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•5w

I am a car enthusiast and love driving cars with great tech, music systems, and features. I currently drive a Honda Jazz Diesel V variant, which I have owned since October 2015. The car has clocked close to 1.5 lakh km. Due to restrictions in Delhi/NCR on diesel vehicles that are more than 10 years old, I have no choice but to sell the car, even though it is still in good condition, thanks to Honda’s bulletproof reliability. I am looking to replace it with a petrol car within a budget of Rs. 13-14 lakh on-road in UP. I have shortlisted the Hyundai i20 N Line N8 DCT. Is this a good choice, or are there any other equivalent options I should consider?

•5w

Given that you are a car enthusiast and are coming from a Jazz Diesel V, the i20 N Line N8 DCT is a very good fit. The 1.0-litre turbo petrol produces 120hp and 172Nm, and the N Line gets the sportier suspension, steering and styling that make it more engaging than the regular i20. It also gives you the technology and equipment you are looking for, including the 10.25-inch touchscreen, Bose audio system, wireless charging and a built-in dashcam.

The main alternatives are the Skoda Kylaq 1.0 TSI AT and Toyota Taisor or Maruti Suzuki Fronx 1.0 turbo AT. The Kylaq is the more practical choice, with SUV proportions, more ground clearance and a smoother six-speed torque converter automatic. It also has a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating. However, it does not have quite the same enthusiast appeal or feature-rich cabin as the N Line.

The Taisor or the Fronx are also worth a test drive if you want a compact crossover with a punchy turbo engine and a conventional automatic, but the i20 N Line feels more special from behind the wheel.

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•23h

Hello. We currently own a Renault Fluence 1.5 dCi and a Hyundai i10 Automatic. We are now looking to replace the i10 with another compact car, and I am confused between the Skoda Kylaq, Citroen C3 and Hyundai i20 IVT. Before the Fluence, we owned a Fiat Palio Diesel 1.9. The new car will primarily be used for city driving.

•5h

For primarily city use, the Hyundai i20 IVT is the best fit. Its 1.2-litre naturally aspirated engine is smooth and refined, offering good drivability in the city. The IVT automatic is also seamless and makes everyday city driving very convenient.It will also be more fuel-efficient than the turbo-petrol Skoda Kylaq and Citroen C3. The Kylaq is worth considering if you do more highway driving or need the added ground clearance.Overall, the i20 is a good upgrade over your i10 and makes for a great city runabout.

I’m being offered the Hyundai i20 Magna Executive at Rs 6 lakh on-road, but I’m unsure about its fuel efficiency and performance. Are there any other cars I should consider in this price range?

•23h

The price you are getting the Hyundai i20 for is very good as for your mileage query, the i20 does have a decent fuel efficiency and you could expect around 12 to 15 kpl on a mixed city and highway use, depending of course on your driving style and conditions. If mileage is a key concern, then you could consider the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, which, in like-for-like conditions, would return better efficiency. However, you would likely have to pay a bit more in the purchase price, as the offers and discounts on the Baleno would not be as attractive as those on the i20. Thus, if you are not driving a lot, then the money you are saving with the lower purchase price on the i20 would offset the slightly lower efficiency.

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•1d

I'm looking for a new car with an on-road budget of Rs 8-10 lakh in Mumbai. I want something that offers an enjoyable driving experience and has some character, along with no-nonsense reliability and ownership. Some important features for me are a decent infotainment and audio system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, rear AC vents to deal with Mumbai's humid summers, and automatic climate control. The car should also feel stable on the highway during long drives. I prefer a petrol car with a manual transmission, ideally with a naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine. A turbo-petrol is also fine if it offers a good power-to-weight and torque-to-weight ratio. Features such as alloy wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather seat covers and ventilated seats would be good to have, but aren't essential.

•1d

The Hyundai i20 N Line will meet your requirements well. It will not meet every specification but will match what you are expecting from your car. The driving experience is very good, and it is a reliable car too. Being a Hyundai, it is very well equipped with features like alloy wheels, auto climate control, rear AC vents and a decent touchscreen with Android Auto.

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