Delhi

BASANTHKUMAR

•2w

I want to exchange my Honda Elevate for a Skoda Kushaq. Is it a good choice, or should I consider another vehicle like the Creta or Innova Crysta? I want only a manual petrol vehicle. Please suggest the best option.

Autocar India

•1w

The Toyota Innova Crysta only comes with a diesel engine, so that rules it out straightaway since you want a petrol manual.

The Hyundai Creta is available with a petrol-manual combination, but that’s the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine. While it’s smooth and refined, it won’t feel like a meaningful upgrade in performance over your Honda Elevate. It’s more of a lateral move than a step up.

The Skoda Kushaq, on the other hand, especially with the 1.0 TSI turbo-petrol and 6-speed manual, will feel noticeably stronger and more engaging to drive. The turbo motor delivers a nice punch in the mid-range, and the manual gearbox is slick, making it a more rewarding driver’s car compared to the Elevate.

However, if you’re not in a hurry, it may be worth waiting for the upcoming Renault Duster. It is expected to come with a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol paired with a 6-speed manual, and that could well be the most powerful manual petrol SUV in this segment. If performance is a priority, that’s one to keep an eye on.

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Renault

Duster

from ₹12.23 Lakh

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Innova Crysta

from ₹22.30 Lakh

Hyundai

Creta

from ₹12.56 Lakh

Skoda

Kushaq

from ₹12.42 Lakh

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SHREYAS S

•1w

still don't get why he wants to exchange elevate with kushaq

Manish

•1w

Why manual?? buy TC or DSG....You'll thank me later

Francisco Fernandes

•1w

I have been using a maruti vagon R for the past12years, now I want to replace it with a suitable car my budget is around eight lakhs which car would you suggest

Francisco Fernandes

•1w

I have a maruti vagon R

Francisco Fernandes

•1w

Srivatsa

•1w

Don’t buy manual transmission of skoda cars, they have issue. You may face clutch failure anytime.. there are hundreds of skoda owners like me who faced this issue… you may have to spend 40-50k to replace the clutch with no guarantee it won’t happen again.

•1w

Buy any vehicle but buy the automatic variant,once u go auto u never go bck.

Hirak Banerjee

•1w

He wants Gold by replacing Diamond 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

Manish

•1w

Don't buy manual if you're looking to own this vehicle for long

A S N BHAT

•1w

I am using my Swift Dzire diesel for the last 14 years. Now I want to change to a petrol car. My monthly travel is around 500 to 1000km. I was suggested by my friends about Skoda Kylac petrol AT. Please give your opinion.

Vimal

•1w

Why was Kushaq 1.5 not suggested? It surely is a good upgrade over Elevate

Pierre Menezes

•1w

I thought the Kushaq also had the 1.5 TSI manual.....

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Abhinaba

•2d

I own a Grand i10 2016 model. I am looking to upgrade to an SUV (not sub-4m ones) with good power and torque. I prefer a manual petrol and want to avoid a turbo if possible. Focus is also on after-sales service. 80% of my runs are in the city. What are the options that I can consider?

Autocar India

•20h

Go for the Hyundai Creta 1.5 SX MT. As a non‑turbo manual, it balances city drivability, adequate 115hp / 144 Nm performance, and Hyundai’s large, reliable service network.Since you prefer a manual petrol and want to avoid turbos, this 1.5‑litre NA with CVT gearbox suits you. With 80% city running, its linear throttle makes crawling and short bursts easy without turbo lag. The 115hp output is enough for quick overtakes up to city speeds. Hyundai’s service network and typical 10,000 km/1‑year intervals (confirm with your dealer) keep upkeep predictable. At over 4.3m, it’s a clear upgrade, not a sub‑4 m compromise.The one thing you give up is the mid‑range surge of a turbo; quick highway passes above 90-100kph will need a downshift or two to access performance.

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JAYAPRAKASH

•5d

I currently own a 2018 Honda WR-V diesel manual (6-speed), which has run about 50,000 km, along with a Tata EV purchased in 2023, which has covered around 20,000 km. I have now decided to replace my WR-V with a BS6 diesel automatic car. Could you please suggest which diesel automatic model would be the best choice according to Autocar?

Autocar India

•1d

Without knowing your budget and more requirements, we can't recommend the ideal choice for you. We have shortlisted models that you should consider, and why they are of interest. Compact SUVs- Hyundai Venue: (+) Smooth diesel engine and auto gearbox combo, good interior space, upmarket interior | (-) Expensive for its size- Kia Sonet: (+) Smooth diesel engine and auto gearbox combo, upmarket interior, good value | (-) Rear seat space is limited, due to be replaced in the coming year Midsize SUVs- Kia Seltos: (+) Spacious interior, well equipped, good ride comfort | (-) Performance is adequate only- Tata Sierra: (+) Class-best space, feature-packed, tough build, ride comfort | (-) Engine feels noisy, road noise- Hyundai Creta: (+) Well equipped, decent performance | (-) Due to be replaced in the coming year

Dinesh Kotwani

Hello Autocar Team, I currently own a Honda City 4th-gen CVT V (2016) and am planning to upgrade to a new car. My monthly running will be around 500–800 km, and I am looking for a comfortable and solid-built automatic car. I have taken long test drives of the Škoda Kushaq 1.0, Skoda Kushaq 1.5, Kia Sonet 1.0 DCT, Honda Elevate CVT, and Skoda Slavia 1.0 AT. Out of these, I enjoyed driving the Slavia 1.0 AT the most, while I did not like driving the Elevate and Sonet at all. However, I am concerned about the long-term reliability of the Slavia 1.0 AT for city usage, as I plan to keep the car for around 15 years. Do you think I should also test drive the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos IVT? Also, could my preference for sedans be influencing my bias against SUVs? Please advise whether I should stick with the Slavia AT or seriously consider the Creta/Seltos IVT. My maximum budget is ₹20 lakh on-road in Mumbai.

Autocar India

•4h

SUVs, no matter how well honed and engineered, are unlikely to be as enjoyable to drive as their sedan counterparts, simply because of their higher centre of gravity and relatively greater mass. That said, Skoda and Volkswagen have knocked it out of the park with their India 2.0 cars, whether sedans or SUVs, and all are exceptional to drive. If you enjoyed the Skoda Slavia, go for it. You should have no issues if you drive and maintain it properly, and Skoda's service has improved significantly in recent years, both in quality and cost. You could try the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta, which are better all-rounders than the Slavia, but given that you enjoy the Skoda sedan, we think you should go for it.

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