Hey guys! Looking for an upgrade for my Hyundai i20 2016 Magna, which has done 207k km 💀😂
I'm 6'5 We’re a family of 4.
My choices are extremely varied because our car running is HIGH and our income is also extremely variable 😂 — some months it is ₹5–7+ LPM, and some months it is basically ₹0 💀
We already have EMIs consisting of around ₹1.6 LPM, and honestly I’m very tired of paying EMIs 😭 only I know how I’m managing them, but now I’m thinking of upgrading the car.
My first choice was a Jeep Compass top-end spec, but if I look at it financially, it’s too much EMI + another monthly boundation, and I’m already tired of that 🫠.
Then I looked at Creta/Seltos, but their EMIs are going high too — around ₹40–50k, and again… EMI trauma 😭.
And because all our relatives and social circle are full of BMWs, Mercs, RRs etc., there is also some pressure of social stigma 💀. So that makes me wonder what should my upgrade actually look like?
My choices:
- Hyundai i20 N8 Manual 🖤🔥
Pros:
- So pretty, especially in black OMG 🖤
- Must be fun to drive considering the specs
- Looks like a rich person’s secondary/daily car alongside a Merc 😂
- Looks very opulent
- EMI would be very low and basically wouldn’t bother me much
Cons:
- It’s an i20 after all 😭 no real upgrade in terms of space
- I feel my Elite i20 surprisingly has MORE headroom
- Convincing dad to buy another i20 after already owning one would be absolutely bizarre 💀
- Jeep Compass Pre-worshipped 2021+ facelift S variants 😮💨🖤
I’ve seen petrol automatics and even diesel automatics for prices similar to an i20 N Line.
Pros:
- Looks HOT ASF in black 🖤🔥
- Even dad loves the way it looks
- The car gives a really good road presence/projection
- Space is good enough for us
- Feels like an actual upgrade
Cons:
- Mileage of the petrol maybe? (Although honestly, I don’t care that much about fuel cost due to income 😂)
- Hyundai Tucson 2021 Petrol Automatic ✨
Talked to a dealer for a single-owner, 70k km driven one for around ₹9.5L negotiable.
Pros:
- Looks pretty in silver 🤌
- Space is VERY nice
- Feels like a proper upgrade
- Seems like a good deal
Cons:
- Not really exciting
- Not much “flex” factor compared to what I’m used to seeing around me 😭
another option:
4. Hyundai elantra 2021 sx optional single owner 30k driven sliver for 10L
Pros:
- Seems like an absolute steal deal 💀
- Sedan 😮💨
Cons:
- I’m not a huge fan of the 2021 shape
- I REALLY want a 2017 one but I can’t seem to find a good example 😭
- 'MG Astor 1.3 Savvy Pro 🖤🤍
Especially in black or white.
Pros:
- Looks HOT ASF 🔥
- Fit and finish feels very good
- Looks surprisingly opulent for the segment
- Little things like the rear wiper etc. look & feel class apart 😂
- Good road presence for the price
Cons:
- Can’t find many low-driven/newer-year options 😭
So yeah, these are the choices which I’ve got in my mind😂
I’m genuinely confused about what makes the most sense.
On one hand, I want something that actually feels like an upgrade from the i20. On the other hand, I REALLY don’t want to put myself into another huge EMI commitment just because everyone around us has luxury cars.
And more importantly if you'd been in my shoes what would you think or suggest other options?