I am confused between the Hyundai Creta and the Kia Seltos because both are from sister brands and offer similar features. The Kia Seltos HTX Plus variant is available for ₹17.56 lakh, but I need to spend more on the Creta to get similar features. Help me clear the conflict.

Autocar India

•4d

Your confusion is justified, given that the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos are closely related products. However, you should know that the recently launched second-generation Seltos is built on a new-generation platform, while the Hyundai Creta continues the old platform. The next-gen Creta, which will also move to the new platform, will only arrive in 2027.

Till the next-gen Creta goes on sale, the Kia Seltos has the clear advantage with a more sophisticated platform that brings in greater tech, better refinement and the promise of enhanced safety too. Further, the new Seltos is also a fair bit larger than the Creta, giving it a big advantage in cabin space.

We suggest you go ahead with the Kia Seltos HTX Plus, which makes for a well-rounded package.

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Gautam

•3d

I wanna buy Seltos but some critics saying that You cannot buy the spare parts easily of seltos There is High maintainenece of this Kia Seltos Should i buy Creta or Kia 🙏

Sarthak Naik

•3d

I have booked seltos 2026 hte petrol, i was planning to buy value for money varient after watching a few videos, car has not yet arrived so if i plan to buy a upper variant its the htk(o) ivt(cvt) variant It will be a jump of 5 lacs extra. I am way to confused! If spending like 17-18 lacs should i buy a ev instead of petrol ? My run is mostly in city 70% 30% highway 1200-1500 kms monthly. And occasionally like 4-5 times a year we travel outstation. Please help me.

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Vaibhav

•4d

Hello Sir, I am looking to purchase an SUV within a budget of ₹15 lakh (on-road). Initially, the Tata Sierra was one of my preferred options, but after watching your video, I became a bit uncertain about it. Since then, I have also started considering the base petrol variant of the Harrier. I do not drive a car on a daily basis. My average monthly travel is around 400 km, and my annual usage is approximately 6,000-7,000 km. My driving is usually less in the city and more on highways. I frequently travel through the ghat sections of Pune and the Konkan region with five passengers and a significant amount of luggage. Therefore, I am looking for a car that is safe, fuel-efficient, and has relatively low maintenance costs. I would really appreciate your suggestion on which option would be the best choice for my requirements. Thank you.

Autocar India

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The Tata Harrier Smart turbo-petrol MT (base) should be close to your Rs 15 lakh budget (on-road). It is a spacious 5-seater with a large boot, and its turbo-petrol has ample performance to effortlessly drive through the ghat sections with a full-load of passengers and luggage. Do keep in mind that the Harrier is a heavy car, and turbo-petrol engines are very sensitive to your driving style, so we'd advise you to keep your fuel efficiency expectations low.Alternatively, you can consider the Kia Seltos HTE(O) Turbo-petrol iMT. It is spacious, and performance is adequate, too. And being lighter, fuel efficiency is likely to be a bit better.

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pooja

•2d

I am planning to buy a new petrol car with a manual gearbox. My budget is around ₹13 lakh. My usage will be 70% city and 30% highway. Could you please suggest SUV options within this budget?

Autocar India

•20h

With a daily running of around 50 to 60 km, a diesel automatic makes good sense as your monthly usage will easily justify the better fuel efficiency and relaxed nature of a diesel engine.Between the two options, the Kia Seltos diesel automatic is the better choice overall. The diesel engine is refined, and the 6-speed torque converter automatic is smooth and well-suited for normal city traffic as well as highway drives.The Tata Sierra is also a strong Midsize SUV with more cabin space. But its diesel engine is noticeably noisier and less refined than the Hyundai-Kia diesel. It is also over a lakh more expensive in comparable automatic variants.For your usage and preference for an automatic, the Seltos diesel automatic is the more balanced and sensible option thanks to its refinement, smooth gearbox and lower price.

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Mohammed Aaftab

•1d

I am planning to buy a 7-seater, and my running is not very regular. Sometimes, for a long time, I don’t drive much, but when I do, I may cross 1000 km in a single trip. I need good space in the 3rd row as well. Which one should I prefer: Mahindra XUV 7XO or Tata Safari? I need full comfort and luxury, and my budget is around ₹35 lakh.

Autocar India

•30m

Between the two, the Tata Safari works slightly better as a family-oriented seven-seater. Its second row can slide forward and backwards, which helps create more legroom for passengers sitting in the third row. This flexibility makes the last row easier to use for adults on longer journeys.The Mahindra XUV 7XO, on the other hand, offers stronger performance and more features, especially in the higher variants. It is a nicer car to drive with stronger performance, but the third row is better suited to children or shorter journeys compared to the Safari.If your priority is maximum comfort for all passengers and better third-row usability, the Safari Accomplished+ diesel automatic is the better choice. If you prefer stronger performance and more tech features, the XUV 7XO AX7L diesel automatic is the one to consider.

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