I am a first-time car buyer. I need a car for office commuting of less than 10km daily, with occasional trips. My budget is under Rs. 7 lakh. Please suggest a fuel-efficient, low-maintenance family car for four adults.

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With a daily run of 50- 60 km, fuel efficiency and low running costs become very important. At the same time, your height of 6ft means you need a car with good headroom and a comfortable driving position. In your budget of Rs 7-9 lakh, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is the most sensible choice. This Maruti Suzuki car is one of the most fuel-efficient petrol cars in the segment, has a very low maintenance cost, and Maruti's service network is unmatched. More importantly, the tall-boy design gives excellent headroom and a comfortable upright seating position, which makes a big difference for taller drivers on daily commutes. The 1.2-litre petrol engine is also more than adequate for city use and occasional highway runs. If you are open to CNG cars, the Wagon R CNG is even more economical and makes strong financial sense given your daily running. The only drawback is that the boot space is limited in the CNG version. If you want a slightly more premium feel, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio is a good alternative, but it only comes with a 1.0-litre engine, which, though efficient, isn't as punchy as the optional 1.2 in the Wagon R. Overall, the Wagon R remains the more practical choice for your specific requirements.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

Maruti Suzuki Celerio

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If you are looking for a car under Rs 5-6 lakh with good mileage and relief from Gurgaon traffic, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio is the best fit. It is compact, easy to manoeuvre in traffic and parking, and the AMT gearbox is smooth enough for daily city use. The 1.0-litre petrol engine is fuel-efficient and reliable, and Maruti’s service network ensures low running costs and hassle-free ownership. The Celerio also offers decent cabin space for its size and a comfortable ride over broken city roads. If you want something more practical, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is also a good option, but the Celerio is the more modern and premium package.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

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The new Maruti Suzuki Brezza 1.0 Boosterjet appears to be a logical upgrade from the Baleno RS. It retains the familiar Boosterjet character while offering a more modern, E20-compliant package with improved safety, better features and the added practicality of an SUV. If paired with a six-speed manual gearbox, the Brezza ZXi+ variant could also prove to be a more relaxed highway cruiser than the Baleno RS. The Brezza 1.0 Boosterjet is a good choice if you value the service network of Maruti Suzuki cars, reliability, and ownership experience.You could surely consider exchanging the Baleno RS for the Brezza at the Maruti dealership if you're getting a great deal. However, we recommend first getting the car evaluated by a few reputed used car dealers or independent buyers to understand its true market value. Comparing multiple offers will help ensure the best possible resale price before finalising the exchange with the dealership.

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