Dear Subhadeep ji,
Greetings !! Happy to assist
See if you seek a car as 6 Seater and basis budget as specified then present options are very limited with just
> Renault Triber
> Maruti Ertiga Lxi Base Model
Despite triber available in Manual and AMT. Triber still wont meet in requirement too been
> Is essentially a 4 Seater + 1 Kid on Center MIddle row and last row for Kids or family members with average height of 5'3" or lesser
> Engine Performance at best can be said to be medicore
> Very average plastic quality with average fit and finish. I cant vouch for long lasting peace of mind ownership for same
> Renault After sales service is a miss, where company featuring in bottom 2 to 3 OEM continuously for last 3 to 4 yrs as per JD Power CSI Index
Maruti Ertiga: A Much better choice basis space and seating comfort perspective and thanks to all new generation Ertiga
> Space is optimised for 3rd row (although not as much for taller and heavier passenger but still a place where 2 aduts can seat in by sliding 2nd row a bit ahead)
> Engine Performance although not exciting to drive but as people mover car is reasonable okay
> Maruti After sales service, reliability is great pick
> Features with all essentials loaded (although no touch system but yes loaded with all required features). Refer
Maruti Ertiga Vxi Features
> Fuel Efficiency although not great in MPV Cars but still anything around 11 to 11.5 Kmpl an be expected in city and 15 to 16 kmpl on highway
> Camera can be installed as accessory from Maruti Showroom
But - the big miss is price point where If you choose in Automatic Transmission of this car - will exceed in budget to extent of 10.6 Lakh+ On road (ALthough Manual Transmission will come in 9.5 Lakh Budget)
Manual or Automatic
1. Automatic Cars are convenient and for someone whos new to driving or recent learned - it makes all sense for Automatic Car.
2. No Clutch Pedal, no need of changing gears manually at every speed change and with relaxed left foot - its fair ease
3. No issues of stalling car as otherwise which happens in Manual Transmission
4. Ideal for city use where speed limits are controlled and driving in bumper to bumper traffic makes it fair ease as car enters in creep mode. One just need to apply brakes and release same as car will drive on to speed of 7 kmph makes it super ease in extreme traffic situation too
Automatic are jerky when driven in enthusiastic way. But when you driving with light foot - be assured that they are smooth enough to offer jerk free drive. Been your maximum usage is in 95% in city condition - makes all sense for Automatic Car
Recommendation
If you seek a family car for 6 member familly and requirement as specified - Maruti Ertiga Vxi Automatic is a great pick
Yes car has 3 star safety rating - but for someone who seek safety - this is recommendation from safety aspect
a) Speed of car
b) Seat Belt - not only in front but in rear too
c) Driver Skill
d) Active Safety Features as ESP, Good Braking, Wider Tyres for Grip
e) Passive Safety as Build, Airbags
f) Your Good Luck
and if you follow in speed limits, wear seat belt not only in front but in rear too, keep distance with car from front along with maintaining lane driving - you will be safe.
But for same - you have to exceed in budget by a lakh approx and be assured is best money spend as cars are bought for long term.
If somehow - due to any reason you cant exceed in budget then only option would be look out for Used Car.
Hope should help