Hello expert, I decided to buy Clavis diesel variant. My usual commute around 40 km drive in Trichy city for five days in a week. In alternative weekend drive highways. I'm passionate driving diesel car. My consern is DPF issues. Seek your views on how to maintain the car over the issue. Is it permit to fit the roof carrer? Thanks

Autocar India

•2h

Go for the Kia Clavis diesel you’ve chosen - with your 40 km daily run in Trichy and regular highway drives on alternate weekends, it fits your use and the DPF should stay healthy. Modern diesels clean the DPF on their own while you drive by heating the exhaust. To help it along, give the car a clear run once every week or two for 15-20 minutes at 60-80 km/h, and keep the engine around 2000 rpm. If a DPF or “regen” message shows, don’t switch off; keep driving in the same way until the light clears. Try to avoid many very short 1-2 km trips from cold back-to-back. Fill diesel from a trusted pump, keep at least a quarter tank because some cars won’t start a regen on low fuel, and use the exact engine oil grade in the manual, which is a low-ash type. Don’t idle the car to clean the DPF; it works better while driving. If a warning doesn’t clear, visit the dealer for a quick forced clean.

One thing to be aware of: diesel can feel a bit noisier in the city, and you will AdBlue top-ups which is part of your routine maintenance

Yes, you can fit a roof carrier, but some RTOs in certain states do not allow this so check on this first. Use a brand-approved rack and stay within the roof load limit

Before delivery, ask the service advisor to show you how the DPF message looks on the screen and how to trigger a manual regen. That one tip will make ownership stress-free.

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Hello Team, I am planning to buy a new 7-seater SUV with a budget of around ₹18 lakh. My usage will be: 90% city driving (daily ~50 km) 10% occasional long trips I am currently driving a Hyundai i10 petrol manual (2015) and looking for a comfortable upgrade. My priorities are: Comfort (especially for family) Easy driving in city traffic Good mileage Low maintenance Practical 7-seater usability Could you please suggest the most suitable SUV for my needs?

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•1d

Go for the Kia Carens Clavis 1.5 petrol, it does not have an SUV body style, but at your budget and with your 90% city use and 50 km a day, it is the easiest and most comfortable three-row you can live with daily. Coming from your i10, the Carens will feel much bigger, but it is still friendly in traffic: light steering, a calm engine and good all-round visibility make daily driving and parking far less stressful than most big seven-seaters. There's also a smooth enough clutch, and you could also consider the automatic, which is a bit above your budget. The ride is comfortable over speed breakers and broken patches, there is proper space in the second row, and the third row is very usable for kids or shorter adults, and the air-con vents for all rows help in hot weather. If you do want a true SUV feel, however and can manage a bigger car and are ok with a lower mileage, consider the Mahindra XUV 7XO.

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I currently own a 2019 Kia Seltos HTX petrol IVT and have driven around 69,000 km, with approximately 70% of my usage on highways. I am now considering an upgrade and am confused between the Tata Safari Petrol Accomplished X+ and the Kia Carens Clavis GTX+ Could you please suggest which of these would be the better choice in terms of ride comfort, safety, space, and high-speed stability on highways for long journeys?

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•1d

Pick the Tata Safari Accomplished+ petrol automatic for your highway‑heavy use, it gives a more comfortable ride, better stability and the strongest sense of safety. Coming from your Kia Seltos, the Safari will feel like a step up for long trips. The suspension smooths out bad patches better, the body feels more solid, and the wider seats with a relaxed driving position make hours behind the wheel easier. It also has a 5‑star crash test rating, and the petrol engine has plenty of grunt for quick overtakes on the highway.One thing to note: the third row in the Safari is fine for kids or short adults, but the Kia’s third row is easier to access and a bit more usable for grown‑ups. Also, the Safari is a large, heavy car, so parking in tight spots needs more care. If these are deal breakers, then consider the Kia Carens Clavis instead.During the test drive, cruise at 90‑100 kph on the highway and take on some broken patches.

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I am planning to buy a 7-seater car for my family.

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•2d

Without knowing your budget and exact requirements, it would be hard to suggest a 7 seater for you. However, consider the Toyota Innova Hycross as it has a spacious cabin that can fit in 7 adults, a comfy ride quality and an efficient and strong hybrid powertrain. All of which make it one of the best 7 seaters for the family. If your budget is lower, consider the Kia Carens Clavis, which can also fit in your family comfortably, and it comes with all the bells and whistles. The Kia can even be had with a diesel engine option, unlike the Toyota, but there's no strong hybrid option.

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