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•20h

Hi team, I’m planning to buy my first car. I’m 6 ft tall and will use the car mainly for weekend trips and highway runs. My maximum budget is Rs 12 lakh on-road. I’ll drive about 600 km a month on average and plan to keep the car for at least ten years. Which car would suit me best for spirited driving, reliability and low, stress-free maintenance?

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•3m

The Maruti Suzuki Brezza Turbo petrol would be worth considering for your requirements. It combines the practicality of a compact SUV with the stronger performance you are looking for, making it better suited to spirited driving and weekend highway runs than the regular naturally aspirated petrol version. Its service network and relatively straightforward ownership proposition should also work in its favour if you plan to keep the car for at least 10 years.

The 1.0-litre Boosterjet produces 110hp and 170Nm, and is smooth, tractable and paired with a slick six-speed manual gearbox. The Brezza also has a spacious cabin, accommodating seats and a well-established Maruti service network. At 6ft, you should find the cabin reasonably accommodating, but do check the driving position in person.

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•2w

I need a 5-seater SUV within Rs. 10-12 lakh budget. My annual running is between 7000-8000km which includes 70% within Pune and 30% on highway. I need a car with automatic transmission and decent mileage is essential. Since my parents travel with me, superior back seat comfort is top priority.

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•4d

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•1d

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I am confused between Tata Punch Adventure MT petrol and Brezza Turbo VXI model. The price difference between the two is around Rs. 1.20 lakh. Please consider that I am planning to purchase the car for family purpose for long term usage and stress free ownership.

•13h

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