Hi Autocar Team, I am planning to buy the Hyundai Venue facelift model, but am unsure whether I should go with the petrol or diesel automatic. I prefer an automatic only, and my monthly usage is around 1,000 km, mostly city driving with occasional highway trips.

Autocar India

•1w

For your monthly usage, petrol makes more sense. The new Hyundai Venue is a good choice, and its 1.0-litre TGDi engine works well with the DCT. However, you may notice the occasional hesitation from the DCT.

Alternatively, you could consider the Maruti Suzuki Fronx with the Boosterjet engine and automatic combination, or the Skoda Kylaq 1.0 TSI automatic. Both these cars have torque converter automatics, which shift more smoothly than a DCT and are therefore better suited to slow urban traffic.

Do take a test drive of all the cars before making your decision.

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Maruti Suzuki

Fronx

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Skoda

Kylaq

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Hyundai

Venue

from ₹9.07 Lakh

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Krish

•1w

Thanks team, will skoda Kylaq engine tsi be reliable than venue for 7years? Max I am planning with next car is 1lakh kms

Anmol

•6d

Hi I am confused to buy Nexon /Punch automatic. I heard TATA automatic is not very smooth. Another option in my mind is Venue or Amaze. My budget is around 10 lakh.Pls suggest.

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Sraddha suman patra

•1d

I have a Fortuner, Thar and Harrier in my garage. Now I want to add a vehicle like an SUV under ₹30 lakh. Which SUV should I buy?

Autocar India

•54m

You can consider the Mahindra XUV 7XO, which is a very comfortable, luxurious and feature-packed SUV under Rs 30 lakh. Performance is strong, transmissions are smooth, and ride quality feels plush, too.

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What would be the best automatic SUV under ₹20 lakh with good mileage, a 5-star safety rating and a comfortable rear seat for 3 people? 90% city driving with occasional highway drives.

Autocar India

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Go for the Honda Elevate VX CVT. It combines a 5-star JNCAP safety rating, smooth city-friendly CVT, and a wide, flat rear bench that can seat three adults comfortably.With 90% city use, the Elevate’s CVT makes stop-and-go driving smooth and jerk-free, which reduces fatigue. Expect about 11-12 kpl in the city and 15-16 kpl on highways from the CVT, so your occasional trips won’t sting on fuel. The rear seat is broad with a near-flat floor and supportive cushioning, so three medium-built adults can sit side-by-side more comfortably than in many midsize SUVs. You can get the top variant within your budget, and there are currently good offers available on the Elevate as well.The one thing you give up is outright punch on fast highways, as overtakes have to be more planned than turbo petrol rivals.

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Akhil Singh

•1d

I am looking for an EV as my daily travel is around 75 km. I have a 3.3kW charging facility free at my office, plus a fast DC charger nearby. My budget is flexible as I am exploring the new Tata Punch EV, Nexon EV and Curvv EV, considering the ₹3.5 lakh discount on the Curvv EV. What should be the logical choice, considering I don’t have much experience in driving, hardly, for 4-5 months as of now?

Autocar India

•1h

Among the options you mentioned, the Tata Punch EV Long Range is the most logical choice. It is compact, easy to manoeuvre and park, and its smooth electric power delivery makes city driving very simple for someone with limited driving experience. With your daily running and office charging facility, range should never be a concern. The new car is also very well-priced and a great value for money, thanks to the price cut compared to the older car.The Tata Nexon EV is a good step up if you want more space and a slightly more premium feel. It offers a bigger cabin and boot, which can be useful if you regularly travel with family.The Tata Curvv EV becomes attractive because of the ₹3.5 lakh discount, but it is a larger car and may feel slightly intimidating to drive initially.

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