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•21w

I am planning to buy my first car. My net annual income is around ₹5 lakh, and this car is for my parents. Kindly suggest which brand and model I should consider. My main criteria are fuel efficiency (petrol), ride comfort, and safety.

•21w

With your income and priorities, you should focus on low cost, high fuel efficiency and ease of driving. The Alto K10 fits this perfectly. It is one of the most affordable cars in India, delivers excellent mileage and is extremely easy to drive in the city, which is ideal for your parents. It is also inexpensive to maintain and backed by Maruti’s wide service network, which keeps ownership stress very low. Over time, this matters more than anything else.

If you want more space and a slightly more premium feel, then the Maruti Suzuki Celerio is the next step. It offers better cabin space, a more comfortable ride and still maintains strong fuel efficiency and low running costs. It feels like a more complete car, especially if your parents value comfort.

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•21w•

Thanks Autocar Team, for advising on this. I presume, I will be going with Celerio then. In that case, which variant of Celerio should I opt for ? Also please let me know it Hyundai Grand i10 nios would be a better option compared to Celerio ?

•21w•

Go for S-presso. See you will find the CNG variant. An incredibly 180 mm Ground clearance. A good nig look. More boot space. Also almost same size as alto. The mileage is also greatm the maintenance is also low as it is suzuki car. So go for this car bcz you will also get more boot space and space in the interior. And yes when you drive or just see from the outside or from far view. You will clearly appreciate the ground clearance view

•21w•

Gd afternoon Sir 🙏 I am working in agriculture sector some times I need to carry pesticides & some other type of product from my wagonr , I want to change my wagonr and I want to buy scorpio base model but I am confused with scorpio classic and scorpio n base model, my daily run almost 100 km on highway and rural areas, please suggest me the car which can fulfill all my needs & better for future deals

•21w•

I agree with this 👍 what's benifit to sinior citizen person by economically safely drive maintenance free, durability.?????

•21w•

My budget is 10 lacs which automatic will be suitable for the family of 4 1200km per month running

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•4d

Hi, I want to buy a car under a budget of Rs. 4 lakh. Should I go for pre-owned car or increase my budget to get a new one after some time? In case of pre owned car, which car should I buy? My monthly running is around 800 km mostly in city areas.

•3d

With a budget of Rs. 4 lakh and 800 km a month of mostly city driving, a well-chosen pre-owned car is the smarter move. Look for a 3-5 year old Maruti Suzuki Swift, Wagon R or Celerio in good condition. These cars are reliable, easy to drive in the city, cheap to maintain and have excellent service reach. If you want something a bit more premium, a well-kept Honda Amaze or Hyundai Grand i10 is also worth considering. The key is to buy from a trusted source, check service history and get the car inspected. With your running, a petrol car makes the most sense. If you can stretch your budget by Rs 1-2 lakh, you could consider a new Maruti Alto K10 or Renault Kwid, but at Rs. 4 lakh, a good used car will give you a far better ownership experience.

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•17h

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?

•11h

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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•11h

I hope it has all good features

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Hi, I am planning to buy a CNG SUV and am considering the Tata Nexon CNG and Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG. I will be driving around 150km every day for office, so my main concerns are fuel economy and maintenance costs. Many people have suggested the Brezza because of its mileage and lower running costs, but Tata is also a large company and has a wide service network. So, why do buyers generally recommend the Brezza over the Nexon CNG? I personally prefer the Nexon, but I am confused about whether it would be the right choice for my daily usage. Which one would make more sense for my requirements?

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Hi, I want to buy my last car as I am 66 years old. I have been driving a Honda City for the last 12 years without any major hiccup. The Honda City engine and its reliability is excellent although its ground clearance is an issue. I have looked at Elevate and given its ground clearance as an SUV, I am impressed although the issues on E20 and abrupt blending issues are surely technical issues. Windsor EV was a great test drive but all controls on screen could be a bottleneck for me at my age and am planning to move to an automatic. Please recommend as experts. My monthly running will not be more than 500 km. Should I also look at Seltos. I will appreciate a feedback from experts. I want a reliable, easy to drive car with low maintenance cost and good family value with. There won't be any great pick ups or many highway drives will not be there.

•6d

Given your 12 years of trouble free City ownership, the Elevate is the most natural replacement. It retains Honda’s simple 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, adds substantially better ground clearance and gives you the easier ingress and SUV driving position you liked. The CVT is also very well suited to your low speed, low running usage and should make the transition to an automatic easy.On your E20 concern, we would not treat it as a reason to avoid the Elevate. Honda says all its cars manufactured in India since January 2009 are E20 material compatible, and the current Elevate is officially certified for E20. Honda also says E20 should not cause durability concerns or require any component changes. There can be a marginal reduction in fuel economy because ethanol contains less energy than petrol, but with your 500km monthly running, that is unlikely to be significant.The Seltos is worth a look, particularly if you want a more feature rich and premium cabin, but given your priorities of reliability, easy driving, low maintenance and long term ownership, the Elevate fits your requirements more naturally. The Windsor EV is also an interesting option, but at just 500km a month, there is little financial reason to move to an EV, especially when you have concerns about its touchscreen heavy interface.

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