Hello! After test riding the automatics of Kylaq, 3XO, Venue, Nexon, Creta, Seltos, Hyryder, Elevate, Kushaq, Taigun, and Roxx, I’ve narrowed my choice down to Kylaq Signature+ AT and Hyundai Creta S(O) IVT. I’m really confused between these two: Kylaq Signature+ AT • I love the drivability and safety feel. • Comfortable with higher service and parts costs. • Main concern is reliability. I don’t want unexpected visits to the service center beyond regular servicing. Creta S(O) IVT • Great comfort, reliability, and bigger size. • But in a recent highway test drive, I didn’t feel very confident while cornering. The throttle response felt weak (though manageable). For context, my current car is a Grand i10. In 8 years, I’ve only ever visited the service center twice (one heater coil issue and a clutch adjustment). I live in the Delhi NCR region. My use would be 80% city, but as my hometown is in hilly terrain, I want the car to perform well in hills. So my key question is: How reliable is the Automatic Kylaq? Are there any major issues? Should I go for Kylaq over Creta? PS: Don’t want to wait for the Kushaq facelift as I feel Kylaq is more VFM, having the same engine and better performance. Not considering DSG. Thanks in advance.

Autocar India

•21h

Go for the Skoda Kylaq Signature+ AT. In Delhi traffic, it's automatic is very smooth, and the ride is mature on broken roads, and although not as supple as the Mahindra XUV 3XO, it is not a sore point. The 6-speed torque converter is known to be reliable and futureproof, as most torque converters are.For your stop‑and-go NCR commute, the Kylaq's calibration makes creeping and low‑speed shifts feel natural, reducing head‑nod in queues. You’ll also appreciate the 446‑litre boot on occasional highway trips. Ownership is predictable with 15,000 km/1‑year service intervals, and you can add an extended warranty (up to 6 years; confirm coverage in your city). Expect roughly 9kpl in Delhi traffic and 13kpl on relaxed highway runs at 90-100kph.The one thing you give up is the XUV 3XO TGDi’s stronger low‑end punch and overall power; the Kylaq AT feels calmer off the line and asks for kickdown for quick overtakes.If you prioritise a punchier engine and more rear seat space, consider the Mahindra XUV 3XO AX7 TGDi AT instead, but if that is not a high priority, the Kylaq is more enjoyable to drive.

Skoda Kylaq

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Autocar India

•1d

Both cars are good options and would be fine for highway driving; however, between the two, we would recommend you lean towards the Skoda Kylaq, as the Sonet is older and will be updated in about a year or so.On the other hand, the Kylaq is far newer and would thus also get you a much better resale value. At city speeds, the Kylaq's ride is firm; however, stability at speed is very good, as is body control around corners, with good amounts of grip on offer. This is something you would benefit from, given that you drive daily on the highway.

Skoda Kylaq

Kia Sonet

Autocar India

•2d

It's a shame that the Skoda Kylaq's rear seat space is not quite up to the best in the segment, because otherwise it is a superb compact SUV that scores highly on most other counts. Of the other options, the Nissan Magnite, while capable and a great value for money, feels like a sub-segment lower in terms of quality, space and performance. The Mahindra XUV 3XO RevX should be your best bet because it offers both - performance and rear-seat space. In fact, it has one of the most spacious cabins in the segment, although the boot is a bit smaller than others. The RevX offers a good feature set as well, along with a few unique styling embellishments, and overall, we feel this is the one you should pick.

Nissan Magnite

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Skoda Kylaq