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Tarun Dey Sarkar

I use a 2020 manual Wagon R and have run it for more than 1 lakh km. Now I want to upgrade to an automatic car, but my budget is Rs 9 lakh, and the engine should be punchy.

Autocar India

•2h

The Skoda Kylaq would be a good option for you as it offers a peppy engine and a smooth torque converter gearbox. However, since you have a Rs 9 lakh budget, you would only be able to opt for the base variant, which is quite under-equipped.Since you are coming from a Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, we assume you would want a few more creature comforts, thus consider the Hyundai Exter. The engine and gearbox will not feel as lively and smooth as on the Skoda, but it is fairly decent for everyday motoring, and at your budget, you would get a very well-equipped variant.

Skoda Kylaq

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

Hyundai Exter

Arun Gupta

•1w

I am looking for an automatic car within a budget of Rs 10 lakh. I am new to driving. Kindly suggest.

Autocar India

•3h

Since you are new to driving, you should consider the Tata Punch automatic. The Punch has a sub-4-meter length, which makes it easy to manage in tight spaces and congested roads. The seat height is also higher than that of a typical hatchback, which will give you an elevated view outside and may also provide a better sense of security. With your Rs 10 lakh budget, you will also get the top spec variant and thus be able to enjoy all the features and comforts.

Tata Punch

Vishnu Kumar

•1d

I am a 31-year-old lawyer looking to purchase my first car with a budget of ₹15-17 lakhs (on-road). My primary use will be a daily city commute of approximately 40-50 km. I am looking for a vehicle with a classy, sophisticated aesthetic, nothing overly aggressive or 'intimidating', and a premium, well-appointed interior. I am undecided between a sedan and a mid-size SUV. While I value the fuel efficiency and sleekness of a sedan, I am considering whether an SUV’s ground clearance is necessary for city infrastructure. Given my daily running, good mileage and ease of driving are priorities. Based on these requirements, which specific models and variants would you recommend for a professional first-time owner?

Autocar India

•3h

Given your requirements, we would recommend you choose between the Honda City and the Honda Elevate. Both models have understated styling and a well-appointed interior.The Honda City sedan has a spacious and comfortable cabin, and the 121hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine is refined and peppy. It can be had with either a 6-speed manual, which has a claimed mileage of 17.8kpl, or a CVT automatic, which is claimed to do 18.4kpl. The City also has a comfortable ride quality, which will be good for your daily commute. Given your budget, you should either go for the City ZX MT (Rs 17.25 lakh, on-road Delhi) or the City VX CVT (Rs 17.33 lakh, on-road Delhi).However, if you want the road presence and ground clearance of an SUV, consider the Honda Elevate. It's gets the same powertrain options as the Honda City, although claimed mileage is lower with 15.31kpl for the manual and 16.92kpl for the CVT auto. The Elevate also has a spacious cabin and a comfortable ride quality. Given your budget, you should either go for the Elevate ZX MT (Rs 17.38 lakh, on-road Delhi) or the Elevate VX CVT (Rs 17.30 lakh, on-road Delhi).

Honda City

Honda Elevate

Tarun

•9h

Hi, I have shortlisted 5 cars and will buy one of these in the upcoming weeks. I am coming from an i20 1.2 Elite, and I am looking to buy an automatic petrol. My budget is around Rs 15-16 lakh. I am looking at the 3XO, Sonet, Astor, Kylaq and Venue (not a fan of the Nexon / Syros looks). I stay in Mumbai, and most of my running will be city driving, so automatic transmission smoothness will be an important factor. My weekly average is around 80-100km. A couple of times a year, we might take the car for a 300km highway run, but that’s rare. Features like a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats and mood lighting are good to have, but not deal breakers. Could you please suggest what you think are the most suitable options? I took the 3XO for a test drive and really liked it, and will be driving the others over the next 2 weeks as well.

Autocar India

•3h

Given your priorities from a petrol automatic, your best options are the Mahindra XUV 3XO, which you already like, and the Skoda Kylaq. Both have a lot in common, like a punchy turbocharged petrol engine, a solid feel, great ride quality and - most importantly - a smooth torque-converter automatic gearbox.The Mahindra car has a more spacious cabin, though this comes at the cost of the boot, which is smaller. And though its engine is stronger, it's also not very fuel-efficient; although, given your low running, perhaps this is not a deal breaker for you either. The XUV 3XO also has more features, though that drives the price up too, and at your budget of Rs 15-16 lakh, you should find evenly-equipped versions of both cars.Overall, they're closely matched, and preference plays a big role, but we feel the Skoda Kylaq is a better all-rounder.

Skoda Kylaq

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Harsh

•1d

I have a daily running of 50-60+ km in Delhi NCR traffic. I am planning to buy the Tata Punch CNG automatic, as an automatic will be easier for bumper-to-bumper daily traffic, and once every few months, I travel on the highway for long trips. Please suggest.

Autocar India

•4h

The Tata Punch CNG automatic is a good choice for your needs. Since your running is high, the CNG option will help you save on fuel costs, and the automatic gearbox will be convenient while driving in traffic.This Tata car is also spacious and comfortable, and it features a twin-cylinder setup for the CNG that's placed under the boot floor, so you don't compromise on boot space either. Despite this, it still gets a underbody mounted spare tyre, all of which will serve you well on your highway trips too.Tata Punch CNG automatic prices range from Rs 8.54 lakh to Rs 10.54 lakh (ex-showroom).

Tata Punch

YASH SAXENA

•23h

I have been driving a Ciaz diesel for 10 years. It is a super comfortable sedan with top-notch mileage till now. I now want to buy a new-age car with good mileage and features. My budget is under Rs 13 lakhs. Most of my driving is within the city, with a daily run of 30km. Please suggest.

Autocar India

•4h

Since you are coming from a Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, you should consider the Maruti Suzuki Dzire. It is a smaller sedan than the Ciaz, but it offers a good balance of comfort, features, and efficiency.The Dzire is available with a 1.2-litre petrol engine that can be had with either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT automatic gearbox. The Dzire petrol has a claimed mileage of 24.79kpl with the manual and 25.71kpl with the automatic.The Dzire is also quite spacious for a compact sedan, and it offers a good amount of features, including a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a sunroof, auto climate control, and more. The sedan has even received a 5-star crash safety rating from Bharat NCAP as well as Global NCAP.Being a Maruti car, the Dzire is also reliable and will have a good resale value. Maruti Dzire prices range from Rs 6.26 lakh to Rs 9.31 lakh (ex-showroom).

Maruti Suzuki Dzire