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•6w

I have been using Honda City manual for the last 21 years. Now, I want a car with automatic transmission for city running mostly. My average running is around 1000km a month. Can you suggest whether I should buy Seltos, Creta, Kushaq or Elevate?

•6w

Given your usage of around 1,000 km a month, mostly in the city, the priority should be a smooth and reliable automatic transmission, good ride comfort and ease of ownership. The Kia Seltos IVT is the most natural recommendation here. The IVT gearbox is also very smooth, and the Seltos feels more premium and feature-rich than the competition.

Alternatively, consider the Honda Elevate. The CVT is exceptionally smooth in stop-start traffic, Honda’s ownership experience is proven, and the car is simple, reliable and easy to live with.

The Skoda Kushaq is the driver’s choice, with a more engaging driving experience, but in city running, that doesn't matter much. The Hyundai Creta is a good all-rounder, but it is due for a full model change in 2027, which makes the Seltos and Elevate stronger recommendations at this point.

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•6w•

@anuj.17 Go for Elevate because it is the no nonsense vehicle and easiest to adapt to considering you won't have to learn anything. It's cabin is mechanical and not electric which is where you will feel that you own the machine and not the other way round.

•6w•

@anuj.17 Go for Seltos because it's the newest model matching it's international launch date. Latest tech, smoothest transmission and contemporary styling. It won't look old for at least 8 years.

•6w•

@anuj.17 Go for Seltos because tested engine, newer generation, availabilty of parts and the looks

•5w•

What are views for the Maruti Artiga zxi at petrol?

•5w•

My रनिंग is about 5000 km pm for local use. Should i गो for small EV 4WHEELER

•5w•

I have been using Honda city for about 13 years and now drive the ZX CVT 2023 July model, 46,000 km run. I am a senior doctor medicolegal consultant often needing to attend court duties at various locations. Most of my usage is in the tight Kochi city traffic, average 1200 km per month with 75% in peak traffic conditions. As result, at present my combined milage is about 10 kmpl. 80% of the driving is done by myself with my wife and daughter doing the rest. (I have another car used by my wife, Tiago petrol automatic, 2018) Even though a doctor my profession I love driving and love high tech devices and gadgets. My Honda city has an outstanding loan of about 10 lakhs. I need advise regarding the idea of exchanging my Honda city for Tata sierra ev Empowered A and my interests in it are, ev convenience, space, silence, upright driving position, high tech features such as auto park, summons mode, ventilated seats, audio quality and convenience as well as economy. I live in an apartment that has no provision for home charging but there is a consultation room midway to the hospital where normal home charger (3.3 kw) can be used. Both my apartment and work are in kochi city and several commercial charging centers including KSEB's are available within almost every km. I had booked the Empowered A QWD Rishikesh Rapids that was to be delivered tomorrow but choose to cancel due to the fear of the glitches and service related issues of Tata though the dealer Luxon Tata promises they are setting up a EV only service center in kochi. Still my mind is tempted. Please advise.

•5w•

@dr_hari wow, Thanks for elaborating your interest so clearly. Actually you've posted a comment instead submitting a question to Autocar, Please copy and paste it as a question to Autocar. My personal opinion, wait for another 6 months to 1 year, and by that time the Sierra EV product will mature, niggles and glitches and production line might be more sorted and you may also get EV specific service center which is actually a benefit. Since you're used to Honda's niggle free experience, switching to TATA is a gamble, because you'll love the driving and the features but will always be worrying about quality and unreliability before you start your travel. Please wait for more owner reviews on Sierra EV within Kochi or nearby to give you a better feedback as compared to guy in Mumbai or Delhi sitting in AC room

•5w•

In today's time, considering blended petrol, which new Care model I should prefer.

