Future proof

WHICH CAR?

From your shortlist, you can avoid the Santro only because you want something really new. Between the Zen Estilo and the Spark, it is the Chevy which scores better as a complete automobile. It has got the looks, space, ride quality and economy of a modern city runabout. The Estilo is too tinny and stable handling is not its strength.  The only issue we can see with the Spark is its resale value when you eventually dispose of it in the future. But we do recommend a buy.  Family matters  I require a car for my family, which consists of my wife, my two daughters and myself. My budget is Rs 6 lakh. I have narrowed down my search to the following: 1. Maruti Swift 2. Maruti Zen Estilo 3. Chevrolet Spark 4. Honda City 5. Chevrolet Aveo. Which do you think I should go for? My daily travelling is around 25 km.

Krish Shankar, via email

We think you should settle for the Suzuki Swift ZXi