Hyundai cars in India (13)

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Coming from a Datsun Go, you'll probably appreciate a car that feels light, easy to manoeuvre and has a responsive engine rather than a large SUV. Given your relatively low monthly running of around 400km and the fact that most of your driving will be in Bengaluru, a petrol automatic makes the most sense.Our pick would be the Skoda Kylaq Signature AT. It is compact enough for city traffic, the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine feels genuinely peppy and the torque-converter automatic is smooth and easy to live with. It also offers a substantial upgrade over the Datsun in terms of safety, refinement and overall quality.If you prefer a hatchback, the Hyundai i20 IVT is worth considering. It is easy to drive in traffic, has a smooth and refined powertrain and offers a premium cabin. While it isn't as punchy as the Kylaq, it remains one of the best all-round city cars in this price range.As for the Hyundai Bayon, we wouldn't recommend delaying your purchase for it. Even if Hyundai decides to bring it to India, it is likely to be positioned above your budget and could end up closer to the Creta in terms of pricing.

Skoda Kylaq

Hyundai i20

Hyundai Bayon

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The Honda Amaze CVT would be the recommendation here. Since this will be a secondary car primarily for city use in Delhi NCR, with monthly running of just 600-700km and a focus on long-term ownership, the Amaze makes a lot of sense. The CVT automatic is among the smoothest gearboxes in this price range, the petrol engine is refined and proven, and Honda's reputation for reliability and hassle-free ownership is hard to ignore. If you're planning to take the maximum warranty and service packages, it should be an extremely easy car to live with for many years.The Hyundai i20 IVT would be the second choice. It feels more premium inside than the Amaze, offers excellent fit and finish, and its IVT automatic is just as smooth in city traffic. It is also compact and easy to drive, making it a great urban runabout.If you're willing to stretch your budget slightly, the Skoda Kylaq Classic+ AT is worth considering. It brings the benefits of an SUV body style, a solid feel and a smooth torque-converter automatic. However, for your specific use case, the Honda and Hyundai edge it out thanks to their smoother powertrains and stronger reputation for long-term ownership peace of mind.

Honda Amaze

Hyundai i20

Skoda Kylaq

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Since you already have a Hyundai i10, we would recommend moving up to another Hyundai, so that you continue in the same service network. You can even try and ask your dealership for a loyalty bonus or exchange offer at the time of purchase. While the Grand i10 Nios comes across as the VFM choice, in that you can get a fully loaded Asta AMT variant well within your Rs. 10 lakh budget. If that's okay with you, it should still feel like a sufficient upgrade from your older i10, with considerably more space. However, a real update would be the Exter, which though based on the Grand i10 Nios, is newer, more spacious and crucially gets you a bit more ground clearance as a buffer against poor roads. Ingress and egress are easy in the Nios but easier still in the Exter, and it recently got an update which has kept things relatively fresh. The downside is you won't get a fully loaded AMT variant in your budget, but you don't miss out on too much. Another alternative is the Tata Punch, which feels a bit more solid, but its powertrain is nowhere as smooth as the Hyundai's 1.2-litre petrol and AMT combination.

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

Hyundai Exter

Tata Punch

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The Kia Seltos GTX+ IVT would be the recommendation here. Given your annual running of 8,000-10,000km and predominantly city-based usage in Delhi NCR, a naturally aspirated petrol automatic is the right choice. That's why we'd suggest narrowing your decision down to the Creta IVT and Seltos IVT, rather than the Tata Sierra Turbo AT. While the Sierra is an impressive package, the turbo-petrol powertrain is likely to be less efficient and more expensive to run over the long term than the Hyundai-Kia 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol.Between the Creta and Seltos, the nod goes to the Seltos. It is the newer product, feels more premium inside, offers a slightly more spacious cabin and remains one of the most feature-rich SUVs in the segment. Ride comfort is also very good, and the IVT automatic is exceptionally well-suited to urban driving.Another factor worth considering is that the next-generation Creta is expected within the next year or so, whereas the Seltos has a longer lifecycle ahead of it, making it the safer long-term bet.

