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•9h

I want to purchase an automatic petrol SUV within Rs. 20 lakh usually within city and sometimes long drive. Usually, my daily routine involves 15 km of driving. Please suggest a car.

•4m

Given your requirements, the Kia Seltos IVT is the best fit. It has a spacious and premium cabin, a comfy rear seat and a refined naturally aspirated petrol engine that is well suited to both city driving and highway runs. The CVT automatic gearbox is smooth and easy to live with in traffic, and the packs in a lot of features too. It also gets a large boot which will be useful for you on those occasional highway runs. Overall, the Seltos IVT strikes the best balance between space, performance, comfort and value for your needs.

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•3d

I own a 2019 Hyundai i20, which has started giving me service-related problems. I live in Chennai and occasionally travel 300-500 km down south. I am 75 years old and sometimes lose control due to drowsiness. I want to replace my car with an SUV that has a driver sleep-alert system and front ventilated seats. Please recommend a suitable SUV within Rs 20 lakh.

•1h

Given your requirements, the Kia Seltos HTX (A) with the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and IVT is the most suitable recommendation. It offers a comfortable and easy-driving experience, and also comes with a driver attention warning system that can alert you if it detects signs of drowsiness. However, while the ADAS suite is useful as an additional safety net, do not rely on it blindly. If you feel drowsy, it is always best to take a break and even have a short nap if required. Front ventilated seats are also available on this variant, which will be a big advantage in Chennai’s climate.The Kia Seltos is also a reliable and well-supported car in Chennai, with good service reach and a proven ownership track record. It is easy to drive in the city, stable on the highway and offers a good balance of comfort and features within your Rs 20 lakh budget.

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•23h

I am a first-time car buyer with a budget of Rs. 24 lakh. I really like the Kia Seltos X-Line (A) CVT petrol variant. Around 80% of my driving will be in the city, with the remaining 20% on highways. However, I am quite confused about whether I should buy a petrol vehicle or consider an electric car, especially given the increasing ethanol blending in petrol. I am planning to keep the car for at least 10 years, so long-term reliability and running costs are important to me. What would you recommend in my situation? Should I go ahead with the Seltos petrol, or would an EV be a better choice for the next 10 years and which EV?

•17h

Go ahead with the Kia Seltos 1.5 petrol CVT (IVT). Your usage is 80% city and 20% highway, and you plan to keep the car for 10 years. In this scenario, a petrol automatic is the most sensible choice. The Seltos CVT is smooth, easy to drive in traffic and well suited to your usage pattern. It is also a proven product with a strong ownership track record.On ethanol blending, there is no need to worry. Modern petrol engines are engineered to handle E20, with a higher threshold for future blends. The impact is mainly a slight reduction in fuel economy, not a major long-term reliability concern.An EV only makes sense if you have home charging. If you were to consider an EV, the Hyundai Creta Electric would be our recommendation.

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•1d

Tata Harrier Diesel Automatic Adventure Plus Dark Edition or new Kia Seltos Diesel Automatic GTX with ADAS? Both fall in the same price range. Which would be the better buy for long-term ownership? I may keep the car for at least 10 years, and most of my usage will be on highways. The Harrier is bigger and more powerful, but I have some concerns about Tata's overall quality, especially the electricals, service and small niggles. Which of the two would be the better choice?

•3h

Go for the Kia Seltos Diesel Automatic GTX. For a 10-year ownership plan with predominantly highway usage, the Kia Seltos is the safer long-term bet. The Tata Harrier is the more powerful and rugged SUV, and it feels more planted on the highway, but Tata still has some way to go in terms of consistency in electricals, service experience and small niggles over a decade of ownership.The Seltos diesel is a proven package, the GTX is a well-equipped variant, and Kia’s service network and ownership experience are more consistent over the long term. The Seltos is also a very capable highway car, and the diesel engine is well suited to long-distance touring. The Harrier is the better choice if you absolutely prioritise size, road presence and ruggedness, but for a 10-year ownership plan, the Kia car mentioned above is the more sensible and dependable choice.

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•5d

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