BHPian rajesh1868<\/strong> recently shared this with other enthusiasts.<\/p>\n My Zest is having engine troubles and I am in the market for a new ride. I have tried keeping my cars for as long as possible. I had moved to Zest from WagonR after keeping it for about 8 years as my family was growing and I needed space. I have had Zest for 7 years now and would have kept it for at least 2 more if not for the issues, and a need for more space if possible.<\/p>\n The new one is also intended to be owned for as long as possible. There may be some year-end offers going on right now and Zest is due for insurance renewal soon. So if possible, I would like to purchase this month itself.<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> Based on research on TBHP and official sites. I am yet to start TD on any because of the Point 6 notes above. But I will be doing them shortly.<\/p>\n Among the many that I have been researching on TBHP and official sites, this was among the last ones I checked, mostly as an afterthought but it may be the one I will go after.<\/p>\n City was what we had always aspired for, about 7-10 years back. And that was a long time ago. It has evolved but after having a (small) sedan for some time there is a feeling among all of us that an SUV may be more exciting now. So somehow came back to it as my choices appeared to run out.<\/p>\n I went through this and this thread which seems to indicate City as a good option for rear passengers.<\/p>\n It may be a naive querry but barring one trip on a rented Brezza, I have never driven an Automatic. Though I am yet to decide on MT vs AT, how is the experience of Automatic, especially with regards to city vs highway rides, any service cost difference, etc?<\/p>\n And that is the end of my shortlist.<\/p>\n The following were considered but had to be excluded for varying reasons. Let me know if I am wrong about any of them:<\/p>\n Am I missing some models?<\/p>\n Here’s what BHPian Shreyans_Jain<\/strong> had to say about the matter:<\/p>\n Pls understand that all cars like City, Verna, Creta etc are not genuine 5 seaters. They do not have the width and do not have the shoulder space. The 5th adult can only be \u2018adjusted\u2019, ideally over short distances only. At best, they will be about par with your Zest in this regard, if not worse.<\/p>\n If you want a genuine and comfortable 5-seater with a big boot, your only options are the lower models of the ScorpioN, XUV700, Harrier and MG Hector. You will not get too many fancy features, you will most likely give up the automatic. But you will get a spacious, comfortable, powerful, sorted and safe car that will serve your family well for the next 8-10 years.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Here’s what BHPian MotorDev<\/strong> had to say about the matter:<\/p>\n Go ahead and purchase the City.<\/p>\n Here’s what BHPian fhdowntheline<\/strong> had to say about the matter:<\/p>\n I recently had a 6 ft 2in colleague sit in the rear seat of my Verna. And he was quite comfortable, except for headroom where the space was marginal. But even that was a revelation for me in terms of how Hyundai has really maximized legroom and overall interior space.<\/p>\n If you are looking at the City, also do check out the Verna. Both have marginally better rear seat comfort levels than the Virtus\/Slavia. Where the VAG twins beat them is in terms of extra ground clearance, music systems and a slightly taut ride quality.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nMy requirements:<\/h2>\n
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Honda City ZX MT or VX CVT<\/h2>\n
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