Kia Seltos

Hyundai Creta

Tata Sierra

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The Hyundai i20 Asta (O) IVT would be the recommendation here. Your priorities are comfort for five adults, predominantly city driving and a smooth automatic gearbox. The i20 delivers very well on all three counts. Its rear seat is among the roomiest in the premium hatchback segment, the IVT automatic is exceptionally smooth in Delhi's stop-start traffic, and the overall driving experience is relaxed and refined. It is also easier to drive and park than an SUV in crowded urban conditions.The Kia Sonet HTK+(O) DCT and HTX DCT offer a more powerful turbo-petrol engine and a higher seating position, but the rear seat isn't as accommodating for three adults, and the DCT transmission isn't as seamless in heavy traffic as Hyundai's IVT.If you want an SUV, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza AT and Mahindra 3XO AT are the alternatives worth considering. Both have wider cabins and are among the best five-seaters in this price bracket. Importantly, both use conventional automatic gearboxes that feel smoother and more natural in everyday city driving than the Sonet's DCT. The Brezza scores well on refinement, efficiency and ease of ownership, while the 3XO offers a more premium cabin and stronger performance.

Hyundai i20

Kia Sonet

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Mahindra XUV 3XO

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It depends on what you are looking for from the vehicle. If you want a larger car with a bigger boot, get the Hyundai Creta, which is in a segment above the Brezza. However, note that you will only get the low-spec EX and EX(O) variants with the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and manual gearbox in your budget. While you can get a panoramic sunroof in the EX(O), the rest of the features are very basic. Meanwhile, in the Maruti Suzuki Brezza is available in fully loaded ZXi+ guise comfortably within your budget. You get far more features than the Creta in this budget, including auto climate control, a heads-up display, split-folding rear seats, LED headlamps, rear washer-wiper, keyless entry and go, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, and more. What's more, you can get an automatic gearbox with the Brezza within your budget, which adds hugely to convenience. The cabin and boot space are also not too much less than the Creta, and the mileage will be much higher.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Hyundai Creta

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Yes, the XUV 7XO base diesel is a solid upgrade from your 2017 Creta if you do long highway runs. The 2.2 diesel pulls stronger, sits at cruise with less effort, and the bigger, heavier Mahindra car feels more settled at speed and over broken roads. You also get a roomier cabin and boot, which helps on long trips with family and luggage.Be ready for a few compromises. It is a big SUV, so parking in tight city spots takes getting used to, and the diesel manual’s clutch can feel heavier than your Creta’s in traffic. Expect slightly lower kpl than your old 1.6 diesel.Overall, the XUV 7XO AX is a strong choice.

Mahindra XUV 7XO

Hyundai Creta

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Pick the Hyundai Creta 1.5 petrol automatic. It meets your requirements, the mid variant will fit under your budget and it feels like a proper midsize SUV with the space, ground clearance and comfort that you won’t get in the sub-4m segment. In daily office runs, the smooth CVT automatic and light controls will make driving in traffic easy, its visibility is good. In addition, Hyundai’s service reach keeps life simple for a company car. For once-in-3-month highway trips, it cruises calmly on the highway, rides comfortably, has a big boot for bags, and the cabin is roomy enough too.It's worth noting though that the 1.5 petrol is more about smoothness than speed, so with five people and luggage you might want more performance. Also, the fanciest features sit in the top-spec versions. But for reliability, ease of use, and total ownership peace of mind, this is the balanced choice.

Hyundai Creta

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Pick the Hyundai Creta Electric. For 70% city use, its performance and throttle modulation are just perfect for a relaxed city drive. Its power delivery is smooth and quick, with light, accurate steering, so darting through gaps feels easy and safe rather than startling. Hyundai’s EV tuning is very polished, with useful regen levels, so you can ease into a near one‑pedal flow in traffic. That makes daily driving calmer but still satisfying. The cabin is quiet, and the seats are supportive, which matters after a long weekday commute. The ride is also good, and it rounds off speed breakers and potholes nicely so you and your passengers won’t get tossed about. On the highway, too, you will find the ride nicely tied down, whereas the Mahindra can get a bit floaty on long undulations.The only bit is that the drive experience is more dialled down and not sporty, which is what you will get with the Mahindra. So this is non-negotiable, go with the XEV 9S. For city comfort and a relaxed driving pleasure, the Creta Electric is the better bet.

Hyundai Creta Electric

Mahindra XEV 9S

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The Skoda Kylaq Automatic would be the recommendation here. For an older driver who is relatively inexperienced in city traffic, the Kylaq's torque-converter automatic is a major advantage. It is smoother and more predictable than a dual-clutch transmission in stop-start conditions, while the light steering, good visibility and compact dimensions make it easy to manoeuvre. The higher seating position also inspires confidence and makes getting in and out easier.The Hyundai Venue DCT is a good SUV, but if ease of use is the priority, the Kylaq's torque-converter automatic is the better fit. DCTs work best when driven smoothly and can occasionally feel less natural in heavy traffic than a conventional automatic.

Skoda Kylaq

Hyundai Venue