Autocar India

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"IVT or DCT?" is a common question from potential Kia Seltos buyers. For your requirements, the Seltos Turbo-DCT is the better choice. The Turbo's added 45hp of power counts for a lot and makes highway drives more effortless. There's also a sporty side to the Seltos Turbo-DCT that's missing on the IVT, and something you'll appreciate on the open road. Were your driving predominantly in city confines, the IVT would have been the wiser pick. The IVT delivers a seamless experience in bumper-to-bumper traffic. We do not expect the Seltos DCT to be any harder or more expensive to maintain in the long run, so long as manufacturer-recommended precautions are adhered to.

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Autocar India

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While there is some price overlap between petrol versions of the Hyundai Venue and Hyundai Creta, both SUVs are essentially very different and cater to different requirements. Without knowing your exact budget, we'll have to assume that you are willing to spend on the highest-spec Hyundai Venue petrol on offer. The version in question is the turbo-petrol with a manual gearbox in HX8 trim that costs Rs 13.85 lakh (on-road). This model packs in an LED headlamp and a single-pane sunroof, among many other features that are missing on a similar-priced Creta EX(O). The list includes auto climate control, reverse camera, leatherette upholstery and more. The Venue's turbo-petrol engine has nice punch, which you will appreciate, especially on highway drives. The Creta EX(O) (Rs 14.5 lakh on-road) misses many features but does entice with its panoramic sunroof. The Creta is also the larger car and makes more sense if you will be travelling often with more people. The Creta's 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine delivers reasonable performance but doesn't have the punch of the Venue Turbo. If the extra space isn't essential to you, the Venue is the one we'd recommend for you. However, given your usage, you should also consider the Venue diesel, which makes for a more efficient option.

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Hyundai Creta

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Autocar India

•1h

While the Honda Elevate CVT has its strengths, the Hyundai Creta IVT is a more rounded product. It's got the significantly nicer gearbox with less of the rubberband effect (sharp rise in revs without a corresponding rise in road speed) than the Elevate. The Creta also scores with better overall refinement, a roomier cabin and more features. Neither model will cause trouble in terms of reliability and long-term maintenance. Efficiency, however, is a function of driving style. Drive with a light foot, and you can expect decent fuel economy figures (10kpl in the city, 13-15kpl on the highway are typical numbers), but aggressive driving will have the SUVs deliver much lower figures.

Honda Elevate

Hyundai Creta

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Autocar India

•1h

Yes, you can upsize the tyres of your Maruti Suzuki Dzire from 165/80 R14 to 195/70 R14. On account of the additional tyre height, your vehicle's ground clearance is likely to increase by approximately 9mm.Do keep in mind that there will be a slight variance in your speed reading by 1.4%, which means that when your vehicle is being driven at 100kph, due to the upsized tyres, the speedometer will indicate 101.4kph. Also, due to the wider tyres, your car's fuel efficiency is likely to dip slightly.At the time of installation, do check that the tyre doesn't foul with the body panels, either when the steering is turned fully on either sides, or with a full load of passengers in the rear.

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Autocar India

•2h

Although it is priced lower than your stated budget, the Mahindra XUV 7XO diesel-AT is an excellent car for the money. It is very comfortable, tech-laden, and its powertrain delivers smooth and strong performance. Unfortunately, options are very limited in the Rs 30-35 lakh price range.

Mahindra XUV 7XO

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