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Maddy Man

•6w

I am planning to buy a car under 12 lakh for the village's rugged road and highway. Which suitable and comfortable car should I buy?

Autocar India

•6w

Opt for the Mahindra Bolero Neo if your roads are really rough; otherwise, pick the Maruti Suzuki Brezza. That is the simplest way to decide based on your usage.

If your village roads are very broken, uneven or kaccha, the Bolero Neo is the better fit. It is built tougher, has a more rugged suspension setup and the height and durability you are looking for, so it will handle bad roads without feeling stressed.

If your roads are mixed but you still want comfort and daily usability, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the smarter choice. It offers good ground clearance, a comfortable ride and is much easier to drive on highways and in regular use, while also being simple and reliable to own. The engine is smooth and refined, which makes everyday driving far more relaxed.

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Ankit Sagwekar

•1w

We are a family of four, and my budget is a maximum of Rs 10 lakh. I am looking for a petrol manual car. My requirements are that the car should be fun to drive, comfortable for three passengers at the rear, have a good sound system, strong air conditioning, and sufficient boot space. Mileage and service network are also important. My usage will be around 60% city and 40% rural driving. Is there an ideal family car that meets all these requirements, or will I have to compromise because of my budget? Also, if I stretch my budget by Rs 1-2 lakh, would there be a better option? I am also open to second-hand cars.

Autocar India

•18h

With 60% city and 40% rougher rural runs, a petrol manual under Rs 10 lakh that covers space, comfort, AC and running costs best is the Maruti Suzuki Fronx 1.2 manual in a mid variant. It rides higher than a regular small car, so bad roads and speed breakers are easy. The back seat is wide enough for three for most trips, the AC is strong, the boot is decent for a family of four, and you get Maruti’s big service network and easy mileage. It is light and easy to drive in traffic, yet steady at highway speeds.The trade-offs: the engine is smooth but not very exciting when fully loaded, and the audio system in lower trims is just okay.If you can stretch by Rs 1-2 lakh, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza manual fits your brief even better with a roomier back seat, tougher ride for rural roads, and strong AC.In the used market, you should be able to find a 5-6 year old Hyundai Creta or Kia Seltos with the 1.5 NA petrol manual combo from a trusted source like Spinny. Overall, the Fronx meets your needs without big compromises; the Brezza is the nicer step-up if you stretch.

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Anu

•6d

My budget is 15 to 16 lakh. I have previously used the Wagon R Manual. Please suggest an automatic car for city drives and occasional highway drives. I need enough rear seat space for three people and good AC performance.

Autocar India

•23h

Check out the Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXi AT. It suits you after a Wagon R because it is a taller car with high seating, the steering is light, and the automatic shifts smoothly at low speeds. The back seat is wide and fairly flat, so three adults fit better than in most small cars, and the AC is strong with rear vents, which helps the whole cabin cool quickly.On the highway, it feels steady, rides over bad patches without fuss, and the simple petrol engine is calm at cruising speeds. There's also the peace of mind you get with buying a Maruti.Two things to keep in mind: when fully loaded, quick overtakes need a firm press on the accelerator, and the cabin is plain compared to some rivals.

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S D

•5d

I currently own a Hyundai Elite i20 petrol. My daily running is around 15 km, while my monthly running is 1,700-1,800 km. I live on the outskirts, where the roads are broken and full of speed breakers. I am looking for a petrol manual SUV under Rs 15 lakh.

Autocar India

•1d

For your requirements, the Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO and Maruti Suzuki Brezza are the options to consider. The Tata Nexon feels tough, and its suspension does a great job on broken roads, which you encounter frequently. Performance is decent, but the manual gearbox is not the slickest. The Mahindra XUV 3XO delivers stronger performance, and you'll also appreciate the ride and handling balance. It tackles bad roads comfortably, and as a bonus, it's the roomiest for five passengers in case that's a requirement. However, fuel economy isn't the best. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza also makes for a sensible choice. It delivers a comfortable ride quality even on poor roads, while its naturally aspirated petrol engine delivers consistently good fuel economy. Maruti's hassle-free service is a big point in the Brezza's favour too.

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