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Go for the MG Comet. For pure city use and comfort, it is the smoothest and easiest small car in your shortlist right now. In stop-and-go traffic, the Comet feels calm because it is an electric automatic, so there are no gear shifts or vibrations, just a gentle push when you press the pedal. The steering is very light, the turning circle is tiny, and parking is stress-free. It is quiet inside, and charges at home overnight from a normal plug, which suits your low yearly use.The Maruti Suzuki Ignis automatic uses an AMT, which is an automatic that still shifts gears on its own. In slow traffic, it can give a slight jerk when starting and stopping, so it won’t feel as smooth as the Comet. It is easier for rear passengers, though, since it has four doors. However, most dealers do not have stocks as Maruti Suzuki has been winding up production of the car.As for the VinFast VF3, if you can wait, it could be a good alternative to the Comet as it has much larger wheels, which should help the ride quality over bad city roads.

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Consider the Tata Tiago EV with the larger 24kWh battery pack. It is a more well-rounded car than the MG Comet EV; it drives better, is better equipped and more practical. It also has rear doors and a larger, more usable boot and supports DC fast charging. It is obviously larger than the MG Comet, but it is a fair trade-off considering the added usability. However, the Comet’s tiny footprint means the Tiago can’t quite match it for maneuverability. If that is a bigger priority than the usability the Tiago otherwise offers, then there is really nothing else like the Comet on the market today.On your test drive, try a tight U-turn, reverse into a tight spot, and crawl in slow traffic to see how it responds at very low speeds.

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The MG Comet is a wonderful city runabout thanks to its small footprint, light steering and tight turning circle, good visibility, as well as smooth and adequately zippy electric motor. What's more is that it is surprisingly spacious to ferry 4 adults, should the need arise.Moreover, with just two occupants on board, it also makes for an excellent car for the airport run (by folding the rear seats), as it can accommodate four large suitcases with ease. Yes, its ride comfort or audio system isn't as good as the Tata Tiago EV's, which is available at a similar price. But purely looking at it from a convenience and ease-of-use point of view, this MG car is an excellent secondary car.

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An electric car, especially the MG Comet, is a great option for Mumbai, especially considering your wife will only drive it in the city, and with only your child as a passenger. Its biggest advantage is its ultra-compact size, which makes it incredibly manoeuvrable and easy to park in the smallest of spaces. Plus, it has light controls and plenty of pep, and is surprisingly spacious for its tiny size.Do note, however, that the range from the small battery is not great, and it is best to have a charger installed at home. If you can get past its unconventional look, the MG Comet is in many ways the ideal city car.However, if you want something more conventional, the Tata Tiago EV is available at a slightly higher price.

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We'd recommend a small petrol hatchback. With an average running of just 200-300km per month, an electric car is unlikely to make financial sense as you'll find it difficult to recover the higher upfront cost through lower running costs.As for a solar EV, there are currently no solar EVs on sale in India. While a few manufacturers have showcased concepts and prototypes, there isn't a practical, mass-market solar electric car that you can buy today.For your usage, a car like the Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Wagon R or Hyundai Grand i10 Nios would be a better fit. They are reliable, inexpensive to maintain and well suited to low annual running. If you're keen on an EV for its quiet and effortless driving experience, the MG Comet EV is worth considering, but from a purely value-for-money perspective, a petrol hatchback is the more sensible choice.

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