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Asked by: Shrikanth Bhat Please advise me on choosing the best petrol automatic car within a ₹13-14 lakh on-road budget in Bangalore for a family of four. My driving is evenly split between city and highway use. I have shortlisted the Maruti Brezza AT, Skoda Kylaq or Mahindra XUV 3XO AT, and Hyundai Venue DCT. While the Brezza seems practical, I am concerned about its driving engagement. The Kylaq and 3XO raise doubts around mileage and long-term reliability, and the Venue DCT makes me unsure about gearbox reliability and turbo efficiency in Bangalore traffic. Is the Brezza’s driving experience truly disappointing for someone who enjoys driving? All the models you have shortlisted have their highlights and weaknesses. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is a well-rounded vehicle that excels in space and comfort. Maruti's service network is a huge plus in its own right. However, as you rightly identified, the Brezza is not exciting to drive. This Maruti Suzuki car's performance is fine in city driving conditions, and it will cruise comfortably on the highway. But the engine lacks punch in case that's important to you. If strong performance and good handling are requirements, the Skoda Kylaq and Mahindra XUV 3XO are the ones to be most interested in. Both models are good to drive, but fuel economy could be a concern in bumper-to-bumper city driving. We feel you will find a good balance in the Hyundai Venue 1.0 Turbo DCT. The engine is strong enough, and the gearshifts are also nice and quick. DCTs do tend to fumble at low speeds and aren't as smooth as torque converter autos. Although, it's not really an issue and surely not to the extent of avoiding the gearbox type altogether. Fuel economy should also be better than what you'd get with a torque converter. The new Venue is also quite a wholesome package. The cabin is quite spacious, and the material quality is impressive. Asked by: Nishant I have always loved the driving dynamics and comfort of sedans and want to buy a new one with a budget of around ₹20 lakh. In India, there are very few sedan options that offer both ADAS and a 360-degree camera. Should I consider an SUV instead? If yes, which one? If you are looking for a sedan, the Hyundai Verna is a good option. It is spacious, comfortable, and has a good ride quality. The 160hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine is punchy, and it comes with Level 2 ADAS features. However, it does not have a 360-degree parking camera.If you are open to an SUV, the Hyundai Creta Turbo-DCT would be a good option. It has the same powertrain as the Verna but comes with the added practicality of an SUV, and it also gets a 360-degree camera and ADAS features. Asked by: Aamy My budget is ₹14 lakh, and I want to buy an automatic car. Please suggest which is the better option among the Kia Sonet, Mahindra 3XO, and Hyundai Venue. I do a round trip of about 600 km to my hometown once every 4-5 months, and the rest of my driving is within the city. I am looking for good mileage, good boot space, and comfortable seating for three people in the rear. One of the weaknesses of the Mahindra XUV 3XO is poor boot space for its class, and hence we would rule it out since boot space is one of your requirements. The Kia Sonet has the maximum boot space, but the Hyundai Venue is almost as good and overall is a better car after its recent upgrade a few months ago.You can opt for the 1.0 turbo petrol with the DCT option, which will serve you well both in the city and on the highway. Since all the options you have listed are compact SUVs, rear seat space is not the best, and though three passengers are manageable, it will be a tight squeeze. Asked by: Ashish S I'm planning to buy a new car in the next few months. I was really looking forward to the new Seltos. But I'm not satisfied with what it has to offer. I was expecting a powered tailgate, which it doesn't have; they let go of the air filter, no hybrid powertrain, and apparently, the quality is not up to par with what we expect from Kia. Right now, Tata Sierra feels like a good choice, but I'm not so sure of Tata's reliability and the new turbo-petrol engine. I can also go electric. Need advice. Some of the features you find missing in the new Kia Seltos, like the powered tailgate, are available in the Sierra, which is packed to the gills with equipment and looks and feels very premium. Besides, the Tata Sierra has a strong and smooth 1.5 turbo-petrol engine allied to confident handling, which makes it enjoyable to drive.Yes, the Sierra is a good choice, and we can understand your concerns about reliability, which are well-founded. Tata Motors is working hard to change the negative perception of its reliability and is hoping that the quality culture and processes at the ex-Ford Sanand plant, where the Sierra is made, will result in better reliability. Can’t decide which car to buy? Ask our experts and get answers to all your car related queries. Ask experts 
