Hello Autocar, kindly help me choose between the Elevate ZX Manual and the Aircross Pure Tech AT for driving in city in weekdays and hills and highways in weekends. I want a fun-to-ride but equally comfortable ride for rear seat passengers.

Autocar India

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Our first recommendation would be the Kia Seltos 1.5 petrol automatic. With 70% highway driving, you will appreciate its comprehensive ADAS suite with adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assistance. It also has a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating, a wide service network, and you’ll get the full spread of modern features inside your budget. The honest catch is that the automatic is tuned for calm progress, not thrills. The honest catch is that the automatic is tuned for calm progress, not thrills.The Hyundai Creta 1.5 petrol automatic lands very close. It matches the features and ADAS you want, rides a touch softer for family comfort, and Hyundai’s service reach is the strongest. Highway economy is similar to the Seltos, and it is E20-ready.The Honda Elevate is a strong choice, too, giving you ADAS and a very easy drive. It also offers slightly quicker performance than the above two. It stays within your price range and is proven on long runs.All three are E20-compliant. No mainstream brand here officially guarantees E30 yet, so that is the one future-proofing gap today.

Kia Seltos

Hyundai Creta

Honda Elevate

Autocar India

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If you are getting a good discount on the current Honda Elevate, we would be inclined to buy now rather than wait.That said, yes, we do think the Elevate facelift is likely to get Level 2 ADAS, especially considering Honda has already expanded ADAS availability on the updated City and the industry as a whole is moving in that direction. However, it is worth remembering that the current Elevate already gets camera based Honda Sensing ADAS, which covers features such as adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and autonomous emergency braking.The bigger question is how important Level 2 ADAS is to you. If having the latest ADAS package is a must-have feature and something you will genuinely use regularly, then waiting for the facelift makes sense. However, if your priority is getting a good deal on a practical, reliable SUV, the current Elevate remains a very competent package, and the discounts available today could easily offset the benefits of waiting for the facelift and paying a higher price.

Honda Elevate

Honda City

Autocar India

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Between the two, we would recommend the Skoda Kylaq Signature MT. The reason is simple. As a first car, the Kylaq feels like the more complete package. It offers a higher seating position, better ground clearance, more cabin space and a more comfortable ride, all of which will be appreciated when travelling with family and on long drives. The 1.0 TSI turbo petrol also has plenty of performance and feels effortless on highways.The Hyundai i20 N Line N6 MT is the more fun car to drive. The steering is sharper, the handling is more engaging, and it feels sportier overall. If you are an enthusiast who enjoys driving for the sake of driving, the N Line has a lot of appeal. However, the stiffer suspension that makes it enjoyable on a twisty road also means it is not quite as comfortable as the Kylaq on rough Indian roads.From a long-term ownership perspective, the running costs between the two should be broadly similar. Hyundai may have a slight edge in terms of service network reach and resale value, but the Kylaq counters with better practicality and versatility.

Skoda Kylaq

Hyundai i20