Please suggest the best car within a budget of Rs 20 lakh. My key requirements are fun-to-drive performance, ventilated seats, wireless charging, auto hold and hill assist, comfortable rear seats, a rear HD camera with dynamic guidelines, and a 360-degree camera.

Autocar India

•6w

Unfortunately, in your budget, no car ticks all those boxes without compromising in at least one area. The best option would be to increase your budget by a few lakhs and get the Hyundai Creta N Line N10, which offers all the features you are after, as well as a fun-to-drive package, including a potent 160hp turbo petrol engine and a well-set-up chassis.

However, if you absolutely must stick to your budget of Rs 20 lakh, consider the Mahindra XUV 3XO AX7 Luxury 1.2 T-GDi. You get a potent 131hp turbo petrol engine, a robust chassis that offers good ride comfort and handling, a comfy and spacious rear seat and a good feature set. All you miss out on are ventilated front seats.

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Pankaj

•6w

Test drive the verna turbo DCT..

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Chhaya Vora

•1d

Is the Seltos 2026 automatic petrol IVT worth purchasing for Mumbai traffic? I have heard that the 1.5 IVT lags. My monthly running is 500–600 km in the city.

Autocar India

•1d

Your usage involves low monthly running, mostly city, and heavy traffic. In this scenario, the Seltos IVT works in your favour. This is smooth, creep-friendly and very easy to drive in stop-go conditions. There are no jerks, no clutch fatigue and very light controls, which makes daily driving stress-free. In real-world use, this engine-gearbox combo is known to be refined and well-tuned for everyday driving rather than outright performance.Now about the “lag” you’ve heard. It’s not exactly lag, it’s typical CVT behaviour. When you accelerate hard, the engine revs rise first and speed builds gradually, which can feel like a delay. But in city driving, where inputs are gentle and speeds are low, this is barely noticeable. This Kia car only feels weak if you expect quick overtakes or sporty response. The upside is that Kia has tuned it well, so the rubber-band effect is limited compared to older CVTs.Compared to alternatives, the turbo petrol DCT version is quicker and more fun, but in Mumbai traffic it can feel jerky and less reliable in long term. The IVT is the safer, smoother and more relaxed choice. Compared to something like a Creta CVT, the experience is very similar, but the Seltos feels a bit more premium inside.

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Vishal Raivadera

•2d

I am planning to buy a compact SUV with a budget of around ₹20-21 lakh (on-road). I have shortlisted two models: Hyundai Creta 1.5 NA IVT SX (O) / SX Premium and Kia Seltos 1.5 NA IVT HTX. My usage will be mainly daily city driving, with occasional highway trips (around once a quarter). I have already owned a Tata car and do not want to go with Tata again due to post-sales service issues. I also took the test-drive of Toyota Hyryder but did not like its driving experience. In test drives, I preferred the Creta over the Seltos in terms of driving feel. However, I am concerned that the current Creta is based on the K2 platform, which may become outdated after the expected facelift next year, whereas the Seltos is on the newer K3 platform. Given my requirements and concerns, which car would be the better choice for me: the Hyundai Creta 1.5 NA IVT SX (O)/SX Premium or the Kia Seltos 1.5 NA IVT HTX?

Autocar India

•1d

With mostly city use, occasional highway drives, and ₹20-21 lakh on-road, you are clearly looking for a smooth and stress-free automatic zone. In your case, we’d pick the Hyundai Creta 1.5 IVT. You already liked how the Creta drives, and that matters more in daily life than anything on a spec sheet. The 1.5 petrol with the IVT feels calm in stop-go traffic, and the steering is light, so parking and tight turns are easy. This Hyundai car is a touch softer than the Seltos, which takes the edge off bad roads and will keep you fresher after long city days. Hyundai’s service network is also wider, which should ease your worry after a poor Tata experience.While the K3 is a notable upgrade on the K2, bringing larger dimensions, improved structural rigidity and more features, it doesn’t matter if you don’t like how it drives.Two things to note with the Creta IVT: it is not very quick, so fast highway overtakes with a full load need a firmer press of the accelerator and a bit of planning. If you prefer a slightly sportier feel and a few extra features at this price, the Seltos 1.5 IVT HTX is a solid pick. But since you prefer the way the Creta drives, it’s the better choice for you.

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Marivel Murugan

•19h

I currently drive a 2014 Honda City diesel and am planning an upgrade. I am 60, so ease of driving and parking is important. We are considering the Grand Vitara / e-Vitara and the new Seltos, but I am concerned that the Seltos may feel too large for city use (wider body and larger ORVMs). Would it be difficult to manoeuvre and park? Alternatively, would you suggest waiting for the Sierra EV or BYD Atto 2, or are they also likely to be similarly large? I find the Creta and Hyryder well balanced for narrow roads and easy driving (due to their relatively smaller ORVMs). I would appreciate your recommendation.

Autocar India

•15h

Given your mostly city use and the need for easy driving and parking, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara or Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Strong Hybrid fits you best from your list. They offer a slightly higher seating position than your 2014 City, so getting in and out is easier, and in traffic the hybrid often moves on electric power first, which makes it very smooth and calm to drive. The size feels friendly in narrow lanes, the mirrors are not bulky, and the steering is light, so slotting into tight spots is simple. If you pick a trim with a 360-degree camera and front sensors, it takes the stress out of parking.On your Seltos worry: in real life it is not meaningfully wider than Creta or Hyryder, and its steering is easy too. The mirrors do look larger, but once you set them and use auto-fold, they don’t get in the way. That said, since you already find the Hyryder comfortable on narrow roads, it (or the Grand Vitara) will feel more comfortable, as it is a bit smaller.Two things to note about these SUVs: the boot is smaller than the petrol-only versions, and when you press hard the engine gets a bit loud and quick highway passes need some planning. As for the Sierra EV, it is larger than all these, while the launch timeline of the BYD Atto 2 is still uncertain.

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