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•2h

Hello, I am searching for a sub-4-metre car under Rs 13 lakh. I am confused between a petrol automatic and a diesel manual, as a diesel automatic exceeds my budget. I liked the Brezza, but since we already own a Maruti and some interior parts have not changed in 10 years and resemble our older vehicle, I am not drawn to it. Our annual usage is about 8,000 kilometres. Because my parents will drive it mostly, I lean towards an automatic. Thank you.

•3m

Since your annual running is around 8,000km and your parents will be driving the car predominantly, we would suggest sticking to a petrol automatic rather than a diesel manual. The Hyundai Venue and Skoda Kylaq are both worth considering. If a premium looking cabin is important, the new Venue is one of the best in the segment. Its interiors feel modern, with good quality and fit and finish. However, the 1.0-litre turbo petrol paired with the DCT may not be the most natural choice for prolonged bumper to bumper traffic.

The other option is the Skoda Kylaq Signature+ AT. Its six speed torque converter automatic is better suited to stop start city driving and makes it a smoother, more predictable car to drive. This Skoda car is also more engaging behind the wheel, although its interiors aren't quite as impressive as the Venue's. They will, however, feel more distinctive and premium compared to your existing Maruti Suzuki car.

Our pick would be the Kylaq if gearbox smoothness and ease of driving for your parents are the priorities.

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•1d

Hi, I am confused between the new Hyundai Venue HX5 AT and the Skoda Kylaq Signature+ AT. I am purchasing this car for my father, so the running will be low and mostly in the city. However, I will occasionally take it on highways and hills. Comfort and future maintenance are my main priorities. Which of these according to you is the best in the segment? Please provide a brief comparison of both models.

•1d

Between the two, we would suggest you going for the Skoda Kylaq Signature+ AT, particularly if you enjoy driving and will occasionally take the car on highways and hills. Its six speed torque converter automatic is smoother and more predictable in stop start traffic than the Venue's seven speed DCT. The Kylaq's chassis and suspension also make it more engaging to drive, with good composure on winding roads.The one consideration is after sales and maintenance. Hyundai has the advantage of a wider service network, while Skoda ownership costs can be higher. Since this car will primarily be used by your father, take him along for a test drive of both and pay particular attention to ease of ingress and egress, ride comfort and gearbox smoothness.

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•2d

I am based in Dabolim, Goa, and have been using an MG Comet for the last 2 years. I am looking for an additional car for myself. Recently, I had a look at the Bayon, but I am yet to take a test drive. I found its bonnet to be at a high level from the driver's seat. So, I thought of going for the Venue, which I am also yet to test drive. My annual running is less than 10,000 km, primarily within the city. Kindly suggest what would be best for me. Is buying a Kia Sonet worth it compared to the Bayon and the Venue, keeping in mind that I prefer a somewhat compact car?

•2d

Considering that you already have an MG Comet and want something a little bigger but still compact, we would suggest looking at the Hyundai Venue. With annual running of less than 10,000km, a petrol engine makes more sense than a diesel. The Hyundai Bayon is worth considering too, particularly for its refined naturally aspirated engine, but if you don't need the additional space and are willing to compromise a little on engine refinement, the Venue or Kia Sonet will help you save some money.Between the Sonet and Venue, we would pick the Venue. It is the newer product and offers better rear seat space, which could be useful if you want this car to double up as a family car. The Sonet is due for a generational change in 2027, so buying one now may also mean missing out on a substantially updated model.

Autocar mentions that Venue N Line N6 has push button start, while all the review videos says it comes with flip key, not with the smart key. Can you please confirm?

•3h

The Hyundai Venue N Line N6 indeed has a flip key with remote-locking/unlocking functionality. The Smart key with an Engine start/stop button is reserved for the top-spec N10 variant.Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We will rectify the error at the earliest. Apologies for the inconvenience it may have caused.

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