Mumbai

•21h

I am currently using a 2015 Hyundai Elite i20 Asta (petrol). I use it daily for my office commute and on weekends with my family. My daily travel is around 6 km. I am planning to buy a new car with a budget of up to Rs. 20 lakh. Could you please advise whether I should wait a little longer or go ahead with the purchase? If I buy now, would you recommend a hybrid or an EV?

•1h

With a daily commute of just 6 km and a budget of up to Rs 20 lakh, you are in a very comfortable position. Your usage is low, so fuel savings from a hybrid or EV will take a very long time to justify the premium. A petrol car is the most sensible choice for your usage pattern, especially since you plan to use it as a family car. In cars under 20 Lakh, you will get a midsize petrol SUV, but only a compact EV - and only a few base-model hybrids.

There is no major reason to wait. The current crop of cars offers a vast and varied choice, and there are no imminent launches in your budget that would fundamentally change your options. In terms of what to buy, we would recommend looking at the Kia Seltos or the Hyundai Creta. Both are excellent all-rounders with strong petrol engines, comfortable cabins and a good balance of features and value. The Seltos is larger and slightly more premium, and is the one we would lean towards. You can get a high-ish variant comfortably within your budget.

Explore cars mentioned

Kia

Seltos

from ₹12.98 Lakh

Hyundai

Creta

from ₹12.88 Lakh

Want to sell your car?

Sell your car at the right price, without the stress.

Sell your Car

More questions on similar cars

•1d

Currently, I am using a Hyundai i20 and looking for an upgrade. I need a little more power and decent mileage. My preference is a diesel or an EV, and my last preference as hybrid. My budget is 23 to 25 lakhs.

•21h

Since you're open to electric cars, get the Hyundai Creta Electric. It is a fantastic, well-rounded EV that'll easily fall into your budget. Performance is very smooth and effortless, and there's ample power on tap. Coming from an i20, the Creta Electric will feel like a natural upgrade within the Hyundai family.In case you're keen on diesels, you could opt for the new Kia Seltos, which feels thoroughly modern, spacious, and its engine delivers impressive fuel efficiency. For outright performance, the Mahindra XUV 7XO diesel remains unmatched - power delivery feels strong, and even though it won't be as efficient as the Kia, it will still return decent fuel efficiency given its size and power.

Hyundai Creta Electric

Kia Seltos

Mahindra XUV 7XO

•1d

My daily running is around 20 km in the city. I travel to my native place every alternate month, covering around 800 km on the highway for the round trip. Please suggest a 5-seater automatic car within a budget of Rs. 16 lakh (ex-showroom). I have shortlisted the Toyota Urban Cruiser, Kia Seltos, Renault Duster, and Maruti Suzuki Victoris.

•18h

Go for the Kia Seltos, which is a very good all rounder and will suit your mixed usage very well. In the city you will find it quite manageable and out on the highway high-speed stability is good, and the car tracks straight even on less-than-perfect surfaces. Go for the naturally aspirated 1.5 litre petrol that comes with a CVT gearbox. The combination delivers a smooth and easy drive experience when driven at normal everyday pace and enough performance for highway drives too. Inside the new Seltos has more space too and the 447 litre boot is also well shaped and would easily manage luggage for a weekend trip. With long drives every alternate month, if you are looking for something more fun to drive, consider the Renault Duster turbo petrol automatic. The Duster’s ride quality is excellent especially on highways and rough patches, and the handling feels quite sporty. The turbo petrol engine paired with the 6-speed dual clutch automatic is smooth and responsive but on the efficiency front the Seltos might prove to be better for you.

Kia Seltos

Renault Duster

•2d

I am a retired person, and my daily city driving is around 15-20 km in heavy traffic, with occasional highway trips. My current car is a 2010 Honda Jazz. I am looking for a reliable and safe automatic car with a budget of around Rs. 25 lakh. I am open to a hybrid automatic, electric, or petrol automatic. Which option would you recommend?

