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₹8.52 - ₹16.26 Lakh
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Asked by: Vipulon Feb 3, 2026
My monthly driving is around 2,000 to 2,500 km, with 60% on highways and 40% in the city and on countryside roads. I usually travel alone, but occasionally with family. I currently drive a 2013 Swift ZXi that has covered 1.3 lakh km. I am considering a sub-4-metre, five-seater car with enough space for a child seat, good mileage, and strong safety. I am not in a hurry and can wait if needed. Should I opt for a diesel now, or wait for a strong hybrid such as the upcoming Fronx? My budget can be stretched to ₹15-16 lakh.
Expected to launch in 2027, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx hybrid is expected to deliver stellar fuel efficiency; so wait for it, if you aren't in a hurry.
However, if you need a replacement sooner than 2027, you could opt for diesel versions of the Hyundai Venue or Kia Sonet. They share their diesel engine, which is smooth, refined and very efficient. Both these are equally user-friendly, and both have adequate space for a child seat, although the Venue has an edge over the Sonet in terms of space. Also, in their top variants, both cars offer ADAS along with other safety features, covering your safety requirements well.
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Asked by: Sudhanshu Agarwalon Jan 30, 2026
I own a 2017 Hyundai Xcent SX(O) diesel that has been driven around 1.07 lakh km. Now I am thinking of changing it. The options in my mind are the Kia Sonet HTK+(O) petrol or the Honda Amaze ZX (MT), but from my research, both feel underpowered due to their naturally aspirated engines. Are there any better petrol options around a ₹10 lakh budget? I don’t want to continue with diesel because they are now overpriced and have many emissions concerns. Please suggest.
Yes, you are right. The Kia Sonet’s and Honda Amaze’s 1.2 litre naturally aspirated petrol engines, although fine for city use, will feel a bit down on power for highway duties. Especially compared to your Hyundai Xcent diesel, you own currently. It has a lot more torque; these cars will feel slower in comparison and won’t really feel like an upgrade.
In your Rs 10 lakh budget, you can look at either the Mahindra XUV 3XO REVX M or the Skoda Kylaq Classic Plus. Both these cars are powered by turbo petrol engines, which give them strong performance, and both are genuinely enjoyable to drive. The Mahindra scores big on cabin space, making it one of the most comfortable cars in the segment for five adults. While the Skoda Kodiaq offers a much larger boot, which adds to its practicality.
If you are looking for better efficiency and a lighter clutch for a more effortless driving experience, you could also consider the Maruti Suzuki Brezza LXi. However, in Maruti’s case, we would recommend waiting as an update is due soon.
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Asked by: Devansh Rautelaon Jan 30, 2026
Which car would be more suitable for city use and occasional highway driving: the Swift or the Ignis? My budget is around Rs 8 lakh, which can be stretched. Or should I look at lower variants of the Sonet or 3XO?
In your budget, you can get the Swift VXI (O) and the Ignis Alpha petrol manual. Between the two, we would suggest going for the Maruti Suzuki Swift as it is the newer car of the two and has a more modern cabin with better interiors.
The one distinct advantage the Maruti Ignis has over the Swift, however, is that it still uses the older 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine, which is smoother and feels more peppy compared to the new three-cylinder engine in the Swift. On the upside, the Swift will prove to be more efficient.
If you are going to be driving more often on the highway, we would also suggest considering the Mahindra 3XO or the Skoda Kylaq. We would not recommend the absolute base variants, though, and suggest the REVX M in case of the 3XO and the newly launched Classic Plus in case of the Kylaq, as they offer the basic features you would want without feeling too stripped out.
The advantage of the 3XO and the Kylaq is their turbo petrol engines, which make them more versatile as the added power helps them handle both city and highway duties better. They are also five-star rated in Bharat NCAP, which adds an extra layer of safety.
We would not recommend the Kia Sonet right now as it is due for an update soon, and the lower variants come with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated engine, similar to the Swift and Ignis.
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Asked by: Mithilesh Thorvaton Jan 29, 2026
I currently own a 2010 Hyundai i20 petrol and want to upgrade to a new automatic car with a budget of ₹15 lakh (on-road). My usage is 50% city + 50% highway, with monthly running of ~1200–1500 km. It’s mainly for a family of 3, but sometimes 5-6 people during outings. I’m confused between petrol, diesel, and CNG. With diesel, I am worried about maintenance and city usage. CNG has good running costs, but there are long queues on weekends. My priorities are fuel efficiency, low maintenance, good safety, and long-term reliability. Based on this usage, which fuel type and automatic transmission would you recommend, and what safety aspects (airbags, build quality, ratings) should I not compromise on?
Since your running is high, it would be a choice between CNG and diesel. The Tata Nexon and Mahindra XUV 3XO are both available with a diesel engine, but with a less-impressive AMT gearbox.
The Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet also get a diesel engine mated to a proper torque converter automatic, but in the Rs 15 lakh budget, you can only get the lower-spec version of the two that misses out on features. Between these four, we would recommend the Venue since it is a newer SUV with a comfy ride and a smoother automatic gearbox.
