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I am looking for my first car with a budget of under Rs. 10 lakh. My usage will be mostly city driving in Bangalore, with occasional long trips. I prefer an AMT or CVT transmission with a petrol engine. Please suggest the best car for my needs within this budget.

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For a first car that will primarily be used in Bangalore, the i20 Sportz IVT is the most suitable choice within your budget. The 1.2-litre petrol engine paired with the CVT is smooth and easy to drive in traffic, while the i20 offers a comfortable, refined cabin and enough space for a small family. The Sportz IVT is also well equipped without requiring you to stretch to the higher variants.

The Honda Amaze V CVT would be our second choice. Its 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and CVT are similarly smooth, and the sedan offers a 416-litre boot and a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating. It is particularly worth considering if you expect to carry luggage on your occasional long trips.

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Hey, I’ve been thinking about purchasing a car for my parents. They’re first-time drivers, so they want an automatic. We live near a highway, so there will be a lot of driving on highways and decent roads. Our budget is up to Rs 12 lakh. I don’t want to consider the Baleno or Nexon. Which car would you suggest? I’ve been considering the Honda Amaze ZX CVT. Is its facelift coming soon?

•2d

Go for the Honda Amaze ZX CVT. It is one of the best choices for first-time drivers who will be doing a lot of highway driving. The CVT is smooth and easy to use; the car is reliable and comfortable, and Honda’s service experience is generally very good. This Honda car also offers a comfortable ride and a spacious cabin, making it a strong long-term ownership proposition.If you need the car now, there is no strong reason to wait. The current car is already a well-rounded package, and Honda’s updates are usually incremental rather than radical.If you want an alternative, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire AMT is worth considering. This Maruti Suzuki car is reliable, efficient and easy to drive, but the Amaze’s CVT is smoother and better suited to highway driving.

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•2d

Hey, I am thinking of buying the new Honda Amaze ZX CVT 3rd generation but I was wondering when can we expect its facelift and should I wait for it?

•2d

The Honda Amaze 3rd gen was launched in December 2024, so a facelift is unlikely in the immediate future. Honda typically follows a 3-4 year product cycle, which means a facelift is more likely around 2028. If you need the car now, there is no strong reason to wait. The Amaze ZX CVT is a sensible choice for city driving, offering a smooth CVT, good fuel efficiency and Honda's reputation for reliability. Wait only if you are in no rush and specifically want the latest update that'll bring some cosmetic changes and feature additions.

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I read a news report that Mahindra is planning range-extender and strong-hybrid powertrains. Is there a possibility of Mahindra launching a diesel PHEV in models like the Scorpio N and Scorpio Lifestyler pickup?

•2h

Mahindra has confirmed that it is working on range extenders and strong hybrids, but it has not announced any diesel plug-in hybrid plans for the Scorpio N or Scorpio Lifestyler. In fact, Mahindra has not confirmed any diesel plug-in hybrid models at all. The company’s hybrid strategy is expected to focus on petrol-based strong hybrids and range extenders, rather than diesel plug-in hybrids.Diesel plug-in hybrids are also relatively rare globally because they are complex and expensive to develop, and the emissions benefits are not as clear-cut as with petrol hybrids. Mahindra’s diesel engines are already very efficient, and the company is more likely to focus on petrol hybrids and range extenders for future hybrid models.So while Mahindra is definitely working on hybrids, a diesel plug-in hybrid Scorpio N or Scorpio Lifestyler is unlikely at this stage.

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