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I want to buy a car with a torque-converter automatic transmission. My maximum budget is Rs 12 lakh, and I am a first-time car buyer. Please suggest some car models. I live in a rural area, and my office commute is around 40km daily.

•4m

Go for the Maruti Suzuki Brezza automatic. It uses a 6-speed torque converter automatic, which is exactly what you are looking for, and it is one of the most reliable and easy-to-live-with cars in this price range. Your 40km daily commute and rural roads make reliability, comfort and low running costs far more important than outright performance or features, and the Brezza delivers on all three.

Maruti’s service network is a big advantage in rural areas, and the car is known for its durability and low maintenance costs. The 1.5-litre petrol engine is smooth and efficient, and the torque converter automatic is well-suited to mixed driving conditions. This Maruti Suzuki car also has good ground clearance, which helps on rougher rural roads.

If you want something a bit more premium and are willing to stretch your budget slightly, the Mahindra XUV 3XO automatic is also worth considering. It also uses a 6-speed torque converter automatic and offers a more powerful turbo petrol engine and a more feature-rich cabin. However, the Brezza remains the safer long-term ownership choice, especially for a first-time buyer in a rural area.

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