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I need advice on buying a new car. I purchased a 2010 top-end i20 with a sunroof as a second-hand car four years ago, and now I want to upgrade. My requirements are an automatic car with a budget of ₹15 lakh. My usage will be evenly split between city and highway driving, with an average monthly running of around 1,200-1,500 km. This car will be for a family of five adults. I am looking for something fuel-efficient, safe, and reliable.

Asked by: Mithilesh Thorvat
Since you need seating for 5 adults, you can go for the Kia Seltos HTE Petrol CVT. Kia has specced all the variants of the Seltos well, and although this is a lower variant, you still get necessary features, such as a 10.25-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, voice command, LED headlamps, digital speedometer, drive modes, cruise control and many other.
Seltos CVT is smooth and is easy to live with. The 4-cyl 1.5-Litre NA petrol engine is smooth, and the combination gives decent fuel efficiency in the city and on the highway.
Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

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Autocar India team2 Feb' 26

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Asked by: Nbk

My query is about choosing between the Tata Sierra, Renault Duster, the new Kia Seltos, and the Skoda Kushaq. My budget is ₹20 lakh. Please guide me.

The Renault Duster will launch in March, and prices for the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine will be revealed then. From what we know, the Duster has a strong road presence thanks to its bold and aggressive design and tough demeanour. We are yet to see how it performs out on the road, so we will reserve our comments till that happens.The Tata Sierra is a strong package with lots of character in its design and styling and a strong set of features. What also helps its case is the wide array of variants on offer with multiple powertrain options. Its strengths remain its design, space and ride comfort. If you care for these three, the Sierra is the one to go for.The Skoda Kushaq was recently updated, and it gets new features like massage seats at the rear. However, it still remains a car for driving enthusiasts, especially with the 1.5-litre TSI engine. If you enjoy getting behind the wheel and prefer the driver's seat, the Kushaq would be a very good option. However, what it gains in handling, it loses in ride, and it just isn't as plush as the Sierra. It also misses the character and road presence of the Tata.The Kia Seltos is a massive improvement from what it was before and is loaded with features. It also gets a host of engine and gearbox options, and the only real deterrent is its aggressive styling. If you don't mind that, the Seltos is a top choice in the segment.
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Autocar India team
6 Feb' 26
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