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I am seeking your expert guidance to help me select a suitable car based on my driving style and usage pattern. My average monthly running is 2,000-2,300 km. I currently drive a Hyundai Venue 1.0 Turbo DCT, and over the last six years, I have covered approximately 1,15,000 km in it, with a monthly fuel expense of about ₹18,000-₹20,000. My usage pattern is 60% city driving and 40% highway driving. I would like to upgrade my car, and I am confused between the Kia Seltos (IVT 1.5 NA / 1.5L turbocharged) and the Tata Sierra (1.5L DCA / 1.5 turbo Hyperian). Considering the above, I would appreciate your recommendations on a car that offers a good balance of performance, fuel efficiency, reliability, and long-term ownership value. Looking forward to your valuable suggestions. Thank you in advance for your time and support. Warm regards, Yogesh Rawat

Asked by: YOGESH RAWAT

Of the two cars you've suggested, and given your requirements, we would recommend the new Kia Seltos

For one, you'll find it a more natural upgrade from your Hyundai Venue 1.0 Turbo DCT, as both cars come from the same Hyundai Group family and use related hardware. That being said, the Seltos is built on a new-gen platform called K3 and comes with far more advanced tech. Especially when it comes to the infotainment system and connectivity. 

Because the Seltos engines are unchanged from before, we know what to expect from them - whether the 1.5 naturally aspirated petrol or the 1.5 turbo petrol. Since your driving is 60% city, we would stick with the 1.5 petrol IVT, as it is the smoother and more efficient powertrain overall. 

Kia, like Hyundai, tends to be reliable in the long run - as you've no doubt seen with your Venue - and maintenance costs are reasonable too. The Tata Sierra has promise, but its all-new engines are as yet unproven, and in our experience. While its 1.5 turbo petrol is smooth and powerful, the 1.5 naturally aspirated petrol feels underpowered in this size of car.

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