Driven crysta 2.4 diesel manual, clutch was easy and effortless i expected it to be like tight and tough to operate, but all my concerns vanished in front of my conscience when the first gear was slotted, it also dont stall that easily from 3rd gear to 4th gear the sweet turbo spooling is addictive and the pedal controls and steering allignment are well sorted and nice its non tiring. u wont feel like driving a big car, i have mixed feeling with hydraulic steering u may feel its heft while turning the wheel at slow speeds but its mangeable and in high speeds its gives confidence sometimes you feel that steering is not responding to your input in a swift manner like making quick maneuvers this is because we are so used to light weight electric steering of our cars so we only use neccessary toned down movements,cause eps responds really well in a sensitive way, you have to drop that habit with Crysta. There is that refinement issues when compared with that of mahindra diesels also quick downshifts aint that smooth, sure its rugged and you feel that reliablity kind of feel. Anybody who edited out crysta from list due to being a manual should test drive one to get the feeling and then decide dont go by the online narrative which makes buying a manual car a big sin.

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Go for the XUV 7XO AX7T diesel automatic. The diesel engine is well suited to your high running, and the automatic gearbox is a proven torque converter unit that is reliable and well matched to the engine. This Mahindra car will make your daily city driving far less tiring, while still being smooth and efficient on the highway. Coming from a 15-year-old Hyundai Verna diesel manual, the automatic will feel like a significant upgrade in terms of comfort and ease of use, without compromising on long-term reliability. The manual is still a good option if you strongly prefer the engagement, but for your usage and ownership horizon, the automatic is the smarter choice.

Mahindra XUV 7XO

Hyundai Verna

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The Creta SX IVT is the better fit for your requirement. It offers a quieter, more refined cabin, comfortable rear seats and a smoother CVT, which are particularly valuable when spending several hours on the highway with four people and luggage. Autocar's long term experience with the Creta petrol IVT also found it refined, comfortable and particularly well suited to road trips.The Honda Elevate CVT has advantages of its own. Its 220mm ground clearance, long travel suspension and large 458-litre boot make it particularly good on poor roads, while its naturally aspirated 1.5-litre engine and CVT make for a relatively simple powertrain. However, the cabin is noticeably noisier, particularly when accelerating hard, and the CVT can produce the typical rubber band effect.

Honda Elevate

Hyundai Creta

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Go with the Tata Nexon CNG if that is your preference. At 150 km daily, CNG is the right fuel choice, and both the Nexon and Maruti Suzuki Brezza are factory CNG cars, so reliability and safety are not a concern. The Nexon CNG is a strong product with good performance, a comfortable ride and a well-equipped cabin. The reason many people suggest the Brezza is Maruti's reputation for low maintenance costs, wide service reach and a long-standing reputation for hassle-free ownership. The Brezza CNG is also a very reliable and efficient package. However, the Nexon CNG is the more modern car and feels more premium inside.At 150 km daily, the key is to choose the car you will enjoy driving every day. The Nexon CNG is a solid choice, and there is no reason to change your decision.

Tata Nexon

Maruti Suzuki Brezza