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Asked by: Vishnu Kumaron Feb 16, 2026
I am a 31-year-old lawyer looking to purchase my first car with a budget of ₹15-17 lakhs (on-road). My primary use will be a daily city commute of approximately 40-50 km. I am looking for a vehicle with a classy, sophisticated aesthetic, nothing overly aggressive or 'intimidating', and a premium, well-appointed interior. I am undecided between a sedan and a mid-size SUV. While I value the fuel efficiency and sleekness of a sedan, I am considering whether an SUV’s ground clearance is necessary for city infrastructure. Given my daily running, good mileage and ease of driving are priorities. Based on these requirements, which specific models and variants would you recommend for a professional first-time owner?
Given your requirements, we would recommend you choose between the Honda City and the Honda Elevate. Both models have understated styling and a well-appointed interior.
The Honda City sedan has a spacious and comfortable cabin, and the 121hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine is refined and peppy. It can be had with either a 6-speed manual, which has a claimed mileage of 17.8kpl, or a CVT automatic, which is claimed to do 18.4kpl. The City also has a comfortable ride quality, which will be good for your daily commute. Given your budget, you should either go for the City ZX MT (Rs 17.25 lakh, on-road Delhi) or the City VX CVT (Rs 17.33 lakh, on-road Delhi).
However, if you want the road presence and ground clearance of an SUV, consider the Honda Elevate. It's gets the same powertrain options as the Honda City, although claimed mileage is lower with 15.31kpl for the manual and 16.92kpl for the CVT auto. The Elevate also has a spacious cabin and a comfortable ride quality. Given your budget, you should either go for the Elevate ZX MT (Rs 17.38 lakh, on-road Delhi) or the Elevate VX CVT (Rs 17.30 lakh, on-road Delhi).
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Asked by: Subhra Dason Feb 16, 2026
I have narrowed my options down to the Honda Elevate CVT and the Creta CVT. While driving comfort seems slightly better in the Creta, which one should I choose considering reliability, long-term maintenance, and efficiency?
While the Honda Elevate CVT has its strengths, the Hyundai Creta IVT is a more rounded product. It's got the significantly nicer gearbox with less of the rubberband effect (sharp rise in revs without a corresponding rise in road speed) than the Elevate. The Creta also scores with better overall refinement, a roomier cabin and more features.
Neither model will cause trouble in terms of reliability and long-term maintenance. Efficiency, however, is a function of driving style. Drive with a light foot, and you can expect decent fuel economy figures (10kpl in the city, 13-15kpl on the highway are typical numbers), but aggressive driving will have the SUVs deliver much lower figures.
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Asked by: Abhinav karmanion Feb 16, 2026
I’m planning to buy an automatic car for my parents, and I’m really confused between the Hyundai i20 and the Honda Amaze. The car will be used in city traffic, so comfort, ease of driving, and reliability are very important to me. Which one do you think would suit elderly drivers better and be easier to live with in the long run?
The Honda Amaze is a no-nonsense, user-friendly compact sedan, with a smooth and responsive 1.2-petrol-CVT combination. Its large 416-litre boot gives it an advantage over the i20.
The Hyundai i20, on the other hand, feels distinctly more premium in terms of interior quality, as well as the equipment list. The i20's power delivery feels lazier than the Amaze's; however, it is much more refined in comparison. Moreover, the Hyundai also has broader, more supportive seats. Hence, for your parents, we'd recommend the i20 IVT for the more polished user experience it delivers.
That said, Honda and Hyundai are known for their service support and reliability, hence your ownership experience is likely to be trouble-free by opting for either of these two cars.
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Asked by: Veerendra sarnaon Feb 12, 2026
I am 60 years old and want to buy an automatic car ranging from Rs 14 lakh to Rs 18 lakh. My running will not be too much.
Given your need for a relaxed and comfortable automatic, we would recommend the Honda Elevate. It has a smooth-shifting CVT gearbox, a refined petrol engine and a comfartable suspension. What would be an added advantage is the seat height, which is at a comfortable position, making getting in and out quite easy.
The touchscreen is also easy to use with a sorted old-school interface that does not take time to get used to. And lastly, the Honda brand is synonymous with reliability, which adds even more peace of mind.
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Asked by: Sharvayu Zadeon Feb 9, 2026
My father is planning to buy a new car and, after extensive research, he has finalized the Honda Elevate ADV DT (automatic). However, we are wondering if it would be worth waiting for the new Renault Duster before making the final decision. We are based in Nagpur and currently drive a 2011 Swift diesel. Our running is not very high, so we are now preferring a petrol automatic for better ease of driving and convenience. We test drove the Honda Elevate, Kia Seltos, and Hyundai Creta, and he liked the Elevate the most. He especially appreciated the seating stance and felt it offered a proper SUV-like driving position and commanding feel, whereas the others, although feature-rich, didn’t give him the same SUV feel. Our priorities are comfort, reliability, ease of driving in city traffic, and a strong SUV-like feel. Would it be worth waiting for the new Renault Duster, or is the Elevate CVT a good choice to proceed with?
