I’m 75 years old and drive about 500 km a month. I wish to upgrade within a budget of ₹15 lakh. Please suggest which car I should choose between the Honda Amaze and the Maruti Suzuki Dzire.

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Between the Honda Amaze and the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, we would suggest going for the Dzire, as it offers a more comfortable ride quality, and the seats are more supportive. It is also the better-equipped of the two.

The only real advantage the Honda has over the Maruti Suzuki is its polished CVT automatic compared to the basic AMT on the Dzire, which matters only if you are considering an automatic.

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