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Asked by: Senthil I want to buy an automatic car and drive about 50 km daily in the city, with 3–4 highway trips a year. I have shortlisted the Nexon Pure+ AMT, XUV 3XO AT, Brezza AT, Amaze VX CVT, and Fronx Delta AMT. Mileage and build quality are important to me. Please advise which one would suit me best. Of your shortlisted options, the Honda Amaze CVT is the best bet. Its 1.2-litre i-VTEC petrol engine is among the more fuel-efficient of the cars selected here, with only the Maruti Suzuki Fronx Delta AMT offering higher mileage. However, the Fronx AMT gearbox is not as smooth as the Amaze's CVT, which will be beneficial in city driving. The Amaze, like all Honda cars, has good build quality, with high-quality materials and great fit and finish. Asked by: Babu I’m a senior citizen looking for a reliable automatic car within a ₹15 lakh on-road budget. My annual running is about 10,000–15,000 km, mostly outside the city. I need a smooth, safe, easy-to-handle car with proven reliability and comfortable long-distance driving. Which automatic models would you recommend? Given your requirements, you should check out the new Hyundai Venue. In your budget of Rs 15 lakh, you can get it with either a petrol automatic powertrain, or a diesel automatic, whichever is your preference. However, the diesel would be of a lower specification with fewer features for the price. Still, both versions are smooth and incredibly easy to drive, while also being comfortable and stable on the highway. Hyundai cars are also known to be pretty reliable, and with a wide service network across the country, you'll never be too far away from help if you need it. Asked by: Criss Hi team, I purchased a Tata Nexon Creative+S (manual) 2023 model in December 2024 due to discounts. I recently drove the AMT variant of the Nexon (top-end) from Ooty to Masinagudi and back, and completely fell in love with the ease of driving it. Now I only want an automatic. I want to upgrade my vehicle and, with the advent of the Sierra, new Seltos, new 7XO, and the petrol Adventure+ Safari, what should I choose? Mostly the city use and highway once a month. Since you are familiar and happy with your Tata Nexon, it's probably a good idea to stick with Tata Motors and check out the new Tata Sierra, which is launching tomorrow. It is a size and segment up on the Nexon, so it should feel like a considerable upgrade. This Tata car is also expected to come with larger 1.5-litre petrol engines, naturally aspirated and turbocharged, although the 1.5-litre diesel engine is expected to be the same.The Mahindra XUV700 or XUV 7XO facelift is expected to gain a lot of tech from the XEV 9e and 9s, including a triple-screen infotainment system, but that aside, it should largely be the same.Similarly, the Tata Safari petrol will gain the same 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine as the Sierra, but should otherwise be the same.The new Kia Seltos is, for now, an unknown quantity, but it is expected to grow in size, as well as tech, which also likely means a jump in price. Hence, given most of your usage is in the city, we recommend going with the Sierra, as it will be a big enough upgrade without having to get an overly large SUV. Asked by: Sacm srinivad I want to buy an SUV with good mileage and comfort. My usage is mostly in the city, around 600 km per month. My budget is 13-14 lakh. I want a petrol automatic with smooth running. Given your requirements, you should consider the Maruti Suzuki Brezza. The compact SUV has a spacious cabin, a comfortable ride, and the top-spec Brezza ZXI+ AT also fits within your budget (Rs 13.01 lakh, ex-showroom).The Maruti Suzuki car is powered by a refined 103hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine that's mated to a smooth, 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox, which is ideal for city commutes. The SUV also comes with Maruti's Smart Hybrid system, which includes auto engine/start stop as well as torque assist to aid performance and boost fuel efficiency. As such, the Maruti Brezza mileage for petrol-AT is 19.80kpl (company claimed). Asked by: Soumen Purkayast I want to buy a new car by exchanging my existing one. My budget is 9 lakhs. I will drive mostly in the city, with highway trips or long drives 4-5 times a year. My priorities are safety, comfort, a good engine and gearbox, reliability, and good after-sales support or service network. I prefer a manual. Since parking in the city is a challenge, I don’t want a very big car. The Maruti Suzuki Swift is a car that meets all your criteria. Its 1.2-litre engine delivers good performance for the city, the gearbox is very slick to use and, in size, it's not too big either.Being a Maruti Suzuki, excellent reliability is a given, as is a hassle-free ownership experience. The Swift hasn't been rated on crash safety, but it packs in plenty of safety kit, and there's also comfort in knowing that the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, which is based on the same platform, is a 5-star Global NCAP-rated car. Other options within the Maruti stable include the slightly larger Maruti Baleno and Maruti Fronx. Asked by: Suresh Hi Autocar, please advise me on a suitable automatic replacement for my 2014 Rapid Petrol that offers good driving dynamics but with more creature comforts. My annual driving is about 10,000 km, primarily in the city. I am willing to spend up to 25,00,000. Given that you're looking for good driving dynamics like your Rapid, you should consider either the Skoda Slavia or the Kushaq.Go for the Slavia if you prefer the dynamics of a sedan, and go for the Skoda Kushaq if you want more ground clearance and practicality.Both of these Skoda cars come with punchy 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines, which can be had with automatic gearboxes. Opt for the 150hp, 1.5 TSI if it's performance you're after, and you can even go for the sportier 'Monte Carlo' trim of both for some added spice. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts 
