Mechanically the car is sorted, still runs on the original clutch and suspensions, timing belts changed at 97000 km. After 7 years of ownership the car still delivers 13-14 kmpl in dense Mumbai stop and go traffic. 15-17 kmpl in Navi Mumbai traffic, and 21-23 kmpl on highways.

BHPian ArTigor recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

My 2018 Tigor XT Diesel completed 1 lakh kilometres today, a great milestone achieved with an uneventful ownership! Was about to exchange it for a new 3XO last week, but then better sense prevailed and decided to keep it for another 2-3 years. Spruced up the interiors with new seat covers, floor mats, steering cover, additionally going to get exterior denting painting works done next week.

Mechanically the car is sorted, still runs on the original clutch and suspensions, timing belts changed at 97000 km.
After 7 years of ownership the car still delivers 13-14 kmpl in dense Mumbai stop and go traffic. 15-17 kmpl in Navi Mumbai traffic, and 21-23 kmpl on highways. The value proposition of this small diesel engine can not be overlooked.

A detailed long term ownership report is under progress.

The milestone!

Interior has held up quite well with some rattles though.

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While the new Amaze is the only car in the segment to offer a proper & smooth automatic transmission (CVT), the new Dzire comes with a 5-star safety rating.

BHPian Ripcord09 recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

2024 Honda Amaze

What you'll like:

• Smart styling with clean lines. Looks contemporary and well-proportioned
• Practical interior with good cabin space
• 1.2-litre petrol engine is rev-happy and delivers adequate performance
• Suspension offers comfortable ride quality with neutral on-road behaviour
• Only car in the segment to offer a proper & smooth automatic transmission (CVT). All competitors have jerky AMTs
• 416-litre boot is one of the biggest in the segment
• Safety features include ADAS Level 2 tech, 6 airbags, hill start assist, lane watch assist, ISOFIX and ESP
• Features list includes remote engine start, connected car tech, wireless smartphone connectivity, auto headlamps, rear AC vents and more
• 3-year unlimited km warranty, extendable to 5 years / unlimited km and Honda's unique 10-year Any Time warranty

What you won't:

• Misses out on an approachable base variant. Starting price is higher than competitors (although the top-end MT variant is priced on par with the Dzire)
• CVT variants command an ex-showroom premium of Rs. 90,000–1,20,000. We feel 1.2L is a bit on the higher side
• Headroom for tall rear passengers is tight
• Short gearing of the 5-speed MT and lack of 6th gear means the engine is unusually busy at 100-120 km/h. CVT is good in the city, but suited to calm driving on the highway
• We miss the unique Diesel + CVT combination of the 2nd-gen Amaze
• Missing features that are expected today like 360-degree camera, auto-dimming IRVM, a sunroof (Dzire gets it), and adjustable headrests for rear passengers
• Only car in the segment to not offer a factory-fitted CNG option
• Quality of plastics in the cabin is very ordinary

Review Link

2024 Maruti Dzire

What you'll like:

• 5-star safety rating at the GNCAP! Safety features such as 6 airbags, 3-point seatbelts for all, TPMS, 360-degree camera, ESP, hill-hold assist, ISOFIX child seat mounts etc.
• Sharp & contemporary styling - the best looking compact sedan on sale today
• Smart-looking interior with a nice dashboard & fine ergonomics
• We feel the Dzire is well-priced for the package on offer
• Manual transmission with short throws is very slick, and a joy to use. Absolutely brilliant MT!
• Great drivability and light controls, along with a small footprint make it a joy in the city
• Choice of sporty MT and convenient AMT - take your pick. CNG variants available for those with high running
• 3-cylinder engine is fuel-efficient; ARAI rating of 25.71 km/l for the AMT, 24.79 km/l for the MT and 33.73 km/kg for the CNG
• Suspension offers a compliant ride & neutral on-road behaviour
• Long list of features including automatic LED headlamps, LED DRLs, LED foglamps, cruise control, 9-inch touchscreen HU paired with an Arkamys sound system, rear A/C vents, wireless smartphone charging, footwell lighting, connected car features etc.
• Maruti's widespread service network, excellent after-sales support & fuss-free ownership experiences

