Upcoming Hyundai cars in India (5)

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The Mahindra XUV 3XO is a great choice for your needs. It has good performance on the highway, decent efficiency and a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating. If you are being chauffeured and spend time in the back seat, you'll find the seat is wide and comfortable, with good space too. Reliability is also quite good, though some owners report electronic glitches.Among your alternatives, the Maruti Victoris LXi is larger overall and therefore roomier, but being the base model, it will feel a bit bare-bones. The Hyundai Venue HX5+ is a better choice, offering a good balance of features and passenger comfort. However, if you want the most space in the sub-4-meter SUV segment, consider the Kia Syros. It has a very spacious and comfy back seat and a large boot. It is offered with the same 1.0-litre turbo petrol as the Venue, so highway performance is good too.Overall, the XUV 3XO is a solid choice, but if you are not convinced, then consider the Venue or the Syros.

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Hyundai Venue

Kia Syros

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Between the two, the Mahindra XUV 3XO is a better choice for a growing family. As you mentioned, road conditions where you live aren't ideal, so the 3XO's added ground clearance and superior ride quality give it an edge over the i20 N Line. The N Line is more engaging to drive, but its ride has a firm edge to it, which can get a bit jarring. The 3XO RevX A rides on 16-inch wheels with tall-sidewall tyres that do a remarkable job of rounding off sharp edges. It is also a surprisingly tidy handler, with slightly numb steering being the only real complaint. The 3XO offers very good performance too, while its torque converter automatic is smoother in traffic than the i20 N Line's DCT. In terms of practicality, the 3XO's wider cabin, roomier rear seat and larger boot give it another advantage over the i20.Overall, while the Hyundai i20 N Line is certainly a more entertaining car to drive, it can't match the 3XO's practicality, which matters more when you have a young family. If you'd like an alternative, consider the Hyundai Venue N Line, which is a more direct rival to the 3XO.

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Hyundai i20

Hyundai Venue

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The Kia Sonet diesel is a good fit for your Mysore-Bengaluru commute. The next-generation Sonet is expected to launch sometime next year, although the exact timeline is unclear at the moment. What we do know is that the new model will move to the K1 platform and get the latest electrical and electronics (E&E) architecture, enabling over-the-air updates and remote diagnostics. It may also grow in size, which could address the cramped rear-seat issue of the current Sonet. However, it is also likely to be more expensive.Since you don't want to spend too much on your second car, you might be better off looking for discounts on the current Sonet, particularly as the launch of the new generation draws closer.You could also consider the Hyundai Venue diesel. It already uses the new K1 platform and gets the latest technology. The rear seat is roomier, and the ride is more absorbent. It uses the same diesel powertrain as the Sonet, so fuel efficiency should be similar. One drawback, however, is that the Venue's light steering doesn't inspire much confidence on the highway, which will make up the bulk of your commute.Overall, the current Sonet is a fine choice for your needs. However, if you can wait, you might be able to get a better deal when the launch of the next-gen model is near.

Kia Sonet

Hyundai Venue

Kia New Sonet

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The Renault Duster (non-hybrid) has a large rear boot and the car is also newer and fun to drive, however your priorities of spacious rear seats and easy ingress/egress would be better met in the Creta and we would suggest the IVT as its smoother than the DCT autobox for everyday family use. Given that an all new Creta is around the corner you should bargain hard for a good deal and you could have a significantly lower purchase price too.

Hyundai Creta

Renault Duster

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Between the two, the Venue has the more absorbent ride in the city. The Sonet's suspension is a bit firmer, which helps it feel more planted on the highway, but around town, it can feel harsh over sharp bumps. The Venue also has a longer wheelbase, which gives it a roomier rear seat than the Sonet.Overall, the Venue is the better choice since your priority is ride comfort in the city.

Hyundai Venue

Kia Sonet