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Puneet Jain

•7w

I have booked the new Seltos HTE, but I'm confused. Should I upgrade to HTK or HTK(O)? Does that extra money I'll put make sense? My job is WFH, but I would use this car for 60% city and 40% highway for some long tours. I earn well, money is not an issue here, but I want to spend wisely.

Autocar India

•7w

With 60% city use and 40% highway trips in mind, I’d move your booking up to the Kia Seltos HTK(O). It suits your mix better because it adds the everyday things that cut stress on long drives and make city life easier, without going overboard on price.

Compared to the HTE, the HTK(O) brings in useful bits, such as auto-folding mirrors, a rear wiper and defogger, smart key with push-button start, and front parking sensors. It also has niceties like a panoramic sunroof and leatherette seats with ventilation (only on the automatic). The HTK(O) will generally feel more premium inside and out, with better trim and alloy wheels, which can also help at resale.

If you want to keep the spending tighter, the HTK is the sensible minimum upgrade, but since that is not an issue, the HTK(O) is the sweet spot. Overall, for your use and outlook, that’s the wise spend.

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I am currently using Ciaz of 2018 petrol... My usage is not much.... 5000 km per year.... My total travel is 40000 km in 8 years... Shall I change my vehicle or stick to same for next 5 years... I am changing it to Tata Sierra

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I am looking forward to buying a car, for which my budget is 12 lakhs. I do not drive, and my daily commute is around 90 kms, of which 70% within the city. I can stretch my budget till 14 lakhs if I get the value for my money in terms of rear seat comfort and mileage. I want to buy a petrol car with a manual transmission. What would be my choice of car if I want to avoid entry-level models?

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Consider the Hyundai Venue HX5+ with the 1.2 petrol manual. It fits comfortably in your budget, has a spacious and comfortable back seat and gets features like rear AC vents and a rear window sunshade. If you'd like, and even a roomier rear seat, the Kia Syros is a great choice, but it only comes with the turbo petrol, which will be slightly less fuel efficient.Stretching your budget to Rs 14 lakh gets you options from the midsize SUV segment. Among these, the Kia Seltos and the Honda Elevate 1.5 petrol manuals are strong choices. The will be roomier than the Venue, with more comfortable rear seats, and will be relatively fuel efficient in the city. However, your budget will get you the lower-end trims, which may lack some features. Alternatively, you could consider the Honda City.Overall, for your budget, the Venue is a great fit.

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•14h

Pick a used Hyundai Creta petrol automatic. It keeps the easy, fuss-free feel you’re used to in the City, adds a higher seat and better ground clearance, and within Rs. 10 lakh, you’ll find clean 2018-19 cars with good kit or even the new 2020 model with a higher mileage. Cabin and boot space are plenty for family use, the automatic is smooth in traffic, and Hyundai’s wide service network helps when you’re buying used.You may see lower mileage than your i-VTEC and the drive is relaxed rather than exciting. If sheer cabin space is the priority and you can stretch a bit, a first‑batch MG Hector petrol automatic is huge and very feature rich, but it usually sits just above Rs. 10 lakh and drinks more fuel. If you prefer a fresher feel and sharper features, an early Kia Seltos petrol automatic can land near your budget in some cities, though its rear seat is a touch tighter than the Creta.

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