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Arijit Roy

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I’m planning to buy an automatic car for my wife. She currently drives a manual car, but I want her to switch to an automatic. My budget allows options like the Tiago, Punch, or Exter. Please advise on the best choice. Thanks.

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Of the three, we would recommend the Hyundai Exter, as it has a slightly smoother engine and gearbox combination than what the Tata Punch and Tiago offer, which will be helpful in the transition from manual to automatic for your wife.
Hyundai Exter

Hyundai Exter

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Hyundai Exter

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from ₹6.28 Lakh

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from ₹6.22 Lakh

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Tiago

from ₹5.12 Lakh

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I want to buy an automatic car mainly for city use with a budget of around ₹10 lakh. I shortlisted the Maruti Suzuki Ignis, but I have heard rumours that its production might be stopped. Is there any update on this, and what are some good alternatives to the Ignis?

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I have been looking for a secondary car, primarily to be driven in the city. A petrol automatic would be preferred. Mileage is not a very big criterion. Good engine performance, features and a hassle-free ownership experience are on the must-have list. We are looking for something compact and easy to maneuver in the city and park in tight spaces. Budget is around ₹15 lakh, plus or minus a lakh. A lack of dealerships in the city we reside in restricts us to only a few brands: Maruti Suzuki (Nexa too), Kia, Hyundai, Mahindra, Toyota and Tata. We test drove the Hyundai Venue (new gen), Kia Sonet and also looked at the Toyota Fronx and Nexon. Which car would you kindly suggest?

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The Hyundai Venue is a good option to consider. It is compact, has a good feature list, and the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine is punchy and fun to drive. The DCT automatic gearbox is also smooth and quick to respond. Being the newest entrant to the compact SUV segment, it gets a modern cabin that is well-equipped and gets all the features you would want.This Hyundai car also has decent space at the rear, and the ride comfort and sales and service experience is good, too. Overall, it is a well-rounded package that does everything the way you'd want it to. The HX 8 trim is one shy of the top-spec, but it will fit in your budget and offer a long equipment list.

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Posted on: 22 Oct 2025