There are so many new fuel are introduced but vehicles compliant to them still not in the market. I was looking for sonet,brezza and kylaq as my options for my first car but this fuel uncertainty is making to push my plans. I do not have enough trust on charging infra that why not leaning toward the ev. How much I have to wait for a proper ethanol compliant car.?

autocar.india

•40m

With a budget of Rs 12 lakh and a clear preference for a diesel automatic, you would have just two cars that you could look at: the Tata Nexon and the Kia Sonet. The Kia Sonet has the edge over the Tata when it comes to engine performance as well as the gearbox, which will be smoother in stop-and-go traffic, being a torque convertor unit. The Tata Nexon, on the other hand, is an AMT - automated manual, in which the shifts can be felt and at times feel jerky. Thus, if it's a lot of city driving that you will do, the Kia would offer a much more pleasurable experience. However, bear in mind that the rear space is quite cramped and not as much as the Nexon, which feels a bit better. Overall, though, we would lean towards the Kia.

Tata Nexon

Kia Sonet

autocar.india

•6h

Go for the Skoda Kylaq 1.0 TSI automatic. Your usage pattern of 30km+ daily running with occasional mountain trips makes the Skoda Kylaq a better fit than the Kia Sonet diesel. The 1.0 TSI engine is a proven unit with a strong mid-range, and the 6-speed torque converter automatic is well-suited to both city driving and mountain roads.The concerns about high fuel consumption in the mountains are exaggerated. Any car will see a drop in fuel efficiency on steep climbs, but the Skoda will still deliver reasonable figures, and the overall ownership experience is strong. Coming from a diesel car, you will notice a difference in low-end torque, but the turbo petrol compensates well once on boost, and the gearbox is responsive enough for mountain driving. On E20, there is no need to worry, as modern engines are engineered to handle E20.

Skoda Kylaq

Kia Sonet

autocar.india

•5h

With a Rs 15 lakh budget, 1,000 km a month and 70-80% city driving, a petrol compact SUV is the right choice. The Mahindra XUV 3XO is the recommendation here. It offers a strong turbo petrol engine, good ride comfort and a wide cabin that makes it one of the most spacious five-seaters in the segment. It also comes well equipped with safety features and has a solid ownership track record. The Skoda Kylaq is the alternative if you prioritise driving enjoyment and a more engaging driving experience, but the 3XO is the more rounded package for your usage. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the reliability-first option, and the one to go for if the roads are bad in your area, as it has a very good low-speed ride. Overall, the 3XO strikes a good balance between comfort, performance and value for your requirements.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Skoda Kylaq

Mahindra XUV 3XO