Parvathipuram Manyam

•27w

I want to purchase a small SUV with a width similar to the WagonR. Also, it should have great mileage, good safety ratings, and the largest boot space possible. Which one would be best for me?

•27w

Without knowing your budget, it's hard to pinpoint what exactly you're looking for in a car. However, going by your request and assuming you want an upgrade from a Maruti Wagon R, you should check out the Nissan Magnite.

It has a 5-star Global NCAP rating. At 1758mm, it is not too much wider than the Maruti Wagon R - just about 14cm, and above all else, it is a spacious, practical and good value-for-money compact SUV. At 334 litres, its boot size is decent, and its 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine offers good mileage.

However, if you want even more boot space, check out the Renault Triber. If you remove the third row of seats, has a solid 625 litres of boot space. It uses the same 1.0-litre petrol engine as the Magnite, and has received a 4-star Global NCAP crash test rating.

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•27w

Budget is not more than 10 lacs and it is very risky to buy a car of that company exists only one model currently that is Nissan. Very difficult after sale service and spares in future

•26w

Try Renault Kiger. More outlets, and now they Duster again, it's the same car as Magnite but has the Renault brand going for it.

•26w

Best option I would say is punch facelift. U can get a full pack features with sunroof and can go for petrol as the mileage is great in 10L on road. 1.2L engine will be a better experience as I've experienced vibrations when 4ppl sit in triber

•26w

Tata punch facelift and Renault kiger are the best in terms of looks mileage and safety. Preferably go for automatic whatever you choose.

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•1d

I am confused between the Hyundai Exter HX3, Hyundai i20, Nissan Magnite and Tata Punch. My main requirement is a superior cabin, and my budget is around Rs 9.5 lakh. Which one would be the better choice?

•4h

Go for the Hyundai Exter. Your priority is a superior cabin, and the Exter delivers the most premium and well-finished interior of your shortlist. It also offers a higher seating position, better visibility and a more modern feature set than the Hyundai i20, while still being easy to drive in the city. The i20 is a good car, but at Rs 9.5 lakh you will be limited to lower variants, and the Exter feels like a more complete package at this price point. The Nissan Magnite and Tata Punch are both strong value propositions, but the Exter's cabin quality and overall refinement are a step above. The Punch's naturally aspirated petrol engine is also not as refined or as punchy as the Exter's unit. Overall, the Exter strikes the best balance between cabin quality, comfort and value within your budget.

I drive around 300 km within the city and 800 km on the highway. Which engine would be better for me: a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated engine or a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine?

•3d

We are assuming you are referring to the Renault Kiger or Nissan Magnite, as these are the only two cars that come with the choice of 1.0 NA and 1.0 Turbo petrol engines. In either case, go for the 1.0-litre turbo petrol. With your usage of 300km city and 800km highway, the turbo petrol is the better fit. It offers stronger mid-range performance, which makes overtaking on highways much easier and more effortless. At the same time, it remains efficient and manageable in city driving. The naturally aspirated 1.0-litre will feel adequate in the city, but on highways it will feel underpowered, especially when you need to accelerate quickly. The turbo petrol gives you the flexibility to handle both city and highway driving comfortably, and the difference in fuel efficiency is not significant enough to justify the performance compromise.

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•2d

I want to buy an automatic car priced between Rs 12 lakh and Rs 15 lakh. Good performance, low maintenance costs and decent mileage are important to me.

•1h

Consider the Maruti Suzuki Fronx turbo automatic. It is a good balance of performance, driving enjoyment and ownership cost in your budget. The 1.0 Boosterjet engine is punchy and efficient, and the 6-speed torque converter automatic is smooth and reliable. Being a Maruti, maintenance costs are reasonable for a turbo petrol, and the service network is widespread. If you want something more feature-rich and spacious, the Mahindra XUV 3XO automatic is also a strong option.

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•3d

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•3d

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