My father is 58 years old and is going to buy a new CNG vehicle in Hyderabad. We are looking at Maruti, as we would like to use it for 10-15 years. We previously had a Verna 3rd gen. My dad's requirements are less maintenance and good mileage in the city and on highways, and this vehicle will be used mostly in the city and occasionally on highways with luggage and not exceeding 15k -20k kms annually. We are confused between Vitara and Victoris initial budget for Victoris was 12lacs on road, and my father is okay to stretch till 15lacs after visiting the showroom. Please suggest the best one, and is Grand Vitara good from the above 2 products and suggest what the add-on we should choose, which will help us in the long term, and can we add the add-on outside the showroom.

Autocar India

•4h

Go for the Hyundai Creta because your 70% highway use and family of five will benefit most from its space, calm cruising and real-world efficiency. The 1.5 NA petrol with the automatic is smooth, stress-free and proven reliable, and the Creta’s big cabin and boot make family trips easy. Real-world mileage should be good too, and maintenance should be relatively low. In your budget, you should be able to get the mid-range S (O) CVT. Coming from a Maruti Jimny AT, you’ll love the greater refinement, more comfortable ride and stronger high-speed performance.From Maruti Suzuki, there are the Grand Vitara and Victoris, which are both excellent options too. Great mileage, smooth gearboxes and exceptional reliability, but for a family of five, space in the back seat isn't as good as the Creta, and the 105hp 1.5-litre petrol can feel overwhelmed under heavy load, especially on the highway, where you do 70% of your driving. Honda's 1.5-litre petrol in Elevate doesn't have this issue, but compared to the Creta, space and comfort aren't quite as good, and it lacks the same wow factor. However, if you don't mind a sedan, the City is a more compelling choice.Overall, though you won't get it in a higher variant with as many features as others, we feel the Creta is the best all-rounder for the money.

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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

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Honda Elevate

Autocar India

•20h

Go for the Victoris. It is the newer and bigger vehicle, offering more cabin space, greater practicality and a larger boot than the Brezza. The interior also feels more premium and modern, which will make a difference over the years of ownership.The only notable drawback is that the coupe-like sloping roofline slightly compromises rear headroom compared to a more conventional SUV design. However, for most buyers, this is unlikely to be a deal breaker.The discounts are not necessarily a cause for concern and are fairly common on newly launched models as manufacturers and dealers look to build momentum.Another factor worth considering is that the Brezza is expected to receive a facelift later this year. Buying the Victoris now means getting Maruti's newer product with a fresher design and cabin.

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Autocar India

•21h

If you can stretch your budget to the Maruti Suzuki Victoris CNG, then get that now. It has a dual-CNG tank setup, so you still get a usable boot, and it is a larger car than the Brezza, which means a significantly roomier cabin.The Brezza facelift is due by the end of this year, but there is no definite timeline or confirmation on specifications. However, with the GST norms benefiting sub-4-metre cars with a petrol engine smaller than 1.2 litres, it is possible that the current 1.5-litre engine could be phased out. There is no confirmation yet on which engine the facelifted CNG Brezza will get. The facelift is expected to bring minor styling and feature updates, and if those are not important to you, then you can buy the current Brezza CNG right away.However, if the Victoris is not beyond your budget, then overall it is the better choice.

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