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There isn’t an official power or torque figure published for the JSW Jetour T2 PHEV (380 hp) at 20% battery, and this model is not officially on sale in India right now, so data here is limited.What you can expect in the real world is this: The headline 380 hp is the combined output when the engine and the electric motor work together with a healthy battery. At around 20% charge, most plug-in hybrids keep a small reserve so the motor can still help with quick starts and short bursts. But the car will not hold peak power for long. In steady driving or repeated hard pulls, output will feel much closer to the engine’s own power, and torque will drop as the motor’s boost is reduced. So, for a ballpark, look up the engine-only power and torque in the brochure - that is roughly what you’ll get once the battery is low, with a brief extra shove from the motor when you press hard.

JSW Motors Jetour T2

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If it fits in your budget, go for the Kia Seltos, as it meets most of your broad set of requirements. Kias are known to be reliable enough for prolonged usage. The Seltos has a spacious and well-appointed premium interior that looks and feels upmarket. It's also pretty fun to drive, especially if you opt for the 160hp 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. The new-gen Hyundai Creta is coming in 2027 and might be worth waiting for, but you will get most of what it offers in the Seltos available today. However, as you've pointed out, it might be worth moving a segment lower to get more for your money, in which case we'd recommend the Hyundai Venue. It offers much of what the Seltos offers, including reliability, features and high-quality interior - albeit in a smaller form factor at a more affordable price. If reliability trumps all else, consider a Maruti Suzuki compact SUV like the Brezza or the Fronx.

Kia Seltos

Hyundai Venue

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Since you already felt the Kia Seltos was more comfortable, we would recommend you go ahead with it, as it does have a more spacious and comfy rear seat experience. The Renault Duster offers a more engaging drive experience, and it excels on highways and twisty mountain ghats; however, since your driving is mostly in the city, this is not something that you would be able to appreciate. The Seltos is easy to drive in traffic with light controls and good all-around visibility. Furthermore, Kia’s service network is wider, and previous generation Seltos' have good resale value.

Kia Seltos

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Apologies for missing the new Toyota Hilux in our story on Toyota’s upcoming models. Rest assured, Toyota has no plans to phase out the Hilux. In fact, the 9th-generation model is expected to arrive in India within the next six months, as part of the global rollout that began in Thailand following its world premiere in late 2025.The pickup will continue with the proven 2.8-litre diesel engine, now paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system, essentially the same setup seen in the current Fortuner. This update should bring a small boost in efficiency and refinement while retaining the Hilux’s trademark durability and off-road capability.

Toyota Hilux

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No, do not add water to the radiator and coolant in the bottle separately. The radiator and the coolant bottle are part of the same closed system, so they mix anyway. You should use the same mix in both places, as per your owner’s manual - most cars need a 50:50 mix of coolant and distilled water. The easiest way is to buy premixed coolant and top up only with that.Many newer cars don’t want you to open the radiator at all; you top up only in the coolant bottle to the MAX line when the engine is cold. Check your manual.If you must top up in a pinch, use clean distilled water, but if you can only use tap water, use only enough to get you home. Then get the system drained and refilled with the correct mix soon after. If the level keeps dropping, there is likely a leak or a weak cap - get it checked. When you buy coolant, stick to the type your car brand recommends.