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•33w

I own a Ford Figo Aspire 2016 petrol model. Please suggest a compact sub-4 metre car as a replacement. My budget is ₹8-9 lakh, and the car will run mostly in the city.

•32w

There is a wide range of sub-4m cars available in your budget. We've listed the best city cars for each body style:

1) Hatchbacks: Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Toyota Glanza
2) Compact sedans: Maruti Suzuki Dzire
3) Crossover/compact SUV: Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Citroen C3

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Maruti Suzuki

Baleno

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Dzire

from ₹7.04 Lakh

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Fronx

from ₹7.64 Lakh

Toyota

Glanza (2022-2026)

from ₹7.51 Lakh

Citroen

from ₹5.42 Lakh

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•1d

I currently own a Nissan Kicks 1.5 petrol, and I’m very happy with its performance and comfort. Now I’m looking to add another car to my garage for my wife to drive. Preferably, it should be an AMT and give good fuel efficiency in the city, since mine returns only around 8 kmpl in city traffic. Which car would you recommend?

•1d

Within your budget, we would suggest looking at the Maruti Suzuki Swift AMT or the Baleno/Toyota Glanza AMT. All three offer good fuel efficiency, easy city driving and relatively low maintenance costs, making them suitable as a second car for your wife.The Swift is more compact, easier to manoeuvre and has a slightly sportier driving character. The Baleno and Glanza, on the other hand, share the same mechanicals but offer a larger, more spacious cabin and a more comfortable experience for passengers. Their 1.2-litre petrol engine is also well suited to everyday city use.

I want to buy a sub-4 meter automatic car and my bugdet is between Rs. 10 to 11 lakhs (ex-showroom). Mostly, I use the car for trips on weekends. I am looking for a car that can be used for long term (around 15 years). I want a car that is reliable and has low cost maintainance car with good safety rating. I am trying to buy Kiger Emotion model. Is it the right choice? If not, suggest me a better car.

•2d

Yes the Renault Kiger is a good option. The car does meet your budget and gearbox requirements and it has a good safety feature list as well as a good 4-star crash rating in the GNCAP test. As for reliability and keeping it long term, here too the car should be fine. The SUV form factor will also give you a higher seating position with a good view outisde. An option would be the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, while it does not have the SUV body style benefits it too would meet your requirements of safety and reliability.

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•5d

I am a new rider and need an automatic car with 5-star safety rating under a maximum budget of Rs. 12 lakh (on-road). I require the car for driving mostly in city. I drive once or twice on highway and expressway in a month. I take one or two long trip in a year. My preference is safety, decent mileage, good service and cheap parts for family use. Please suggest.

•2d

For your needs, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire and Tata Punch are both good fits. Both cars have a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating and come with a comprehensive suite of safety features as standard.The Dzire is the more fuel-efficient of the two, with its 1.2-litre Z-series engine delivering an average of just over 15kpl in our real-world testing. It also has the more refined powertrain, while Maruti has a strong reputation for after-sales service.The Tata Punch offers a more SUV-like stance. You sit higher up, with a better view over the bonnet, which can help build confidence as a new driver. It also rides superbly for a small car, while the higher ground clearance is an advantage on bad roads. Service and parts costs are likely to be similar to those of the Maruti. However, Tata's after-sales service is known to be somewhat inconsistent, so we'd recommend checking your local dealer's reputation before committing.Overall, both cars are good choices for a new driver. Test drive both to see which one suits your needs better.

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•1d

I’m a first-time car buyer and I’m confused between the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Delta (Rs 12.7 lakh on-road), the Brezza VXi automatic (Rs 11.4 lakh) and the Brezza ZXi manual (Rs 11.5 lakh). I’m not sure how much of my driving will be in the city and how much on the highway. If I choose the automatic, I’ll miss out on many features that come with the Brezza ZXi and the Grand Vitara Delta. Is it okay to give up those features and choose the VXi automatic?

•1d

It is a tricky choice, but we would lean towards the Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXi automatic. In today's increasingly congested traffic conditions, the convenience of an automatic transmission is something you will appreciate every day. The additional features on the Brezza ZXi manual or Grand Vitara Delta may seem attractive initially, but over the years, the ease of driving an automatic is likely to matter more.The Brezza VXi AT is not poorly equipped either. It gets a touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control, six airbags, ESP and hill-hold assist. You will miss out on features such as cruise control, a rear parking camera and a sunroof, but some convenience features can be added later through accessories.

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•3d

What are Mahindra’s plans for an ICE SUV positioned above the XUV 7XO? Specifically, does Mahindra plan to launch any ICE SUVs in the Rs 30-40 lakh bracket?

•2d

Mahindra has not yet confirmed an all-new ICE SUV positioned above the XUV 7XO in the Rs 30-40 lakh bracket. However, there are some interesting developments on its future product roadmap. The company has outlined plans for 10 new ICE models by 2031, including nine new nameplates, with several expected to use its upcoming NU_IQ platform. The Vision X and Vision SXT concepts are among the products to watch, although their final positioning and specifications are yet to be revealed. A more immediate development is the possibility of a strong-hybrid version of the XUV 7XO, which Mahindra is evaluating and could introduce around 2027. This would potentially sit above the current petrol and diesel variants, offering better fuel efficiency and a more sophisticated powertrain. Mahindra is also working on a coupe-styled hybrid SUV, internally codenamed W623, which could arrive around 2028, although its positioning is not yet clear.

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•2d

I want to buy a compact SUV (petrol, automatic) under a budget of Rs. 12-13 lakh. Help me decide between Brezza, Venue, Kylaq, XUV 3XO and Amaze (since it is a compact Sedan) considering that the mileage within city should not be less than 13-14kpl.

•18h

Between your picks, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza 1.5-litre automatic is your best bet since city fuel efficiency is your main priority. The Hyundai Venue, Skoda Kylaq and Mahindra XUV 3XO all use turbo-petrol engines, which aren't particularly known for their fuel efficiency in the city. That said, achieving your target of 13-14kpl in city driving with any of these cars will require a very sedate driving style.The Brezza also comes with a smooth-shifting 6-speed torque converter automatic, which makes driving in the city very easy. One drawback is that, its interior won't feel as modern as the Hyundai Venue. The Honda Amaze is another good choice, but being a compact sedan, it won't feel as spacious as the Brezza.

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