A/T Sedan below 11-12Lakhs

Sahil · 18th June 2010, 15:25

We have a NHC CVT that needs to be replaced. The only option that comes to my mind is the ANHC A/T, but I just don't find the car worth the money.

We already have an Altis and would like a car slightly smaller than that, hence the Civic,Jetta,etc are ruled out

Other options that I did think of but ruled out were the Hyundai Verna A/T and i20 A/T. For two reasons, korean brand and ones not a sedan.

Are there some other options that I am missing out here?
I don't mind waiting 2-3 months if the Toyota Etios & VW Ventos are due to launch with automatic boxes. Are there any others expected?

I know in such a situation a used Civic would be the most sensible option but the family is allergic to used options.
Btw, the ACI lists the Civic Hybrid @ 14 lakhs ? Is it on sale at this price?

bblost · 18th June 2010, 15:31

^ Cedia and the Cruze (Only in Diesel)

Sahil · 18th June 2010, 15:40

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Originally Posted by bblost

^ Cedia and the Cruze (Only in Diesel)

Cedia doesn't come in automatic. Cruze is again Altis/Civic territory. I am looking for a segment below.

Gilead · 18th June 2010, 15:42

sahil, take a look at the SX4 AT.

shamanth · 18th June 2010, 15:43

Verna CRDI, SX4, ANHC these are the only option available now for a sedan under 12 lakhs.

benzinblut · 18th June 2010, 15:50

ANHC-AT is a good option. SX4 AT should be slightly cheaper. I guess these are the only 2 sedans that you can opt for in your budget (Not considering Korean Verna)

suman · 18th June 2010, 15:53

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Originally Posted by Sahil

Are there some other options that I am missing out here?
I don't mind waiting 2-3 months if the Toyota Etios & VW Ventos are due to launch with automatic boxes. Are there any others expected?

You've missed the SX4, not sure if you left it out deliberately. And yes, from what I've heard, the Vento will come with an Auto Box in the Petrol variant

k!ng_@thur · 18th June 2010, 17:11

SX4 is the easy one...

sidindica · 18th June 2010, 17:21

Get the ANHC AT, its worth the cash, and a brilliant upgrade to NHC CVT. Only car with a 5 speed AT plus paddle shifts. Decent mileage too. All other sedans are 4 speed A/T, including the SX4 and the verna.

echo77 · 18th June 2010, 17:38

ANHC AT is the best this side of 12 lakhs, with paddle shifts to boot.
IMO, those paddle shifts make it more VFM than the ANHC VMT.

Mpower · 18th June 2010, 18:08

City is slightly better but qute a bit more. SX4 A/T should work out just fine for city driving.

JLN · 18th June 2010, 18:18

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Originally Posted by Mpower

City is slightly better but qute a bit more. SX4 A/T should work out just fine for city driving.

I took a test drive of the sx4 auto (was tough since the dealers didn't have a test drive vehicle readily available). In any case, the car felt preety good - much much better than what I had expected. The ANHC AT is much better, but the SX4 comes better equipped and should serve the purpose. resale for the sx4 auto will be bad - the city will be better.

ampere · 18th June 2010, 19:29

Is Sedan an absolute necessity? I would say try I20 AT. It should prove to be an amazing city companion.
For me Hyundai has come far from just being a Korean brand.

tanwaramit · 19th June 2010, 16:07

SX4 AT as others have pointed out, OR is it going to be ANHC ?

I have seen many people starting off with NO to ANHC and finally after ruling out other options they settle down to ANHC only.

Glued on your purchase decision.

lamborghini · 22nd June 2010, 00:05

@Sahil: We were in the same boat as you, looking for an automatic replacement for the Fiesta. As our car was going to be a city driven car as well, and size was important, I went and checked out quite a few cars.
The only one that I fell for was the City A/T.

