Hi, I am looking at buying a new car in the coming year. My budget is up to Rs 15 lakh. My current car is a 15-year-old Alto. I am interested in an SUV for Bangalore (notoriously bad traffic and roads). I expect about a 100 to 150 km commute every week for office use, and I may occasionally drive on highways (short distances and not full-blown road trips). My key considerations are safety and reliability, as I have a 1-year-old child.

    Asked by: RP
    Since you are accustomed to the reliability that Maruti Suzuki offers, it's best that you stick with a Maruti SUV for your next purchase. Given your budget and requirements, your best bet is the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, the ZXi+ AT variant, which is a fully loaded spec well within your budget.
    The compact SUV is spacious and comfortable for a family, while compact enough to tackle Bengaluru traffic, with a smooth 6-speed torque converter automatic to give your left foot a break. It's also potent enough and stable for use on short highway drives.
    Alternatively, you could choose the more compact Maruti Fronx, which comes with a punchier 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, but it isn't quite as spacious or SUV-like as the Brezza, in case that is a higher priority.
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