"Hey, I'm stuck between the Maruti Baleno zeta or alpha, Tata Punch adventure, and Honda Amaze vx - all with automatics. I'm looking for good safety features, decent mileage, and low maintenance costs, with durability being a top priority. My current ride's a WagonR automatic. Any advice?" My monthly drive is 2500-3000km

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The Honda Amaze CVT is a great option for you for several reasons. For one, it's got a powerful AC unit as well as rear AC vents, which together do a great job of cooling the relatively compact cabin quickly. It's got a 416-litre boot that's well shaped and can accommodate quite a lot of luggage. While it doesn't have a surround camera like its rival, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, it does have a pretty crisp rear-view camera and rear parking sensors. Also, its compact dimensions, large mirrors, and good general outward visibility mean parking is not a chore.It's uncertain what may have caused the wobbling you've experienced while overtaking at high speeds, or in which car, but that won't be an issue here. The Amaze's 1.2-litre petrol is smooth, as is its CVT automatic, which is a highlight in this segment. The chassis and suspension are robust and work well both in the city and out on the highway. You could also consider the Maruti Dzire, which has good space and features, but its AMT gearbox is nowhere near as smooth as the Honda's CVT.

Honda Amaze

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

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For your Honda Amaze ZX CVT, go for a SensAiry internal TPMS and a 70mai A510 Dual dashcam – this combo matches your brief, keeps the cabin clean with no extra display, and stays within budget. SensAiry’s in-tyre sensors talk to your phone, and you can see pressures and temperatures on the car screen via Android Auto, so there’s no need for a separate reader; it usually comes in under Rs 10,000 for four sensors plus fitting. Note that Android integration is better; with an iPhone, you’ll mainly use the phone app rather than CarPlay. Get it installed at a good tyre shop so valves are tightened correctly, and the wheels are rebalanced.For the dashcam, the 70mai A510 Dual gives you a Sony Starvis 2 sensor for the front camera and a solid rear channel in the Rs 10,000-Rs 12,000 band. At this price, you rarely get Starvis 2 at both ends, so night number plates from the rear will be decent rather than class-leading. If you want Starvis 2 for both front and rear, you’ll have to stretch for something like the Viofo A229 Plus Duo; if that feels too expensive, stick with the A510. In all cases, use a hardwire kit with an add-a-fuse (no wire cutting) and a good 128GB U3 card.Yes, upgrade to an auto-dimming inside mirror - it cuts night-time glare and eye strain. A straightforward UNO Minda or Blaupunkt auto-dimming IRVM works well. Just check the mount compatibility for the Amaze and consider dealer-side installation for warranty peace of mind.Keep the Goodyear tyres for now, they’re new and perfectly fine for daily use. If, after a few months, you find road noise or wet grip not to your liking, then switch in the same size to Yokohama Earth 1. Set pressures to the door sticker values on cold tyres after the TPMS install and run the app calibration once..

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The Mahindra XEV 9S is a seven-seater, and uses the same battery and motor as the BE 6. Its seats are also broader and more supportive, and its plusher ride makes it comfier while dealing with bad roads. Overall, it is the more practical choice, and does well as a family EV.The BE 6 on the other hand feels sportier to drive on account of its interior setup and dynamics. Despite its exterior dimensions, cabin space feels cramped, however if you're going to be driving by your self, alone or with one more passenger, this shouldn't be a concern. Alternatively, you could consider the XEV 9E, which is a good balance between the BE 6 and XEV 9S - it feels sporty to drive, and has comfy interiors too.

Mahindra XEV 9S