Delhi

San

•5w

Hector has very poor mileage, and I want to buy a small automatic car for my wife. She does not drive yet, and she does not like Tata or Mahindra.

Autocar India

•3w

Since your wife will be new to driving and you are looking for a small car, the Skoda Kylaq would be a good option. The car measures under 4 meters in length and is thus quite easy to manage in tight and crowded cities.

The higher seating, compared to regular hatchbacks, would also help with good all-around visibility, and the automatic is a torque converter gearbox, which is the smoothest type of autobox around.

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Satya

•3w

Skoda kylaq signature AT is good choice

Ankit Khokhar

•3w

As he has mentioned about poor mileage, then why to suggest kylaq. He may go for fronx amt non turbo or baleno as well or nios Amt

Uddhav sharma

•3w

Bro there is no safty in blaneo and fronx and they have amt gearbox while kylaq has torque converter and if owner needs mileage than punch is good

Bhargav

•3w

Best mileage with Victoris

•3w

Which is the best automatic car under 15 lakh with good mileage

Ankit Khokhar

•3w

Amaze CVT, Grand vitara/ victoria AT for good mileage

sanjeev

•3w

what is milege for XUV 700 petrol? is it better than Hector CVt?

Uddhav sharma

•3w

No hector cvt offer better mileage but power is more in xuv

Sayed

•3w

Hector plus mileage is about 5 kmpl. Probably lowest in its segment

Asha

•3w

Hi like to buy car for city driving with good boot space . With good milage option.less maintenance charges

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Umang Jaiswal

•1d

Within a budget of around ₹12 lakh (could extend some), I want to buy a petrol manual car which is fun to drive, reliable and will not be so heavy on my pocket for fueling and maintenance. My monthly usage is around 400km, mostly city and occasional road trips. Which car will you suggest?

Autocar India

•1d

You can consider the Maruti Suzuki Fronx or the Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor in their top turbo petrol manual variants. The engine, despite being turbocharged, has hardly any turbo lag and offers good punch. It also comes with a light clutch and a slick gearbox, which makes it easy to drive in the city. Even on an open road or around a ghat section, both these cars are surprisingly fun to drive, and over bad roads, the suspension delivers a comfortable ride as well. For a turbo petrol engine, efficiency is also quite impressive. Overall, there is actually not much to fault here.If you want something that feels a bit more premium, you can look at the Skoda Kylaq, the Signature+ MT variant. The Kylaq is a fun car to drive, but the clutch is heavier, and you will feel more turbo lag. It will also not be as efficient as the Fronx turbo petrol, and the peace of mind ownership experience may not be as strong.

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Kholi Mao

•4d

As a first-time buyer with usage of around 400 km per month, mostly on bumpy hill roads, and a budget of around ₹10 lakh (could extend some), what could be the best car? (Open to any brand.)

Autocar India

•2d

A robust suspension and punchy power are elements we'd recommend you give weightage to. Our shortlist of models suited to your needs includes the following:1) Skoda Kylaq: Tough build, punchy engine, fun handling. Rear seat space isn’t ideal for three passengers.2) Mahindra XUV 3XO: Tough build, suspension comfort, strong engines, roomy interior. Boot isn't the largest.3) Tata Punch Turbo: Small dimensions make it suited to hills, and ample power from the turbo engine. Smallest for rear seat passengers4) Citroen C3 Turbo: Great engine, good ride comfort. Feels a bit basic, dealer network isn't the largest.

Srujan

I really like the Skoda Kylaq 1.0 TSI AT, but I am unable to finalize my decision because of the rear seat space and a few other compromises. My other options within a ₹14 lakh budget are the Mahindra XUV 3XO RevX and the Nissan Magnite CVT. Considering these choices, which would be the best option overall? Also, what should I prioritise more in this segment - space and practicality or driving performance?

Autocar India

•19h

It's a shame that the Skoda Kylaq's rear seat space is not quite up to the best in the segment, because otherwise it is a superb compact SUV that scores highly on most other counts. Of the other options, the Nissan Magnite, while capable and a great value for money, feels like a sub-segment lower in terms of quality, space and performance. The Mahindra XUV 3XO RevX should be your best bet because it offers both - performance and rear-seat space. In fact, it has one of the most spacious cabins in the segment, although the boot is a bit smaller than others. The RevX offers a good feature set as well, along with a few unique styling embellishments, and overall, we feel this is the one you should pick.

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