What you won't:

• 1.2L petrol is not fast & exciting enough for enthusiasts. Not as refined as the outgoing 4-cylinder, nor as powerful (power has actually dropped to just 81 BHP)
• Lacks the solid build of some rivals. Panel gaps could be tighter too
• Mediocre plastic quality (interiors) is typical Maruti-grade; very ordinary
• AMT can get jerky & slow. Some competitors offered smoother ATs (e.g. Amaze CVT, Aura AMT)
• 382 litre boot is 5-10% smaller than all competitors. While cargo capacity is still fair, the boot lip is high, and the mouth is narrower than the others
• Light coloured interiors are prone to getting soiled easily
• Rear seat’s under-thigh support is mediocre for taller passengers
• Some misses (auto-dimming IRVM, front armrest, driving modes, smaller spare tyre on the Z trims...)
• L & V variants get horribly skinny 165 mm tyres. For safety reasons, please upgrade to at least 185 mm tyres if you buy these trims
• 163 mm ground clearance (unladen) raises our eyebrows, although Maruti cars aren't known to scrape speed breakers

Review Link

Hyundai Aura

Review Link

Tata Tigor

Review Link

iCNG AMT Review Link

Here's what BHPian It's Magic replied:

Voted for the 2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire

I think the decision would be between the Honda Amaze and the Maruti Suzuki Dzire.

I chose the Maruti Dzire because it is better looking product with a 5 star safety rating. I also think the Maruti Dzire is well priced for what it offers. The only drawback would be the 3 cylinder engine and the AMT transmission, which is still a bit laggy (although improved from the previous generation).

The Honda Amaze is a nice car and offers a few advantages over the Maruti Dzire, like a rev-happy engine and a smooth CVT transmission. However, it can't match Maruti's service network. Additionally, I am not sure about Honda's long term plans and what will happen if it's sales continue to decline.

Here's what BHPian CrAzY dRiVeR replied:

Voted for the Amaze CVT, with a hope that it would fare safely in a crash test.

If opting for a manual transmission - my choice is undoubtedly the new DZire for its proven 5-star safety.

Here's what BHPian FAIAAA replied:

All 3 are good products but my vote goes for Honda Amaze.

Dzire makes a strong case with 5 star rated safety, feature set, peace of mind that comes with MS and especially in MT guise.

However for the smooth 4 cylinder engine, CVT gearbox (an improved AMT is still an AMT!), mini City looks, I will go with the Amaze if I had to buy an entry level sedan / beater car for the city.

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For MT, my pick would be the Dzire. It's astonishing what all the car offers at a great price.

BHPian Aditya recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Maruti Dzire

What you'll like:

• 5-star safety rating at the GNCAP! Safety features such as 6 airbags, 3-point seatbelts for all, TPMS, 360-degree camera, ESP, hill-hold assist, ISOFIX child seat mounts etc.
• Sharp & contemporary styling - the best looking compact sedan on sale today
• Smart-looking interior with a nice dashboard & fine ergonomics
• We feel the Dzire is well-priced for the package on offer
• Manual transmission with short throws is very slick, and a joy to use. Absolutely brilliant MT!
• Great drivability and light controls, along with a small footprint make it a joy in the city
• Choice of sporty MT and convenient AMT - take your pick. CNG variants available for those with high running
• 3-cylinder engine is fuel-efficient; ARAI rating of 25.71 km/l for the AMT, 24.79 km/l for the MT and 33.73 km/kg for the CNG
• Suspension offers a compliant ride & neutral on-road behaviour
• Long list of features including automatic LED headlamps, LED DRLs, LED foglamps, cruise control, 9-inch touchscreen HU paired with an Arkamys sound system, rear A/C vents, wireless smartphone charging, footwell lighting, connected car features etc.
• Maruti's widespread service network, excellent after-sales support & fuss-free ownership experiences

What you won't:

