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•1h

Had to visit the RTO office for some paperwork related to my Baleno. Was expecting half a day's headache, but the actual work was done pretty quickly. The waiting was longer than the process itself.

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I am considering the Hyundai i20 Sportz CVT and Maruti Suzuki Baleno Zeta AMT for city driving in heavy traffic. My monthly running will be around 1,500-1,600 km, and this will be my first car. I want a car with decent mileage and a smooth driving experience. Which one should I prefer?

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•22h

Go for the Hyundai i20 Sportz CVT. For your usage of 1,500-1,600 km a month in heavy city traffic, the CVT automatic is the key advantage. It delivers a much smoother, more seamless driving experience in stop-and-go conditions than the Baleno's AMT, which can feel jerky during gear changes. The i20 also feels more premium inside and offers a more refined overall package. The Baleno Zeta AMT is the more fuel-efficient option and a solid, reliable first car, but the mileage difference isn't significant enough to outweigh the comfort and smoothness of the i20 CVT for your usage. For a first car focused on city driving, the Hyundai car mentioned above is the better choice.

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•2d

We currently have a 2012 Toyota Etios Liva diesel manual, but we are planning to buy a new car because Delhi's 15-year diesel rule does not allow us to continue using it. We want to switch to a petrol automatic. There are three people in our family. Our usual running includes a 5- 7 km trip to the temple every Monday, along with another 500-600 km of monthly running. Our old car covered around 1,10,000km over the last 14 years. We have Rs 9 lakh in cash and are willing to take a loan. Earlier, we were considering the Kia Seltos HTK(O) petrol DCT, which costs around Rs 18.5 lakh. However, we are now considering the Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha O AMT, which costs around Rs 11.5 lakh. The features I specifically want are an auto-dimming IRVM, auto-folding ORVMs and ventilated seats. Everything else is an added bonus, and I do not necessarily require it. The Seltos feels more premium and has a larger engine, but the Baleno makes more practical sense for our usage. What do you think?

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•1d

Go for the Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha AMT (AGS). It’s compact, easy to drive in Delhi traffic, reliable and very efficient. The 1.2 petrol is smooth, and the AMT is simple and dependable. It also keeps your budget in check and leaves you with a smaller loan.The 2026 Baleno Alpha gets auto-dimming IRVM, auto-folding ORVMs and ventilated seats, all the features that you're looking for. The Alpha O gets you the addition of Level 2 ADAS at a premium of Rs 40,000, which you may or may not want to opt for. Overall, this Maruti car is the more practical, sensible and cost-effective choice for your usage.

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•20h

Changed the tyres on my car last week and took it on the highway over the weekend. Didn't expect the difference in road noise and ride to be this noticeable.

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Posted on: 18 Sept 2026