If your father likes the Honda Elevate, he should go ahead with it. It's a practical, reliable, no-nonsense SUV that gets its fundamentals absolutely right; it merely lacks a bit of flash value compared to rivals. It perfectly suits your requirements of comfort, reliability, ease of driving around town, and SUV-like feel. Moreover, it's got one of the best naturally aspirated petrol engines in the segment, which is equal parts efficient, relaxed and fun, and it's mated to a smooth CVT automatic.
As for the Renault Duster, it does seem like a good choice on paper. It does fulfill your requirements of a tall seating stance and commanding feel, but other than that, it is an unknown quantity - especially in terms of ease of city driving and reliability. We would recommend going ahead with the Honda Elevate.
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Asked by: Abhilash Singhon Feb 6, 2026
I am planning to buy a bigger car which has features, is not underpowered and gives good mileage. Should I go for Hyryder or Victoris Strong Hybrid, or wait for Honda Elevate Strong Hybrid or Duster Strong Hybrid?
Between the Maruti Victoris and the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, the choice also comes down to brand preference, as underneath both cars are almost identical, sharing a similar powertrain, chassis and fuel efficiency.
That said, as a product, the Victoris feels newer. It has better quality interiors, offers more safety and convenience features, and has also secured a 5-star BNCAP rating. With both cars being similarly priced, the Victoris comes across as a better value overall.
If you are willing to wait until Diwali this year, we would also suggest keeping an eye on the new Renault Duster Hybrid. Its hybrid system works differently from the Toyota Maruti setup and is expected to feel more natural to drive, with stronger performance as well.
As for the Honda Elevate, we do not expect a hybrid version to be launched. Honda is likely to focus more on its EV plans for India instead.
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Asked by: Jerryon Feb 5, 2026
Which naturally aspirated car is best under ₹16.5 lakh?
There are quite a few options that fall under your budget. However, without knowing your exact requirements, it will be hard to recommend one. That being said, Honda's 121hp, 1.5-litre, four-cylinder i-VTEC petrol engine is one of the best around and stands out for its peppy nature and strong high-rev performance. This engine is offered with either a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic in the Honda City sedan (₹11.95 lakh - 16.07 lakh) and the Honda Elevate SUV (₹11.60 lakh - 16.57 lakh), ex-showroom.
Alternatively, there's Maruti's 103hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine that can be found in a number of models and its known for its relaxed nature and fuel efficiency. Hyundai's 115hp, 1.5-litre petrol unit is also another option that can be found in a number of Hyundai-Kia models, and it impresses with its refinement.
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Asked by: Sayan Goswamion Feb 5, 2026
I want to buy a very reliable automatic car that does not require much maintenance. It should be easy to drive, have 5-star safety, be under 4 meters in length, and have decent ground clearance to handle narrow neighbourhood roads.
Check out the Honda Amaze, which recently received a 5-star safety rating from Bharat NCAP. It's compact and easy to manoeuvre, with light steering and good visibility, and it's got decent ground clearance of around 172mm.
Moreover, this Honda car has a smooth and peppy 1.2-litre petrol engine that's fun and fuel-efficient, and the CVT automatic gearbox is very easy to use. Most of all, however, is Honda's rock-solid reliability and hassle-free ownership, which has endeared the brand to buyers for decades.
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Asked by: Dhavalon Feb 2, 2026
I am planning to buy a second car purely for city driving. It will be driven approximately 700 km per month. My criteria are that it should be automatic and within a budget of around ₹10 lakh. I have shortlisted the Hyundai i20 Sportz (O) iVT and Honda Amaze VX CVT. I have excluded AMT gearboxes due to their jerky driving experience. Can you help me choose a suitable car for my needs? Also, please suggest any other options that I may have overlooked.
Between the two, the Hyundai i20 makes the stronger case. It delivers excellent ride comfort in the city, and its CVT is among the smoothest in the segment. While the typical ‘rubber band’ effect of CVTs is present, it’s very well controlled here. The Honda Amaze does offer a few features the i20 misses, but the i20’s longer wheelbase means you get better rear-seat space.
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Asked by: Shubham Nitin Kattion Feb 1, 2026
For 25 km city use in bumper-to-bumper traffic and highway driving once in two months, maybe 200 to 300 km, I am confused between petrol and diesel. Petrol gives lower efficiency, but I am worried about the future of diesel cars and DPF maintenance. Please guide.
We would recommend that you look at a petrol car, as you are right to be worried about DPF issues with a diesel. All engines equipped with a DPF have to undergo a DPF regeneration cycle, and this typically happens automatically when exhaust temperatures rise high enough, basically when the car is driven for about 30 minutes at speeds of 60kph and above, typical a highway drive, which is not the case with you.
Thus, you would have to conduct a complete regeneration cycle when prompted, which typically involves a drive as described above or a stationary cycle with the engine idling above 2,000rpm for about 10 minutes.
Last Updated on: 16 Jan 2026