Hyundai cars in India (12)

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With your 120 km daily running, your choice of a CNG automatic is spot on. It will keep running costs low while still being easy to drive in traffic. The Tata Punch suits this role well with its comfortable ride and robust nature.The Accomplished S Plus variant is the most feature-loaded, with a larger touchscreen and added convenience features. If you specifically want a more premium feel and those extra features matter to you, then the top variant does make sense.That said, from a value-for-money perspective, mid variants like Adventure or Adventure S make a lot of sense as they already cover the essentials and are significantly more affordable, making them a better fit for high running usage like yours.If you are open to alternatives, the Hyundai Exter CNG AMT is worth a look for a smoother engine, and the Maruti Fronx CNG offers better performance and space, but only with a manual gearbox.Overall, for your usage, the Punch CNG AMT is a good choice, but the mid variant strikes the best balance, while the top variant is only worth it if you prioritise features over value.

Tata Punch

Hyundai Exter

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

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Go for a diesel SUV in your case, but also consider a strong hybrid as a serious alternative. With your history of long-distance driving and ownership of a diesel like the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, you are clearly used to the strengths of a diesel: strong low-end torque, relaxed highway cruising and good real-world efficiency. At a Rs 20-25 lakh budget, options like the Mahindra XUV 7XO, Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos diesel will feel like natural upgrades, offering more power, space and features while retaining that effortless long-distance ability.However, it is worth noting that new-age diesels are not as dramatically efficient as older ones used to be, mainly due to stricter emission norms and heavier vehicles. While they are still more efficient than petrols, the gap has reduced compared to what you may have experienced with your Ciaz.This is where strong hybrids like the Toyota Innova Hycross and Maruti Grand Vitara come into the picture. They offer a very different ownership experience - smooth, quiet, petrol-like driving with excellent real-world efficiency, where you can expect to get in excess of 20 kpl not only on the highway but in the city as well, and without diesel-related concerns like DPF.

Mahindra XUV 7XO

Hyundai Creta

Kia Seltos

Toyota Innova HyCross

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

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You should consider the Hyundai Venue HX6 1.0 Turbo DCT. Within your Rs 12-14 lakh budget, it gives you a sunroof, ventilated seats and many more features besides. For your daily drives, the Venue's high seating, good visibility and light controls make light work of traffic. And on your weekend trips, the 120hp turbo-petrol engine will provide some excitement. It also feels steady at highway speeds, and the ride handles bad patches well. Features are strong for the price, and Hyundai’s service reach in Chennai is wide and hassle-free.One thing to be aware of is that the DCT can feel a bit jerky at very low speeds, and this highlights the engine's turbo lag. But you will soon learn to drive around this, though.Another alternative is the Kia Sonet HTX 1.0 Turbo DCT. Though it uses the same powertrain, it is a little cheaper than its rival from Hyundai, which is built on a new-gen platform, and thus could provide better value. It too gets ventilated seats and a sunroof, but bear in mind its rear seat isn't as spacious as the Venue's, and the ride is noticeably stiffer.

Hyundai Venue

Kia Sonet

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You should consider the Honda Elevate ZX CVT. Coming from your Honda City, you'll appreciate the familiarity when it comes to the drive experience and after-sales service. It gets a peppy 1.5-litre petrol engine that's paired to a smooth CVT automatic gearbox, which makes it easy and stress-free to drive. The Elevate also has a comfy rear seat, and getting in/out of the cabin is easy, which your parents will appreciate. The Honda also feels composed going over broken roads and at highway speeds. Alternatively, you can even consider the Hyundai Creta SX IVT, which offers a smoother drive and a more refined cabin.

Honda Elevate

Honda City

Hyundai Creta

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The Kia Sonet 1.0 DCT is a well-rounded car which delivers on several fronts, including driving comfort, interior quality, features and its real-world fuel efficiency will be respectable too. It has all the safety features too, including ADAS, which prevent an accident in the first place.Do keep in mind that the current version of the Sonet is towards the end of its lifecycle, and a new model will be introduced next year. Alternatively, you could consider a Hyundai Venue 1.0 DCT instead, which is thoroughly modern, and besides all the safety kit, like the Sonet. It has also been crash tested and awarded 5 stars by Bharat NCAP for adult and child protection.

