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•6h

Hi team, I’m confused between the Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXi AT and ZXi MT. Both are within my budget and cost the same through the CSD (Canteen Stores Department). I drive around 700-1,000 km a month, mostly in the hills and on highways, with very little city driving. Which one should I choose?

•2h

Given your usage, we would recommend the Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXi manual over the VXi automatic. The 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine is smooth, but it isn't particularly peppy. The six-speed manual makes better use of the engine's performance and gives you greater control on hilly roads, particularly when climbing or overtaking on steep gradients. The torque converter automatic is more convenient in city traffic and relaxed highway cruising, but the manual is better suited to your predominantly hilly usage.

There is another option worth considering: the Brezza Turbo ZXi manual. Its 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine produces 110hp and 170Nm, offering stronger mid-range performance and better flexibility on climbs and highway overtakes. Its low-speed response and clutch operation are also quite manageable. We would suggest test-driving both manual versions, but the Turbo would be our pick if performance is a priority.

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•3m•

@autocar.india I don't have a brezza but I heard review of turbo booster jet brezza that it's 6 speed gearbox is not very smooth unlike most maruti cars so I think it's the same engine taken from booster jet to na also so if you prefer very smooth gear box so I don't think it would suit I haven't driven so I am not best one to say but for your hills requirement mt would work better and feels much more controlled and at is for those who prefer convenience wish you all the best for car

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•2w

I am planning to buy a car this year, around Diwali or the end of 2026. I am looking for a spacious, comfortable and safe 5-seater for my family, with an on-road budget of Rs 8–15 lakh. Around Rs 12 lakh is my sweet spot, although I am open to spending less if a car offers excellent mileage, safety, space and reliability. My expected running is around 7,000–8,000 km per month, primarily involving daily commutes, a mix of GT road driving and city driving. I intend to keep the car for at least 10–12 years, so fuel efficiency, low maintenance costs, long-term reliability, comfortable seating and good after-sales service are my top priorities. I am not particularly interested in fancy features that I may rarely use; essential safety and convenience features are more than sufficient. Considering my high monthly running, which fuel type, petrol, diesel or CNG, would be the most economical and practical choice over 10–12 years? Please recommend the best cars and specific variants within my budget, comparing their real-world mileage, running costs, maintenance expenses, reliability and family comfort. For CNG options, I would particularly like an assessment of factory-fitted underbody CNG tanks and their practicality for long-term ownership. Please suggest suitable options in both petrol and CNG, and explain which car, engine and fuel option you would personally choose for my usage, keeping long-term ownership costs and reliability in mind.

•3d

Given your exceptionally high monthly running, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXI CNG would be our recommendation. It offers a good combination of cabin space, comfortable seating, practicality and low running costs. The factory-fitted underbody CNG tank is a particularly useful feature, as it preserves most of the boot space instead of taking up the luggage area. The VXi should also fit comfortably within your Rs 12 lakh on-road target, without having to stretch your budget for features you may rarely use.

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•4h

I’ve written to you a couple of times before, but I’m still waiting for your advice. I’m not sure why no one has responded. Anyway, I’d like to ask my question again. I want to buy a seven-seater with a budget of about Rs 20-25 lakh. I’ll mainly drive in the city, with occasional outstation trips on hilly terrain. Which vehicles would you recommend?

•48m

Apologies for not getting back to you earlier. For your budget of Rs 20-25 lakh, we would suggest looking at two options depending on what you prioritise.If you want an SUV, the Mahindra XUV 7XO petrol is worth considering. It has a strong 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, a spacious and comfortable first two rows, a premium cabin and good highway performance. It is a particularly good choice if you will use the third row occasionally rather than regularly.However, if your priority is a genuinely comfortable seven-seater, the Kia Carens Clavis turbo-petrol DCT would be our recommendation. It offers better space utilisation, easier access to the third row and a more accommodating seating arrangement for all passengers. Its 160hp turbo-petrol engine also offers strong performance, while the DCT makes it convenient in everyday traffic.

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•6h

I currently own a Nissan Kicks 1.5 petrol, and I’m very happy with its performance and comfort. Now I’m looking to add another car to my garage for my wife to drive. Preferably, it should be an AMT and give good fuel efficiency in the city, since mine returns only around 8 kmpl in city traffic. Which car would you recommend?

•1h

Within your budget, we would suggest looking at the Maruti Suzuki Swift AMT or the Baleno/Toyota Glanza AMT. All three offer good fuel efficiency, easy city driving and relatively low maintenance costs, making them suitable as a second car for your wife.The Swift is more compact, easier to manoeuvre and has a slightly sportier driving character. The Baleno and Glanza, on the other hand, share the same mechanicals but offer a larger, more spacious cabin and a more comfortable experience for passengers. Their 1.2-litre petrol engine is also well suited to everyday city use.

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All things considered, the Kia Seltos is the better fit for your needs. Since you are on the taller side, you will appreciate the extra room it has to offer compared to the Hyundai Bayon. Opting for the Bayon does get you a higher variant with a 360-degree camera, which can be helpful in tight spots. However, once you get used to the size of the vehicle, you might find yourself using the camera less often.As for the Honda Elevate, as you rightly mentioned, the Seltos feels more premium inside and costs about the same. The Elevate does offer a bit more performance from its 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, but since 95% of your driving is in slow-moving Mumbai traffic, the added performance won't really make much of a difference.Overall, the Seltos is the right fit for your needs.

Dear Autocar India team, I am planning to purchase my first family car with a budget of Rs 11 lakh and have already booked the Kia Sonet HTK+ variant. However, concerns raised on social media about the performance of its 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine have made me reconsider my decision. Since our monthly usage is relatively low and the car will primarily be used for occasional trips, would the Sonet HTK+ be a suitable choice for our requirements, or should I consider another model or an alternative powertrain within the Sonet range? I would appreciate your professional guidance in making the right decision. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

•5d

If your usage is primarily in the city, the 1.2-litre Kia Sonet will serve you just fine. It has a smooth, refined engine paired with a light clutch and gearbox, which makes it easy to drive in city traffic. Where it falls short is on the highway, where it may need a downshift to make an overtake.If you frequently travel on the highway with three or more passengers, you would be better off looking at a turbo-petrol version of the Sonet. Alternatively, consider something like the Maruti Suzuki Brezza or Hyundai Venue with a turbo-petrol engine. However, the trade-off for better performance from a turbo-petrol engine is lower fuel efficiency in the city.If you only plan on using the Sonet around town, stick with the naturally aspirated engine. But if highway performance is important, the turbo-petrol is a worthwhile upgrade.

We’re a family of four, a couple with two kids aged one and three, and we’re upgrading from a 2013 Maruti Suzuki Wagon R. My daily office commute is a 20 km round trip in the NCR, usually with only me in the car. On weekends, the whole family drives about 100 km within the NCR. Three times a year, we take long trips of up to around 1,000 km round trip to Punjab or Himachal Pradesh. We intend to keep the car for about eight to ten years. We’re considering the Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXi+ AT, Victoris VXi AT and XL6 Zeta AT. Which one would you suggest?

•6d

From your shortlist, we would go with the Maruti Brezza. The space on offer inside is quite generous, and given your family size, you do not really need a larger car. Moreover, since you drive daily within the city, the compact dimensions of the Brezza would be easier to manage in traffic and also in terms of finding parking. As for your yearly extended trips, the Brezza would also do just fine, though if you carry a lot of luggage, the Xl6 would be ideal. That aside the Brezza would more than suffice for you needs.

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