•1d

Given your limited usage, the initial premium a hybrid or an electric car command over a petrol-automatic can't be justified, despite the significant difference in running costs. Hence, we'd advise you to consider a petrol-automatic car instead. For the money, you can consider a VW Taigun 1.0 TSI 8AT or a Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI 8AT. Both these are smooth and compact in size, and will feel rather easy to drive in urban conditions. Also, both are solid, and you will feel confident driving on your occasional highway drives. In case you want a car that's larger and more modern, the Kia Seltos 1.5 IVT is an excellent option.However, if you're still keen to keep the running costs to a bare minimum, and if you have a provision for home charging, then consider the upcoming Kia Syros EV (expected to launch in the coming weeks). This Kia car is compact in size, yet it is surprisingly spacious, and with adjustable rear seats, the Syros will feel like a natural progression from your outgoing Honda Jazz. The electric powertrain is likely to be shared with the Clavis EV, which means it will be smooth and very efficient too. Sure, the Syros EV's looks might not be universally appealing; however, we'd strongly recommend that you drive it once - it is likely to be an ideal Jazz replacement for you.

View all Posts

Cars you may like

Tata Tiago

₹4.70 - ₹8.55 Lakhs

Tata Tiago EV

₹6.99 - ₹9.99 Lakhs

Hyundai Exter

₹5.81 - ₹9.46 Lakhs

Tata Punch

₹5.70 - ₹10.67 Lakhs

Kia Seltos

₹11.00 - ₹21.82 Lakhs

View all

Popular discussions right now

•4d

I currently own a Toyota Innova Crysta 2.8 ZX Variant AT, which has covered 55,000 km and has been an absolute peace of mind. I am now planning to upgrade my vehicle with a budget of around Rs. 30 lakh. Which car would you recommend?

•1d

If you have enjoyed 55,000 km of trouble-free ownership with the Innova Crysta, the most logical upgrade is the Toyota Innova HyCross. It retains the core strengths of the Crysta - reliability, comfort and Toyota's experience - while offering a genuinely meaningful step up in refinement, technology and efficiency. The Toyota Cars hybrid powertrain is particularly well-suited to Indian conditions, delivering strong fuel economy in the city and a smooth, effortless driving experience on the highway. The cabin is a significant upgrade over the Crysta, with a more modern layout, better materials and a more premium feel overall. The only caveat is that the HyCross does not offer the same diesel torque as the 2.8, so if you are a very heavy highway user who values that diesel punch, you may want to consider the Mahindra XUV 7XO diesel as an alternative. However, for most owners, the HyCross represents the best balance of reliability, comfort and long-term peace of mind.

Toyota Innova Crysta

Toyota Innova HyCross

Mahindra XUV 7XO

•6d

Is it worth waiting for the new BREZZA, or are there better alternatives for Mumbai city use and a few random trips outside, say 2 to 3 in a year, up to Pune, Panchgani, etc

•5d

Go for the Brezza, but wait for the new model as it's just a few weeks away. The Brezza is easy to drive in traffic, rides well over broken roads and speed breakers, and the automatic is smooth and stress-free. The cabin is airy, the visibility is good, and Maruti service reach in the city makes ownership simple. For the odd Pune or Panchgani run, it feels stable enough if driven in a relaxed manner. A point to consider if you often go up the ghats with four people and luggage: the 1.5 petrol is smooth but not very strong, so overtakes need a little planning.If that bothers you, the Skoda Kylaq with the automatic is the better alternative. It feels quicker in the hills and in gaps, and the gearbox responds a bit faster, which helps both on the ghats and in stop-go Mumbai traffic. You will trade a slightly firmer ride and a lower city mileage for that extra shove.For mostly city use, though, buying the Brezza is the sensible call.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Skoda Kylaq

•3d

My budget is around 14 lakhs, and I am confused between the MG Windsor exclusive, the Tata Nexon Empowered 45 and the Tata Punch Empowered S40. Please Suggest.

•3d

Go for the MG Windsor Exclusive. At Rs 14 lakh, it offers the best ownership experience of the three. The Windsor is a genuinely spacious family car with a comfortable ride, a premium cabin and a strong feature set. It feels like a proper step up from your 2018 Nexon, with a more mature driving experience and a much more spacious rear seat. The Nexon Empowered 45 is a good car, but it is essentially an evolution of what you already own, and the Windsor simply feels like a bigger upgrade for the money. The Punch Empowered S40 is a solid value proposition, but it is a smaller car and does not feel as premium or as spacious as the Windsor. The only real drawback with the Windsor is that MG's service network is not as extensive as Tata's, but it is still a well-supported product in most major cities. Overall, the Windsor Exclusive is the best fit for your budget and your upgrade expectations.

MG Windsor

Tata Nexon

Tata Punch

View all Posts

Curated collections

Cars under ₹20L

119 CARS