autocar-logo
Delhi

I want to buy a small automatic car, and that too a CVT. I am confused between the i20 IVT and the Amaze CVT. I would like to know which is the better engine gearbox combo, in terms of drivability and reliability. My driving style is relaxed and mainly within the city. Please advise. Thanks.

Asked by: Dipan Roy

Both the Honda Amaze CVT and Hyundai i20 IVT are well-suited to city driving, but we feel the Amaze has the edge when it comes to the engine-gearbox combination. Its CVT is a bit more responsive and efficient, especially at low to medium speeds, which makes it ideal for a relaxed, urban driving style like yours. The Honda Amaze is also slightly more spacious, has a larger boot, and offers a more absorbent and settled ride over rough roads.

The Hyundai i20, on the other hand, impresses with its more upmarket cabin, better quality materials, and a more premium feel overall. Its IVT gearbox is smooth and refined too, but the Amaze’s setup feels more natural and better suited to everyday city use.

If comfort, efficiency, and reliability are your top priorities, the Amaze CVT would be our pick. But if you value interior quality and a more feature-rich cabin, the i20 IVT makes a strong case, too. You can’t go wrong with either, but the Amaze fits your brief just that bit better.

Answered by
AI
Autocar India team30 Jul' 25

Latest questions

Asked by: Suresh Swetharanyam

I am currently using a Hyundai Venue (2019) and will be retiring by April. My car usage will be limited after retirement, mainly on weekends and for two long trips in a year. I am planning to buy a CNG car with a budget of around ₹10 lakh. Since I have been driving a manual car for over 15 years, should I continue with a CNG manual or opt for a CNG AMT, considering my age? Please suggest which option would be better.

You would have far more options opting for a manual gearbox with a CNG engine. Since you are used to a manual, this should be fine, and we would suggest you look at the Hyundai Exter or the Tata Punch.Both have the dual tank CNG option, which sits below the boot floor, thus leaving you with enough boot space, and both cars offer you a slightly elevated seating position and an easy entry and exit.If, however, you would like to opt for an automatic, an AMT - which is the only type of automatic available with CNG - will not be a very smooth gearbox as far as automatics go, but in heavy traffic conditions would still be better than a manual. In this case, look at the Tata Tiago, which also has the dual CNG tank advantage.
AI
Autocar India team
8 Jan' 26
Asked by: Pranav M L

I want to buy a good motorcycle under ₹2.5 lakh. Should I go for the Triumph Speed T4, or should I consider other options?

The Triumph Speed T4 is a great bike in its class and one you should certainly consider. In a few months, Bajaj will be downsizing all the 400cc Triumphs to 350cc in order to benefit from the new GST 2.0 structure, and it remains to be seen how the T4 fits into this new lineup.Similar bikes to the Speed T4 are the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and Honda CB350 models, although their simpler, air-cooled engines offer significantly lower performance but have a deeper, thumpier exhaust note and more laidback character. This could be a good thing depending on the sort of experience you're after, so take a test ride of these bikes before you decide.
AI
Autocar India team
8 Jan' 26
View all questions
Can't decide which car to buy?
Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries.
Fallback ad for 300x250
Fallback ad for 970x90