Want a car basically automatic under 15 lakhs for daily commute for 60 km and occasionally long drives for 3-4 family at back

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With 2,500 km a month and most of it on the expressway, a diesel compact SUV fits you best for Rs 13 lakh. The Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV 3XO and Tata Nexon are models to consider.The new Hyundai Venue is a great all-rounder with a refined diesel engine, a fairly spacious cabin and an upmarket interior. However, the Venue is on the pricey side by segment standard, so you'll have to look at a mid-spec diesel-manual within your budget. If you can extend your budget, go for the diesel-automatic. The torque converter automatic transmission delivers a very premium drive experience.If rear space is not a high priority, the Kia Sonet is also a strong option. The model is due to be replaced in the coming months, so there's scope to haggle hard and get a great deal on the outgoing model. Despite being among the older models in the segment, it impresses with its high-quality interior, feature set and smooth diesel engine. Again, it's the diesel-automatic combo that we'd recommend you go for.The Mahindra XUV 3XO diesel suits long highway runs because of its strong diesel engine and confidence-inspiring high-speed manners. It's also a roomy car and packs in plenty of feel-good features for the money.

Hyundai Venue

Kia Sonet

Mahindra XUV 3XO

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The Hyundai Venue diesel is a good option for your needs. It offers the ground clearance, boot space, and cabin space you are looking for. Its smooth diesel engine is one of its highlights, and the ride quality remains comfortable even over broken roads and rough patches.If cabin space is top priority, the Kia Syros is worth a look. It is incredibly spacious and also offers added flexibility with sliding rear seats, allowing you to make more room for luggage when needed. Cabin quality is very impressive too. However, the Syros does deliver a firm ride, and that takes away from the comfort experience. You should also look at the Mahindra XUV 3XO. The cabin is roomy, and ride comfort is impressive. There is a toughness to the Mahindra that you will appreciate over bad patches of road. However, the Mahindra offers the least room for luggage.

Hyundai Venue

Kia Syros

Mahindra XUV 3XO

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As a first-time buyer with mostly city use, you want something that feels easy, smooth and stress-free rather than chasing outright performance. The Classic+ automatic variant fits if you are sticking tightly to budget, while if you can stretch by roughly Rs 50,000 over Rs 12 lakh, the Signature automatic is the sweeter spot because it feels noticeably better equipped and more complete. The torque converter automatic is smooth in traffic, the car feels solid, and it is also genuinely nice to drive when you do head out on longer trips.Your second strong option is the Mahindra XUV 3XO MX2 Pro automatic. It also has a smooth torque converter automatic, feels substantial and offers a strong safety proposition. The downside versus the Kylaq is that the Skoda feels a little more polished to drive, while the Mahindra’s boot space is tighter if family luggage matters.

Skoda Kylaq

Mahindra XUV 3XO