I read that Hyundai launched lounge edition for creta and alcazar. Just wanted to know, whether this is just an cosmetic upgrade or something has changed functionally too?

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Go for the Hyundai Alcazar diesel manual. Your usage pattern of city driving with regular weekend highway runs is exactly where a diesel makes sense. The Alcazar diesel is a refined and efficient engine, and it delivers strong torque at low revs, which makes overtaking on highways effortless and reduces the need for frequent gear changes in the city. The Alcazar petrol, on the other hand, is a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine, which is smooth and refined but lacks the low-end punch of the diesel, especially when the car is fully loaded. The diesel will also deliver significantly better fuel efficiency on both city and highway runs, which will add up over time. The only reason to choose the petrol would be if your usage was almost exclusively city driving and if your monthly usage is around 1,000 km or less with very low annual running. Given your mix of city and highway usage, diesel is the better choice.

Hyundai Alcazar

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Given your requirements, the best option is the Hyundai Alcazar petrol DCT. It's available as a six- or seven-seater, giving you the flexibility you need when your extended family joins you on your journeys, and its 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine is relatively fuel efficient for a car of its size. The dual-clutch automatic is smooth enough, though it can be a bit clunky at low speeds if not driven smoothly and carefully. Also worth noting is that even the base model petrol-AT Alcazar costs around Rs 21 lakh on road, and the Alcazar has not been tested by any NCAP authority.The next best option is not an SUV but arguably a more practical option - the Kia Carens Clavis. It uses the same engine and gearbox in a lighter package with more space on the inside. Other 7-seat SUV options with more space - like the Mahindra XUV 7XO, Tata Safari, Mahindra Scorpio-N and MG Hector Plus are available, but are nowhere near as fuel-efficient and will be out of your budget as well. All things considered, the Hyundai Alcazar is your best option.

Hyundai Alcazar

Mahindra Scorpio N

MG Hector

Mahindra XUV 7XO

Tata Safari

Kia Carens Clavis

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Since your 2021 Venue has completed five years without a single DPF or other issue, you already have a positive Hyundai ownership experience. If your heart is also with the Creta, there is little reason to ignore that preference.The new Kia Seltos is the more substantial and feature-rich product, but the Creta offers a very similar mechanical package, excellent comfort and a more familiar ownership proposition. If you are planning to keep the next car for several years, the difference in features shouldn't outweigh your preference for the Hyundai Creta.The Seltos makes sense if you specifically want its additional space, features or styling, but there is no compelling reason to choose it purely for reliability or mechanical reasons.

Hyundai Creta

Kia Seltos