• 1.2L petrol is not fast & exciting enough for enthusiasts. Not as refined as the outgoing 4-cylinder, nor as powerful (power has actually dropped to just 81 BHP)
• Lacks the solid build of some rivals. Panel gaps could be tighter too
• Mediocre plastic quality (interiors) is typical Maruti-grade; very ordinary
• AMT can get jerky & slow. Some competitors offered smoother ATs (e.g. Amaze CVT, Aura AMT)
• 382 litre boot is 5-10% smaller than all competitors. While cargo capacity is still fair, the boot lip is high, and the mouth is narrower than the others
• Light coloured interiors are prone to getting soiled easily
• Rear seat’s under-thigh support is mediocre for taller passengers
• Some misses (auto-dimming IRVM, front armrest, driving modes, smaller spare tyre on the Z trims...)
• L & V variants get horribly skinny 165 mm tyres. For safety reasons, please upgrade to at least 185 mm tyres if you buy these trims
• 163 mm ground clearance (unladen) raises our eyebrows, although Maruti cars aren't known to scrape speed breakers

Link to Review

Honda Amaze

What you'll like:

• An all-rounded compact sedan with well-priced variants
• Spacious & practical interiors
• Suspension offers comfortable ride quality with neutral on-road behaviour
• Features such as cruise control, paddle shifts (petrol AT), LED projector headlamps etc.
• 3-year unlimited km warranty, extendable to 5-years / unlimited km and Honda's unique 10-year Any Time warranty

What you won't:

• Diesel or CNG variants not available
• Petrol CVT is fair within the city, but rather mediocre on the highway
• Look closely and you'll find a few faults in part quality, fit and finish (uncool for a Honda)
• Tall rear passengers will find headroom to be insufficient & the fixed headrests useless
• The 175 mm tyres are too thin, while the 35-liter fuel tank is too small

Link to Review

The 2021 Facelift

Hyundai Aura

What you'll like:

• An all-rounder of a compact sedan. Very well-priced for what it offers
• Precise build & quality (including interiors) are easily the segment best
• Balanced road manners & easy-to-drive nature
• Features such as cruise control, wireless phone charging, rear view monitor & more
• Six airbags, ABS & ISOFIX child seat mounts are standard across all variants
• Hyundai's competent after-sales, fuss-free ownership experiences & customisable warranty

What you won't:

• Its hatchback sibling - the Grand i10 Nios - got just 2 stars in the GNCAP crash test
• Overdone styling - particularly at the rear - is polarising (it grew on us though)
• Narrow width makes it a 4-seater. Some competitors offer more spacious cabins
• Low speed ride quality is firmer than what one expects in a Hyundai. Bad roads are felt
• Some misses (auto-dimming IRVM, thinner spare tyre, non-adjustable neck restraints)
• Ordinary stereo. Hyundai’s ICE hasn’t kept up with the times (sound quality = 6/10)

Link to Review

The 2023 Facelift

Tata Tigor

What you’ll like:

• Great styling. A chic-looking compact sedan. Solid build too
• Tata has put in a lot of effort on quality and it shows
• Well-priced for what it offers; undercuts all the direct competitors
• High quality, nicely designed cabin. Lots of storage and a segment best 419-litre boot
• Good driveability, a compliant ride & neutral road manners
• CNG available in the top variant, unlike other CNG models; available with AMT too
• Amazing 8-speaker Harman entertainment system. Sounds top class!
• Feature list with 2 driving modes, parking sensors, cooled glovebox, touchscreen ICE etc.
• 4-star GNCAP safety rating is praiseworthy

What you won't:

• Mediocre 3-cylinder engine. Lag behind the competition in refinement
• Concerns over long-term reliability
• 6-month service interval is too frequent! A 1 year interval is the segment norm
• When driven hard, the AMT can't match the smoothness & shift-times of a conventional automatic. Gets confused on climbs as well
• A rare Tata car that cannot seat 5 (best for 4 adults)
• Tata's after-sales experience remains a gamble. Service quality is far from that of Maruti & Hyundai

Link to Review

The Tigor iCNG AMT

Here's what GTO had to say matter:

I don't think I have ever voted for a Dzire before, but always a first time, right?

