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Srini

•9w

Hi, I am Srini from Bangalore. I have a Kicks Turbo petrol 2022 XV manual (17,000km driven), and I am interested in the new Kia Seltos turbo DCT GT A variant. Kindly advise if this would be a good upgrade or if I should continue with my existing Kicks Turbo petrol with some additional accessories. Thanks!

Autocar India

•9w

Go for the Kia Seltos 1.5 turbo-petrol DCT in GT Line. It is a step up from your Kicks, and will feel like a real upgrade in terms of refinement, safety tech and overall cabin experience.

Your Kicks Turbo is a strong driver’s car, but the Kia Seltos brings the two big gains you’ll feel every day. First, the DCT automatic takes the hard work out of stop-and-go traffic, so your commute will be far more relaxed. Second, the Seltos cabin feels more upmarket, with better screens, a sharper camera system and many comfort touches . It is also better equipped on safety in higher trims, and Kia’s service reach in Bangalore is wide and usually smooth. Performance will not feel like a downgrade either; the 1.5 turbo is quick, and the Seltos feels stable and easy to drive.

One thing to be aware of is that a DCT can feel a bit hesitant at very low speeds. Also, the GT Line’s larger wheels make the ride a little firm. Do a long test drive on your usual commute and see if the Seltos DCT suits you.

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Moses Alsahri

•9w

Hello srini,

Moses Alsahri

•9w

Srini your car has one of the best engines and dynamics.Always trust Japanese they are the world's best.

Moses Alsahri

•9w

Korean brands are no reliable,your car has one of the best engines and dynamics don't think any updates till 2030.

Srini

•1w

So, Nissan Kicks is the best when compared with new Kia Seltos 2026 DCT turbo in terms of handling, cornering and high speed stability? Please reply...Thanks!

Saswat

•8w

Compared to seltos GTX Turbo....similar price range and better road presence with 7 seater....I booked TATA safari Adventure X plus petrol....I belive better mileage also

Venkat

•9w

Truly said. Nissan engine provide trouble free performance for years to come. I own Sunny XV petrol and is performing excellent. Japanese engines are built for trouble free performance.

Bharat Jain

•9w

Kindly Suggest the best car In 1500 CC petrol Engine. In the 15.00 Lakhs Range.

•9w

You’ve a car whose engine is the same as the newly launched Renault Duster Turbo. It’s a gem. I strongly suggest you keep it. While the bells and whistles of Kia Seltos may seem like an upgrade, a true car enthusiast would say otherwise. Wait on

Amit

•9w

U have gem of a car and u will not feel outright upgrade from your existing ride so stick to kicks for another 2-3 yrs bcoz u will miss the ride quality of kicks on bad roads ...

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Lingesh

•10h

Hi, I am based in Chennai, and my monthly running is around 1,000 km, mostly on the outskirts of the city. I also make four trips a year to my hometown, which is about 400 km away. I am planning to buy a Hyundai Creta Automatic. Kindly suggest whether it would be the right choice for my usage.

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•5h

Pick the Hyundai Creta 1.5 diesel automatic - it is the one that best suits your 1,000km a month usage. On Chennai’s outskirts and your 400km trips to your native place, the diesel’s readily available torque at low revs makes highway cruising and overtaking effortless. Hilly sections are also taken with ease even with family and luggage, and it cruises at low revs, so fuel use on the highway will still be low. The 6‑speed automatic is smooth and well suited to the engine, and the suspension is a great mix of softness and stability.However, the diesel variants cost more and the engine is a bit noisier than the petrol engine. Plus, Hyundai's 1.5-litre diesel engine is not as punchy or exciting as its 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine. Do also note that a new-gen Hyundai Creta is going to be launched next year, in case you are able to wait for that. Another alternative you can buy now is the Kia Seltos, which is a new-gen model, with similar strengths as the Creta and a more spacious cabin.If budget allows, choose a mid or top variant with all safety kit and ADAS functions, including adaptive cruise control - both will help on your long highway drives. If your budget is tight, maybe consider the diesel manual, rather than the automatic, which is also smooth and easy to drive.

