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Trending Questions on Honda Cars - Answered by Autocar Experts
I am looking for a reliable car under ₹16 lakh (on-road) for long-term use (10 to 12 years). My monthly running is 2000 km, primarily on highways. Which car should I go for?
I am a loyal Honda customer and have driven an Accord in the Gulf and currently own a Honda City in India. I would now like to replace my car with an automatic. I am considering the Volkswagen Virtus, Hyundai Verna, and the Honda City e-HEV. Please advise.
I have a budget of ₹10-12 lakh and have shortlisted two cars: the Tata Nexon Creative S+ AMT and the Honda Amaze ZX CVT. My monthly driving will not exceed 500 km. Since this will be my first car, I am a bit confused about which one to choose.
The Honda Amaze will offer a better ownership experience for you. Firstly, it's a CVT, which is smoother and much more responsive than the AMT in the Tata Nexon.
It’s lighter and more agile than the Nexon too, which as a first-time owner makes it easier to drive and manouver especially in the city. Being a Honda car, you can expect it to be more reliable and easier to maintain. It’s efficient and fairly spacious too, and for your budget, the Amaze is the right choice.
I am confused between the Honda Amaze ZX CVT, Honda Elevate ZX CVT, and Hyundai Venue HX10 AT. My main concerns are safety, ease and smoothness of driving, and reliability. I mostly drive in the city with an occasional highway trip once a month or so for vacations. Please suggest a good car among the ones I have listed. Thanks!
The Honda Amaze is a compact sedan, the Honda Elevate is an SUV, and the Hyundai Verna is a mid-size sedan. So, they are quite different in terms of body style and their usage.
The Honda Amaze suits buyers on a tighter budget, and since you’ve shortlisted the Elevate and Verna, we assume your budget is higher and around Rs 20 lakh.
The Hyundai Verna is a well-equipped sedan and works well for city driving. That said, we also suggest you look closely at Elevate. SUVs are generally more comfortable and confidence-inspiring on highways.
The Honda Elevate 1.5-litre engine paired with the CVT gearbox feels smooth and responsive in everyday city use as well. It also offers a large boot, which is handy for weekend trips and vacation luggage
Hi, we are a family of three adults and one teenager. Over the past 10 years, we have owned a Honda Brio S MT, a Honda City V MT, and a Maruti Celerio AMT. The biggest advantage has been very low maintenance and minimal to no electrical or mechanical issues. We are now planning to buy a new automatic transmission car (non-AMT, as we want to avoid shift jerks). Any body type is acceptable. We plan to make the purchase in the next 6 to 12 months, with a budget of up to ₹17 lakh. Our main requirements are good city mileage, good safety, and decent performance.
My 2019 i20 is with my parents, and I am looking for a new car. My weekly running is around 30-40 km with occasional long highway drives, and sometimes I think about taking it to the mountains. I have test-driven the Škoda Kushaq, Slavia, and Honda Elevate, but am not able to decide. My budget can stretch up to ₹18 lakh - please suggest which car I should go for.
We suggest you wait for the new Skoda Kushaq, which will be launched next month. It has more features and is great on the highway and twisty roads.
Your budget may limit you to the 1.0 TSI engine, but that’s a really punchy engine mated to a smooth 6-speed automatic box. The Honda Elevate works well as a city car, but it's nowhere near as good as a Kushaq or even a Skoda Slavia on a twisty road.
I currently own a Grand i10 diesel manual, which has been a very good car with excellent mileage. However, I now want to shift to an automatic transmission as most of my driving is in city traffic. My monthly running is around 1,200 km, with an outstation trip once every three months. My budget is ₹13-14 lakh. Please suggest a suitable automatic car. I am confused about whether to choose diesel or petrol.
I have been driving a Santro for 24 years, and it is still running well. I now plan to change to a 1.5-litre car, either a sedan or an SUV. I am considering the Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid Alpha Plus, Honda Elevate ZX, and Creta SX. My usage will be daily solo driving and 2–3 long drives with my family of five. Comfort with family on long trips is a priority, and low running cost and maintainability are important for daily use. Above all, good looks matter. Please suggest the best choice among these.
According to your requirement and among the options you have selected, we would suggest you to go for the Hyundai Creta SX. It scores well above the other options because of the space that it offers.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara's second row is good for 2, and a squeeze for 3. Honda Elevate's central console protrudes prominently in the second row, compromising rear passenger space.
The Hyundai Creta looks good, is feature-rich, and delivers a comfortable experience for family use, both in city driving and on long journeys. You are familiar with Hyundai’s ecosystem, adding to the ease of ownership.
My father bought a Honda City 1.5 in 1999, and he was fond of all types of cars. He also owned a Standard double-door and even suggested the Tatkal concept to Maruti. I am still using the Honda City that my father bought in 1999, and to this day, there is no match for that generation of the Honda City. Although I own other cars as well, I still drive this amazing Honda City to my office every day.
It is great to hear that you are still enjoying your 1999 Honda City. It was a game-changer in its time and remains a very enjoyable car to drive.
If you are looking for a new sedan, we would suggest waiting, as options like the Hyundai Verna, Honda City, Skoda Slavia, and Volkswagen Virtus are due for updates. If you want to buy something right now that is great to drive and looks good too, the Volkswagen Virtus GT with the 1.5 litre TSI engine is worth considering.
My monthly driving is around 250 to 300 km, mostly on highways, with occasional long trips once or twice a year. I have a family of four and am looking for a petrol manual car with a budget of around ₹15 lakh. Please suggest a couple of options with good safety, value for money, and resale value.
Last Updated on: 1 Dec 2025