I am 6 ft 2 in tall and want to buy a compact SUV. I am a bit confused between the Hyundai Creta / Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra, and Tata Elevate. Please suggest a suitable choice based on better ride quality and comfort, especially for long rides.

Autocar India

•1w

Given your height, the Tata Sierra would be the better option among the rest. The Sierra gets a spacious cabin with good headroom and is a comfy cruiser over long drives thanks to the option of a diesel engine. Even the turbo-petrol is punchy, has good performance and is enjoyable to drive.

The Seltos is also not too far behind, and while it isn't as roomy as the Sierra, the quality of the cabin is better, and it also gets a diesel engine that is quite nice on long trips.

Where it falls behind the Sierra is the ride comfort, and hence we would recommend the Sierra for its all-round positives given your requirements.

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Sunil Samantaray

•1w

Why should I choose the Creta as my first and long-term vehicle? 🚗

Sunil Samantaray

•1w

Why should I choose the Creta as my first and long-term vehicle? 🚗

Panuel Barik

•1w

How about Honda elevate?

Mayank

•1w

The 1.5 NA feels laggy and drive quality is a little weak. Moreover the interiors are pretty boring and simple.

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