Hi, I am planning to buy a car with a budget of under ₹15 lakh. My daily usage will be quite low, around 10-15 km, mainly within the city. My key requirements are: Petrol engine Automatic transmission Good fuel efficiency Spacious cabin with good passenger comfort Could you please suggest the best car options that would suit my needs?

Autocar India

•58s

Go for the Maruti Suzuki Brezza automatic as your first choice. The Brezza works because it is simple, reliable and very easy to live with. The petrol engine is smooth and efficient, and the automatic suits your short daily drives perfectly. It also offers good passenger space and a comfortable ride, making it ideal for both city use and occasional longer trips. Importantly, it stays comfortably within budget, unlike some rivals.

As an alternative, you can consider the Honda Elevate CVT. It offers more space and an even smoother automatic experience, but the entry V variant goes slightly beyond your budget. If you are okay with stretching, it is a strong option as well.

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I am currently using the 2015 Swift VXi. Now I want to upgrade to an SUV under or around 10 lakh. My daily running is 35-40km, mainly in the city. Please advise which car I should buy.

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•21h

Go for the Maruti Suzuki Brezza LXi MT. It is the most sensible upgrade from your Swift, giving you proper SUV space, higher seating and easy ownership while staying within budget.It suits your daily city usage well, thanks to its smooth, naturally aspirated petrol engine, which has linear power delivery with no turbo lag, and a slick gearbox with a light clutch, making it very easy to drive in traffic compared to turbo petrol rivals like the Tata Nexon and the Mahindra XUV 3XO.

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•4d

I am planning to buy a car under 12 lakh for the village's rugged road and highway. Which suitable and comfortable car should I buy?

Autocar India

•1d

Opt for the Mahindra Bolero Neo if your roads are really rough; otherwise, pick the Maruti Suzuki Brezza. That is the simplest way to decide based on your usage.If your village roads are very broken, uneven or kaccha, the Bolero Neo is the better fit. It is built tougher, has a more rugged suspension setup and the height and durability you are looking for, so it will handle bad roads without feeling stressed.If your roads are mixed but you still want comfort and daily usability, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the smarter choice. It offers good ground clearance, a comfortable ride and is much easier to drive on highways and in regular use, while also being simple and reliable to own. The engine is smooth and refined, which makes everyday driving far more relaxed.

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•4d

I currently own a 2014 Swift Dzire, which has been driven 96,000 km, and I am planning to upgrade to an SUV. My driving will mostly be in the city, with an average monthly run of around 200 to 250 km. I take 2 to 3 long trips a year, covering 500 to 1,000 km. I have three kids. I have taken test drives of the Duster, Elevate, Kushaq, Taigun, Seltos, and Creta. I initially booked the Duster but cancelled it due to limited rear-seat space. I have now booked the Elevate, but it feels lacking in performance. Should I go ahead with a car now, or wait for some time considering the current geopolitical conflicts and rising oil prices, and explore hybrid 7-seater options in the future?

Autocar India

•14h

Go ahead with the Honda Elevate, there is no strong reason to wait. With your low monthly running and occasional long trips, what matters most is space, comfort and ease of ownership, and the Elevate delivers that well with a roomy cabin and a relaxed, fuss-free driving experience.Waiting for a 7 seater hybrid sounds logical, but realistically, apart from the Toyota Innova HyCross and Maruti Suzuki Invicto, there are no real options today, and new ones will take time to arrive, so you may end up waiting without a clear benefit.If you do want a 7 seater right now, the Kia Carens Clavis petrol is a strong alternative. This Kia car offers flexible seating for your family and is comfortable for both city use and occasional long trips.

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