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Subash P

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I booked for the Renault R-pass but planning to cancel due to the rear comfort. But litttle confused between Kia Seltos HTK(O) 1.5 NA Petrol MT and Renault Duster Techno 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT as they both are similar price around 17.5 lakhs on road thought I need to spend some more on duster to add Leather seat cover, front sensor, spare wheel, etc. My usage will be mostly in City and sometimes on a family trip to Hill station or through Highway. I have test driven both, the duster felt more power and Kia Seltos was comfort. I m planning to buy this car on my office leased car option, so will be selling them after 4 years anyway. Help me clarify which one to buy. I m looking for a family car with good resale value after 4 years.

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Autocar India

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4w

Since you already felt the Kia Seltos was more comfortable, we would recommend you go ahead with it, as it does have a more spacious and comfy rear seat experience. The Renault Duster offers a more engaging drive experience, and it excels on highways and twisty mountain ghats; however, since your driving is mostly in the city, this is not something that you would be able to appreciate. The Seltos is easy to drive in traffic with light controls and good all-around visibility. Furthermore, Kia’s service network is wider, and previous generation Seltos' have good resale value. 

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Both are excellent choices, but do bear in mind that the on-road prices of both SUVs would work out to over Rs 19 lakh. As for picking between the two, we would lean more towards the Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 IVT. It's the newer and more modern option with more advanced onboard tech, it is larger and has a far more spacious cabin with comfier seats and higher-quality materials, and its 1.5-litre petrol engine is more powerful than the Toyota's, which will come in handy both around town and on your occasional highway trips. Though the Hyryder is comfy enough, the new Seltos is comfier still and feels more stable at higher speeds too. In terms of long-term ownership, both SUVs should have good resale value, and Kia and Toyota offer a strong aftersales and service experience. What works in Urban Cruiser Hyryder's favour is, its slightly lower maintenance costs from the Maruti-sourced powertrain, and better fuel efficiency too. On balance, however, we feel the Kia Seltos is the better all rounder, and the one you should pick.

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