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Hello! I have a manual Ertiga and am planning to buy a secondary automatic car in the Rs 10-12 lakh range for long-term ownership. I intend to opt for the maximum extended warranty and service packages. Usage will be mostly city driving in Delhi NCR, with a few short vacation trips, and a monthly running of around 600-700km. I want a delightful ownership experience with good build quality, fit and finish. I am not willing to go with an AMT transmission. Please suggest the best option. Also, please suggest more options if I increase my budget by Rs 1-2 lakh.

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The Honda Amaze CVT would be the recommendation here. Since this will be a secondary automatic car primarily for city use in Delhi NCR, with monthly running of just 600-700km and a focus on long-term ownership, the Amaze makes a lot of sense. The CVT automatic is among the smoothest gearboxes in this price range, the petrol engine is refined and proven, and Honda's reputation for reliability and hassle-free ownership is hard to ignore. If you're planning to take the maximum warranty and service packages, it should be an extremely easy car to live with for many years.

The Hyundai i20 IVT would be the second choice. It feels more premium inside than the Amaze, offers excellent fit and finish, and its IVT automatic is just as smooth in city traffic. It is also compact and easy to drive, making it a great urban runabout.

If you're willing to stretch your budget slightly, the Skoda Kylaq Classic+ AT is worth considering. It brings the benefits of an SUV body style, a solid feel and a smooth torque-converter automatic. However, for your specific use case, the Honda and Hyundai edge it out thanks to their smoother powertrains and stronger reputation for long-term ownership peace of mind.

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I am planning to buy a car for my mostly used in Delhi NCR. My monthly uses is about 1500kms. Currently I have Diesal Duster 2016 model. May windsor will be appropriate or shall buy Diesel or petrol vehicle.

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@shubhamjain Good, clear brief. The shortlist above is sound, but one thing worth sorting first, when you say no AMT, is it really the jerky low speed feel you want to avoid. Because the Amaze and i20 IVT are CVTs, lovely and smooth in the city, but they can feel a bit rubber bandy when you push them. A proper torque converter feels the most natural and delightful to drive. Given build quality and a premium long term feel are your priorities, i would nudge you towards the Skoda Kylaq AT. It uses a torque converter, feels really solid and well finished inside, and suits your light city running nicely. Stretch the budget a touch and the Skoda Kushaq or VW Taigun 1.0 TSI is an even better made, roomier step up. One honest caveat though, since you plan to keep it long and take the extended warranty, do check your nearest Skoda or VW service centre once, in NCR they have improved but are still not as widespread as Honda or Hyundai.

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