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My budget is under Rs 10 lakh. I have booked Venue HX2 1.2, and I like its look, but after checking reviews, I am seeing that it feels underpowered. What should I do? My usage is mostly in the city, and we plan to install a CNG kit after buying the car because petrol is expensive for us.

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For mostly city use and a car under a Rs 10 lakh budget with CNG in mind, we suggest switching your booking to the Hyundai Exter CNG (the factory CNG variant). It fits your plan far better than a Venue 1.2 with an aftermarket CNG.
The Hyundai Venue 1.2 is fine for calm city driving on petrol, but it will feel weak with a full load or the AC on. Adding a CNG kit will make it slower and could void most of the warranty. The Exter CNG comes ready from the factory, so the warranty stays, the tuning is safe, and in the city, it moves easily because the car is smaller and lighter. Fuel costs drop a lot without you having to worry about the kit.
On the same Rs 10-lakh budget, you may even get a few more features in the Hyundai Exter. If you want a tougher look and a bit more cabin height, the Tata Punch i-CNG is a strong city alternative at this price. Overall, for your use, the Exter CNG is the safer, low-risk pick.
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Go for the Honda Amaze, which is possibly the best automatic car in this price range for your needs. The biggest advantage is its smooth CVT gearbox, which is far superior to the more basic AMTs that are offered by the other cars in this price range. That gearbox is mated to a smooth, refined and fuel efficient 1.2-litre petrol engine that's proven and reliable. Its compact dimensions make it easy to drive, and Honda's famous attention to space management and ergonomics mean it feels like a big car on the inside and is easy to drive too. Moreover, for your occasional highway trips, the 89hp, four-cylinder engine has good power for cruising and overtaking. There's no harm in choosing a sedan at all, and you should buy the car that suits you and not the market.The Exter is a good alternative, with a higher seating that makes it easy to see out of, and you will get a higher variant in your budget, although compared to the Amaze, it feels like a smaller car from a lower segment. The engine isn't as punchy as the Honda's and the AMT gearbox is nowhere as smooth, and while it might be sufficient in the city, it doesn't inspire confidence on the highway. Overall, the Amaze is the best bet for your needs.

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