Narsinghpur

•9w

I am a senior citizen, 5'10" tall, and currently own a 2012 Maruti Wagon R. I am planning to replace it and am considering the Swift, Wagon R, and Exter. How is the Hyundai Exter Petrol AMT for my needs? My usage is limited to city driving with low annual running. Which one would you recommend?

•9w

Given your requirements, the Hyundai Exter AMT is the best fit. As a senior citizen with city-only driving and low annual kilometres, the Exter offers the right balance of ease of use, comfort and practicality. The higher seating position makes ingress and egress easier, visibility is excellent, and the AMT gearbox is smooth enough for city traffic. The cabin is more spacious than the Swift, especially in terms of headroom and rear seat comfort, and the ride quality is better over broken roads. Compared to the Wagon R, the Exter feels more premium, better built and more refined, while still offering the same ease of use and practicality. The Swift is a good car, but its lower seating position and tighter rear seat make it less suitable for your needs. The Wagon R remains a practical choice, but the Exter is a clear step up in comfort, safety and overall ownership experience. Go for the Exter AMT, and you will have a car that is easy to live with for many years.

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•9w•

@autocar.india Thankyou so much

•9w•

@abhi4388 Go for Exter because it is a cross over (Mico SUV) good stance, will be easy to park in City congestion.

•9w•

@abhi4388 Go for Exter

•2w•

@abhi4388 Go with Hyundai Exter 👍

•8w•

Keeping in view all aspects, Wagon R is only the best alternate.

•8w•

Hyundai Exter fits better and also you can check for tata Tiago pure plus automatic, it will have lower price and higher safety as compared to any other car listed

•8w•

I am also a senior citizen and switched over from verna to exter AMT 3 years ago because I felt discomfort in my legs with repeated clutch use. Exter AMT is giving me good service and my use is also now limited done 9000kmonly

•8w•

@vkse thank you sir

•8w•

Strong option: Hyundai Exter

•8w•

@ninanp thank you

•8w•

Exter is the best option for you. It gives you a premium look also. In city driving you can expect 12 km mileage for a litre petrol.

•8w•

@ninanp thank you

•8w•

I m planing to buy a car for city use should I buy victorious cng vareint

•8w•

Yes indeed I have been using Exter for last 3 years and having trouble free experiences. I am 74 and I find it comfortable and convenient.

•8w•

@madanmsahu thank you sir

•8w•

Hyundai Exter is one of the best compact SUVs for city driving. ✅ Smooth and refined 1.2L 4-cylinder petrol engine with low vibrations. ✅ Easy to drive, especially in city traffic. ✅ Comfortable ride quality in city traffic. ✅ Excellent feature list (touchscreen, sunroof, dashcam, wireless connectivity on higher variants). ✅ 6 airbags are standard across all variants. ✅ Spacious cabin and one of the largest boots (391 litres) in its segment.

•8w•

@jksv thank you

•8w•

@abhi4388 Exter AMT is a excellent choice, I bought week back, great comfort and real value for money

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•1d

I am a 54 year old lady who wants to buy a car for daily commute to office that is around 20 km from my place in a small town. I have plans of occasionally driving 300 km in a month. My budget is between Rs. 8 and 10 lakhs. Suggest me the best option.

•6h

Go for the Maruti Suzuki Swift. It is the most sensible choice for your requirements, as it is easy to drive, reliable and efficient. The Swift is compact enough for city use, has a light steering and smooth controls, which makes it very easy to drive. It is also spacious and comfortable enough for your occasional 300km drives. Maruti’s service network is excellent, especially in smaller towns, and the car is known for its low maintenance costs and strong resale value. The petrol engine is refined and efficient, and the car offers a good balance of comfort and practicality within your budget. It is simply the most hassle-free ownership experience for your needs. An alternative is the Hyundai Exter, which has a taller seating position and better visibility, but the Swift is overall the more premium, efficient and value-for-money option.

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•2d

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•2d

Hi, I already have a Renault Triber 7-seater. Now, I want to purchase a small city commuter car within a budget of around Rs. 8-9 lakh. My daughter is learning to drive, so I would like some guidance in making the right choice, keeping her needs in mind as well. Thank you in advance.

•1d

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