I have bought a Hyundai Venue N6 DCT with the intention of using it for 70-80% highway driving. However, I might have to use the car as my daily driver for some reasons, and now I'm worried about the transmission, overheating in Bangalore's bumper-to-bumper traffic, and clutch wear. I may have to drive my own vehicle for 30-35 km daily during Bangalore city's peak hours. Should I have bought the CVT instead?

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•2d

Pick the Hyundai Verna. Coming from a City, you’ll appreciate the airy cabin, big rear seat and boot, and the way it smooths out rough patches. You said you’ll use it frequently, and the Verna feels secure and relaxed at highway speeds while still being easy in tight city gaps, so it won’t feel like a step down from your Honda on the daily grind. It's also well equipped, and you get a choice of two distinct petrol engines, a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated unit and a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol. The former is the better all-rounder, smoother and lighter on the pocket, with the better auto gearbox - a CVT. The latter is punchier but drinks noticeably more fuel and gets a clunkier DCT gearbox. If your usage is mostly on the highway, the turbo petrol might make sense, but in most cases, the regular 1.5 petrol is better.The Skoda and Volkswagen are also excellent choices, especially if you enjoy driving. Their turbo engines are punchy, though they are also heavy drinkers if you are not careful, and Skoda/VW service is not quite as bulletproof as Hyundai's. Moreover, both sedans are due for a facelift very soon, so we would recommend waiting to see what's in store before taking the plunge. If you're in a hurry, though, the Verna is the safer bet.

Hyundai Verna

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•7h

Yes, the Toyota Innova HyCross is E20 compatible. Toyota has engineered the 2.0-litre petrol engine used in both the petrol and strong hybrid versions of the HyCross to run on E20 petrol (20% ethanol blend), in line with the latest government norms. There are no special maintenance requirements or fuel additives needed when using E20.There is also no reason to worry about resale value or long-term reliability purely because of E20. Modern E20-compatible engines are designed with appropriate materials and calibrations to handle this fuel. The main real-world effect is a marginal reduction in fuel efficiency compared to lower ethanol blends.

Toyota Innova HyCross

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•23h

Try looking for the iRA.ev smartphone app on Google Play Store or Apple App Store, which handles connected-car stuff, while Arcade.ev on the car screen is for entertainment. For shows and music in your Punch EV, you need Arcade.ev working on the 10.25-inch screen.Here’s the quick fix. On the car screen, open Settings, then Wi-Fi, hook it to your phone’s hotspot, return to the home screen and open Arcade.ev. Sign in if it asks, then install the streaming or music apps you want. Video will only play when the car is in Park with the handbrake on, so do not expect video on the move. If the Arcade.ev tile is missing or says not available, run a software update from Settings and retry. If it still does not show, ask the Tata service centre to enable the Arcade.ev pack on your VIN. Some cars leave the factory needing that push.If you only need audio while driving, wireless Android Auto or Apple CarPlay is the simpler route.

Tata Punch EV