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•13w

I am very confused about buying my first car because of the petrol fiasco. I am leaning towards diesel. I'll have a monthly 600km trip. Plus city driving of 400km a month. The budget is around 13-14 lakh. Which automatic would be the best

•13w

Consider the Kia Sonet HTK Plus diesel automatic. It fits within your budget and gets a refined diesel engine paired with a smooth-shifting 6-speed torque-converter automatic. It also feels stable on highway trips and has enough performance for quick overtakes when needed.

The downside is that the ride can feel a bit firm in the city, and rear-seat space is not the best in the segment. If that is a concern, then also try the Hyundai Venue diesel automatic, which offers a slightly roomier rear seat and a more pliant ride.

Overall, if your priorities are fuel efficiency, highway ability and the convenience of a proper automatic, the Sonet diesel AT is a strong fit.

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•13w•

Go for victoris VXI CNG

•13w•

Syros diesel bigger and more comfortable than both venue and sonet, looks are subjective.

•13w•

There is diesel filter regeneration which appears very frequently, if running is low. Please gather knowledge before buying

•8w•

I am looking to buy a mid size SUV and it has to be a diesel automatic and budget till 20 lakhs. I am currently confused between CRETA AND SELTOS if you can suggest with some good variants and other options too in the market. I have heard about news pf upcoming facelift of creta in late 2026 or early 2027 so should buy it or go for seltos which is new car in market launched just 5-6 months ago i already had a creta diesel automatic 2017 model so want some suggestions

•12w•

Go for VF7 because it’s value for money first of all with all features of a premium brand ! Its drive is also very smooth and the size of tyres is even 19inches ! Very comfortable driving and service network is also very good as far as I have bee

•12w•

What should i buy if my daily running is 80 km

•12w•

@dishank_121 Go for VF7 because it’s value for money first of all with all features of a premium brand ! Its drive is also very smooth and the size of tyres is even 19inches ! Very comfortable driving and service network is also very good as far as I have bee

•12w•

What should i buy if my daily car running is 80 km

•12w•

I m new driver planning to buy car under 10 lakh, but ongoing petrol issue, confused. Weather purchase or not? As of now Baleno is my choice, as it's cost efficient.

•13w•

Confused to buy Balino or Dzire which one is best for normal use, middle class. Very less km using. Need best milage and low maintenance,7 to 8 lakhs budget, automatic transmission.please suggest.

•13w•

@ramesh.41 of course Dzire automatic. No second thought. Can also see Aura automatic

•13w•

What about the non availability of harrier petrol.I booked it in Dec.25 but not get yet

•13w•

Grand vitara delta process automatic

•13w•

EV makes sense... You save on fuel + maintenance

•13w•

Diesel car maintenance is quite high given to the DPF. If it is for city driving I would not suggest a diesel engine car. I am having a Kia Carens Prestige Plus, the DPF due needs serving very often due to city driving.

•13w•

@christopher No. I have not spent a single rupee in a drive of 60000 kms fir my Honda Mobilio

•13w•

It depends what we expect from the car. But if regular maintenance is done we must spend on it. I service my vehicles myself so I know the facts. The manifold in kia caren is definitely going to collect sludge in 30,000 km and it is wise to do the cleaning at 60000 km or the performance will get bad. I have examined it at 30000 km and there is lots of sludge that has lowered down the milage. And yes the quality of fuel is getting bad to worse just like the Indian System.

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•2d

Should I go with KIA Sonet automatic under a budget of Rs. 10 to 12 lakh?

•2h

The Kia Sonet HTE O variant with a diesel engine and 6-speed automatic transmission, and HTK O variant with a turbo-petrol engine and 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission are available under Rs 12 lakh (on-road). Based on your usage, you could opt for either. The Sonet is a polished, smooth and refined compact SUV. Go for it, if you're immediately planning to buy a car. But do keep in mind, the next-gen Sonet will be launched in 2027, which is likely to have more features, a newer design, and better cabin space.

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•21h

Bought the Sonet in a mid variant instead of stretching for the top one. After six months, there are only two features from the higher variant that I actually miss.

•2d

I currently drive a Hyundai i10 CNG, with daily running of around 6 km in Gurgaon city traffic and a monthly highway drive of around 200 km. I am now planning to upgrade my car, with an on-road budget of Rs. 12 lakh for a petrol sub-4-metre SUV, up to Rs. 14 lakh for a petrol midsize SUV, and Rs. 15 lakh for an EV. I live in a rented apartment on the second floor, so I am apprehensive about getting an EV. I prefer an EV, but installing a charger could be complicated due to the sanctioned load. My running could increase to nearly 800 km per month in the future. My key priorities are: - Good suspension and ride comfort, as I have a back problem - Decent fuel efficiency in heavy city traffic - Low to medium maintenance costs - Auto hold and ventilated seats would be good to have I sometimes consider buying a manual, but I mostly prefer an automatic. I am currently considering the Maruti Brezza, Baleno AMT, Fronx AMT/AT, Sonet iMT, Exter AMT, and even the upcoming Inster, VF3, and Bayon. I am open to other suggestions as well. Note: I had a bad driving experience with the Punch AMT, as it caused back fatigue.

•1d

Given your priorities of ride comfort, fuel efficiency and low maintenance, the Maruti Brezza automatic is the most sensible upgrade. It offers a comfortable ride, a proven naturally aspirated petrol engine and Maruti's strong service network, which keeps long-term ownership costs in check. The torque converter automatic is smooth in city traffic, and the Brezza's higher seating position will help with your back issues. The Sonet iMT is not the right choice here. While it is a good car, the iMT is not a true automatic and will not offer the same ease of use in Gurgaon traffic. The Baleno AMT and Exter AMT are also not ideal given your back issues and the fact that AMT gearboxes are not as smooth as torque converter automatics in stop-start conditions.On the EV front, your apprehension about charging is valid. Without a straightforward home charging solution, an EV will add unnecessary complexity to your ownership experience. The upcoming Bayon is interesting and if you can wait a few weeks you would have a better picture before making a decision. For now, the Brezza automatic strikes the best balance between comfort, efficiency and hassle-free ownership.

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