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Unnithan

•2d

I currently drive a Hyundai i10 (2012 model) that has covered nearly 90,000 km. I am now looking to upgrade to a family SUV with a budget of around Rs. 20 lakh. Please suggest a suitable option that offers good comfort for both city driving and highway journeys.

Autocar India

•1h

Its hard to recommend a specific car without knowing a few more specifics like importance of rear space, who will drive it, etc. However, if you are looking at an all rounder we would suggest the Kia Seltos. The new second generation car has grown larger and more room inside, including at the rear, where the previous car was not as spacious. Since your running does not seem very high we would recommend the 1.5 litre naturally aspirated petrol coupled to the automatic gearbox. The autobox is a CVT but is does not have a prominent 'rubber band effect' - where revs rise faster than the corresponding speed increase and in fact, it is quite enjoyable when driven at regular speeds in the city. On the highway too, its just fine and the handling at higher speeds is very secure and stable and the car tracks straight and level even on less-than-perfect surfaces. As typical of Kia, the Seltos is also very well equipped and at your budget, you would get a decently specced mid-level variant.

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Anand Gaurav

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I'm looking for a mid-size SUV under 20 lakh. I need a good engine and a spacious interior with good infotainment. Any suggestions?

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•6h

Pick the Kia Seltos 1.5 turbo petrol. It gives you one of the strongest engines in this budget, a genuinely roomy cabin, and the slickest infotainment system for the money.The 150hp, turbo motor is quick when you want it, and it feels relaxed at 100-120kph, so city dashes and highway runs feel easy. The dual-clutch automatic suits city driving, while the manual feels light and easy. Inside, space is generous for a family of four plus luggage, the seats are supportive, and the boot is big enough for airport runs. The screen layout feels modern, the camera quality is clear, and smartphone integration is seamless.One thing to know is that the ride is a bit firm at low speeds on higher trims with the large alloys, and in many cities, the top variants will push past Rs. 20 lakh on-road. Mid trims still cover the essentials.

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Deepak Sahota

•1d

Hello sir, I am currently using a Hyundai Grand i10. I am planning to purchase a new car but am confused between the Kia Seltos HTK(O) AT Diesel and the Tata Harrier Pure X AT Diesel. My budget is around Rs. 20 lakh. My daily driving is approximately 80 km, with a mix of city and highway usage. Please help me decide which option would be better.

Autocar India

•35m

Go for the Kia Seltos HTK(O) diesel automatic. With 80 km daily in mixed traffic, the Seltos will be easier to drive and park than the Harrier, and it will be more fuel efficient too, owing to the Harrier’s bigger engine and weight. Coming from a Grand i10, the Seltos feels like a natural step up without feeling too bulky or large, and the Kia's cabin feels more premium too. The Harrier Pure X automatic is the tougher, larger SUV and feels more relaxed on long, fast runs and broken roads. If you often carry five adults or do lots of highway cruising, it will feel like the better fit.

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Maheshwar

•3d

Hi Team, confused between the Duster 1.3 Turbo and the Seltos 1.5 Turbo Petrol. Which one should I prefer if my priority is an enjoyable driving experience along with comfort for passengers?

Autocar India

•3h

If your priority is a combination of driving enjoyment and passenger comfort, we would lean towards the Duster 1.3 Turbo DCT.The new Renault Duster has a more absorbent suspension setup and simply feels more comfortable over broken roads. It has that traditional Duster trait of shrugging off bad surfaces without unsettling passengers, which makes it particularly enjoyable on long drives. The wet clutch DCT is another advantage, especially in Indian conditions, as it feels smoother and more natural in traffic than the dry clutch DCT used in the Seltos.The Kia Seltos 1.5 Turbo Petrol is the quicker and more polished-feeling car. The engine is strong, the cabin feels more premium and feature-rich, and overall refinement is excellent. It is also a very comfortable SUV, but its suspension is tuned more towards ride comfort than driving thrill.So if the emphasis is on ride quality, comfort and an engaging driving experience, the Duster gets our vote. The only real drawback is that the rear seat is not as spacious as the Seltos, which remains the better choice if rear passenger room and cabin premiumness are higher priorities.

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