For MT, my pick would be the Dzire. It's astonishing what all the car offers at a great price. An all-rounder if I ever saw one = safety, looks (I like the design), space, neutral suspension, driveability, practicality & fuel economy.

For AT though, I wouldn't choose the Dzire or its AMT (I hate AMTs). Would get the Amaze CVT (also wait for the next-gen model whose launch is just around the corner!), or an EV from the same price band.

Here's what BHPian Chetan_Rao had to say on the matter:

This could potentially become a straight DZire Vs. Amaze battle if Honda deliver a more mature Amaze in the upcoming launch.

Tigor is well-built but its powertrain can't match the Japanese competition for finesse, and Aura is a bit quirky (though the cabin is likely the best quality of the bunch).

Here's what BHPian Samba had to say on the matter:

My pick will be the Dizre MT. If AT, I will wait for the new Amaze to hit the market.

Maruti can totally conquer this market by just adding the 1.0 Boosterjet with the Dzire! Later they can bring a hybrid version too!

• 5* safety rating - Check
• Reliability- Check
• Strong service network- Check
• Resale value- Check
• VFM- Check
• Dzire CNG- Cab market - Check

Now if they add the 1.0 Boosterjet:

• Fun to drive - Check
• A proper AT- Check

With the 1.0 turbo, I am sure, few Slavia/Virtus customers will at-least take a TD before finalizing!

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This time, tried to do something different. Decided to never cross 2000rpm, in any gear.

BHPian ashutoshb recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Gave the Kushaq some rest and used the Tigor (AMT) for a full fuel tank for my office commute. Got 19.45 kpl, tank to tank.

This time, tried to do something different. Decided to never cross 2000rpm, in any gear. Barring a few instances, I stuck to this honestly. And I have been using the manual mode, because I can upshift early.

My office commute is between Greater Noida and Noida. Which is 60% expressway, 30% moving city traffic and 10% bumper to bumper. The expressway is heavily congested in peak hours, so unless you overtake aggressively, you are not going to touch speeds above 80 kph. So, I take the slowest lane and happily cruise between 70 and 80 kph. This is where the engine is most comfortable at, which is between 1500 - 2000 rpm. No noise, no vibrations, just happy cruising.

In one tank full, I managed to do 632 kms. On the Tigor, this would be my highest yet. And this despite the car going to Delhi two times, in heavy traffic. AC usage should be around 40%. And as mentioned before, I always use the 95 octane HP Power petrol.

Another thing, I have factored in. My Tigor has 185 section tyres, so reduced 0.9% (speedo error) from the total kms covered.

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And I will admit, five years and fifty thousand kilometres later, she still looks and feels brand new. She has never troubled us. No rattles, no glitches, nothing. Just routine servicing.

BHPian ashutoshb recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Hehe.. it seems your car listens to you. Off late, we have been talking about replacing our Tigor. Next month, her loan is going to end. And we were contemplating an upgrade for my better half.

Last Saturday, I took the Tigor to work. On my way home, I just noticed how smooth the ride was. The engine seemed smoother, a bit more peppy than usual. Gear shifts appeared smoother, and it handled better than the last time I drove it. I was just loving the drive. And then it felt as if she was trying to impress me, telling me, "Can't you see I am perfect? Why do you want to let me go?"

And I will admit, five years and fifty thousand kilometres later, she still looks and feels brand new. She has never troubled us. No rattles, no glitches, nothing. Just routine servicing.

I remember how when my father-in-law first sat in the Tigor, he instantly became a fan. He loved the compact size, solid build, and comfy ride. Once, my cousin borrowed her for a highway trip. He came back immensely impressed—so much so that he was thinking of buying one.

At my end, I do take good care of her. Only the premium 95-octane fuel goes in her tummy. It gets washed at regular intervals. Services are done timely. I have added Osram 4000k LEDs for low beams, so we can see better at night. She rides on 185/60 R15 Ceat SecuraDrives, which we both love while driving on the hills. Qpo mats were added recently and they have changed the look of the interior. Next is an armrest and LEDs for the high beam.

