I am planning to buy a Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXi Plus variant, but I am unsure about choosing between the manual (MT) and automatic (AT) transmission. I have only driven manual cars so far, and this will be my first automatic car. Is an automatic a good option compared to a manual? Will I encounter any issues if I opt for the AT? Please guide me.

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Consider the Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXi automatic for your Navi Mumbai city use, it will be easier to live with, use less fuel than a Kia Seltos, and keep service costs lower. Coming from a Tata Tiago, you will like the higher seat and wide view out, the light steering, and the 6-speed automatic is a torque convertor unit. It is the smoothest type around, which will make stop-go traffic far less tiring. The Brezza’s suspension handles speed breakers and rough patches very well at low city speed and the ride is nice and plush. Maruti’s service network is huge with quick turnarounds and easy-on-the-pocket parts. It is also shorter and easier to park than a Seltos, which matters in tight city spots. One thing to consider, the Brezza is not as quick on highways as the Seltos, and its cabin does not feel as rich. In all other aspects, though, the Brezza will do well.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

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For your needs, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza is best. For your mostly city use in Navi Mumbai, it will use less fuel, cost less to keep running, and it is easier to drive and park than the Kia Seltos. Coming from a Tata Tiago, the Brezza will feel like a clear step up in space and ride comfort but it still feels light and simple to handle in tight lanes and crowded parking. The Brezza is known to be more efficient in daily stop-go traffic than the bigger, heavier Seltos, and Maruti’s service is cheaper and more widespread, which helps over years of ownership. The 6-speed automatic changes gears smoothly, the seat is set high so you see out easily, and the steering is light, which takes the stress out of your 75 km city runs.One thing to be aware of is that the Brezza is not very quick if you push hard on the highway, and its cabin feels simpler than the Seltos. Also, the boot is smaller, so if you often carry a lot of luggage, note that.Pick the Kia Seltos 1.5 petrol iVT only if you want a larger, more premium-feeling car and do more highway trips - its smooth automatic is nice in traffic, but it will use a bit more fuel and cost more to buy and service.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

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The Mahindra XUV 3XO AX7L is substantially more expensive than the Maruti Brezza ZXI+; however, you get a lot more for the money. In addition to features like ADAS, all-wheel disc brakes, etc, you also get a more powerful 131hp turbo-petrol engine. It makes the drive experience far more effortless, both in the city and on the highway. Also, the XUV 3XO's cabin feels a lot more upmarket and airy, not only due to the bright interiors, but also due to its panoramic sunroof. As a product, it is certainly superior to the Brezza.Space-wise, though, the Maruti Brezza is similar, and both cars feel equally capable over bad and broken roads. The Brezza has an edge in terms of boot space, and its fuel-efficiency will be better than the Mahindra's. The Maruti's overall ownership experience with its wider service network is likely to be trouble-free as well. In case you're going for the Brezza, wait for the updated version which is likely to be launched in a few months.

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