•6w•

Slightly disagree

•6w•

City owner · 35,000 km

Great suggestion team autocar india

•6w•

Go ahead buy honda city hybrid. It's pure magic

•6w•

@silk Not everyone understands Honda, let alone Honda City

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•1d

I’ve been driving a Maruti Ritz Diesel for approximately 7 years and am looking for a proper upgrade. My running is around 750-1,000 km/month, with 75-80% highway driving, and typical long trips of 200-250 km one way. My budget is roughly Rs. 19-22 lakh (on-road) in Bangalore. I generally keep my cars for a long time, so long-term reliability and highway performance matter more to me than just features. I have shortlisted Kia Seltos 1.5 Turbo DCT that is around Rs. 20.6 lakh. This is probably the most fun of all the options. The turbo feels strong and the DCT is quick and smooth. My concern is long-term ownership because it is a dry-clutch DCT, and I’m wondering about DCT/turbo-petrol reliability over 5+ years. It is also around Rs. 1 lakh cheaper than the diesel. Another shortlisted car is Kia Seltos 1.5 Diesel AT for around Rs. 21.6 lakh. This feels like the natural upgrade from my Ritz Diesel. It generates 250 Nm torque, highway performance and potentially better mileage that are better for my usage. But my running is only 750-1,000 km/month, so I’m wondering whether the extra 1L and diesel-specific considerations, particularly DPF, are worth it when I don’t drive that much in the city. Would love to hear from long-term Seltos diesel owners. Another shortlisted car is Renault Duster 1.3 Turbo DCT Adventure that costs around Rs. 19 lakh. I’ve driven it multiple times and really like the way it feels. It feels more rugged and planted than the Seltos, with better suspension and less body movement at highway speeds. I can physically feel the difference in the heavier boot/doors and overall solidity. I know both cars are 5-star rated, so I’m not equating weight or feel with crash safety. The Duster has a wet-clutch DCT, unlike the Seltos dry clutch, which is another reason I’m considering it. The compromise is features and rear space as the Seltos has noticeably better knee/legroom. However, the Duster is still perfectly comfortable for my family’s height, so I can live with that. I have also shortlisted Kia Seltos 1.5 NA CVT/IVT that is priced around Rs. 19.65 lakh. I would select it for its simplicity. I know I’ll compromise significantly on torque as compared to the turbo and diesel, especially coming from a diesel Ritz, but a 4-cylinder NA petrol is a relatively straightforward option and potentially fewer powertrain-related headaches will be there compared to DPF and modern turbo/GDI systems. If I go this route, I may also wait for the Elevate facelift. Although the current Elevate’s poor thigh support is a major concern for me. My wife strongly prefers the Seltos, so realistically, my biggest dilemma is Seltos Turbo DCT vs Diesel AT. Duster is the wildcard because I personally like its ruggedness and driving character, while NA petrol is the fallback for its simplicity. I am looking for genuine 5-year ownership experience, highway performance, reliability, DCT/DPF experience, mileage and maintenance opinions rather than just brochure figures.

•9h

Given your usage pattern of 750–1,000 km a month with 75-80% highway driving and a long-term ownership mindset, we would pick between two. The Kia Seltos 1.5 diesel automatic would be a sensible choice as the diesel’s strong mid-range torque and better fuel efficiency on highways make it a natural upgrade from your Ritz diesel, and your running is sufficient to justify the diesel premium. The DPF concern is largely a non-issue in your case because your usage is predominantly highway, which is exactly the kind of driving that keeps the DPF healthy.The Duster would be the more fun option, and yes the wet-clutch DCT would be better in start stop conditions, but in your case this would be even lesser of a factor as your driving is mostly on the highway and since you said the space is ok for you and your family you could consider this one too. Overall for you the Seltos diesel automatic is more the head buy while the Renault Duster would appeal to the heart. It all comes down to which you want to lean towards.

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•15h

My monthly running is 3000km that translates to 40000 kilometers annually with most round trip of around 400-500 km thrice a month on highway. I own a petrol car and its mileage is close to 14 kpl. Should I opt for EV under 20 lakh budget or should I look for diesel or strong hybrid?In hybrid, we will not have a better boot space since we always use it to carry stuff.

•7h

With 40,000 km a year and frequent 400-500 km highway trips, a diesel SUV is the most sensible choice. At that kind of running, fuel efficiency and ease of long-distance travel become the top priorities. Diesel engines are still the most cost-effective option for high-mileage highway use, and you will recover the higher purchase price very quickly. An EV under Rs 20 lakh is not the right solution for your usage pattern. While EVs are excellent for city driving and predictable daily commutes, your frequent long highway runs would require careful charging planning and add unnecessary complexity to your ownership experience. Strong hybrids are a good middle ground, but as you rightly pointed out, many hybrid SUVs compromise boot space due to battery packaging, which is a problem if you regularly carry a lot of luggage. A diesel SUV like the Mahindra XUV 7XO or if you want something smaller then the Kia Seltos is the most practical and cost-effective solution for your usage.

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•16h

Hello, I’m looking to buy a good car in India. We previously had an Alto, and this will be our first new car. I’ve taken test drives of the Creta and Seltos. The Creta looks good overall, while the Seltos feels newer and more premium, although my family didn’t really like its door handles. This will primarily be a family car, with our usage being around 80 percent on highways and 20 percent in the city. I’m considering either of these two, but I’m also open to other options under a budget of Rs 20 lakh. Any suggestions or recommendations would be helpful. Thanks!

•11h

If the Kia Seltos pop-out door handles are a deal breaker then of course stay away from it. However, if you think you can live with it, then the Seltos is a good option. The Seltos has moved to a new platform and is thus newer and has all the latest electronic and electrical features, some of which can be upgraded in time.The Hyundai Creta too would be moving to this new generation in about 5 to 6 months' time. Thus, the Seltos would be the better choice here also, given that as far as powertrains go they both offer the very same units. If you are open to alternatives, the Skoda Kushaq 1.5 TSI is a good alternative, especially for highway driving, as it has a strong and peppy engine and good highway stability as well as handling around corners.

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•6d

I am confused between the Elevate and the Creta. I understand that the Creta is the more established one, but with Honda, the value it brings is amazing, while the price of the Creta is a bit higher than the value it offers. I am mostly a city driver, with around 95% of my driving in the city and occasional highway trips, covering around 10,000km per year. Can you help me get some perspective?

•4d

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•5d

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•5d

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I am planning to buy a new SUV under Rs 30 lakh and am open to both five- and seven-seater options. I have tried the Toyota Innova HyCross non-hybrid, Mahindra XUV 7XO, Hyundai Alcazar, Kia Seltos and Renault Duster, but I am confused about which one to choose. My main priorities are space, comfort and a good engine. My running is not very high, at just under 1,000km a month. Please advise.

•5d

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