I’ve been driving a 2019 Dzire ZXi AMT (BS6) with 66,000 km on the clock. The engine is smooth but not peppy, and the AMT feels jerky. I’m looking to upgrade to an automatic non-AMT car under ₹10 lakh (used is fine). My monthly driving is about 1,200 km in the city, with one annual 1,500 km outstation trip. I prefer good suspension and handling, and a city mileage of around 12-14 km/l. Please suggest options.

Autocar India

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Given your requirements, you should consider the Citroen C3 X. It's powered by a punchy 110hp, 205Nm 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine mated to a smooth 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox, and that, coupled with its superb ride and handling balance, means you'll enjoy driving it.

In our real-world fuel efficiency tests, the C3 X turbo-petrol automatic returned 8.46kpl in the city and 13.38kpl out on the highway.

Citroen C3 price for turbo petrol-auto is Rs 9.05 lakh (ex-showroom). Alternatively, you could also consider the Nissan Magnite turbo petrol-CVT, which has a higher real-world mileage of 9.5kpl in the city and 15.22kpl on the highway. Nissan Magnite price ranges between Rs 9.14 lakh to Rs 10.76 lakh (ex-showroom).

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Rahul Lodaya

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Hello sir, I want to buy the Tata Punch facelift turbo 1.2-litre car for pure city driving in Pune. My monthly running is 500km. There may be occasional highway drives. Please suggest whether it is the right choice or if I should go with the NA engine or some other car in the Rs 10 lakh budget. Thank you.

Autocar India

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Yes, the Tata Punch turbo is a good choice for you, given the nature of your usage. The advantage is that it can still be easy, and even quite fuel efficient if driven carefully, when driving around town, while also being strong enough for your occasional highway drives or hilly regions. This can not be said of the naturally aspirated engine.Perhaps the only downsides are that the 6-speed manual gearbox can feel notchy, clutch modulation is not easy to do smoothly, and it is not very refined. Also, you will not get the top-spec variant within your Rs 10 lakh budget.Keeping that in mind, you should also consider the Citroen C3 1.2 Turbo. It has a much smoother and punchier engine, and the gearbox is slicker too. It may miss out on some features that the Punch gets, but it is also more affordable overall. Its biggest advantage is that, if you are willing to spend a little more, you can get this engine with a smooth 6-speed automatic gearbox, which will be a huge boon around town.

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Ashok Kumar

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MG Hector or Mahindra XUV 7XO manual mid-variants - which is a better option?

Autocar India

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The choice between the two really comes down to what you want from your car. If the rear seats are very important, the MG Hector is a good choice. The space in the second row is very good with ample head and legroom for even six-footers, and the seat is also wide enough to seat three abreast easily. The floor is also flat, so the middle passenger will be able to sit comfortably without having the centre tunnel (hump). However is almost every other area, in terms of engine performance and refinement, ride comfort, road holding and features, the Mahindra XUV 7XO is the better of the two.

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Sushil

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I have been riding the Pulsar for almost 15 years now. No major problems as such but it has started to vibrate a lot recently. It was always my dream bike. Should I upgrade it to the newer model or go for other options. Please suggest

Autocar India

•17m

Since you have owned a Pulsar and are attached to it, you could stay within the Bajaj fold and get the newer Pulsar N160. The N160 will be a big step up in terms of ride and handling, refinement and comfort from your old Pulsar 150.On the other hand, Bajaj is preparing to refresh the entire Classic Pulsar (the 125, 150 and 220F) portfolio later this year, and you could wait for some months and get one of these new bikes instead, too. If you want to look outside the Bajaj umbrella, options like the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and Honda SP160 / Unicorn are worth considering. Take a test ride of these bikes so you can make a more informed purchase.

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