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Hi, I am a first-time car buyer and am confused between the Maruti Suzuki Dzire VXI AGS and the Brezza VXI automatic. My monthly running will be around 1,100km, mostly on state highways and national highways, with about 10km of city driving. My budget is Rs 10-12 lakh. Please guide me. Thanks!

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Go for the Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXI AT. With a monthly running of 1,100 km, mostly on state highways and national highways, the Brezza is the better fit. It offers a higher seating position, better ground clearance, and a more comfortable ride over broken roads, making long highway drives less tiring. The naturally aspirated petrol engine in this Maruti Suzuki car is smooth and reliable, and the torque-converter automatic is well-suited to both highway cruising and occasional city traffic.

The Dzire AGS is a good city car, but the Brezza's SUV stance and more robust suspension make it the more comfortable and confidence-inspiring choice for your usage pattern. The Brezza VXI auto is at the upper end of your budget but well worth stretching for.

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