I mostly drive within the city and take occasional outstation trips, covering about 500-600 km a month. I plan to buy an automatic car. Should I go for a petrol, hybrid with AMT, or electric model? Please suggest a car under ₹10 lakh on-road.

Autocar India

•21w

We'd not wholeheartedly recommend an EV given your frequent outstation trips. The public charging infrastructure isn't entirely reliable, and there is also the matter of the long stops needed to charge.

Also, since you travel often, we suspect adequate boot space would be a requirement leading us to the two automatic sedans within your budget.

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire AMT is a practical pick delivering on fuel economy, cabin space, and luggage room. There's also the Honda Amaze CVT that comes with a superior and significantly smoother CVT gearbox.

The Amaze CVT isn't as efficient as the Dzire AMT, though. For a detailed comparison between the two models, check the Honda Amaze vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire detailed comparison.

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Amrendra Kumar

•2w

Hello, I am looking to buy a car within a budget of ₹11-12 lakh on-road. I prefer an automatic car with good boot space, a refined and hassle-free engine, decent interiors, and good mileage. If possible within the budget, I would also prefer a car with a good safety rating.

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For your budget and requirements, the Honda Amaze CVT is one of the strongest options. It offers a smooth CVT gearbox, a refined 1.2-litre petrol engine and a spacious 420-litre boot, making it very practical for both daily use and occasional trips. The driving experience is easy and stress-free, especially in city conditions, and it also benefits from a full 5-star rating in BNCAP, which adds to the overall sense of security. The only limitation is that performance is more relaxed than sporty, so overtakes on highways will need some planning when fully loaded.Another option worth considering is the Maruti Suzuki Dzire. It is well priced, has also scored a 5-star safety rating, and offers a more sorted ride quality along with a more spacious cabin. However, its 1.2-litre 3-cylinder engine is not as smooth or refined as the Amaze’s 4-cylinder unit, and the AMT transmission feels a bit more basic compared to the seamless nature of the Amaze’s CVT.

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Shiva Kunal

•3d

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?

Autocar India

•1d

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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B P Jyrwa

•1w

I own a Ford Figo Aspire 2016 petrol model. Please suggest a compact sub-4 metre car as a replacement. My budget is ₹8-9 lakh, and the car will run mostly in the city.

Autocar India

•2d

There is a wide range of sub-4m cars available in your budget. We've listed the best city cars for each body style:1) Hatchbacks: Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Toyota Glanza 2) Compact sedans: Maruti Suzuki Dzire3) Crossover/compact SUV: Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Citroen C3

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