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Anmol Singh
•7wI want an automatic transmission petrol SUV with a budget of ₹20 lakh. I am confused between the new Kia Seltos HTX (A) and the Tata Sierra Accomplished. The Seltos fits within my budget and offers more features than the Sierra Adventure Plus, but I don’t like the front fascia of the HTX variant with its halogen indicator lamps. For the Sierra, I would have to stretch my budget by about ₹2 lakh, and although it offers many features over the Seltos, I have read reviews mentioning alignment issues (car drifting left), rattling noises under acceleration, electrical issues like the sunroof not opening, and concerns over fit and finish. If I am spending around ₹22 lakh, I don’t want these issues. I am confused between these two - please suggest.
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For you, we would recommend the Kia Seltos. You only seem not like the Kia for the front end look, and we think you should not override the other bits you like about it. Also, as you have pointed out, it makes more rational sense, since as you go higher up the variants, you get similar features on the Seltos at a lower price point than the Tata Sierra.
Moreover, concerning your other worry about service quality and reliability, given the two brands' past track record, the Kia would be the safer bet.

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