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Ahmad

•3w

Confused between Punch AMT and Fronx AMT. First-time buyer, need an automatic car only. City vs highway usage is 60:40. Kindly suggest in terms of reliability, as I plan to keep this car for at least 10 years.

Autocar India

•3w

The Tata Punch has just got a facelift and is pretty up to date in terms of features and tech for its class. It has a larger boot than the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, but its cabin is smaller, and rear seat space is cramped in comparison.

The Fronx's 1.2-litre naturally aspirated, 4-cylinder is smoother and nicer to drive than the Punch's 1.2 three-cylinder motor. Also, from a long-term reliability standpoint, the Fronx, backed by Maruti-Suzuki's reputation for reliability and good service, is a better choice.

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R Dhanasekaran

•2w

I am using Alto for 18 years. I want to upgrade to AMT car with 10-12 lakhs budget. Mostly city ride with occasional highway trips. I like smooth ride with better road visibility. Short listed Amaze, Fronx etc. Please suggest choices

Dev

•2w

Amaze has the best cvt gearbox available in the market. Also the reliability of honda. It's a no brainer to go with amaze.

Ragu

•3w

Is the Projector Halogen / LED Headlights in Fronx having issues that will make it very tough to ride on night time in highways?

Sandeep

•3w

Not at all.

XyX

•3w

Agar jindagi se pyaar hai to punch le lo aur agar mileage se pyaar hai to Fronx le lo

Mayank

•3w

AMT feels laggy, you should go for a CVT transmission.

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Hardik

•2d

I am confused between the Punch CNG automatic and the Nexon CNG. Since the Punch is available with an automatic and almost all the same features as the Nexon, should I go for the automatic comfort with the Punch, or will the Nexon still be a better choice?

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•1d

Go for the Tata Punch CNG AMT. Not only will you benefit from the low running costs of a CNG, but you also have the convenience of clutch pedal-free driving. Additionally, the Punch's NA engine will be more efficient than the Nexon's turbo unit.Although performance won't be as strong as the Tata Nexon, as a point A-to-B city commuter, the Punch CNG AMT is hard to beat. So, unless you need the extra space or performance, pick the Punch CNG AMT.

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RATHI MRINALINI

•2d

I'm a new driver on the road. Been driving a Celerio (second-hand) for the last 2 years in Bangalore. Looking for an automatic petrol car within a budget of ₹9.5 lakh. My priority is safety and ease of adapting to the new car. I am thinking of a Punch. Looking for your suggestion.

Autocar India

•1d

Yes, the Tata Punch Adventure AMT is an excellent option, given your requirements. It's tall with a high seating position, which gives you a commanding view out - great for a new driver, yet it's compact enough not to be intimidating around town. It will also feel like a good upgrade from your old Celerio.Since safety is also a consideration for you, the Punch has been given a 5-star Bharat NCAP crash test rating and gets 6 airbags as standard, plus a good amount of standard safety equipment. If there's a potential drawback, it's that the Punch's 1.2 petrol engine and AMT gearbox aren't the smoothest combination, and as a new driver, the jerkiness at low speeds is something you will have to learn to drive around.Also consider the Hyundai Exter SX Smart AMT and the Nissan Magnite Kuro AMT as well, as both have smoother powertrains than the Punch.

VISHNUDAS P

I want to buy an automatic car mainly for city use with a budget of around ₹10 lakh. I shortlisted the Maruti Suzuki Ignis, but I have heard rumours that its production might be stopped. Is there any update on this, and what are some good alternatives to the Ignis?

Autocar India

•1d

The Maruti Suzuki Ignis is still in production. It is worth noting that the Ignis is a bit long in the tooth now, and sales are very low, especially so by Maruti standards. Thus, there could be a possibility of it being discontinued or updated. In any case, being a Maruti model that has been on sale for a while now, you would still be able to get it serviced for a fairly long period of time.If you are, however, worried about this, you could consider the Hyundai Exter and Tata Punch, which are two cars that will offer similar benefits of being compact, high-riding and available with an automatic transmission.

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