I own a Celerio ZXi O that I’ve used for six years and want to upgrade to an automatic petrol car. My maximum budget is ₹15 lakh and I prefer low service and maintenance costs. Please suggest options.

Autocar India

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With 80% city use and 20% highway, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXI+ automatic is the better fit from your list. Its petrol engine with the regular automatic feels the smoothest in slow city traffic, so starts, stops and tight parking are stress-free. The ride is comfortable on bad roads, the steering is light, and the upright driving position gives clear views all around. It is also an easy car to live with day to day, with simple controls and wide service reach.Trade-offs to note: it is not as quick as the turbo-petrol options when you press hard, and the cabin does not feel as fancy as the top trims of the others.If you want a livelier drive and the most features, pick the Hyundai Venue HX10 DCT from your shortlist. It feels quicker and has a richer cabin, but the dual-clutch automatic can feel a bit hesitant in very slow, bumper-to-bumper traffic.Overall, for mostly city use, the Brezza ZXI+ automatic lines up best with what you described.

Hyundai Venue

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Autocar India

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Check out the Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXi AT. It suits you after a Wagon R because it is a taller car with high seating, the steering is light, and the automatic shifts smoothly at low speeds. The back seat is wide and fairly flat, so three adults fit better than in most small cars, and the AC is strong with rear vents, which helps the whole cabin cool quickly.On the highway, it feels steady, rides over bad patches without fuss, and the simple petrol engine is calm at cruising speeds. There's also the peace of mind you get with buying a Maruti.Two things to keep in mind: when fully loaded, quick overtakes need a firm press on the accelerator, and the cabin is plain compared to some rivals.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Autocar India

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For your requirements, the Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO and Maruti Suzuki Brezza are the options to consider. The Tata Nexon feels tough, and its suspension does a great job on broken roads, which you encounter frequently. Performance is decent, but the manual gearbox is not the slickest. The Mahindra XUV 3XO delivers stronger performance, and you'll also appreciate the ride and handling balance. It tackles bad roads comfortably, and as a bonus, it's the roomiest for five passengers in case that's a requirement. However, fuel economy isn't the best. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza also makes for a sensible choice. It delivers a comfortable ride quality even on poor roads, while its naturally aspirated petrol engine delivers consistently good fuel economy. Maruti's hassle-free service is a big point in the Brezza's favour too.

Tata Nexon

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Maruti Suzuki Brezza