Please suggest a good 5-seater NA petrol car with safety first, fuel efficiency, comfort, good handling and better ride quality.

Autocar India

•16h

Equal city and highway use with a strict ₹20 lakh cap and diesel automatic requirement, points to the Hyundai Creta S (O) diesel automatic. It fits your brief best because the 6-speed automatic is smooth in stop-go traffic, and the diesel has a strong pull at low speeds, so you do not need to push the engine or change gears often. Out on the highway it sits steady, the ride is comfortable on rough patches, and the size is just right for parking in the city while still giving good back-seat space and a useful boot for trips. Hyundai’s service reach is also wide, which makes life easier over the years.A couple of things to note. The S(O) trim skips a few fancy items you may see in top trims, and the diesel is a touch louder at idle than a petrol. Depending on your city, the on-road price of this Hyundai car may edge a bit over ₹20 lakh, so do check current offers.Alternatively, look at the Kia Seltos HTK (O) diesel automatic, which is a more modern, more spacious SUV. However, as it is a larger, heavier car using the same diesel engine as the Creta, it won't feel as effortless, especially out on the highway. Overall, for your mixed use and budget, the Creta S (O) diesel automatic lines up best.

Hyundai Creta

Kia Seltos

Autocar India

•1d

Given your mostly city use and the need for easy driving and parking, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara or Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Strong Hybrid fits you best from your list. They offer a slightly higher seating position than your 2014 City, so getting in and out is easier, and in traffic the hybrid often moves on electric power first, which makes it very smooth and calm to drive. The size feels friendly in narrow lanes, the mirrors are not bulky, and the steering is light, so slotting into tight spots is simple. If you pick a trim with a 360-degree camera and front sensors, it takes the stress out of parking.On your Seltos worry: in real life it is not meaningfully wider than Creta or Hyryder, and its steering is easy too. The mirrors do look larger, but once you set them and use auto-fold, they don’t get in the way. That said, since you already find the Hyryder comfortable on narrow roads, it (or the Grand Vitara) will feel more comfortable, as it is a bit smaller.Two things to note about these SUVs: the boot is smaller than the petrol-only versions, and when you press hard the engine gets a bit loud and quick highway passes need some planning. As for the Sierra EV, it is larger than all these, while the launch timeline of the BYD Atto 2 is still uncertain.

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Kia Seltos

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Hyundai Creta

Autocar India

•1d

Go for the Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXi AT mild-hybrid for your parents, it fits the budget, is easy to handle in Delhi traffic, and offers the best balance of smooth driving, safety features and low running costs. Coming from a Grand i10, the Brezza will still feel easy to manoeuvre in tight lanes because it is compact, has light steering and it is a smooth automatic car. The mild-hybrid system helps in stop-and-go traffic by cutting the engine at signals and adding a little electric assist when moving off, so fuel consumption is low without any effort. The seat is a bit higher than their i10, which many older drivers find easier on the knees, and Maruti’s extensive service network in Delhi is a big plus. One thing to keep in mind is that the Brezza is a taller car, so it will feel different from the i10's low seating position. Also, the automatic with the best safety and comfort features may sit near the top of your 15 lakh cap.If fuel efficiency is the top goal and you can stretch the budget, the Grand Vitara strong-hybrid e-CVT is far more efficient in the city, but its price usually sits above your limit, and it is larger to park and manoeuvre.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara