Delhi

Syed Ahamed

•4w

My monthly usage is 1,300 km. I am currently using the Baleno Delta variant and planning to buy a new car. My budget is Rs 20 lakh. I need an automatic car with decent mileage and a comfortable ride quality. Usage is 40% highways and 60% city.

Autocar India

•4w

You can consider the Hyundai Creta 1.5 petrol IVT. It is a comfortable and spacious SUV that has a comfortable ride quality. The 115hp, 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine is smooth and refined, and the CVT automatic gearbox is seamless, making it a good option for both city and highway use. The Creta IVT has a claimed mileage of 17.7kpl. Hyundai Creta IVT prices range between Rs 13.94 lakh and Rs 18.82 lakh (ex-showroom).

Alternatively, you can also consider the Kia Seltos, which is mechanically identical to the Hyundai Creta but has a different design inside and out and a roomier rear seat.

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•3w

You can go for honda elevate also. It have decent mileage, sufficient features like cruise control , adas ans side view monitoring camera, good bootspace and cabin space and of course Honda's reliable i-vtec engine

Mani

•3w

Creta, no1 SUV in india

Tanmay Vaishnav

•3w

My suggestion go for seltos as the new facelift has wayy more features than the "Chapri" creta

Manish

•3w

Best car would be grand vitara or Toyota hyrider strong hybrid Terrific car Gives 23 to 25 kmpl average Very smooth Spacious enough Easy to maintain

Arvind Gautam

•3w

For these strong hybrid cars you have to pay 3+ lacs extra and again after 8 years 3to 4 lacs replacement of strong hybrid battery cost. ...lot of things are to be kept in mind . Petrol ⛽️ is good enough in my opinion

Soumya Sinha

•4w

The Creta & Seltos sisters are a great choice for your budget. However please take a test drive of the Honda Elevate & MS Grand Vitara/Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder before coming to a decision.

Latest questions in the community

Subash

•2d

I am confused about whether to buy the petrol or diesel variant of the Kia Seltos. I always prefer to drive a manual transmission and am not interested in an automatic at all. I was owning a Kia Carens 1.5 Petrol MT previously and am now looking for a new SUV. Suggest which one to take, either petrol or diesel in the Seltos MT. Also considering the Skoda Kushaq, but afraid of the high maintenance cost in Skoda.

Autocar India

•17m

Since you have not mentioned your monthly running, the choice between petrol and diesel mainly depends on how much you drive and the kind of driving you do. As a general rule, if your running is more than about 1,300 to 1,400 km per month, then the diesel version of the Kia Seltos can make sense. You should also have regular highway drives so that the diesel engine can operate properly and avoid potential DPF related issues.If your running is lower than that or largely city-focused, the petrol Seltos will suit you very well. Since you prefer a proper manual gearbox, you should know that the turbo petrol engine is only available with the clutchless iMT. The conventional manual gearbox comes with the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine.While it is not as punchy as the turbo petrol, it is smooth and perfectly adequate for everyday driving, especially in the city. In fact, you are already familiar with this engine because your Kia Carens uses the same powertrain and transmission combination.Regarding the Skoda Kushaq, the brand has improved a lot over the past few years, and the earlier reliability concerns are largely sorted. However, since you already own a Kia car and are satisfied with the ownership experience, sticking with the Seltos would be the safer and more comfortable choice for you.

Krishnav

I have been looking for a secondary car, primarily to be driven in the city. A petrol automatic would be preferred. Mileage is not a very big criterion. Good engine performance, features and a hassle-free ownership experience are on the must-have list. We are looking for something compact and easy to maneuver in the city and park in tight spaces. Budget is around ₹15 lakh, plus or minus a lakh. A lack of dealerships in the city we reside in restricts us to only a few brands: Maruti Suzuki (Nexa too), Kia, Hyundai, Mahindra, Toyota and Tata. We test drove the Hyundai Venue (new gen), Kia Sonet and also looked at the Toyota Fronx and Nexon. Which car would you kindly suggest?

Autocar India

•47m

The Hyundai Venue is a good option to consider. It is compact, has a good feature list, and the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine is punchy and fun to drive. The DCT automatic gearbox is also smooth and quick to respond. Being the newest entrant to the compact SUV segment, it gets a modern cabin that is well-equipped and gets all the features you would want.This Hyundai car also has decent space at the rear, and the ride comfort and sales and service experience is good, too. Overall, it is a well-rounded package that does everything the way you'd want it to. The HX 8 trim is one shy of the top-spec, but it will fit in your budget and offer a long equipment list.

Hyundai Venue

albert

•2d

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

Autocar India

•1d

Considering your requirements, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara would be a good option to consider. It has good space for five adults, and the petrol engine with the manual gearbox is frugal. It handles well and has a good ride that is tuned with respect to our road conditions. It has not been officially tested by BNCAP or GNCAP, but since it is based on the same platform as the Maruti Suzuki Brezza (which received a 4-star safety rating), the Grand Vitara, with its added features, is likely to earn a minimum of 4 stars.The other option would be the Hyundai Creta with its naturally aspirated engine that is well-suited to the city. It has good space, a comfy ride and good safety, but it will not be as efficient as the Maruti car.Since fuel efficiency is a high priority, we would recommend the Grand Vitara.

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