Kia Sonet

Hyundai Venue

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If you can fit a home charger, the Tata Punch EV Adventure 40kWh version is a great choice for your 100km highway commute. With your usage, you can expect a real-world range of around 250km, which gives you plenty of buffer. Compared to your petrol cars, the Punch EV will be very quiet, smooth and effortless, while running costs will be significantly lower. The Punch EV also rides superbly, is comfortable enough to spend time in, and is well-equipped for the price.Do note that longer trips will require more planning around public chargers, but if you are planning to keep your Seltos, you have a good alternative there.If you cannot set up home charging, consider the Hyundai Venue HX5 diesel manual. It will use less fuel than your petrol cars, highway performance is good, and you will be familiar with the service network as a Hyundai owner.On the test drive, head out on your commute route and drive at your usual speeds to see which suits you best.

Tata Punch EV

Hyundai Venue

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Between your two options, neither is ideal if your priority is comfortably seating three people in the rear. The Hyundai Venue has a relatively narrow cabin, which makes it tight for three adults, while the Skoda Kushaq has a heavily contoured rear seat that is very comfortable for two, but not as accommodating for three.Between the two, the Kushaq is still the more comfortable car overall. It belongs to a segment above, so it offers more knee room and better overall comfort. Its torque converter automatic is also smoother and better suited to city driving compared to the Venue’s DCT, which can feel slightly jerky in slow traffic.If rear-seat comfort for three passengers is a key requirement, it is worth looking beyond your shortlist at the Mahindra XUV 3XO. It has a wider cabin than the Venue and the Kushaq, which makes it more accommodating for three passengers at the back. It also gets a smooth torque converter automatic paired with a strong turbo-petrol engine.

Hyundai Venue

Skoda Kushaq

Mahindra XUV 3XO

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If you'd like to upgrade from your Eon within the Hyundai brand, you could consider the Hyundai Venue 1.2-litre petrol-manual. The well-equipped HX5+ variant falls within your Rs 12 lakh budget, and it feels very modern, spacious and like a huge upgrade over your outgoing car.If you prefer a hatchback, you could consider a Maruti Baleno or Toyota Glanza. Both of which are spacious, well-rounded hatchbacks, and with Toyota and Maruti's widespread support network, your ownership experience is likely to be trouble-free.

Hyundai Venue

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Toyota Glanza

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With a healthy 18-20 lakh budget, you can get multiple cars with different powertrain options. Since your usage is heavy, you could consider looking at diesel or hybrid options. The Kia Seltos HTK(O) Diesel MT is an excellent option. It is spacious, feature-rich, comfortable, and its diesel engine is very fuel-efficient.The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Petrol S Hybrid AT variant will also fit your budget, which comes with the convenience of an automatic transmission while also being extremely efficient. As a five-seater, though, the Seltos has an edge due to its slightly more spacious cabin.If you can account for home charging, you could consider an entry-level Creta Electric, which is likely to deliver a healthy range due to its efficient electric powertrain. With an EV, your running and maintenance costs will be very low.

Kia Seltos

Hyundai Creta

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

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You should check out the Kia Sonet 1.2 HTK (O) manual, it fits your budget and needs best for safe, easy city driving. Your use is very low and only in the city, so the simple 1.2 petrol with no turbo is the right call. It is a 4-cylinder engine, so it feels smoother and quieter than most 3-cylinder engines. The HTK (O) trim includes a rear camera, though if you can increase your budget slightly, consider moving up to the Sonet HTK+, which will get you features like keyless entry and go, a wireless phone charger, a 60:40 split rear seat and alloy wheels.The 1.2 in the Sonet doesn't get an automatic option, so if you decide you must have one, you would need to look at a different model. Consider the Maruti Suzuki Fronx 1.2 Delta+ AMT, which also gets a rear-view camera and a four-cylinder engine. If you don't mind a hatchback, there's also the Hyundai i20 1.2 IVT Sportz, which gets a smoother CVT automatic gearbox.The only 1.5-litre engine in your price bracket can be found in the Maruti Suzuki Brezza. But as that very engine capacity disqualifies it from small car tax breaks, its price is higher than others, and you will only get a base model.

Kia Sonet

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Hyundai i20