service network. The Brezza also offers a spacious cabin, a comfortable ride and easy-to-drive manners, making it well suited for family use. The manual gearbox is easy to use, and the update is likely to feel more modern and feature-rich.You could also consider a Hyundai Venue 1.2 petrol, and even though its engine is smaller and less powerful than the above-mentioned Maruti car, it feels adequate for city use and is likely to deliver decent mileage and low maintenance costs.

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Hi, I am a teacher and a first-time female driver with a budget of Rs. 11.5 lakh. I am looking for an automatic car that I plan to keep for the next 15 years, but I am confused about whether to buy a petrol AMT, CNG AMT, or an EV due to the uncertainty surrounding ethanol blending. My daily commute is 46 km, of which 22 km is on the highway, 18 km is on normal roads, and 6 km is on bumpy village roads in poor condition. Please recommend the most suitable fuel type that will keep my overall cost of ownership low.

•2d

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