I want to buy a new compact SUV with a budget under ₹10 lakh. I drive about 500 km per month and need a car with good mileage, low maintenance, strong safety, good ground clearance, and ample boot space. Please suggest suitable 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

•1d

With 60% city and 40% rougher rural runs, a petrol manual under Rs 10 lakh that covers space, comfort, AC and running costs best is the Maruti Suzuki Fronx 1.2 manual in a mid variant. It rides higher than a regular small car, so bad roads and speed breakers are easy. The back seat is wide enough for three for most trips, the AC is strong, the boot is decent for a family of four, and you get Maruti’s big service network and easy mileage. It is light and easy to drive in traffic, yet steady at highway speeds.The trade-offs: the engine is smooth but not very exciting when fully loaded, and the audio system in lower trims is just okay.If you can stretch by Rs 1-2 lakh, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza manual fits your brief even better with a roomier back seat, tougher ride for rural roads, and strong AC.In the used market, you should be able to find a 5-6 year old Hyundai Creta or Kia Seltos with the 1.5 NA petrol manual combo from a trusted source like Spinny. Overall, the Fronx meets your needs without big compromises; the Brezza is the nicer step-up if you stretch.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Autocar India

•1d

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