I own a 2015 Maruti Ciaz petrol MT, which I bought as a used car in 2019. As of today, it has clocked over 1,85,000km. Since most of my driving is in the city, parking can sometimes be difficult. I also undertake occasional long drives of around 1,000 - 2,000km round trip. I have not experienced any major issues with the car so far. The clutch assembly has been changed twice in the seven years of my ownership. Should I opt for a new car or continue maintaining and using my current Ciaz?

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In this price bracket, the Hyundai i20 IVT and Honda Amaze CVT are among the smoothest automatics, and both have reasonably well-equipped variants within your budget. The i20’s IVT is the smoother gearbox, particularly in stop-and-go traffic, making it a very easy car to live with for short-distance city driving.The Amaze CVT is the better choice if you want more space and a large boot, especially for those occasional highway trips. It also has a relaxed, comfortable character and remains a good long-term family car.

Honda Amaze

Hyundai i20

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•18h

Given your requirements, the Hyundai Creta Electric Long Range is the most sensible recommendation. Your mostly city running is ideal for an electric car, and the Creta Electric offers a real-world range of over 400km, which gives you the flexibility to use it as your primary car without range anxiety. Coming from a Hyundai i20, the Creta Electric will feel familiar but also like a significant upgrade in terms of space, comfort, and overall refinement. The ride quality is excellent, and the rear seat is comfortable enough for your parents on regular trips. Hyundai's service network and ownership experience are also strong, which is important given your positive experience with the brand so far.Another strong contender is the Kia Syros EV, which uses the same powertrain as the Creta, but comes in at a lower price. This Kia car is a bit more compact but just as good on space, and the better news is that, thanks to its tall design, ingress and egress for your parents should be easier. The Mahindra BE6, meanwhile, is powerful and fun to drive, but very poor on space, practicality, and especially ingress and egress in the rear seats. Overall, the Creta and Syros are better bets.

Hyundai Creta Electric

Hyundai i20

Kia Syros EV

Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq

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•20h

You are thinking in the right direction with the Brezza. It is one of the most sensible upgrades from a Wagon R CNG, especially given your priorities of low maintenance, reliability and long-term ownership. The higher seating position and easy ingress/egress will make a noticeable difference for senior citizens, and Maruti's service network and ownership experience remain among the best in the country.On the fuel question, buying a petrol car in late 2026 or early 2027 is absolutely fine. Modern petrol engines are engineered to handle E20 fuel, and there is no official roadmap beyond E20 at this stage. The main impact of higher ethanol blends is a slight reduction in fuel efficiency, not a fundamental reliability concern. The only thing to consider is your budget. The Brezza LXi turbo petrol is a good choice, but it is worth considering the Maruti Suzuki Fronx CNG as well. It will give you the same low running costs you are used to, along with Maruti's reliability and service reach. The Brezza remains the better choice if the higher seating position and SUV stance are a priority, but the Fronx CNG is the more cost-effective option if running costs are the primary concern.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

Maruti Suzuki Fronx