So, I am now thinking, I shall keep our budget coupe for the time being. I guess her plan worked

Sharing a couple of pictures I clicked this weekend. And that isn't fog in the background, its the NCR pollution.

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Tata owners who are getting poor FE from their Nexon, Tiago, Tigor, I suggest you observe the coolant temperature gauge on the cluster to see if the described erratic behavior is seen.

BHPian sagarpadaki recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Soft failure of thermostat in Tiago, Tigor, Nexon

This thread is to highlight the partial failure of thermostat in the petrol and diesel variants of the Tata Tiago, Tigor, Nexon cars which results in low FE and also can lead to potential wrong diagnosis for the low FE. The issue was present in my 2018 Tiago done around 25k kms.

On Tiago, three bars on the temperature meter in the instrument cluster indicates that the engine coolant has reached the optimum operating temperature. Usually, it takes 3-5 kms of driving for the coolant to reach optimum temperature of 92-degree Celsius from a cold start. Since October 2023, I noticed that the temperature bar did not reach 3 bars but was stuck at 2 bars unless in a bumper-to-bumper traffic, in which case, it would reach three bars. Once the roads opened up and the car gained speed for a while, the temperature dropped back to two bars. During early morning cold starts, where the ambient temperature was around 18 degrees during winter, the temperature meter did not even reach two bars even after driving for 5 kms. Also, started to notice that the fuel efficiency has reduced. I was getting just under 10 in normal traffic conditions and in bumper to bumper started to get 7-8 kmpl. Even on highways, the fuel efficiency dropped by 2-3 kmpl.

I discussed this issue with my friend Ashton, who is also a bhpian. We thought the reason for the temperature bar not reaching 3 was most likely due to a faulty thermostat. And since the engine was not reaching the optimum temperature, the ECU was increasing the fueling, thereby causing the drop in fuel efficiency. Ashton gave a link to a discussion in a BMW forum, where the soft failing issue of thermostat of a 3 series was discussed. A soft failing thermostat is where, the thermostat does not open or close according to the temperature range it is supposed to work. It remains open even after the coolant temperature has reduced below the thermostat's closing temperature, thereby causing the coolant to flow into the radiator and get cooled further, thereby reducing its temperature. The thermostat does not work consistently.

Ordeal with Tata Motors service - Key motors

I gave the car to Key motors service, Kanakapura road in the last week of March, explaining the issue in detail to the Service advisor whose name started with B(Do not want to take his name here). The next day, the Service advisor called back saying everything is fine and there is no issue with the thermostat nor with the fuel efficiency . I was really annoyed and asked him to explain what was the problem that I had. He was not even able to explain the problem that I had described him the day earlier! In fact, I had written the problem elaborately in the job card. I went to the service center and took a test drive with the Senior tech with their laptop hooked up to the OBD scanner and monitored the coolant temperature. There was fluctuation in the temperature reading where the coolant temperature dropped as low as 82 degrees with AC on a hot summer day where the outside temperature was 36 degrees. The coolant temperature meter dropped to 1 bar 2-3 times during the test drive of over 10 kms. It did reach 92 degrees in B2B traffic with coolant temperature meter registering 3 bars. The senior tech reluctantly agreed that there is something wrong with the thermostat and told they will place order for the same. He also added that, there have not replaced a thermostat in any Tata vehicle till now irrespective of how many kms they had run! I called them at least 20 times over the next couple of weeks to check if the thermostat has arrived or the ETA. They just gave a canned response. I did not even get one call back from them. Pathetic diagnosis of the problem and on top of that heights of incompetency! Customer service- what is that?

DIY to the rescue

I discussed this with Ashton and decided to order the part from Boodmo and do a DIY thermostat replacement. This is the part

Placed the order and the part arrived in 5 days. I replaced the thermostat- hardly took 30 mins. Went for a test drive and voila! Problem solved . The coolant temperature reached 3 bars within 3 kms of my drive and remained there. I also hooked up a generic OBD2 scan tool and monitored the coolant temperature in the Torque app. The temperature varied between 88 to 92 degrees and dropping to 86 on open roads. 86 degrees registers 2 bars in the console. But, within a minute in B2B traffic the temperature was back to 92/93 degrees. I monitored the FE over the next tankful and the FE went back to normal levels of 12-13kmpl in city and 17+kmpl on highways.