You may feel that it is overpriced, but AFAIK, it is priced quite close to the Verna A/T, offers better interiors and space, and Airbags as well. You will just lose out on the diesel advantage, which I doubt you are looking for.
Do reconsider that car. After a drive in the Jazz, and after seeing the City, and comparing the prices with other cars, I have finally understood why they command a premium. Though there is no doubt the 'H' badge adds quite a bit to the premium, but it helps a lot when selling the car later.

18th June 2010, 15:25	#1
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	A/T Sedan below 11-12Lakhs We have a NHC CVT that needs to be replaced. The only option that comes to my mind is the ANHC A/T, but I just don't find the car worth the money. We already have an Altis and would like a car slightly smaller than that, hence the Civic,Jetta,etc are ruled out Other options that I did think of but ruled out were the Hyundai Verna A/T and i20 A/T. For two reasons, korean brand and ones not a sedan. Are there some other options that I am missing out here? I don't mind waiting 2-3 months if the Toyota Etios & VW Ventos are due to launch with automatic boxes. Are there any others expected? I know in such a situation a used Civic would be the most sensible option but the family is allergic to used options. Btw, the ACI lists the Civic Hybrid @ 14 lakhs ? Is it on sale at this price? Last edited by Sahil : 18th June 2010 at 15:36.
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18th June 2010, 15:31	#2
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,008 Thanked: 15,366 Times View My Garage	^ Cedia and the Cruze (Only in Diesel)
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18th June 2010, 15:42	#4
Gilead Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 60 Times	sahil, take a look at the SX4 AT.
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18th June 2010, 15:43	#5
shamanth Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 634 Times View My Garage	Verna CRDI, SX4, ANHC these are the only option available now for a sedan under 12 lakhs.
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18th June 2010, 15:50	#6
benzinblut BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Bombay Posts: 516 Thanked: 878 Times View My Garage	ANHC-AT is a good option. SX4 AT should be slightly cheaper. I guess these are the only 2 sedans that you can opt for in your budget (Not considering Korean Verna)
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18th June 2010, 17:11	#8
k!ng_@thur BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 49 Thanked: 0 Times	SX4 is the easy one...
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18th June 2010, 17:21	#9
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,115 Times	Get the ANHC AT, its worth the cash, and a brilliant upgrade to NHC CVT. Only car with a 5 speed AT plus paddle shifts. Decent mileage too. All other sedans are 4 speed A/T, including the SX4 and the verna.
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18th June 2010, 17:38	#10
echo77 BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: goa Posts: 359 Thanked: 116 Times View My Garage	ANHC AT is the best this side of 12 lakhs, with paddle shifts to boot. IMO, those paddle shifts make it more VFM than the ANHC VMT.
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18th June 2010, 18:08	#11
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	City is slightly better but qute a bit more. SX4 A/T should work out just fine for city driving.
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18th June 2010, 19:29	#13
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,952 Thanked: 12,944 Times View My Garage	Is Sedan an absolute necessity? I would say try I20 AT. It should prove to be an amazing city companion. For me Hyundai has come far from just being a Korean brand.
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19th June 2010, 16:07	#14
tanwaramit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dilwalon ki Dilli Posts: 1,930 Thanked: 497 Times	SX4 AT as others have pointed out, OR is it going to be ANHC ? I have seen many people starting off with NO to ANHC and finally after ruling out other options they settle down to ANHC only. Glued on your purchase decision.
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22nd June 2010, 00:05	#15
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,114 Thanked: 5,763 Times View My Garage	@Sahil: We were in the same boat as you, looking for an automatic replacement for the Fiesta. As our car was going to be a city driven car as well, and size was important, I went and checked out quite a few cars. The only one that I fell for was the City A/T. You may feel that it is overpriced, but AFAIK, it is priced quite close to the Verna A/T, offers better interiors and space, and Airbags as well. You will just lose out on the diesel advantage, which I doubt you are looking for. Do reconsider that car. After a drive in the Jazz, and after seeing the City, and comparing the prices with other cars, I have finally understood why they command a premium. Though there is no doubt the 'H' badge adds quite a bit to the premium, but it helps a lot when selling the car later.
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