However, if you want a car for six passengers, you need to look at manual options. The Kia Carens Clavis is available with a diesel manual option that is spacious for six/seven, and the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga with a CNG and a 5-speed manual gearbox.
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Asked by: Sumit Bhargavaon Jan 29, 2026
I am looking forward to the Citroen C3 Aircross, but am a little concerned regarding its mileage. As one of my friends said, the average of turbocharged engines is very low. They will give an average of only 10 kmpl. Is this true? What is the real-world mileage of the Citroen C3 Aircross?
The Citroen Aircross has a turbo petrol engine, so relatively lower mileage is not surprising. In our tests, the Aircross returned around 9.5 kmpl in city conditions for both the manual and automatic variants. For reference, the Kia Sonet, which is similarly priced but smaller in size, returned around 11.5 kmpl in the city, giving it an advantage of almost 2 kmpl in efficiency. The main reason for that is the Aircross’s larger size and weight.
That said, since our efficiency test was carried out in Mumbai, in cities with more free-flowing traffic, you can expect a bit more mileage from the Aircross.
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Asked by: SDon Jan 28, 2026
I own a Kia Sonet HTX DCT petrol 2025 model. I just wanted to know whether hardwiring a dashcam will void any warranty ?
Hardwiring a dashcam in your Kia Sonet, that is, integrating it into the vehicle’s infotainment system, technically does void the warranty. Thus, ideally, you should check with your dealer, and they would have systems that are compatible and will not void the warranty. You could consider a standalone dashcam. These simply have to be stuck to the windscreen and are powered by the existing USB or 12V socket in your car, thus not creating issues around your warranty.
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Asked by: Shahid Dhariwalaon Jan 28, 2026
I am confused between the Tata Nexon Creative DCA and the Kia Sonet HTX DCT. My daily commute is about 16 km, and I want a car that is easy to drive in heavy traffic, with a bi-monthly 800 km drive. Please advise which one I should choose.
Keeping in mind your 16km daily commute in heavy traffic and the occasional 800km highway run, we would recommend going for the Kia Sonet HTX DCT as it has the smoother gearbox of the two. It also feels more premium inside out, and except for rear space, which is just about enough, the Sonet does feel like a more rounded product than the Tata Nexon Creative DCA.
That said, if you are looking for more space, there are two other cars with the same engine and gearbox combo as the Sonet and those are the Kia Syros and the new Hyundai Venue. Both these cars are newer than the Sonet, which is due to be replaced in about a year with a brand new model. Both these cars are more spacious and have more features too.
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Asked by: SivaSuriyanSKon Jan 20, 2026
I'm planning to buy a new car with a ₹10L on-road budget. My options are Kia Sonet HTK (Optional) and Hyundai Venue HX4. I'm a new driver, and because of my work schedule, the car will be parked in my hometown for about 20 days every 2 months. Both cars have the same engine, so which one is the better choice overall (comfort, features, driving ease, after-sales experience, and resale value)?
Both the Kia Sonet and the Hyundai Venue have the same powertrains under the hood, but the 2025 Venue was launched recently and has grown in size. The suspension, too, has been tweaked, and the ride is a lot more comfortable. So between the two, you can pick the Hyundai Venue.
Parking your car for two months is not recommended. Please ask someone you trust to take the car out for a small drive every few days when you are not around. With E20 fuel, one of the problems is that if left for long, it can separate and attract water that can corrode your fuel tank. To avoid this, a simple measure is to keep your tank full and keep driving the car.
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Asked by: Anuragon Jan 18, 2026
I’m looking for a family car with comfort as the top priority. My usage is mostly in the city, with occasional highway runs to the airport. I want something reliable and easy-going. I am considering the Kia Sonet GTX, Hyundai Venue HX10, Honda Elevate ZX, and Kia Seltos HTX(A) IVT. I’m looking for your opinion.
We would rule out the Kia Sonet as it is a compact SUV and much smaller than the Honda Elevate and Kia Seltos, and hence, both comfort and luggage space won’t be anywhere near as good.
Between the Seltos and the Elevate, we suggest you opt for the new Seltos, which is better than the Elevate in many ways. Firstly, the Kia Seltos’s 1.5 engine is smoother, and the iVT transmission is much better than Elevate’s CVT, which has much more of the ‘rubber band’ effect where the engine makes a straining sound when revved.
The new Seltos’s interiors are far more plush, and the back seat is comfortable too. The new Seltos has a larger boot than before, which is very useful for your airport runs.
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Asked by: Sourav Kumar Lahirion Jan 14, 2026
Between the Toyota Taisor S Plus AMT and the Kia Sonet HTX DCT, which one is better to buy?
The ex-showroom price of a Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor S AMT is around Rs 9 lakh, while a Kia Sonet HTX DCT costs Rs 2.50 lakh more. For the extra money, the Sonet gets you a more powerful turbo-petrol engine. Also, a more advanced dual-clutch automatic transmission, which makes it a better performer than the Taisor's 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol paired with a 5-speed automated manual gearbox.
Additionally, you get a lot more features too, like a sunroof, ventilated seats, etc, which justify the premium it commands. The Taisor will certainly be more efficient than the Sonet. But on the whole, the Sonet DCT is the better pick, and since you can afford it, go for it, for a superior drive experience.
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