Upcoming Cars Under 10 Lakh in India (13)

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The Mahindra 3XO RevX would be the right choice for you. It's the roomiest of the vehicles on your shortlist and the most spacious for three adults to sit at the back. Boot space isn't great but is manageable. The 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine is punchy, and you will appreciate the power it offers on your highway and hill drives. Performance is good, though fuel economy entirely depends on your driving style. Drive with enthusiasm and fuel economy will drop quite dramatically. The 3XO also feels tough in its build and will be comfortable over the potholes and bumps that you regularly encounter. It also helps that the 3XO has a five-star NCAP rating. If ease of use is an absolute priority, the Tata Altroz AMT makes sense.

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Tata Altroz

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The best replacement for a 2009 Maruti Wagon R will be a 2024 Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, for its tall stance, great visibility, ease of driving and affordabilty. For less than Rs 8 lakhs on-road, you should get the top-spec petrol-AMT version. The only downside being, its rear seat isn't wide enough to accommodate three adults.An automatic car with great visibility under Rs 12 lakh on-road with a backseat wide enough for three adults is the Mahindra XUV 3XO RevX M (O) turbo-petrol-automatic. Performance is strong for highway use, its gearbox is smooth for daily use, and overall, it'll feel like a huge step up over your outgoing car.

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

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You should look at the Maruti Suzuki WagonR in the used car market. The WagonR is ideal because its small footprint and narrow width make it manageable around Goa's roads. The elevated seating should also put you at ease because This Maruti Suzuki car gives you a good view of the world around you.The WagonR is a proven product without any reliability issues to speak of. Even in Goa's hot and humid conditions the WagonR does not give any problems. We'd recommend you search for the WagonR with the larger 1.2-litre petrol engine. While these are rarer, the WagonR 1.2 offers significantly more pep, which will be a boon on the narrow and hilly roads of Goa.An electric car within your price band would be extremely hard to come by and would be best avoided.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

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Considering your daily running of around 80km, we would actually suggest opting for a CNG car to keep running costs down. The Hyundai Exter CNG is a good option, but it is available only with a manual gearbox. This is where the Tata Punch CNG AMT makes a lot of sense, as it combines lower running costs with the convenience of an automatic, which should reduce the stress of driving in Chennai traffic. This car also feels solidly built, has a comfortable ride and offers adequate performance. If you are open to a hatchback, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno CNG AMT is another option within a similar budget. This Maruti Suzuki car offers more cabin space and the convenience of a CNG automatic, although you will have to compromise on the SUV stance and the Punch's higher seating position.

Tata Punch

Hyundai Exter

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

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For your limited usage, the Maruti Suzuki Swift is a safe bet. It is compact, gets Maruti's strong reliability and hassle-free nature, is easy to drive in the city thanks to its dimensions and drivability and is efficient too. The Z12 engine is smooth, fuss-free and zippy in the city, while the AMT gearbox takes out the stress of gear changes in traffic. The ZXI variant will fit in your budget and comes equipped with essentials like a reversing camera to make parking a lot easier in tight spots. The Swift also has light steering, comfortable seats, and the positioning of the seats also makes it easy to get in and out of. If you still wish for a manual, the light clutch and easy-to-slot gears will impress you. Overall, for your needs, the Swift is the best option.

Maruti Suzuki Swift