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•7h

I am confused between buying Skoda Kylaq and Kia Seltos. Please suggest.

Autocar India

•3h

Buy the Kia Seltos. It is simply easier to live with for most buyers, thanks to a much wider service network and many more variant and powertrain choices, including good automatics across a wider price range. For daily city runs with the odd highway trip, the Seltos will feel like the more complete package and it has a more spacious and premium cabin. The Skoda Kylaq will suit you only if you really enjoy driving. It feels tighter and more confidence inspiring on the move, and the steering has more feel. If you plan long, frequent road trips and care more about how it drives than gadgets, that’s where the Kylaq shines. The flip side is fewer dealers and fewer variant choices.

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Priya

•3d

I am currently using a Hyundai Grand i10 2015 model. I am planning to buy a new car, but I am confused between the Kia Seltos HTK(O) AT Diesel and the Toyota Hyryder Strong Hybrid G variant. My budget is around Rs. 20 lakh. My daily driving is approximately 75-80 km, with a mix of city and highway usage. Please help me decide which option would be better.

Autocar India

•12h

For your usage, the Kia Seltos diesel AT is a strong fit. With 75-80km a day and a mix of city and highway driving, the diesel will be economical to run, and the automatic will make city driving stress-free. Choose the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder only if the majority of your driving is in slow-moving city traffic, where it can run in EV mode and save a lot of fuel.The Kia Seltos diesel AT suits long, fast highway runs better. It feels stronger during quick overtakes, has a much bigger boot, and offers a more modern interior.It all boils down to your usage split. If your daily route involves a lot of traffic lights, congestion and urban speeds, the Hyryder will save you more money each month and feel easier to live with. But if your driving is a mix of highway and city use, the Kia Seltos is the better choice overall.

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Abhishek Das

I am planning to purchase a new automatic car and am confused between the Honda Amaze ZX CVT and the Skoda Kylaq Signature Plus AT. My usage will be around 90% city driving, primarily for office commuting between Dwarka, Delhi and my office near IFFCO Chowk, Gurugram (approximately 25 km one way). However, I will not be driving daily, as I often use the Metro as well. The car will also be driven by my 69-year-old father, so ease of driving, comfort, visibility, ingress/egress, and reliability are important considerations. Our previous car was an Alto K10 Manual, so this will be our first automatic car and a significant upgrade. Considering my usage pattern, family profile and the fact that we intend to keep the car for a long period for around 10 years, which of these two would you recommend?

Autocar India

•4d

Based on your requirement, we would recommend the Honda Amaze ZX CVT over the Skoda Kylaq Signature+ AT. The reason is that your priorities are not outright performance or driving excitement. You are looking for a car that will spend 90% of its life in city traffic, will also be driven by your 69-year-old father, and is expected to stay with the family for around 10 years. In that context, Amaze's strengths line up perfectly with your requirements. The CVT is smoother than the Kylaq's torque converter automatic in stop-and-go traffic, visibility is excellent, the car is easy to place on the road, ingress and egress are straightforward, and Honda's long-term reliability record is hard to fault. Coming from an Alto K10, it will already feel like a substantial upgrade in comfort, refinement and features.The Kylaq Signature Plus AT is the more desirable car from an enthusiast's perspective. The 1.0 TSI turbo petrol has more punch, the higher seating position is nice, and the overall package feels more substantial. However, it is also a larger vehicle to manoeuvre, and while the automatic is good, it is not quite as seamless in everyday traffic as Honda's CVT.Another point in Amaze's favour is that the ZX variant gets Honda Sensing ADAS, which adds useful safety features without making the car complicated to operate. Since your father will also be driving it, that extra layer of safety is a nice bonus.

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