Are sedans still a good option to buy in 2026? If yes, how suitable is the Hyundai Verna HX10 DCT for my requirements? My usage consists of approximately 80% highway driving, and my main priorities are fuel efficiency and performance.

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Considering the naturally aspirated engines in both, the Honda City is the better pick. It rides and handles better, has a nicer back seat, and performance is livelier. Add Honda’s typically higher resale value and lower running costs, and it becomes the better long-term proposition.Where the Hyundai Verna fights back is with more features and the option of a turbo-petrol engine. If you want the faster, flashier sedan at this price, then the Verna turbo-petrol is the one to have.For a practical, value-for-money buy over the years of ownership, the City is the smarter pick. Choose the Verna only if performance and extra features matter more than everyday ease of use and efficiency.

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Pick the Honda City hybrid for your needs. It will cut your daily fuel spend by a lot, and it is nice and seamless to drive in traffic and on highways. The hybrid system runs in EV mode for most of the time, which means you get a quiet, refined drive and excellent fuel efficiency. And unlike an EV, you don't have to charge the battery, as that's done by the engine. Coming from your Jazz diesel, you'll also appreciate the familiarity with this Honda, and you'll also be backed up by the stress-free ownership generally associated with the brand. Do note though, the hybrid does have a smaller boot than the standard petrol City, and the ground clearance could be an issue on broken village roads or when fully loaded.Alternatively, if the City hybrid is too expensive for you and you want just a simple petrol sedan, consider the Hyundai Verna 1.5 IVT. It offers a smooth and refined drive, a feature-rich and spacious cabin and is backed by Hyundai's widespread service network.

Honda City

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Go EV for 1500 km a month if you can install a charger at home or work. Your running cost will drop sharply, and in daily city use, an EV is smoother and easier, with very little upkeep. Over a year, that mileage makes electricity bills far lower than buying petrol or diesel, so the higher price of an EV pays back faster.Skip EVs if you rely on public fast chargers. Those can make costs closer to petrol, and you will spend time waiting. In that case, buy petrol or, better still, a hybrid. It is simpler to live with in the city, cheaper to run than diesel, and you avoid diesel’s soot filter troubles on short trips.Pick diesel only if most of your 1500 km are long highway runs, or you drive a larger SUV that feels strained on petrol. Diesel still gives long range and quick refuelling on trips, but new diesels cost more to buy and can be fussy in stop-start traffic.