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•14w

I have been using an i10 automatic for the last 13 years. Now, I need to change to a fully automatic small hatchback, nearly the same size as the i10. I don't like AMTs, as there is significant lag, and I also don't prefer torque-converter transmissions due to their fuel economy. Can you suggest a few alternatives?

Verified
•13w

If you are looking for a small hatchback with a proper automatic transmission and want to avoid AMTs, the Hyundai i20 CVT is the most straightforward recommendation. It uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT), which is smooth, refined and well suited to city driving. The car is a step up from your i10, while still being compact and easy to drive. Being a Hyundai, it also offers a familiar ownership experience.

The Honda Amaze CVT is another strong option. This Honda car has a footprint similar to the i20's, but in a sedan body style. The key is to focus on cars with a CVT or a torque-converter automatic. Avoid AMTs and dual-clutch automatics if smoothness is your priority.

Hyundai i20

Hyundai i20

•12w•

@arun71

Go for i20 because

•12w•

@arun71

Go for i20 because you can go on with it for another 13 years..guaranteed

•12w•

@arun71

Go for i20 because when it comes Hyundai, you can trust blindly and have peace of mind for years.

•12w•
City owner · 35,000 km

I agree with this 👍

•13w•

Should I Replace my i20 manual after 3.2 lakh KM and what is a good upgrade for usage regular 450 km

•13w•

My day use 50km & weekend 300km. I go for ev or cng tata punch

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•4d

I currently drive a Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost and am planning to replace it with a new car. I am considering two options: the Hyundai i20 N Line N8 DCT and the Mahindra XUV 3XO RevX A. We are a young family of three, with a toddler, and the car will primarily be used for 70% city driving and 30% highway driving. We are based in a relatively remote part of the country, where road conditions, service accessibility and long-distance usability are important considerations. My priorities are safety, driving engagement, rear-seat comfort and ease of long-term ownership. Considering these requirements, which car would you recommend and why? In particular, does the XUV 3XO's larger boot and higher ground clearance make it a more practical family choice? Is the i20 N Line significantly more engaging to drive and better suited to everyday city use? How do the two compare in terms of rear-seat comfort, ride quality and highway stability? Which offers a more dependable ownership experience, especially considering the DCT versus a torque-converter automatic? If you had to choose one for the next seven to nine years, which would it be?

Verified
•1d

Between the two, the Mahindra XUV 3XO is a better choice for a growing family. As you mentioned, road conditions where you live aren't ideal, so the 3XO's added ground clearance and superior ride quality give it an edge over the i20 N Line. The N Line is more engaging to drive, but its ride has a firm edge to it, which can get a bit jarring. The 3XO RevX A rides on 16-inch wheels with tall-sidewall tyres that do a remarkable job of rounding off sharp edges. It is also a surprisingly tidy handler, with slightly numb steering being the only real complaint. The 3XO offers very good performance too, while its torque converter automatic is smoother in traffic than the i20 N Line's DCT. In terms of practicality, the 3XO's wider cabin, roomier rear seat and larger boot give it another advantage over the i20.Overall, while the Hyundai i20 N Line is certainly a more entertaining car to drive, it can't match the 3XO's practicality, which matters more when you have a young family. If you'd like an alternative, consider the Hyundai Venue N Line, which is a more direct rival to the 3XO.

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