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Hi, we have shortlisted two cars but are unable to decide which one to finalise: the Honda Amaze CVT ZX and Hyundai i20 IVT Asta (O). Both my wife and I will drive the car, so we want good rear-seat comfort and space. Our daily usage is around 50km. Of the 365 days in a year, around 65 days will involve highway driving, while the remaining 300 days will be city driving, usually in traffic in Chennai. We are a family of five, with four adults and one eight-year-old child. We have previously owned a Ford Fiesta and Santro Xing, so we are comfortable with both sedans and hatchbacks. Which one would you recommend?

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Go for the Honda Amaze ZX CVT. With 5 family members, including 4 adults, rear seat space and comfort become a priority, and the Amaze offers a more accommodating rear bench and better legroom than the i20. The CVT is smooth and well-suited to your daily 50km city commute in Chennai traffic, while the Amaze’s boot is a big advantage for your 65 days of highway travel.

The Hyundai i20 Asta (O) IVT is a great hatchback with a premium cabin and a feature-rich package, but it simply cannot match the rear seat space and overall practicality of the Amaze for a family of your size. Plus, it is starting to feel dated now and is not as well-equipped as the Honda car mentioned above, which was just launched last year. Since you are already comfortable with both sedans and hatchbacks, the Amaze is the more sensible long-term choice for your usage pattern.

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@autocar.india .thanks for your valuable feedback.

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Sir, I’m 23, and this will be my first car. I’m currently confused between the upcoming Volkswagen Virtus facelift 1.0 TSI and the Mahindra Vision S. Should I go ahead with the Virtus facelift, or is it worth waiting for the Vision S? My priorities are driving fun, long-term reliability, safety, features and overall ownership experience. If you were in my position, which one would you choose and why?

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Go for the Volkswagen Virtus facelift 1.0 TSI. Based on your priorities of driving fun, long-term reliability, safety and overall ownership experience, the Virtus is the better fit. The 1.0 TSI is a proven and punchy engine, and the Virtus is one of the most engaging sedans to drive. This Volkswagen car offers a good balance of performance, safety and refinement, and Volkswagen's ownership experience has improved significantly in recent years.The Mahindra Vision S is an interesting upcoming product, but as a first car, it is better to go with something that has an established reliability record. The Virtus facelift will also bring more features and an updated interior, making it a well-rounded package. So choose the Virtus facelift for its proven reliability, driving enjoyment and overall ownership peace of mind.

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I am getting the Venue HX8 Turbo automatic for Rs. 15.40 lakh on-road, the Creta SX(O) automatic for Rs. 18.14 lakh on-road, with a discount of more than Rs. 1 lakh, and the Seltos HTK(O) IVT for Rs. 18.50 lakh on-road. My budget is Rs. 19 lakh. Which one should I buy for driving in Bangalore and occasional trips?

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Go for the Kia Seltos HTK (O) IVT at Rs 18.14 lakh on-road. Your budget of Rs 19 lakh gives you enough room to get a large, spacious and well-equipped midsize SUV, and the Seltos is the sweet spot. The IVT gearbox is smooth and well-suited to Bangalore traffic, while the 1.5 petrol is refined and reliable. The HTK (O) trim is feature-rich, so you are not compromising on equipment. The Seltos also offers better rear seat space and comfort than the others, making it a better choice for occasional family trips. The Creta SX (O) might sound like better value with a few more features, but the Seltos's larger size, better quality and new-age tech push it ahead overall. The Venue HX8 turbo automatic at Rs 15.4 lakh is a good deal, but it is a segment below, and you would be compromising on space and comfort.

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