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Atul Rajput

•7w

Between the Hyundai Venue and Honda Elevate, which car is good for a city drive?

Autocar India

•6w

Pick the Hyundai Venue turbo petrol-DCT. Its 3995 mm footprint, light steering, and automatic gearbox make tight city traffic, U‑turns, and parking simpler than the larger Elevate.

For city use, a smaller size is the biggest win. The Hyundai Venue is about 317 mm shorter than the Elevate (3995 mm vs ~4312 mm), so squeezing into gaps, basement ramps, and narrow parking slots is easier. The DCT automatic is convenient in bumper‑to‑bumper traffic, and the Venue's lighter controls mean it's easier to drive in the city and to park.

The one thing you give up is rear space and boot volume. The Elevate’s longer body (about 300+ mm) seats three adults and carries weekend luggage more comfortably. If you regularly carry 4-5 adults or prefer a very smooth CVT feel over quick shifts, consider the Honda Elevate V CVT instead.

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Anil

•6w

Sound insulation in honda elevate isn't upto the mark like venue. It's very poor. So in the city, while stucked in bumper to bumper traffic, you'll hear lots of noise in Elevate than Venue. Choose the latter.

Nano

•6w

Go for elevate. It's an all rounder

Uday

•6w

Brezza petrol or diesel nexon or electric e vitara for 1200 km per month use??

SRT

•6w

I have a daily running of 100 KMs looking for a diesel car with good mileage. Budget is around 20 lacs. Which all car options to consider

S Kumar

•6w

Is Toyota hyrider hybrid is good

MDM

•6w

Honda elevate is a segment above and best car so far , even considering with all the vehicles in 5 seater segment suv

Bikram Sahani

•6w

Venue is good

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Ambuj Tripathi

•5d

Hello, I am planning to buy a new car. My daily running is around 40 km, with 40% city driving and 60% highway use. I am confused between petrol and diesel, and am looking for an SUV. I am considering the Victoris Petrol, Nexon CNG, and Nexon Diesel. You may also suggest any other car that would suit my needs. My priorities are good mileage, long-term reliability, and low maintenance. Also, is the Nexon CNG a good option to own for 10 years?

Autocar India

•1d

With 40 km a day and mostly highway, from your list, the Tata Nexon diesel fits best. It will use less fuel on long runs, feel more relaxed at 80-100 kph, and give easier overtakes with family and luggage. Your mix has enough highway, so the diesel’s exhaust filter should stay healthy. As a fuel type, CNG is cheap to run, but for 60% highway, it can feel slow, and needs more planning for refills. Better for mostly city use.Maruti Suzuki Victoris petrol will be simpler to own and should be reliable, but on highways with a full load, it will use more fuel than the Nexon diesel. Also consider the Hyundai Venue diesel, which is available with a smooth 6-speed auto. Overall, from your choices, the Nexon diesel lines up best.

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Roshan

•3d

My budget is Rs 18 lakh. I am looking for a hassle-free ownership experience, good build quality, an automatic gearbox, a 360-degree camera, and ventilated seats.

Autocar India

•1d

For your requirements, the new Hyundai Venue automatic is a very strong fit. Since hassle-free after-sales is clearly a priority, Hyundai’s service experience and ownership peace of mind are among its biggest strengths. It also comes with the features you specifically want, like a 360-degree camera and ventilated seats. Importantly, the new Venue has also scored a full 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating.If your usage is mostly city, the 1.0 turbo petrol automatic makes the most sense as it is peppy enough and easy to drive. If your running is higher and includes frequent highway trips, the diesel automatic is actually the sweeter option because the 1.5 diesel is smoother thanks to its four-cylinder nature, the torque converter automatic is more seamless than a DCT in everyday use, and efficiency will be better too.

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Adarsh Suman

•3d

I’m planning to buy a new car (budget ~₹16L), and I’m confused between the Hyundai Venue HX6 DCT (1.0 turbo petrol) and the Kia Seltos HTK 1.5 NA petrol manual. My usage is roughly 50% city and 50% highways, with occasional road trips carrying 5 people. I currently drive a 2019 Dzire manual, and I’m comfortable with manuals-I actually prefer downshifting for overtakes and like having some pickup on demand. During test drives, I noticed turbo lag in the Venue at low speeds, while the Seltos manual felt smooth and linear, but I couldn’t really test it properly at higher speeds due to traffic. I also took a test drive of the Seltos IVT, but I felt it might lack during highway overtaking, especially with full load, so I’m leaning more towards the manual with the 1.5 NA engine. My main questions are: Will the Seltos 1.5 NA manual feel underpowered on highways with 5 people + luggage during overtakes? Is the IVT actually capable enough for highway overtakes, or does it start feeling strained with full load? In the long run, which would be the better choice for my usage between these two?

