I am using a petrol MT EcoSport for my daily office commute and travel about 500-600 km a month. Should I go for an EV or a petrol IVT for city usage? Please share options based on your recommendation.

Autocar India

•5w

If you have convenient access to EV charging or, better yet, can install an EV charger at your home, an electric car is worth considering. EVs feel their best in the city with a seamless drive experience that no ICE automatic can match. Of course, refinement is another highlight. The quiet experience really adds calm to frustrating bumper-to-bumper drives.

You haven't shared your budget, but (in order of price) models like the Tata Punch EV, Tata Nexon EV, MG Windsor, Hyundai Creta Electric, and Mahindra XEV 9S should be in your consideration set.

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Windsor

from ₹14.96 Lakh

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Punch EV

from ₹10.28 Lakh

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Nexon EV

from ₹13.27 Lakh

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Creta Electric

from ₹19.08 Lakh

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XEV 9S

from ₹21.10 Lakh

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Imran Khan

•2d

Hello Team, I currently own a Ford EcoSport Petrol Automatic. My monthly running is quite high at around 2,000+ km. I need advice on the following: Should I continue using my current car, considering I am getting only around ₹3 lakh as resale value? If I plan to upgrade, should I go for a petrol or diesel automatic? My budget is around ₹10 lakh, which automatic car would best suit my high monthly usage? Kindly suggest the most practical and cost-effective option.

Autocar India

•23h

Pick the Tata Punch iCNG AMT Pure+ if you do decide to change your car. With your high, 2000+ km monthly running and a Rs. 10 lakh cap, the Punch CNG AMT meets your requirements and helps you cut your fuel spend. The AMT automatic gearbox makes it easy to drive in traffic, and the CNG setup keeps running costs low while still feeling solid and safe for daily use.That said, with only Rs. 3 lakh resale, it would also make sense to keep your EcoSport if it is running well. It is still a tough, safe car with a smooth automatic and a good ride on bad roads. Ford service support is still available in most big cities, so upkeep should not be a worry if your car is healthy.If you do switch to the Punch iCNG AMT, know these trade-offs: it is not very quick for sudden highway passes, the boot is smaller than the petrol because of the CNG tanks under the boot floor, and the AMT can feel a bit hesitant during gear changes at low speeds. Also, make sure CNG pumps are easy to reach on your regular routes.Bottom line: keep the EcoSport if it’s mechanically sound; if you must change under Rs. 10 lakh and want an automatic, the Punch iCNG AMT is the most sensible fit for your heavy running.

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anubha

•3d

I am planning to buy a new automatic car with a budget of up to ₹15 lakh (on-road) in Margao, Goa. My key requirement is a premium, lounge-like cabin feel, preferably with a split or panoramic sunroof. I am looking for the most affordable option

Autocar India

•1d

No other car in that price bracket has a full-sized panoramic glass roof and delivers the same lounge-like feeling as the MG Windsor EV does. If you're open to EVs, this is your best bet. The next best option is the Kia Syros, which has the largest panoramic sunroof in its segment. Additionally, due to its superb packaging, space in this sub-4-meter SUV is unmatched, and if you like the way it looks, it is certainly worthy of your consideration.

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Shorabh

•3d

I am planning to buy a new car with a budget of around ₹15-17 lakh. My daily running is approximately 50-70 km, with 80% city driving and 20% highway usage. I will be upgrading from a Honda Amaze diesel manual, which has been delivering good mileage in both city and highway conditions.

Autocar India

•1d

Go for the Kia Sonet HTX diesel manual for your 50-70 km a day with mostly city use, as it keeps fuel bills low like your Honda Amaze diesel. But feels like a clear step up in terms of comfort, features and safety.In stop-go traffic, the Sonet diesel pulls cleanly from low speeds, so you do not need to shift gears as often, and the clutch is light, which makes daily driving fairly easy. The higher seating position gives a better view out, and getting in and out is also easy. It is still small enough to park without stress, but the cabin feels nicer and more solid, and highway runs are relaxed thanks to the strong mid-range of the diesel engine. Kia’s network is wide now in most cities, and upkeep has been reasonable for owners in this price range.A couple of things to be aware of. The back seat is not very wide, so three adults will feel tight on longer trips. Also, like all new diesels, it has a particulate filter, which requires you to run a regeneration cycle periodically.If you prefer Hyundai’s aftersales and a slightly softer ride, the Hyundai Venue diesel manual is a good alternative. If your priority is the lowest running cost, look at the Maruti Victoris CNG.

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