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Arun Gupta

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I am looking for an automatic car within a budget of Rs 10 lakh. I am new to driving. Kindly suggest.

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Since you are new to driving, you should consider the Tata Punch automatic. The Punch has a sub-4-meter length, which makes it easy to manage in tight spaces and congested roads. The seat height is also higher than that of a typical hatchback, which will give you an elevated view outside and may also provide a better sense of security. With your Rs 10 lakh budget, you will also get the top spec variant and thus be able to enjoy all the features and comforts.
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Harsh

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I have a daily running of 50-60+ km in Delhi NCR traffic. I am planning to buy the Tata Punch CNG automatic, as an automatic will be easier for bumper-to-bumper daily traffic, and once every few months, I travel on the highway for long trips. Please suggest.

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The Tata Punch CNG automatic is a good choice for your needs. Since your running is high, the CNG option will help you save on fuel costs, and the automatic gearbox will be convenient while driving in traffic.This Tata car is also spacious and comfortable, and it features a twin-cylinder setup for the CNG that's placed under the boot floor, so you don't compromise on boot space either. Despite this, it still gets a underbody mounted spare tyre, all of which will serve you well on your highway trips too.Tata Punch CNG automatic prices range from Rs 8.54 lakh to Rs 10.54 lakh (ex-showroom).

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Shay Nik

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Dear Autocar team, I am looking to buy a car for my family with a budget of up to ₹16.5 lakhs. I want to prioritise safety, mileage, and low maintenance cost. My daily running is 45 km, and once a week I do around 300 km on the highway, which totals over 2,000 km per month. I would like to ask whether I should choose an automatic or manual, CNG or petrol, and if petrol is considered safer than CNG. Also, which car and variant would you suggest? Thanks!

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Since your running is quite high, a CNG car would do you well, however make sure there are easily accessible CNG pumps in your area. If there is a lot of traffic in your area and your driving requires a lot of gearshifts, then yes, an automatic makes sense; however, unfortunately, there aren't any mid-size CNG automatics available. Your best option here would be the Tata Punch CNG, which is available with an automatic gearbox and has a usable boot with dual CNG tanks tucked in below the floor. However, if you want to stick with a mid-size vehicle, then you would have to opt for a manual, and the Maruti Suzuki Victoris would be a good option here. It too has a clear boot as the CNG tank is below the floor.

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Posted on: 17 Feb 2026