Hi, I need suggestion for a car. My usage will be 80% on highway and 20% in city. I plan to keep the car for long term, around 10-12 years. Also, I live in a tier II town. I want a automatic car with budget under 13 lakh on-road. I shortlisted Honda Amaze zx CVT and Skoda Kylaq Signature AT. I choose these two from different segments due to their ease of driving. However, the authorised service center of both Honda and Skoda is too far (60 km) from my place. I am confused if I should stick to these two cars and if I do, which will require less frequent visit to the service center and the long term maintenance is bearable.

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Pick the Hyundai i20 Asta IVT. For mostly Bangalore city use, it feels light and easy to drive and its clean, sporty look will still feel young in five years. It's very efficient too, though some others might be better. The automatic is the smoothest to drive and the most polished in traffic, but that trim will likely go past your Rs 10 lakh budget; settle for the Sportz (O) instead. A quick word on the rest. The Honda Amaze CVT is smooth, friendly and efficient, but as a compact sedan it might not deliver the style statement or road presence you want. The Baleno will be the most efficient; in real-world traffic you can expect around 11-13kpl if you are judicious with the throttle, and the cabin is airy and comfy for the daily grind. However, the AMT is not as smooth as the i20’s automatic. Tata Nexon AMT gives you SUV stance and presence, but the AMT is clunky in stop-go and city economy is weaker, so your 10-12kpl requirement is a stretch.

Hyundai i20

Honda Amaze

Tata Nexon

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

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Go for the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga 1.5 petrol automatic. It meets your NA and torque-converter ask, is easy for Mumbai traffic, and offers the most comfort and luggage space under Rs. 15 lakh. Your parents will like the easy step-in, supportive second row that slides and reclines, and the soft ride on bad roads. For tours, fold the third row, and you get a huge, flat boot that swallows heavy bags without drama.The 6-speed torque-converter is smooth on ghats and in stop-go, and Maruti’s 1.5 is proven, simple, and inexpensive to run. Real-world fuel economy is decent if you keep speeds steady. VXi AT should fit your budget in Mumbai, but do check local on-road quotes.One downside is that with a full load on steep climbs, you will need to plan for overtaking. It’s not quick, just calm. If you don’t need seven seats, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza 1.5 AT is tighter to drive and is easier to park, but its boot is smaller, and the AT variants can stretch your budget. Wait for the update due later this year, though. The torque converter suits your use best. No need to chase other types.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

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The Mahindra XUV 3XO petrol automatic is a strong fit for your usage. Its smooth 6 speed automatic, light steering and compact footprint make it very easy to live with in the city, especially in traffic and tight parking conditions. Importantly, it already ticks your feature requirements, including a 360° camera, wireless Android Auto and CarPlay, and even ADAS, within your stretched budget of around Rs 14 lakh. It also feels reassuringly solid. The XUV range has built a good safety reputation, and the turbo petrol engine offers strong low end performance, making it well suited to both city driving and occasional highway runs.On the i20, while it remains a well rounded premium hatchback, the current version does miss out on features like a 360° camera and ADAS. There is talk of a facelift, but timelines are not confirmed, and it is unclear whether Hyundai will add these features, so waiting specifically for that may not guarantee what you are looking for.As for the upcoming Bayon, Hyundai is expected to bring it around September, but it will likely be a larger, around 4.3 metre crossover as a Maruti Suzuki Victoris rival and positioned below the Creta. That means it may not be as feature rich in the variants that fall within your budget. It could also end up competing more with mid size SUVs rather than sub 4 metre options.The Venue and Sonet are polished and easy to recommend, but the variants that offer both ADAS and a 360 degree camera tend to stretch well beyond Rs.14 lakh on road.

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Hyundai Creta

Hyundai i20

Hyundai Bayon

Hyundai Venue

Kia Sonet