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Liyaqat Ahmad

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Want an upgrade. Want to buy a car with good mileage. Having better service available locally. I drive almost 20 kms daily. Price range 7 to 14 lakh.

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Since good service at your location of Baramulla and good mileage are your main priorities, we suggest you stick with Maruti Suzuki, as both needs will be fulfilled. There are many options to choose from. If you want ultimate fuel efficiency, consider the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, whose 1.2 Z Series petrol engine is one of the most efficient around. However, if you want more performance and an SUV body style, consider the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, which might feel like a bigger upgrade and will still fit in your budget.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

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Anunay Sinha

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I am planning to buy a new vehicle with a budget of 15 to 16 lakh on-road. My usage is mainly in the city, between 60% to 70%, while the rest is on highways and occasional hill drives. Daily running is around 30 to 40 km. I am currently considering the Honda Elevate, Renault Duster, and Tata Sierra.

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Go for the Honda Elevate VX MT. Within your ₹15-16 lakh on-road budget, it balances easy city driving and occasional hill trips with dependable performance and simple ownership.Your usage is 60-70% city and 30-40 km daily (roughly 900-1,200 km/month), so a straightforward petrol manual keeps things hassle‑free without turbo/DPF complexity. The Elevate’s upright seating and good visibility reduce fatigue in traffic, and its compact footprint makes tight parking simpler than bigger SUVs. For weekend runs to the hills, the manual’s engine braking and predictable throttle response give steady control on descents and hairpins.The one thing you give up is brisk turbocharged punch. Fast uphill overtakes will need a downshift, and the features list isn’t as flashy as some rivals at this price.If you want an automatic to ease your 60-70% city commute, consider the Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXi AT instead. It’s smooth in traffic and climbs hills without fuss. However, between the two, the Elevate is a notch up in terms of comfort, fit-finish and refinement.

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Shiva Kunal

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My budget is around ₹13 lakh on-road. Can you please suggest a car with good mileage and a boot space of around 350 litres or more?

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Go for the Maruti Suzuki Dzire ZXi+ MT. It stays well within your Rs 13 lakh budget, delivers a 24.79kpl ARAI efficiency, and offers a roomy 382‑litre boot.The Dzire also offers a comfortable and spacious cabin, and it has received a 5-star crash safety rating from Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP. You also get the peace of mind associated with Maruti ownership. The one thing you give up is the high ground clearance and elevated seating position you'd get in a compact SUV.If you want SUV-like clearance and a taller driving position, consider the Kia Sonet 1.2 HTK+(O) petrol instead. It has a claimed ARAI mileage of 18.83kpl, and its 385‑litre boot can fit in more cargo than you'd think.

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