Conclusion

Tata owners who are getting poor FE from their Nexon, Tiago, Tigor, I suggest you observe the coolant temperature gauge on the cluster to see if the described erratic behavior is seen. Tata removed the coolant temperature meter from Tiago/Tigor sometime after 2018, I think. In that case, hook up any generic OBD scanner and monitor the coolant temperature to check if the coolant is reaching the optimal temperature of 86-92 degrees and staying in that range before you consider any part replacement to address poor FE. The same thermostat is used by Tiago, Tigor and Nexon so there is a good chance that these cars can face this issue. I do not know if the issue is with a batch of thermostats or all. Also, this issue, highlights and reinforces the need to have a functional coolant temperature meter in the cluster of all cars!

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I have not increased any parameter that could strain my engine or other components.

BHPian gaurvr recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Greetings to all following my posts. I was able to smoothly write ecu bin file changes to my Tata Tigor ECM using SM2 Pro with bitbox software on bench. On Saturday, I changed the drivers wish map in my ecu to smoothen the transition of fuel injected quantity at different rpms and pedal %. You can check the attached image. If you own a Tata diesel car then you will notice that there is heavy vibration in the band of 1500 to 2000 rpm when you press hard on accelerator. The changes that I made in this map are to tackle that vibration. Man o man, the car accelerates super smooth. I have not increase any top parameter that could strain my engine or other things. If someone has Tata Tiago or Tigor then he can clearly notice smoothness of day & night when driving my car. Next step of tuning is to make excel sheets that link various engine maps like boost map, torque to injected quantity, air to fuel, temperature to boost, EGR, and so on. Once finished, I will share the sheets here.

If you were planning to drive home a CNG powered compact-sedan, which one would you pick?

BHPian Ripcord09 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Tata Tigor iCNG AMT

What you'll like:

• A well-calibrated CNG system that’s comfortable to drive

• A CNG car with factory-backing, factory warranty & OEM standards of safety / quality

• Mature on-road behaviour, including at highway speeds

• CNG benefits like cheap running costs and lower CO2 emissions coupled with the convenience of an AMT

• Usable boot space even with the CNG tanks

• Great styling. A chic-looking compact sedan. Solid build too

• Good-quality, nicely designed cabin

• City-friendly nature: light controls, agreeable ergonomics & good driveability (in CNG too)

• Available in the top variant, unlike other CNG models

• Enjoyable Harman 8-speaker ICE. One of the better systems in this segment

• Impressive kit (parking sensors, cooled glovebox, touchscreen ICE, auto headlamps & wipers...)

• 4-star GNCAP safety rating is praiseworthy

What you won’t:

• Reduced power output is evident on the highway. CNG mode has lesser top-end performance

• Many Indian cities & towns don’t have CNG pumps. The queue for CNG cars can be long in metro cities

• Higher maintenance costs & upkeep (overall) in comparison with the regular petrol variant

• When driven hard, the AMT can't match the smoothness & shift-times of a conventional automatic. Gets confused on climbs as well

• AMT is not available in the XM variant

• Dead pedal is not suitable for people with large feet

• Focus on CNG driveability means that the FE numbers will take a bit of a hit

• Firmer suspension & higher tyre psi rating means you feel more of the bad roads / potholes

• A rare Tata car that cannot seat 5 (best for 4 adults)

• All passengers need to get out of the vehicle while refilling CNG

• Some missing features (full-size spare wheel, alloy wheels...)

• Tata's after-sales service quality is a hit or miss. Remains a gamble

Click here to check out our detailed review of the Tata Tigor iCNG AMT.

Click here to read about the launch discussion of the Maruti Suzuki Dzire S-CNG.

Click here to read about the launch discussion of the Hyundai Aura CNG.

