I am looking for a 5-seater automatic SUV for city use of around 800-1,000 km per month, with two outstation trips per year of about 400 km each. My budget is ₹15-17 lakh. Please advise.

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The Hyundai Venue with the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and mated to a 7-speed DCT would be a good choice for you. The HX 8 variants will fit in your budget and gets essential kit like cooled seats, auto-climate control, 360-degree camera and a panoramic sunroof.

The rear seat of this Hyundai car is spacious, and includes step-recline functionality, and the 375-litre boot is sufficient for your outstation trips. The 120hp engine offers good performance on the highway and is refined for the city, while the 7-speed DCT is smooth on the highway and convenient in traffic.

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