Anshul Anand

•1d

My budget is around ₹23 lakh, and I am confused between the Duster and the Creta. Which one is the better option? I love going on long drives, so which one should I prefer?

Autocar India

•10h

Given your love for long drives, you will be happier with the Renault Duster. It's got a fantastic ride and handling balance, which will make your journeys comfortable and very enjoyable. The great suspension and body control are matched by a strong 160hp, 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine. Power and performance are good. Going for a Duster does come with a slight compromise in terms of cabin space. It's not as roomy as the Hyundai Creta and other models, like the Kia Seltos and Tata Sierra.

If more space is a key priority, the Hyundai Creta Turbo-DCT is worth a look. Of the other alternatives, the Kia Seltos Turbo DCT and Tata Sierra turbo AT are also strong options.

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Duster

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Seltos

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Sierra

from ₹13.60 Lakh

Hyundai

Creta

from ₹12.78 Lakh

Anshul Anand

•4h

But what about the after sales service and reliability?

Rajnish

•3h

I have booked creta couple of days ago and cancelled duster R pass. I did loved duster driving experience and features but duster bucket seat and big hump in back row makes it 4 seaters instead of 5. Also creta is a proven car and it's services network and cost is going to remain low comparatively

AVINASH PARWANI

•2h

Rear seat space yes is not good but service depends on your location too and creta low end punch suspension is not good compared to Duster

Mohith Reddy

•19m

Man why u wanna go with duster or creta for 23 lakhs? Max u can spend on these vehicles is 18-20 lakhs. You can get a Mahindra XUV 7X0 for 23 lakhs on road (in bangalore and the AX7 model). This is an absolute beast in its segment and you will literally wall in love with this car within your first drive.

Sushil

•43m

Go with CRETA, duster is waste of money and service

VIPUL

•2h

Wed Need a car for family atleast 5 adults can sit with ease.. and looking for atleast 13 14 kmpl mileage in city... sierra looks and seating capacity is fine not sure of city avg of turbo petrol engine. Is it a right choice or shall i consider other options

Pramod Ghosalkar

•9h

I have a new Creta 2021 model. I want to buy a new car that is better than the Creta and more stable.

Samuel

•4h

Try VW Taigun 1.5 GT , you will surely experience a better driving experience

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Paras

•1d

I am trying to finalise a car for my family, with a budget stretched up to ₹17 lakh. I liked the Renault Duster, but I am unsure whether the turbo engine would be suitable for city driving. I am also comparing it with the Kia Seltos HTK and HTK (O) variants. Which option would be better for my usage and why?

Autocar India

•11h

The Kia Seltos 1.5 petrol IVT is the easier car to live with in your kind of usage. The IVT gearbox is very smooth and works beautifully in city traffic, offering a creep-friendly, jerk-free experience that makes daily driving stress-free. The naturally aspirated engine is also predictable and linear, which suits stop-go conditions very well.The Renault Duster turbo automatic, on the other hand, comes with a DCT gearbox. While it delivers stronger performance and a much better mid-range punch, the DCT is not as smooth as the Seltos’ IVT at low speeds. In crawling traffic, you may notice slight hesitation or jerkiness compared to the seamless nature of the IVT.Where the Duster clearly stands out is in its ride quality and driving feel. It has a more rugged setup, absorbs bad roads better and feels more fun to drive, especially on highways and twisty roads. The turbo engine also makes it noticeably quicker and more effortless when you want to overtake.If your driving is mostly city, and you want maximum comfort and smoothness, go for the Seltos IVT.

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Tarun Kumar

•1d

Hi, I had almost finalised the Kia Seltos IVT as the car I wanted to buy, but after reading reviews of the new Renault Duster, I am now slightly confused. My driving will be 90% city usage. While considering the naturally aspirated Seltos IVT, I came across feedback suggesting that its mid-range performance may feel weak even for city driving. So my confusion is between the Seltos and the new Duster, as well as between turbo and naturally aspirated engine options. Given my usage—mostly city driving with an occasional 250 km highway trip once every six months—which car and configuration would you recommend?

Autocar India

•1d

For your usage, which is 90% city driving, the Kia Seltos IVT automatic is still the more sensible and easier-to-live-with choice. The IVT gearbox is smooth, creep-friendly and very well suited to stop-and-go traffic, making daily driving stress-free.Your concern about the naturally aspirated engine’s mid-range is valid, but in city conditions, it is not a major issue. You are rarely operating in that 40-80 km/h band where the lack of punch is most noticeable, and for regular driving, the engine feels smooth and predictable. For the occasional highway trip, it will cruise comfortably, though you will need to plan overtakes a bit more.The Renault Duster turbo, on the other hand, will definitely feel stronger in terms of performance and mid-range, and it will be the more engaging car to drive. It will also likely offer a more comfortable ride over bad roads. However, for predominantly city usage, it may not feel as effortless or smooth as the Seltos IVT.So the choice comes down to priorities. If you want a smooth, easy and low-stress daily driver, the Seltos IVT is the better fit. If you value stronger performance and a more engaging drive, and are willing to compromise slightly on ease of use in traffic, the Duster turbo is worth considering.

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Keerthivasan

•2d

I live in Chennai and want a car with good performance and safety, and preferably better mileage. I am considering the Seltos HTK(O) DCT and the Kushaq 1.0 AT Classic Plus. My thought process is that I can upgrade to a bigger car after a year or so, when I sell my wife’s Venue DCT, and she can then drive the Kushaq Classic Plus. My monthly commuting will be around 1,000-1,200km, with 80% city use. Open to other suggestions as well. My budget for the Kushaq is ₹14 lakh, whereas for the Seltos it goes up to ₹18 lakh.

Autocar India

•15h

Choose the Skoda Kushaq 1.0 AT Classic Plus. For Chennai’s 80% city use and your budget, it delivers five-star safety and a smoother-shifting automatic. With your usage involving mostly stop-and-go driving, the Kushaq’s 8-speed torque-converter avoids the occasional hesitation of Kia’s DCT and potential clutch-pack wear. It’s easy to drive and park, and its five-star Global NCAP (adult and child) rating adds to the sense of safety. In city traffic, the smaller 1.0 TSI will also be more fuel efficient than the turbo-DCT Seltos.The one thing you give up is outright performance. The Kia Seltos 1.5-turbo DCT makes about 160hp and feels quicker, especially above 60kph and on highways. If you value stronger performance and can stretch your budget, then consider the Kia Seltos 1.5-turbo DCT.On the test drive, do a 15-minute crawl in traffic-like loops. Check low-speed creep smoothness and city ride comfort over speed breakers and rough patches.

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