I am upgrading from a 2017 Tata Tigor XT petrol manual and am considering the Honda Elevate VX CVT because I like its road presence and reliability. Is this a good choice, or are there other suggestions?

Autocar India

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Go for the Honda Elevate VX CVT - for your needs, it is the easiest upgrade from your Maruti Suzuki WagonR and the most practical for daily use. The seat is higher than a regular car but not too high, so it is easier to get in and out without climbing. The rear seat is spacious and comfortable, the doors open wide, and the floor is relatively flat, which helps. The boot is big and square, so a folded wheelchair fits cleanly. The CVT is also seamless in operation and will feel like a big upgrade over the AMT in your Wagon R.One thing to be aware of: the boot lip will be a bit higher than your WagonR's, so you lift the wheelchair a little more while loading.If you often carry more people or want a lower loading height for the wheelchair, look at the Maruti XL6. It has very easy step-in and comfy captain seats in the middle row. But you will likely need the third row folded to keep the wheelchair in the boot.When you test drive, carry the folded wheelchair and try loading it, and have your mother step in and out of the rear seat to check the height and support.

Honda Elevate

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

Maruti Suzuki XL6

Autocar India

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Go for the Kia Sonet HTX diesel manual for your 50-70 km a day with mostly city use, as it keeps fuel bills low like your Honda Amaze diesel. But feels like a clear step up in terms of comfort, features and safety.In stop-go traffic, the Sonet diesel pulls cleanly from low speeds, so you do not need to shift gears as often, and the clutch is light, which makes daily driving fairly easy. The higher seating position gives a better view out, and getting in and out is also easy. It is still small enough to park without stress, but the cabin feels nicer and more solid, and highway runs are relaxed thanks to the strong mid-range of the diesel engine. Kia’s network is wide now in most cities, and upkeep has been reasonable for owners in this price range.A couple of things to be aware of. The back seat is not very wide, so three adults will feel tight on longer trips. Also, like all new diesels, it has a particulate filter, which requires you to run a regeneration cycle periodically.If you prefer Hyundai’s aftersales and a slightly softer ride, the Hyundai Venue diesel manual is a good alternative. If your priority is the lowest running cost, look at the Maruti Victoris CNG.

Kia Sonet

Honda Amaze

Hyundai Venue

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Autocar India

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Pick the Hyundai Creta 1.5 petrol IVT, which is essentially a CVT automatic for 30 km a day and a 6-8 year plan, it suits you better than the Creta EV, given your clear worry about resale. Hyundai’s petrol Creta is a proven car with wide service support across India, and its resale is stronger and more predictable than most EVs today. You also already have a Kia Seltos diesel for long trips, so the Creta can focus on city duty without you having to think about charging or planning routes.One thing to be aware of: the IVT is tuned for smoothness, not speed, so fast highway overtakes with a full load need a bit more planning. Also, your fuel cost in the city will be higher than that of an EV.Consider the Creta EV only if you have hassle-free home charging and mainly city use, and you are okay with the risk of lower resale. It is very quiet and relaxing to drive, and with your Kia Seltos diesel covering highways, it can work well if charging is easy.Given your usage and time frame, the Creta 1.5 petrol IVT is the safer, simpler bet and will be easy to live with.

Hyundai Creta

Kia Seltos