Hello, Am on the lookout for a city (Mumbai chaos) driving vehicle. Safety is paramount. Budget of 9 lacs (+5%). Needs/Info: ~15 Kms per day running, occasional highway driving, prefer automatics if it fits within budget. My research thus far; VW Polo : Concerns about their commitment to India (after GM exit) – also cost of spares/service. Dropped. Nissan Micra: Concerns on spares and service. Dropped. Fiat Punto: Lack of support in India. Dropped. Maruti Baleno: waiting period of 6 months! Dropped it like a brick. Tata Tigor: Engine noise and sluggish. Great value for money though. Dropped. Ford Figo Aspire: Bland design. Company’s India focus in question. Dropped. Ford Ecosport: Favourite. Concerns of India focus but willing to be convinced otherwise and pay the premium. Honda Jazz: Contender but high cost of spares making me wary. Hyundai i20 Asta (o): 6 airbags is a gamechanger. However no EBD and feels underpowered. Maruti Dzire 2017: Best package but Maruti’s legendary lack of safety is a concern. What should I be looking at? Any option that I might have missed? Appreciate the help. Best Regards
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