Maruti Suzuki Ertiga 1.5 petrol ZXi+ AT

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Go for the Maruti Ertiga VXi CNG. With your running of 2,500-2,700 km a month, a CNG car makes sense, and the Ertiga is the safer long-term bet. Maruti’s CNG system is well-proven, the car is reliable, and service reach is excellent. The Ertiga also has a strong resale value, which matters given your high usage and eventual upgrade plans.The Kia Carens Clavis HTE CNG is a good product with a higher-quality cabin and a few more features, but the Ertiga is much better priced. On accessories, stick to Maruti-approved upgrades to avoid warranty issues. The Ertiga’s running costs are low, and it is a practical, comfortable 7-seater for highway use. Overall, it is the more sensible choice for your usage pattern.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Kia Carens Clavis

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Given your priorities of hassle-free ownership, decent mileage and a comfortable city driving experience, the new Maruti Suzuki Swift ZXi+ AMT is a sensible choice. The Swift is reliable, easy to drive in traffic and offers good fuel efficiency, which aligns well with your daily commute and weekend highway runs.However, since you already own an Ertiga, it is worth considering the recently-updated Maruti Suzuki Baleno AMT as well. The Baleno offers a more spacious cabin, a larger boot, more features and a more premium feel, making it a better all-rounder for both city and highway use. It is also easy to drive and delivers the same reliability and efficiency.If you are open to looking beyond Maruti, the Hyundai i20 IVT is another strong contender. It offers a comfortable ride, a well-built cabin and a smoother CVT automatic gearbox, making it well-suited to Bangalore's traffic conditions.Overall, the Swift remains a solid choice, but the Baleno AMT is worth serious consideration given its additional space and comfort.

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Maruti Suzuki Swift

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

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Go for the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. It is the most sensible and reliable choice for your requirement. The Ertiga is a proven 7-seater with a comfortable third row, low running costs and Maruti's strong service network, which is important coming from a Hyundai Eon.The Maruti XL6 is essentially the same car with a more premium interior and captain seats in the middle row, but that reduces seating capacity to six, which does not suit your need for seven people.The Kia Carens Clavis is a good alternative with a more premium feel, but is positioned slightly higher, and on your budget of Rs 16 lakh, you will only get a low-spec model with fewer features. Between turbo and naturally aspirated petrol engines, the naturally aspirated engine is generally more fuel-efficient in real-world conditions, especially with a manual transmission.The Maruti Ertiga also fits comfortably within your Rs 16 lakh budget, letting you get the fully-loaded variant with more features. Overall, the Ertiga is the most practical and hassle-free 7-seater for family use.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Maruti Suzuki XL6

Kia Carens Clavis