Autocar India

•2d

With a 50-50 city-highway mix, some 5-person trips, and a Rs. 16 lakh cap, the Kia Seltos HTK 1.5 petrol manual is the stronger fit than the Hyundai Venue 1.0 turbo with the automatic (DCT). It gives you more space for people and bags, and the smooth, linear power works well with your habit of downshifting for quick overtakes.Will the Seltos 1.5 manual feel underpowered when loaded? Yes, but this can be overcome by using the gears. At 70-100 kph, a shift to 4th gives enough pull for safe passes. It won’t jump forward like a turbo, so start the move a little earlier on hills or when fully loaded.Is the Seltos IVT capable? Yes for cruising and single-car passes, but with five on board, it will hold high revs and sound loud. It does the job, but responses are softer than the manual, so you may miss that direct control and pickup you enjoy.Over the long run, the Seltos 1.5 manual suits your use better. It avoids the low-speed lag you felt in the Venue, is less fussy in traffic than a DCT, and is simply the better 5-person car.

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Soumith Uppu

•5d

I am looking for a family car and am currently confused between the Tata Punch Accomplished AMT, Maruti Fronx Delta Plus AMT, and Hyundai Exter HX6 AMT. Could you please help me choose the best option?

Autocar India

•4d

It's really hard to suggest a car without knowing a bit more about your requirements, like rear space requirements and the distance driven per month. Thus, as a good all-rounder for a small family, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx Delta Plus AMT fits your brief best. Pick this variant because it gives you the most rear-seat space and a bigger, more useful boot than the other two, so adults sit more comfortably, and you pack more for trips. It also feels light and easy to drive in traffic, and the ride is calm over rough roads, which helps passengers, especially elders or kids.Two things to note: this automatic can feel a bit slow to pick up when you press the accelerator hard, and you will miss a few fancy features that sit on higher trims. If you drive with a full load on steep hills often, you may want to try it once to see if the response suits you.If you value tough build and the best ride on broken roads above all else, the Tata Punch Accomplished AMT is the second choice. It also has a smaller footprint for tight parking and a feature-rich cabin at a price like the Hyundai Exter HX6 AMT, too. Overall, for family comfort and everyday ease, go with the Fronx Delta Plus AMT.

AVINASH PARWANI

I have booked the Kia Seltos turbo DCT. My monthly running is around 900 km, mostly in Chennai traffic. Should I wait for the hybrid version? Is it expected soon? Also, how much price difference can be expected between the turbo-petrol and the hybrid?

Autocar India

•3d

The Kia Seltos hybrid, as well as the new-generation Hyundai Creta with the hybrid tech, are both expected to arrive next year. If you can wait until then, it would be better to do so, as the hybrid would be far more fuel-efficient. As for the price difference, it's hard to pinpoint right now, but expect to pay about Rs. 50,000 extra over a turbo-petrol automatic.Thus, if the wait time and the premium are not ok with you, stick with the Kia Seltos. However, given that you are mostly driving in traffic, remember that a turbo petrol would not be very efficient, and for heavy, slow traffic, the DCT can feel a bit hesitant at crawling speeds and can run warm in long jams. The Seltos with the naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol with CVT is better suited to your use, as its smoother in the city, would be more fuel-efficient and would potentially be more reliable too.

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Manik Walia

•1w

I want to buy a sedan. My usage will be approximately 25% city driving and 75% highway driving. My priorities are a fun-to-drive experience, good handling, strong highway stability, rear-seat comfort, and solid build quality. My budget is around ₹18-20 lakh.

Autocar India

•1d

With 75% highway use and a Rs. 18-20 lakh cap, the Volkswagen Virtus with the 1.0 turbo petrol with the manual is the best fit. It feels quick when you press the throttle, so quick passes on the highway are easy, and it stays very steady at speed with a nice, weighty steering, which makes long drives calmer. The rear seat is wide with good legroom and a well-angled backrest, so two adults will be comfortable for hours. It also feels solid inside and out, and its crash test score is strong, which matches your build quality ask.A couple of things to note: at low speeds, the ride can feel a bit firm over sharp bumps, and Volkswagen’s service reach is smaller than Maruti or Hyundai in smaller towns, so check your nearest workshop.If you want the same driving feel but a slightly richer cabin vibe, look at the Skoda Slavia with the same 1.0 turbo. It shares the core strengths of highway stability and safety, and some find its seats a touch softer.For your brief, the Virtus 1.0 manual lines up best. However, do note that a facelift is expected later this year.

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