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•40w

I need to change my car and am looking for an automatic petrol model. My monthly running is about 200-300 km in Bangalore city, and my budget is ₹10-12 lakh. Please suggest suitable options.

•40w

There are a plethora of automatic petrol cars available within your budget. Given your monthly travel is just 200-300km, we will give less weightage to fuel economy and more weightage to driving comfort. As we don't know other preferences, here's a shortlist of the best options by body style -

Hatchback - Hyundai i20 IVT Asta (O), Citroen C3 X Shine AT
Compact sedan - Honda Amaze CVT ZX
Compact SUV - Nissan Magnite Turbo CVT, Renault Kiger Turbo CVT Emotion

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Hyundai

i20

from ₹6.63 Lakh

Citroen

from ₹5.47 Lakh

Honda

Amaze

from ₹8.46 Lakh

Nissan

Magnite

from ₹6.25 Lakh

Renault

Kiger

from ₹6.43 Lakh

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•2d

Bought a Hyundai i20 for my father after initially looking at SUVs.

•19m

I hope it has some good feature

•4h

I am looking to buy a new car for my parents with a budget of Rs 9.5 lakh. It should be petrol-powered, offer good fuel efficiency of over 17kpl, and have decent safety and reliability. The biggest constraint is parking space, so the car must be under 4,225mm in length and 1,745mm in width.

•42m

Given your budget, parking constraints and the need for good fuel efficiency, safety and reliability, the Maruti Suzuki Swift is the most sensible choice. At 3860mm long and 1735mm wide, it fits comfortably within your parking limitations. The 1.2-litre petrol engine is efficient, reliable and easy to drive, making it well-suited for your parents, though achieving 17kpl+ will depend greatly on the driving conditions and driving style. Maruti's service network and low maintenance costs add to the ownership peace of mind, and the Swift also comes with decent safety features, including multiple airbags and ESP on higher variants. And on your budget of Rs 9.5 lakh, you should get a ZXi or ZXi+ variant.If you want something smaller still, consider the Maruti Suzuki Celerio, which offers much of what the Swift does in a smaller package. If anything, its 1.0 litre petrol engine is even more efficient, though lacking a bit in punch compared to the 1.2, and the high seating position and great visibility will be a boon to your parents. Overall, however, the Swift feels like the more upmarket and comfortable choice, and makes better use of your Rs 9.5 lakh budget.

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•6d

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•6d

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•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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