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Ashish S

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I'm planning to buy a new car in the next few months. I was really looking forward to the new Seltos. But I'm not satisfied with what it has to offer. I was expecting a powered tailgate, which it doesn't have; they let go of the air filter, no hybrid powertrain, and apparently, the quality is not up to par with what we expect from Kia. Right now, Tata Sierra feels like a good choice, but I'm not so sure of Tata's reliability and the new turbo-petrol engine. I can also go electric. Need advice.

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Some of the features you find missing in the new Kia Seltos, like the powered tailgate, are available in the Sierra, which is packed to the gills with equipment and looks and feels very premium. Besides, the Tata Sierra has a strong and smooth 1.5 turbo-petrol engine allied to confident handling, which makes it enjoyable to drive.
Yes, the Sierra is a good choice, and we can understand your concerns about reliability, which are well-founded. Tata Motors is working hard to change the negative perception of its reliability and is hoping that the quality culture and processes at the ex-Ford Sanand plant, where the Sierra is made, will result in better reliability.
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Posted on: 23 Dec 2025