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•19w

I want to choose between Curvv and Seltos. My preferences are: reliability, low maintenance, good road presence, good sound system, good mileage, safety and automatic. My average running is 6,000km annually, with 90% city and 10% highway use.

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•19w
Quite frankly, between the Kia Seltos and the Tata Curvv, the only reasons to buy the Curvv are if you like its coupe styling and the price, which is cheaper than the Seltos when you factor in available discounts. Go for the Kia Seltos HTX+ IVT (petrol automatic).
For your 6,000 km a year with 90% city use, it’s the smoother, more reliable pick with good features and equipment. Your driving is mostly urban (about 5,400 km in the city and 600 km on the highway yearly), so the IVT suits stop‑and-go traffic with seamless creep and low heat buildup, unlike many dual‑clutch units. The HTX+ trim brings an 8‑speaker Bose setup for the “good sound system” you want, and safety is covered with 6 airbags, ESC, and TPMS, which matter more than raw power at city speeds. Road presence is solid too; the Seltos’ stance and LED lighting help it look a size up.
The one thing you give up is outright punch: the IVT is calmer than the turbo‑DCT Seltos for sudden highway bursts, so quick overtakes need a firmer right foot.
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•19w

What about Kia Seltos HTK(O) IVT

•18w

curvv and reliability in the same sentence don't go well

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Im planning to sell my Kicks 2022 1.3 turbo petrol XV manual and get a Seltos DCT..is it a good upgrade?

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•17h

Hi, I am a 27-year-old first-time car buyer from Delhi NCR. My daily commute is around 25 km, including a mix of expressway and city traffic. My monthly running will be around 600 km, with an expected annual running of 7,000-8,000 km. I have access to EV charging at my apartment (Rs. 10/kWh) and at my workplace through a Statiq charger (Rs. 22/kWh). I was considering the Mahindra BE 6 Pack Two 59 kWh, as the car will mostly be used by my wife and me. I may send it to my parents in my hometown after 4-5 years, but not before that. My budget is around Rs. 21-22 lakh. The BE 6 is currently available with a Rs. 1.5 lakh discount, and a new version is expected to be announced soon. Would you recommend buying the BE 6 now, waiting for the updated version in the hope of better discounts, or opting for a Kia Seltos Diesel (Rs. 17-19 lakh) and upgrading to an EV after 4-5 years? I am not considering petrol cars because of concerns regarding E20 and future E25 fuel compatibility.

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Go for the Mahindra BE 6 Pack 2 59kWh. Your usage pattern is ideal for an EV, with a mix of expressway and city traffic, and you already have affordable home charging. At Rs 10/kWh, your running costs will be significantly lower than a diesel, and the BE 6’s 59kWh battery is more than adequate for your daily needs and occasional longer trips. The current discount makes it a strong value proposition, and waiting for the next version is unlikely to yield dramatically better deals given how quickly EV technology and pricing are evolving.The Seltos is a good car, but at 7,000-8,000 km a year, buying a diesel car is harder to justify because of the higher upfront premium. You would also be looking at a replacement in 4-5 years. The BE 6, on the other hand, can be handed over to your parents after that period, making it a more sensible long-term purchase. As for E20/E25 concerns, modern petrol engines are engineered for these blends, and there is no official roadmap beyond E20, so it should not be a reason to avoid petrol cars altogether.Overall, the BE 6 fits your usage, budget and long-term plans best.

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•18h

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•1w

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•5d

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