Hi Mohan ji,
I understand that you increased budget substantially - but the way car prices jacked up in recent past - choices are still limited from proper Automatic Transmission
> Renault Kiger RXZ Turbo CVT - At around 11.5 Lakh on road
> Hyundai Venue S Option DCT - At around 12 Lakh on road
> Maruti Brezza Zxi Vxi Automatic - At 12 Lakh On road
> Kia Sonet HTX DCT - At 12.5 Lakh on road
> Hyundai I20 N Line N8 DCT - At 13 Lakh on road
> Maruti Ciaz Alpha Automatic - At 13 Lakh on road
> Hyundai Verna Sx IVT - At 13.5 Lakh on road
Unfortunately no Mid SUV comes
Now of these if you seek majority of usage to be in local one then pls note that
1. DCT as used in Hyundai & Kia has definite turbo lag under 2000 rpm and although these cars are fair fun - but not the best on controlled speed drive.
2. Brezza Vxi Automatic feels significant overpriced in the car way car pitched and priced at and neither infotainment is great experience.
That leaves to just 3 models
> Renault Kiger - I suggest to test drive as this car has surprise element of
a) Acceptable Power delivery in day to day use
b) Well Stocked with Features
c) Good SUspension and steering is acceptable (better than Magnite)
Only con is Renault after sales service experience
> Ciaz and Verna - If you consider all the way spending to 13 Lakh then do check out for
Verna Sx IVT feels relative much better over Ciaz outdated 4 Speed Automatic in handling, drive and marginal more exciting to drive. You get more features, more stylish car and definite a decent pick for day to day usage.
Price you may have to negotiate at dealer end to make it more competitive.
Only con is Build which is not proven in recent lots of Hyundai & Kia Cars.
Overall by increasing budget to 13 Lakh or so: Renault Kiger Top End CVT or Hyundai Verna Sx IVT is top pick
Hope should help !!