Here's what BHPian Prashant_BHP had to say on the matter:

Voted for Maruti DZire based on feedback from a friend who runs corporate fleet business. Given the scale, he does his due diligence at regular intervals and has shared that from overall performance, maintenance and resale value, he finds Maruti DZire best CNG option. Gets him better rates from corporates as well. Disclaimer - I have no direct experience of driving CNG vehicle - though I do get to sit in lot of CNG Ertiga and DZire as part of corporate travel. No complaints/concerns as a passenger.

Here's what BHPian satish.gawai had to say on the matter:

Voted for Tigor. 

Looks more handsome and up-to-date than the rest of the two. Integration of CNG tanks in the boot provides more boot space compared to the others where practically no boot. 

The icing on the cake is a 4-star rating.

Here's what BHPian G V Krishna had to say on the matter:

Personal - Tigor

Fleet/Commercial - Dzire

Reasons are obvious as Maruti is king of Service. No Disputes in this. But on a personal front, would prefer Tigor.

Here's what BHPian Nissan1180 had to say on the matter:

Voted Aura. I have an XCent CNG and the car drives better than a new Tigor/Tiago/Altroz. The interiors don’t rattle even after 100,000 km+. 

If not the Aura, the Dzire is a good contender. 

To see the quality levels in a Tata, just try test driving the vehicles or sitting in the new cabs. Interiors rattle, drivetrain whines, and plastics are just a step above the Nano. Very far from Hyundai or even Maruti levels of quality.

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In case you can install even a basic 15A home charger, you should also consider the Punch EV. The entry-level variants fall within your budget and it'll be an ideal city commuter.

BHPian drive1987 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I'm in the market place with a tight budget of 12 Lakhs (absolutely no stretching) for an automatic sedan. I need your expert advice/s please.

P.S: Strictly not looking at the used car market. The car has to be brand new.

Your responses would be highly appreciated, many thanks in advance!

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

Honda Amaze CVT is the best suited to your requirements. It's an all-rounder budget sedan & that smooth CVT is its USP in a sea of jerky AMTs.

In case you can install even a basic 15A home charger, you should also consider the Punch EV. The entry-level variants fall within your budget and it'll be an ideal city commuter.

Here's what BHPian bijims had to say on the matter:

At present, you have only a few options in this segment and price range, they are:

1. Tata Tigor XZA Plus Leatherette Pack

Priced at 10.50 lakhs OTR Bangalore, the Tigor offers reasonable performance owing to 1.2 litre 3-cylinder petrol producing 85 bhp of power and 113 Nm of torque, it comes mated to a 5-speed AMT (which although not best-in-class, gets the job done). It has a strong suspension and a good low-speed ride. The 4-star GNCAP rating is another positive and ensures safety is taken care of. However its drawbacks are fit, finish, and quality levels, as well as poor ASS in many cities. Moreover, its competitors offer a more spacious cabin. Now as regards offers on this model, you get discounts to the tune of 30k on the 2024 models and much higher discounts on leftover MY 2023 stock

2. Hyundai Aura SX Plus 1.2 AMT

At 10.70 lakhs OTR Bangalore, the Aura offers large seats, an airy cabin, and a general sense of space, the car is feature-loaded as well, with excellent quality fit, and finish levels. Service, spares, and resale aren't an issue either due to Hyundai's strong presence in the market. The 1.2 Litre 4-cylinder motor is smooth and offers adequate power (82 bhp) and torque (114 Nm) which improves driveability, although mated to an AMT, The Aura's AMT is best-in-class and offers the smoothest driving experience among all AMTs. The only major drawbacks are its bouncy ride and poor GNCAP score (2 stars). Offers for this month include discounts of upto 20k.

3. Maruti Dzire ZXi Plus AGS

The Dzire is long overdue for a facelift, and it should come out this year too, along with the new Swift facelift. If you are willing to wait, it will be worth it\

However, if you need a car now, then the Current Dzire ZXi Plus AGS at 11.30 lakhs OTR Bangalore is a good car for the money with a 1.2L 4-cylinder Dual Jet engine mated to a 5-speed AGS (AMT). The car is one of the most spacious in its class with adequate head, leg, and shoulder room. Ride quality is good and absorbent. After-sales network and resale is the best owing to being a Maruti. However, it has begun to look a bit dated and fit, finish isn't class-leading. Moreover, the 2-star GNCAP rating doesn't inspire confidence. Offers on this model are upto 32k this month.

