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•6w

I am currently driving a 2017 Renault Kwid 800cc manual. I have noticed a nagging pain in my right knee every time I drive. I mostly drive in stop-and-go traffic. Could the clutch be the reason for it? I am also looking to upgrade to either the Kia Seltos IVT or the new Maruti Suzuki Brezza. My budget is Rs. 15-20 lakh. Will a higher seating position and a clutchless automatic transmission help reduce my knee pain? I am not very tall. Which would be the better car for my needs?

•6w

Yes, the clutch could well be a contributing factor to your knee pain, especially in stop-and-go traffic. As a car ages, the clutch can become heavier, and considering your Renault Kwid is almost a decade old, repeated use in traffic can put strain on the knee over time. Moving to an automatic will make a significant difference, as it eliminates the constant clutch operation and allows you to focus on braking and accelerating with your right foot only.

Between the Kia Seltos IVT and the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, the Seltos IVT would be the better choice for your needs. The IVT gearbox of the Kia car is smooth and effortless in traffic, and the higher seating position, wider cabin and more supportive seats will help with comfort on longer drives. The Brezza is a solid, reliable car, but the Seltos feels like a more substantial upgrade from the Kwid and will be more comfortable over the long term.

Do keep in mind that while a higher seating position can help with visibility and comfort, the key benefit here is the automatic transmission. If you are not too tall, make sure you adjust the seat height and distance from the pedals so that your knee remains slightly bent when pressing the brake pedal fully. This will help reduce strain.

Overall, the Seltos IVT is the better fit for your needs. It will make your daily commute far more comfortable and should help alleviate the knee pain you are experiencing.

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•5w

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Hi, I am 33 years old and I am planning to buy the car for the first time and my monthly running is around 1000km. My monthly salary is Rs. 88,000. Tell me which car would be fit for me. Also, occasionally I will visit my home town from from Gurgaon to Darbhanga in Bihar.

•11h

With a monthly salary of Rs 88,000, 1,000km monthly running and occasional Gurgaon to Darbhanga trips, you need a car that is comfortable on long highway runs, reliable and easy to own as a first-time buyer. At 1,000km a month, petrol is the sensible choice as diesel will not justify its higher upfront cost and complexity. For your budget, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza petrol automatic is the best fit. It is a genuinely comfortable 5-seater, has a proven engine, low running costs and Maruti’s service network is a big advantage for long-distance ownership. The automatic gearbox is smooth in city traffic and the car is stable and comfortable on highways. If you want something a bit more premium and feature-rich, the Mahindra XUV 3XO petrol automatic is a strong alternative as it is more powerful and feels more modern inside, but the Brezza is the safer long-term ownership bet. If you are open to a sedan, the Honda Amaze petrol CVT is also worth considering as it is comfortable, reliable and the CVT is very smooth.

I am planning to buy my first car, and my monthly running would be around 1,000 km. I need a comfortable car, as around 60% of my driving will be on highways, mostly on a fixed route. I am getting the Tata Curvv EV for Rs 17 lakh and the Kia Seltos Diesel HTX for Rs 17.5 lakh. I also have an EV charger at home. Which one should I buy considering my usage and the fact that this will be my first car?

•15h

Go for the Tata Curvv EV. With 1,000 km a month and a fixed 60% highway route, the economics of an electric car start to make sense, especially with home charging. This Tata car is a well-rounded package with a comfortable ride, good highway stability and enough range to handle your daily routine without range anxiety. The Kia Seltos diesel HTX is a strong alternative with a more premium cabin and a proven ownership experience, but at Rs 17.5 lakh it is not significantly cheaper than the Curvv EV, and you will be paying more in fuel and maintenance over time. The only caveat with the Curvv EV is that Tata's long-term reliability track record is not as strong as Kia's, but overall it is the better fit for your usage pattern and ownership priorities.

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•4d

I’m 38 years old, earn more than Rs 1.5 lakh per month, and this will be my first car. I’m considering the Maruti Brezza, Fronx, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, and Honda Elevate. I’m currently planning to go for the Kia Seltos automatic IVT. Which car would be the most suitable for me? I’ll mainly use the car for monthly trips, with a running of around 500-1,000 km per month or every one and a half months.

•20h

Go for the Kia Seltos IVT. With your monthly running of 500- 1,000 km and usage focused on occasional trips, a petrol automatic is the right choice, and the Seltos IVT is one of the smoothest and most refined options in the segment. The IVT is well-suited to relaxed driving and delivers a seamless driving experience, especially in stop-start traffic. This Kia car also offers a premium cabin, good rear seat space, and a strong feature set, making it a very comfortable and well-rounded first car.The Hyundai Creta is the closest alternative, offering a similar mechanical package with a slightly softer ride and a more comfort-oriented character. The Seltos, however, feels a bit more premium inside and offers marginally better rear seat space. The Mahindra XUV 3XO, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, and Fronx are good value, but they are a segment below the Seltos.Overall, the Seltos IVT strikes the best balance between comfort, refinement, and long-term ownership satisfaction for your requirements.

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•3d

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