Aim

To select a car for Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhi

Objective

Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhii is a married man who lives in Bangalore which is a highly crowded city. His Family comprises five members including his wife, a five-year-old boy, his father, and his mother. He visits his native place Madurai which is 500kms away from Bangalore once a month. Also, he will be using his car to commute to his office. His budget falls between 8 to 10 lakhs on road. Please suggest to him options so that he will buy a good car for his family.

List of cars

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

The new Maruti Suzuki Brezza, a Compact SUV from Maruti Suzuki, was launched in India in Jun 2022. It is preferred for its styling and performance.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza price starts from ₹ 7.99 Lakh in India. Brezza is available in 9 colours - Sizzling Red, Brave Khaki, Exuberant blue, Magma Grey, Splendid Silver, Pearl Arctic White, Splendid Silver with Midnight Black Roof, Brave Khaki with Arctic White Roof, and Sizzling Red with Midnight Black Roof. Brezza seating capacity is 5 People. Brezza mileage is 19.8 - 20.1 km/l.

Engine	1462 cc
BHP	101.65 Bhp
Seating Capacity	5
Mileage	19.8 - 20.15 kmpl
Fuel	Petrol

Things We Like

• Spacious interior with a wide backseat. A good 5-seater
• Comfortable ride quality
• Compact dimensions and light controls make it a great city car
• Expansive list of features: Heads-up display, 360-degree camera, 9-inch touchscreen, sunroof and more
• Boot space: 328lt.

Things We Don't Like

• Interior quality should have been better for the price
• No diesel engine option available unlike many alternatives
• Engine offers good useability but isn’t exciting

Tata Punch

The new Tata Punch, a Compact SUV from Tata, was launched in India in Oct 2021. Punch is preferred for its styling and comfort.

Tata Punch price starts from ₹ 6.00 up to 9.54 Lakh in India. Punch is available in 10 colours - Tornado Blue with White Roof, Calypso Red with White Roof, Meteor Bronze with Black Roof, Atomic Orange with Black Roof, Tropical Mist with Black Roof, Daytona Grey with Black Roof, Orcus White with Black Roof, Grassland Beige with Piano Black Roof, Foliage Green with White Roof, and Foliage Green with Black Roof. Punch seating capacity is 5 People. Punch mileage is 18.8 - 18.9 km/l. Punch has received 5 Star (Global NCAP) safety rating.

Engine	1199 cc
BHP	84.48 Bhp
Transmission	Manual/Automatic
Mileage	18.82 - 18.97 kmpl
Fuel	Petrol

Things We Like

• Striking looks
• High quality cabin
• Great interior space and comfort
• Ride comfort over bad roads
• Mild off-road capability
• 5-star Global NCAP safety rating
• Boot space: 366lt.

Things We Don't Like

• Engine feels short on power for highway drives
• Dated touchscreen infotainment system
• No charging port or cup holders for rear seat passengers

Tata Nexon

The new Tata Nexon, a Compact SUV from Tata, was launched in India in Jan 2020. Nexon car is preferred for its comfort and styling.

Tata Nexon price in India starts from ₹ 7.69 Lakh. Nexon is available in 8 colours - Foliage Green, Flame Red, Daytona Grey, Calgary White, Atlas Black, Grassland Beige with Piano Black Roof, Royale Blue, and Starlight. Nexon seating capacity is 5 People. Nexon mileage is 16.3 - 22 km/l. Nexon has received 5 Star (Global NCAP) safety rating.

Engine	1199 cc - 1497 cc
BHP	108.49 - 118.36 Bhp
Seating Capacity	5
Drive Type	3
Mileage	22.07 kmpl
Fuel	Diesel/Petrol

Things We Like

• Spacious cabin with comfortable rear seats
• Comfortable ride quality
• Looks attractive and modern
• 5-star NCAP safety rating

Things We Don't Like

• Engine refinement is lacking
• Infotainment system feels dated

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

The new Maruti Suzuki Baleno, a Hatchback from Maruti Suzuki, was launched in India in Feb 2022. Baleno car has received a 7.5/10 rating from our experts and a 88% rating score from our users. Baleno car is preferred for its comfort and styling.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno price in India starts from ₹ 6.45 Lakh. Baleno is available in 7 colours - Nexa Blue, Splendid Silver, Opulent Red, Grandeur Grey, Arctic White, Luxe Beige, and Pearl Midnight Black. Baleno seating capacity is 5 People. Baleno mileage is 22.3 - 30.61 km/l. Baleno has received Not Tested safety rating.

Engine	1197 cc
BHP	76.43 - 88.5 Bhp
Transmission	Manual/Automatic
Mileage	22.35 - 22.94 kmpl
Fuel	CNG/Petrol
Airbags	yes

Things We Like

• Spacious interior
• Well built on the inside and out. Fitment quality feels premium now
• Well-loaded features list
• Refined and enjoyable to use petrol engine
• Comfortable ride quality even over bad roads

Things We Don't Like

• AMT is good but not as sophisticated as CVT/DCT
• Seat cushioning is very soft which may cause problems for long drives.
• Boot loading lip is very high
• Not a sporty car to drive

Conclusion

By considering the 4 cars it will be better for Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhii to go with Tata Punch. It has great interior space and comfort and provides comfort over bad roads and mild off-roading capabilities and its cost is also low considering others and have a good boot space of 366lt. for long travels. It also has 5-star Global NCAP safety rating