4. Honda Amaze Elite Edition CVT

The Honda Amaze Elite Edition CVT costs exactly 12 lakhs OTR Bangalore and is perhaps the best sub-4-metre sedan in this segment right now, however, it is also due a facelift this year and is worth the wait. Despite the same, the current model is a great choice with the best-in-class CVT, big boot, cabin space, 10-year warranty, 4-star NCAP safety rating, etc. The 1.2L 4-cylinder IVTEC is an excellent engine producing 89 bhp of power and 110 Nm of torque. Moreover, the Honda Amaze Elite Edition gets some visible changes on its exterior including an Elite Edition badge, boot spoiler with built-in LED, front fender garnish, and anti-fog film on ORVMs, along with a host of features like TPMS, front armrest with a sliding function, tyre inflator, and Elite Edition-specific seat covers and illuminated scuff plates. Moreover, Honda is offering Upto Rs 92K Benefits (Inclusive of Upto Rs 30K Cash + Rs 15K Exchange Bonus + Corporate & Loyalty) on MY 2023 stock and around 50k benefits on MY 2024 stock.

Of the Above, it's the Amaze that I would recommend, owing to its rock-solid reliability and overall better packaging and safety credentials

Here's what BHPian Katryks had to say on the matter:

It would be Honda Amaze any day. I have owned a Honda Jazz and Honda City (sold recently) and I can vouch for its superb drive quality and suspension. The 1.2 ltr CVT is the same as the one on the Honda Jazz and its extremely smooth to drive. The gear shifts are hardly noticeable and rarely do you use the S Mode barring couple of occasions on the highway.

Amaze is due for a facelift and the rendering on various websites shows the car in a completely new design and looks beautiful if that's how the final production spec looks like.

Go for the Honda Amaze if you are looking at the completely fuss free and hassle-free ownership

Here's what BHPian Vkap257 had to say on the matter:

I would go on a limb here and propose Ciaz delta AT variant.

Everything better with reasonable equipment and no-nonsense ownership. Though it's slightly expensive and definitely over your budget. If you can stretch, do check it out.

Here's what BHPian mgastor2022grey had to say on the matter:

I'd like to differ from others and suggest to you the I20 1.2L IVT. Great car, at 11.XX L and way more fun to drive than the Amaze. Test drive this and the N-Line before making a decision. Trust me, great mod potential (for the N-Line) and amazing features along with spacious interiors will seal the deal for you. All the best for getting your dream steed

Here's what BHPian stormshadow had to say on the matter:

Honestly, as other's have suggested Amaze is a amazing car (pun intended) but I would suggest you to once visit the Tata showroom and look and TD the Altroz, the Altroz is in a different league compared to all the other cars in your budget in regards with the amount of space available and the build quality it offers. Plus with discounts I am pretty sure you can negotiate the highend variant XZA(S) DCT under your budget. Plus I think only Altroz gets the sunroof in comparison to all the other cars suggested in the budget.

Read BHPian comments for more insights and information.

Dealerships have started accepting pre-bookings for a token amount of Rs 21,000.

Tata Motors is gearing up to launch India’s first CNG-powered cars with an automatic gearbox. The Tiago and Tigor CNG will soon be offered with an AMT option and dealerships have already started accepting pre-bookings for a token amount of Rs 21,000.

The Tiago iCNG AMT will be available in XTA, XZA+ and XZA NRG trims, while the Tigor iCNG AMT will come in XZA and XZA+ variants.

The Tiago and Tigor iCNG models are powered by a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder engine that produces 72 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 95 Nm @ 3,500 rpm in CNG mode. Currently, both models are offered with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Customers will soon get the option of a 5-speed AMT as well.

The Tiago and Tigor iCNG feature Tata’s dual-cylinder CNG tank technology. Instead of a single large CNG cylinder that gobbles up boot space, the cars are equipped with two smaller cylinders that fit under the luggage area.

Source: Autocar India