I am planning to buy a car with a budget of around ₹15 lakh. I am a 30-year-old buyer and am confused between the Hyundai Verna SX+ (which is my favourite) and the new Kia Seltos HTE(O) automatic. I am concerned about the mileage of the Verna, while the Seltos offers fewer features like no sunroof or alloy wheels, and I am also unsure about its service experience. My usage will be mostly city driving in the Delhi NCR region, primarily on weekends.

Autocar India

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The Hyundai Verna and Kia Seltos share a smooth, refined 1.5-litre petrol engine and an IVT (automatic). So in terms of performance, smoothness and maintenance, they're likely to be very similar.

For its sheer driving pleasure, pick the Verna (sedan) if you're usually self-driven. Being lower and having a lower centre of gravity, this one will feel better to drive than an SUV. Its boot is much larger, too, which you will appreciate during your weekend trips or airport runs.

However, if you are going to be driving with five adults regularly, only then pick the Seltos, which has a more spacious cabin, especially at the rear.

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I am confused about choosing between the Kia Sonet and the Hyundai Verna. Please suggest which car/SUV and model I should choose. My driving is mostly in the city, around 900-1,000 km per month. My budget is ₹10-12 lakh. A.K. Dinodia Patiala.

Autocar India

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The choice between the Kia Sonet and the Hyundai Verna depends more on your specific requirements and the conditions in which you drive, rather than your total monthly mileage.The Kia Sonet, with its SUV body style, offers a higher seating position, which improves visibility. Entry and exit are also easier compared to the Verna, which is a lower sedan and requires you to step down into the cabin. If you have elderly occupants, they will find the Sonet easier to get in and out of.Road conditions in your area also play a role. If there are many broken roads, potholes, or waterlogging during the rains, the Sonet will be better suited due to its higher ground clearance. Its smaller size also makes it easier to manage in heavy traffic. Where the Hyundai Verna would be better is with more interior space, as well as a bigger boot.

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SUMIT NARANIYA

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I have been driving a Maruti Suzuki Ciaz diesel manual for 10 years. It offers comfort, stability, elegance, and more. My monthly commute includes 40% city driving and weekly highway drives on bad roads. The only issue with sedans in India is their low ground clearance. For my elderly parents, which vehicle should I choose that offers a comfortable ride with minimal undulations as the top priority? My budget is ₹18-20 lakhs, but I can extend it if my criteria are met. Also, we travel with a lot of luggage (Ciaz has a 510-litre boot space).

Autocar India

•1d

If you're after a sedan alone, go for the Volkswagen Virtus. With the comfort of a sedan and ground clearance of 179mm, you get the best of both worlds here. Moreover, it has a 521-litre boot, so transporting all your stuff should not be an issue either. They've tuned the Virtus's suspension very well, so while it retains Volkswagen's typically sharp handling, it's incredibly comfortable as well. It remains flat and composed over a variety of surfaces, more so as speeds rise. Sadly, no sedan in this segment offers diesel anymore, but VW's TSI turbo petrols can be fuel-efficient if driven carefully. If you'd prefer an SUV, check out the Kia Seltos, which is spacious too and has a supple ride quality. Plus, it's got sufficient ground clearance, while not being so high off the ground as to make ingress and egress difficult for your elderly parents.

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HDesai

•6d

I’m planning to buy a new fully automatic car for a family of four. About 90% of the driving will be in Bangalore city. The driver is 6’1”, and the budget is around ₹15-20 lakh.

Autocar India

•1d

Among the automatic options in your budget, here's a shortlist of models well-suited to Bangalore city driving, as well as a tall driver. 1) Kia Seltos IVT - Very smooth engine and gearbox, roomy cabin, high-quality interior2) Tata Sierra 1.5 NA DCT - Smooth gearbox, most spacious interior, great ride comfort. Performance is dull, though3) Renault Duster 1.3 DCT - Smooth gearbox, punchy engine, great ride comfort. Not as spacious as rivals4) Kia Syros 1.0 DCT - Spacious interior, feature-packed. Negatives include firm ride comfort, and the gearbox can feel jerky at times

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