I am planning to sell my Hyundai i20 and am confused between the Lexus ES and the Honda City Hybrid. Please advise which one I should buy.

Autocar India

•19w

There is a huge difference between the Honda City Hybrid and the Lexus ES 300h. Though both are hybrids, the City is a mainstream mid-size sedan, and the Lexus ES is a luxury car.

The Lexus is in a different league compared to the Honda car and costs around three times more than the City hybrid. So, if you can afford the Lexus, go ahead and buy it. It will offer you a far more luxurious experience and, thanks to its relatively low cost of ownership, is remarkably light on the pocket for a Rs 70 lakh-plus luxury car.

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Narayan

•1w

Hi Autocar team, I am planning to upgrade my vehicle. I currently own a Nissan Terrano, which has done over 3.5 lakh km and still runs very well. However, due to its age, its parts are wearing out, and Nissan service takes a long time (often 15 days to a month) to replace parts, sometimes even suggesting unnecessary replacements. I am confused between the Victor's Strong Hybrid and the GV Strong Hybrid. I am getting a good discount on the GV. My main concern is that the GV does not have a crash test rating, whereas the Victor's has a 5-star rating. Plus, can you tell me how much I'll pay in tolls for ride quality? Since Terrano has excellent suspension, is that acceptable, or should I avoid Maruti Duo & Toyota? After-sales service is very important to me, so if you suggest any other vehicles, please recommend from well-established brands.

Autocar India

•5h

The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Maruti Suzuki Victoris share the same Global C platform and are structurally as well as mechanically identical, so the crash structure and safety levels should be very similar. However, since you're concerned about having a certified 5-star rating, the Victoris is the safer bet as it has been officially crash-tested by Bharat NCAP and awarded a 5-star rating for both adult and child occupant protection. The rating applies to all Victoris variants, including the strong hybrid models. The Victoris is also the newer model with additional features like a larger 10.1-inch infotainment system, ADAS, and improved tech over the Grand Vitara.Regarding everyday use, the strong hybrid powertrain is exceptionally well-suited for city driving with long daily commutes. The system operates in near-silent EV mode for extended periods in city traffic, switches seamlessly between electric and petrol modes, and delivers excellent fuel efficiency. This Toyota-based strong hybrid technology is both smooth and refined in operation.As for ride quality, you will need to adjust your expectations coming from the Terrano. This Nissan car suspension setup was indeed exceptional on broken roads and offered a plush ride. The Grand Vitara and Victoris, while comfortable, have a slightly firmer setup that may not quite match the Terrano's ability to absorb bad road surfaces. However, the ride is still acceptable for most conditions.

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Rajan Khurana

•1d

I have booked the Hyundai Venue HX10 DCT, but I am confused about the transmission. At lower speeds, it feels like there is a noticeable gear shift, which can feel jerky. On the other hand, I really like the interior. I am unsure whether I should go ahead with the Venue or consider the 3XO. My only concern with the 3XO is that the interior feels very traditional and not as premium. I am quite confused. Please advise, as the car delivery is planned within the next 15 days and I want to make the right decision.

Autocar India

•8h

From what you’ve said, most of your worry is low-speed city use and how smooth the automatic feels, with cabin look a close second. For that use, I would lean to the XUV 3XO petrol automatic, because its regular automatic gearbox is smoother when you are moving slowly in traffic. The Venue DCT (a dual-clutch automatic that changes gears very quickly) can feel like a small pause or a light jerk at 10-20 kph as it shifts, which is exactly what you noticed. The 3XO’s automatic does not do that, and it also handles long, crawling jams without any worry about clutch heat.The catch is what you already feel: the 3XO’s cabin design looks more simple and not as flashy as the Venue. If the cabin look matters to you every single day, the Venue still makes sense. You can also drive the DCT more gently in the first two gears and let the car roll on its own to smoothen that low-speed feel. Once above 20-25 kph, the Venue DCT feels quick and easy.So the call is this: pick the XUV 3XO petrol automatic if your priority is a smooth, calm drive in heavy city traffic. Stick with your Venue DCT booking if the premium cabin is what you love and you can live with a little shift feel at very low speeds. For your brief, I’d pick the 3XO for the smoother city drive.

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Hyundai Venue

Shubhadeep Ghosh

•3d

I am confused about choosing between the New Sonet and New Venue. The Sonet has proven itself for more than a year, while the Venue comes with exquisite features. Since both are based on the same platform and I am new to driving, please suggest the value-for-money option with a DCT.

Autocar India

•14h

The Kia Sonet is an excellent, polished compact SUV. It has got a great interior, and it makes you feel like you've spent your money well. This iteration of the Sonet is due for a generation change, that's slated for a 2027 launch in India. The next-gen Sonet will be based on the new Hyundai Venue's platform, and is likely to share a lot of similarities.Between the two cars you've listed, the Venue is the one to go for. As of today, this Hyundai car, feels more modern, has a brighter interior which adds to its cabin's sense of space, and it is also well-equipped. While both cars share their turbo-petrol engine and dual-clutch automatic transmission, the Venue has a lighter steering, a (relatively) softer suspension setup, which makes it a touch more user-friendly and comfortable.

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