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•2h

I want to choose between the Kia Seltos base petrol variant and the Hyundai Creta base petrol variant. My usage is mostly in city traffic, with limited highway driving. Please suggest which one would be better for me.

•3m

Go for the Kia Seltos base petrol. Both the Seltos and Creta share the same 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, though the Seltos has moved to a new generation and thus offers a few more benefits, mechanically and with respect to electronics too. Around early next year, the Creta too will move to the new platform; thus, you could use this to drive a good bargain, and if you are getting a good deal, go with the Creta; else, we would lean towards the Kia. The Seltos base variant is also better equipped than the Creta base variant at a similar price point, giving you a more complete ownership experience from day one. Since your usage is mostly city driving with limited highway runs, the 1.5 petrol is well suited to your needs, offering smooth performance and good refinement in traffic. The Seltos also feels slightly more premium inside, which adds to the overall appeal. The Creta is still a very good car, but in this specific comparison, the Seltos would be the better option.

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•2d

I am planning to buy my first car and am considering Kia Seltos base model, but I have a concern. I am 6'1" and my son is 6'3". Should I skip Seltos and consider Carens base model as it is more flexible and value for money. I need the car primarily for highway use but I might use it for travelling locally as well. However, I am not sure whether it should be my first car.

•14h

Considering your height, the Kia Carens is the better choice. Rear-seat headroom and legroom will matter far more than features and, while the Seltos is a very good car, it isn’t as roomy or as flexible as the Carens.Since your usage is primarily highway driving with some city use, the Carens makes sense from a comfort perspective. You and your family will be spending long hours in the vehicle, and the extra room to stretch out will be appreciated. It rides well, is stable at speed and offers the flexibility of occasional third-row use or extra luggage space when needed. As a first car, its size is more manageable than you might think, and it is quite easy to drive in the city.One thing to keep in mind is that the Carens is now only available in a single Premium (O) trim. It has the basics covered, but it does look and feel a bit dated compared to the Carens Clavis. Overall, the Carens is a sensible and value-for-money choice for your requirements and a better fit for your family than the Seltos.

I am confused between the Hyundai Creta King vs Kia Seltos GTX(A). The Creta gives me more features for lesser price, but those are just good to have features. The Seltos gives me a futuristic design but it is slightly costlier. My annual running is around 6000 km with most of it being in bumper to bumper Bangalore traffic.

•19h

Go for the Hyundai Creta as you're getting more value. The Seltos GTX (A) does look more futuristic and is more premium inside, but the Creta gives you more features for less money, and if those features actually make a difference to you in daily use, then it's definitely the Hyundai car you should go for. Mechanically, both cars are near-identical, so the decision really comes down to value for money and ownership experience. The Creta is the more cost-effective option for your usage.

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•1d

With a running of around 40 km per week and a budget of Rs. 16-20 lakh, which car should I buy? I like the Seltos, but I am also considering an EV, such as the MG Windsor. Please suggest whether petrol, diesel, or EV would be the best choice for my usage, and which car I should consider.

•23h

With just 40 km a week, your running is extremely low, so it doesn't justify the premium you'd pay for a diesel or even an EV. In this case, a petrol car is the most sensible choice. The Kia Seltos is a very good all-rounder and a safe recommendation in your budget. This Kia car offers a premium feel, good space and a comfortable ownership experience.The MG Windsor is a good electric car, but given your running, the financial case for an EV simply does not add up. You will not recover the higher upfront cost through fuel savings. The Seltos petrol is the more practical and cost-effective choice for your usage.

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