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•2w

I need a car under Rs 10 lakh. We’re a family of three, and my child is eight years old. We’ll use it mainly in the city, with occasional highway trips. I’m confused between the Tata Punch, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Maruti Suzuki Fronx.

•3m

Between your picks, the Baleno is the most sensible recommendation. It's a practical, comfortable, and reliable family car backed by Maruti's large service network. With the recent facelift, it now comes with a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder engine that gives better fuel efficiency and low-speed drivability. It also has a more spacious cabin than the Punch. The Punch's advantage is having a more SUV-like, commanding driving position; however, its powertrain is not as refined as the Maruti.

The Fronx is very similar to the Baleno but has a slightly higher ride height and better ground clearance. With the Baleno moving to a 3-cylinder engine, the Fronx still offers a 4-cylinder engine, which is slightly more refined and powerful. However, the Fronx does command a significant premium, and that money is better spent on a higher variant of the Baleno.

Overall, the Baleno is the best fit for your needs, but if higher ground clearance and a 4-cylinder engine are important to you, then the Fronx is a good alternative.

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•7w

Hi, I am a proud owner of Alto K10 and Brezza. Alto is over 13 and Brezza is 3 years old. I am planning to sell Alto and get a new car. Please suggest the car with decent mileage. I prefer to stick with Maruti until I get some other car which is best under my budget. I mostly drive within city and sometimes I go for long drive.

•16h

Since you are going to upgrade from a Maruti Suzuki Alto, you want a car with mileage, and you want to stick to the Maruti brand, a natural upgrade would be the Swift. Given your Rs. 10-15 lakh budget, we think that you can get slightly better value from the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, which has been just launched, gets a new set of features, gets a newer interior, and comes with the same reliability you expect from a Maruti. Since the driving is mostly going to be in the city, the compact dimensions of the Baleno and its good ride quality will offer a better experience than the Swift. It is overall a more spacious car as well. The Baleno now comes with a new three-cylinder engine, which is just as efficient so you will not struggle with mileage. The top-spec Alpha (O) tops out under Rs. 12 lakh so it is well within your budget and will offer you the complete package.

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•1d

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?

•1d

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•1w

I currently own a 2018 Maruti Suzuki Baleno petrol and am planning to buy a new car. After a lot of research, I’ve narrowed it down to the Maruti Suzuki Victoris ZXi(O), which comes under Rs 15 lakh with Bharat Series (BH) registration. The dealer is offering a big discount: Rs 2.30 lakh for my Baleno, an exchange bonus of Rs 50,000 and an additional discount of up to Rs 2.50 lakh. I drive about 7,000-8,000 km a year. I’m a smooth, relaxed driver who values long-term reliability and takes occasional trips to the hills. Should I go ahead with the Victoris, or should I consider other options?

•1d

The Victoris is a good fit for your needs and will feel like a substantial upgrade over your Baleno. Since your running is fairly minimal, the mild-hybrid version you are considering makes more sense than the strong hybrid. It will offer decent fuel efficiency around town and enough power for occasional hill trips.If you are looking for alternatives, consider the Honda Elevate. It also offers a smooth 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine, but has a bit more performance on tap than the Victoris. The Kia Seltos is another strong contender, with a premium, roomy cabin, although it may exceed your budget.Overall, the Victoris is a good choice and offers good value for money.

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