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Is the Hyundai Exter a good option as a family car below 10 lakh?

Autocar India

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Yes, the Hyundai Exter is a good family car below ₹10 lakh. Its solid build quality, generous storage, and comfortable ride quality make it a practical choice. Its 1197cc AMT petrol engine delivers 83hp and 113.8Nm of torque, which makes it stand out. Exter mileage ranges between 19.2kpl-27.1km/kg.

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Apurv

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I own a 2017 Renault Kwid 800cc manual and am looking to upgrade mainly for comfort, space, and some more power. My budget is around Rs 15-17 lakh on-road in Hyderabad. My monthly running is around 300 km, mainly in city stop-and-go traffic. Please suggest whether I should extend my budget for a CVT (Elevate/Creta) or go for a torque-converter automatic (Kylaq/3XO).

Autocar India

•29m

For mostly city use within a 15-17 lakh on-road budget, where comfort, space and ease of driving matter most, the Honda Elevate automatic fits best. The automatic is very smooth at low speeds, so stop-go driving feels calm, and compared to your Kwid, the seat is higher, the cabin is wider, and the ride is more comfortable over bad roads. Power is not wild, but it is a big step up from your Kwid and feels relaxed in the city.A quick word on gearbox types for your use: for pure city traffic, the automatics in the Elevate and Creta feel smoother because there are no obvious gear changes. Torque‑converter automatics in the Kylaq and XUV 3XO are also smooth, but you will feel a few more gear changes at low speeds.The trade-offs with the Elevate are that the engine does not feel particularly quick when pushed hard, and the cabin does not feel as premium as the Creta’s.If you can stretch, the Hyundai Creta automatic adds a plusher cabin and a bit more space. If you want more punch for less money and can live with a smaller back seat, the Mahindra XUV 3XO automatic is the value pick. Overall, for your city commute and budget, the Elevate automatic lines up best.

Amit

Hi Autocar, I am looking for a car to keep for 10 years. My driving is not much at the moment. I currently own a Nexon AMT that has done 20,000 km. I mostly do frequent short trips in the city and occasional long highway drives. I love the turbo in the Nexon, but not much else, as it started giving me trouble as soon as it entered its fifth year, so I am no longer sure about its reliability. I am now thinking mainly from a reliability perspective and am confused between the Seltos/Creta diesel automatic, Seltos/Creta iVT, and Elevate CVT. However, I would still like to retain Nexon’s grunt and avoid DCTs.

Autocar India

•1h

For a ten-year ownership period with strong reliability, mostly short city runs with the occasional highway trip, the Honda Elevate CVT is a good fit. Given your usage is fairly low and largely limited to the city, a petrol would be a better choice than a diesel. Being naturally aspirated, it won’t have the same grunt as the Nexon’s turbo-petrol, but among naturally aspirated midsize SUVs, it feels one of the most energetic.Test drive it to see if the performance feels adequate, but if you miss that turbo punch, then consider the Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI AT instead. It comes with an 8-speed torque-converter automatic, which avoids your DCT concerns, though overall upkeep cost will be higher than Honda’s.If you want the least hassle with many short city trips, pick the Honda Elevate.

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Rahul Rajbhoj

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My weekday driving is around 120 km in the city, with occasional highway trips of 20-50 km. My budget is ₹10-17 lakh. I do not like naturally aspirated engines and am worried about DPF-related issues if I go for a diesel, even though I liked the Seltos Diesel AT. The Kylaq and Duster felt a little cramped to me. My priorities are safety, good ergonomics, and a fun-to-drive experience. Please suggest a good car. I am 6 feet tall.

Autocar India

•15h

With a long city commute, some short highway runs, a Rs.10-17 lakh cap and a clear dislike for non‑turbo motors, the Kia Seltos 1.5 turbo petrol automatic suits you best. It gives you the strong low‑speed pull you want without any diesel DPF worries in stop‑go traffic. The front seats, steering reach and height make it easy for a 6‑foot driver to get comfy, and the cabin feels roomier than the Kylaq and Duster you found tight. It is also one of the nicer cars to drive in this price range, with direct steering and a calm, stable feel at speed, and it packs the safety features you’d expect.One thing to note: the DCT can hesitate a bit at slow speed. If that is an issue then consider the Sierra turbo petrol AT. It is also one of the roomiest in class so you should find it comfortable. Overall for your needs, the Seltos is a good fit.

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If you are waiting for the Tata Sierra EV, the good news is that it does not seem too far away. Current indications suggest a launch could happen either later this month or in June.Expect it to slot below the Tata Harrier EV in Tata’s electric line-up, likely with multiple battery pack options and a more premium positioning than the Tata Curvv EV. Tata has also indicated that both Rear Wheel Drive and All Wheel Drive versions are planned, which should make it one of the more interesting mainstream electric SUVs in India.

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I am looking for a family car and am currently confused between the Tata Punch Accomplished AMT, Maruti Fronx Delta Plus AMT, and Hyundai Exter HX6 AMT. Could you please help me choose the best option?

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It's really hard to suggest a car without knowing a bit more about your requirements, like rear space requirements and the distance driven per month. Thus, as a good all-rounder for a small family, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx Delta Plus AMT fits your brief best. Pick this variant because it gives you the most rear-seat space and a bigger, more useful boot than the other two, so adults sit more comfortably, and you pack more for trips. It also feels light and easy to drive in traffic, and the ride is calm over rough roads, which helps passengers, especially elders or kids.Two things to note: this automatic can feel a bit slow to pick up when you press the accelerator hard, and you will miss a few fancy features that sit on higher trims. If you drive with a full load on steep hills often, you may want to try it once to see if the response suits you.If you value tough build and the best ride on broken roads above all else, the Tata Punch Accomplished AMT is the second choice. It also has a smaller footprint for tight parking and a feature-rich cabin at a price like the Hyundai Exter HX6 AMT, too. Overall, for family comfort and everyday ease, go with the Fronx Delta Plus AMT.

AVINASH PARWANI

I have booked the Kia Seltos turbo DCT. My monthly running is around 900 km, mostly in Chennai traffic. Should I wait for the hybrid version? Is it expected soon? Also, how much price difference can be expected between the turbo-petrol and the hybrid?

Autocar India

•2d

The Kia Seltos hybrid, as well as the new-generation Hyundai Creta with the hybrid tech, are both expected to arrive next year. If you can wait until then, it would be better to do so, as the hybrid would be far more fuel-efficient. As for the price difference, it's hard to pinpoint right now, but expect to pay about Rs. 50,000 extra over a turbo-petrol automatic.Thus, if the wait time and the premium are not ok with you, stick with the Kia Seltos. However, given that you are mostly driving in traffic, remember that a turbo petrol would not be very efficient, and for heavy, slow traffic, the DCT can feel a bit hesitant at crawling speeds and can run warm in long jams. The Seltos with the naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol with CVT is better suited to your use, as its smoother in the city, would be more fuel-efficient and would potentially be more reliable too.

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