I am using the Honda Amaze diesel CVT. I plan to change my car. My average driving in a month is 1750km. I am going for a mid-size SUV. Kindly guide. Should I go for the Honda Elevate?

Autocar India

•12h

We would suggest the Honda Amaze VX CVT as the sweet spot, not the ZX, unless you are comfortable spending nearly Rs 1 lakh extra for a few cosmetic additions and the Level 1 ADAS package. The Amaze’s real strengths are its smooth CVT, Honda’s long-term reliability, comfortable ride and easy ownership experience, and you get all of that in the VX without needing to stretch to the top trim.On the ADAS front, the Amaze uses a camera based Level 1 Honda Sensing system. That means the adaptive cruise control cannot be switched into a conventional non-adaptive cruise mode. It will work at night, but because it relies on a camera, its effectiveness depends heavily on visibility, clear lane markings and overall road conditions. In fog, heavy rain, glare or on poorly marked roads, performance can reduce. So we would see it as a useful convenience feature rather than a compelling enough reason on its own to choose the ZX.

Honda Amaze

Autocar India

•2d

Based on your priorities, the Hyundai i20 IVT would be our first recommendation. The IVT automatic is one of the smoothest gearboxes in this price range and is exactly the kind of transmission you should be looking at if you want a completely jerk-free city driving experience. The i20 also feels genuinely premium inside, with good cabin quality, solid feature content and in your budget, you can stretch to a well-equipped Asta variant with features like the Bose audio system and a nicely finished interior. Hyundai’s reliability and ownership experience also make it an easy long-term recommendation.If by build quality you specifically mean a stronger crash test safety proposition, then the Honda Amaze CVT is also worth serious consideration. Its CVT is equally smooth, Honda’s long-term reliability is excellent, and it feels like a sensible 10-year ownership choice. It may not feel as premium inside as the i20, but from a pure, dependable ownership perspective, it is a very strong alternative.

Hyundai i20

Honda Amaze

Autocar India

•10h

The Kia Seltos is the better pick. It is a generation newer than the Creta currently on sale, and comes with the benefits of a larger body, roomier cabin, better refinement, as well as the promise of better safety. The Seltos is a well put together package and feels richer than a like-priced Hyundai Creta. Do note, the next-gen Hyundai Creta goes on sale by early 2027 and will offer the same strengths as the Kia. If you are not in a rush to buy a new SUV, we'd suggest you wait for the new Creta and take a call on the right one for you then. In case you need to buy one soon, go for the Seltos. It gives you more for your buck.

Kia Seltos