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•17w

I really liked the Hyundai Verna 1.5 Turbo DCT during the test drive. I have been driving a Honda Jazz for the last 11 years. While the Verna is definitely more powerful than the Honda City, would it still be the better choice compared to the City in terms of ride and handling? Also, how reliable is the DCT in stop-and-go traffic in Chennai? My usage is 60% within Chennai city and 40% on highways, including occasional 1,000 km drives from Chennai to Kerala.

•16w

Pick the Honda City automatic for your mix of Chennai crawl and marathon Kerala runs. The City rides a touch comfier over broken roads and has a more natural steering feel, which matters on a 1,000 km day when you are tired and just want an easy, steady car.

The Hyundai Verna 1.5T DCT is the faster car and feels nicer on open roads, no question. But a dual-clutch can hesitate at times in stop-and-go traffic, whereas the City's CVT is seamless. The Hyundai Verna Mileage is up to 13.5kpl in real-world driving; the Hyundai Verna price starts at Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

If you crave the Verna’s shove for quick highway overtakes, it is tempting. Just be honest about your daily crawl. For hassle-free city use and relaxed long drives after 11 years in a Jazz, the City will feel familiar, calmer and easier to live with.

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•1d

Both the mentioned SUVs are available in their base variants within your budget. A good option to consider will be the new Maruti Suzuki Brezza that gets a comfy ride, smooth petrol engine and a reliable and hassle-free automatic gearbox.In your budget, the top-spec ZXI Plus trim would be a good choice as you get a good amount of creature comforts in comparison to the Kia Seltos and Tata Sierra. The Brezza has a spacious rear seat, soft suspension and light steering that makes it easy to drive and maintain. Fuel economy will also be better than your choices, and while it is a tad small in size, the space inside is not a deal-breaker.

I am planning to buy the first car for our family, with a budget of Rs 20-25 lakh. After researching and test-driving several cars, including the Renault Duster 1.3 turbo manual, Nissan Tekton 1.3 manual and AMT, Volkswagen Taigun 1.5, Skoda Kushaq 1.5 and 1.0, Tata Sierra diesel manual and AMT, and Mahindra XUV 3XO, I have narrowed down my choices. I mostly prefer a top-end manual variant. I am now confused between the Nissan Tekton 1.3 manual, Renault Duster 1.3 manual, Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq 1.0 and 1.5. My priorities are performance, safety, rear passenger comfort and an engaging driving experience. Which car would you recommend from these options? If there are any other cars in this segment that I should consider, please let me know.

•1d

Out of the cars you have mentioned, the Renault Duster 1.3 with a manual gearbox would be our suggestion. The 163hp engine has good punch, and while the third gear is rather tall, other factors like ride and handling make it a much better car to drive. The Nissan Tekton features the same setup with a different design, so between the two it boils down to design preference and proximity of a dealership. Both Renault and Nissan cars offer limited touchpoints, so ensure there is a dealership near you. Within your budget, the Duster in its top-spec guise will fit right in, and it also offers a good amount of equipment. The suspension and ride comfort are segment best, and the steering has good consistency to make it fun around corners. The VW and Skoda cars mentioned above fall short in ride comfort compared to the Duster and Tekton.

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