Kia Seltos vs Tata Safari

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Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

Tata Safari

Tata Safari

Accomplished Ultra Red Dark 6 seat 2.0 Diesel AT

26.50 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1956 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
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Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
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Max Engine Power

116 hp at 4000 rpm
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Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

Engine Type

Turbocharged
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Engine Installation

Front
Front

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Lockable Differential/s

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Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

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Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

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Number of Gears

6
6

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
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Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres
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Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
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Terrain Modes

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Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

17.8
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City Fuel Economy as Tested

12.9
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Official Fuel Economy

17.8 kmpl
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Suspension & Steering

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

4 Wheel Steer

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Type of Power Assist

Electric
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Steering Adjust type

Manual
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Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
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Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
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Front Springs

Coil Springs
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Rear Springs

Coil Springs
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Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
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Damper Control

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Ride Height Adjust

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Spare Wheel

Space Saver
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Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
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Wheel Size

18 inches
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Wheels

Alloys
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Front Tyre Size

215/55 R18
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Dimensions

Boot Capacity

447 litres
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Width

1830 mm
1922 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm
2741 mm

Length

4460 mm
4668 mm

Height

1635 mm
1795 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
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Doors

5
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Comfort

Cup Holders

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Launch Control

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Bottle Holder in Doors

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Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

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Trunk Light

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Foldable Seatback Table

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Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

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Climate Control

2-zone
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Cooled Cup Holders

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Cooled Glovebox

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Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
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Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
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Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

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Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

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Third Row AC Vents

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Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
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Dead Pedal

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Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
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Driving Modes

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Sunglass Holder

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Door Pockets

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Sunroof

Panoramic
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Driver Armrest Storage

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Rear Power Outlet

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Rear Parcel Tray

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Heated ORVM

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Rear AC Vents

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Ambient Lighting

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Push Button Start

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Hands-free Boot Opening

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Glove Box

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Voice Assisted Sunroof

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Interior Lamps

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Roof Grab Handles

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Remote Locking

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Keyless Entry

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Auto Parking

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Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
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Front Seatback Pockets

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Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
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Power Windows

Front and Rear
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Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
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Rear Reading Lamp

LED
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Rear Window Sun Shades

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Safety

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

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Rear Seatbelt Reminder

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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
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Traction Control

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Speed Sensing Door Lock

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Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

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Side Airbag

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Seat Belt Warning

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Front Collision Avoidance

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Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

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Blind Spot Monitor

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Hill Descent Control

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High Beam Assist

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Brake Assist (BA)

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Heads Up Display

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Central Locking

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Child Safety Lock

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BNCAP Rating

5
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Hill Start Assist

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Electronic Stability Control

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Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold
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Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

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Curtain Airbag

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Driver Attention Warning

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Driver Airbag

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Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
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Dashcam

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Parking Camera

360 degree
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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert

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Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

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Passenger Airbag

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Rear Defogger

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Airbags

6
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Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

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Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
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Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

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Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
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Automatic Headlamps

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Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

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Lane Keep Assist

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Lane Departure Avoidance

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Adaptive Cruise Control

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Automatic Wipers

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Exterior

Projector Headlamps

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Body Coloured Bumpers

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Pop-Out Door Handle

Auto
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Stop Lamp

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Puddle Lamps

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Antenna

Shark Fin
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Roof Rails

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Headlight Type

LED
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Wheel Arch Cladding

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Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

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Front Fog Lamps

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Follow Me Home Headlamps

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Connected LED

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LED taillights

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Spoiler

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LED headlamps

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Daytime Running Lights

LED
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LED fog lamps

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LED DRLs

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Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
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Interior

Tachometer

Digital
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Average Speed

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Average Fuel Consumption

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Low Fuel Level Warning

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Trip Meter

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Distance to Empty

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Speedometer

Digital
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Gear Indicator

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Instantaneous Consumption

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Head-up Display

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Shift Indicator

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Ventilated Seats

Front Only
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Adjustable Rear Headrests

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Third Row Seats

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Adjustable Front Headrests

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Driver's Seat Height Adjust

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Driver's Seat Memory

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Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

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Front Passenger Seat Memory

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Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
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Heated Seats

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Seat Material

Leatherette
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Seat Count

5
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Individual Chairs at Rear

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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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Massage Seats

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Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
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Rear Seat Backrest Recline

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Rear Seat Backrest Fold

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Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
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Entertainment

MirrorLink

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Satellite Navigation

On-board
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Second Row USB port

2 Type C
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Rear Entertainment Screens

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USB Input

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Branded Music System

Bose
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CD Player

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Apple CarPlay

Wireless
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Bluetooth Telephone Function

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Voice Commands

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Touchpad

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Bluetooth Audio Streaming

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Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
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Audio System

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Steering Phone Controls

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Steering Audio Controls

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Android Auto

Wireless
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Web Browser

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Speakers

8
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Front USB port

2 Type C
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Gesture Controls

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AUX Input

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Wireless Phone Charging

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Video Player

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Connected Car Features

Find My Car

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Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

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Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

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Driving Analytics

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Remote AC On / Off via App

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Remote Engine Start/Stop

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Service Reminder Via App

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Over the air (OTA) updates

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Digital Key

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Vehicle Tracking Via App

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Check Vehicle Status via App

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Anti Theft Immobilisation

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Live Traffic Updates On App

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Live Location Sharing

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Auto Crash Alert

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Questions you may find useful

•3w

Need buying advice - XUV 7XO, Seltos, Harrier or Safari? Hello Everyone, I’m planning to replace my 2021 Maruti Suzuki Brezza (clocked 50000 km) and would love some guidance. My usage: Location: Chembur, Mumbai Office commute (3 days/week): -50 km round trip (Chembur-Airoli) Approx. monthly running: 1,000-1,200 km Regular weekend drives around Mumbai/Lonavala/Alibaug, with 8-12 outstation trips a year and 1-2 native (Konkan) trips annually. Family of 3, with parents and in-laws joining us on majority of trips. I also have a left knee ligament issue, so an automatic transmission is a must. I’ve test-driven the Kia Seltos Diesel AT, Mahindra XUV 7XO Diesel AT, and Tata Safari AT (only petrol was available for the test drive). I’m currently confused between the Seltos, XUV 7XO, Harrier and Safari. One additional challenge is that my apartment has a mechanical puzzle parking system. The parking platform is quite tight, although there is a 5.5 m driveway opposite the parking slot to help with maneuvering. So overall dimensions and ease of parking are also important. My priorities are: Reliability (8-10 years) Comfortable suspension Rear seat comfort Strong highway performance Good service support Easy city drivability Which one would you recommend based on my usage? Are there any ownership experiences, reliability concerns, or other SUVs in the 25-30 lakh budget that I should seriously consider? Thanks in advance!

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•3w

Your usage is almost tailor-made for a modern diesel. At 1,000-1,200km a month with frequent highway drives, weekend trips and annual drives to the Konkan, you'll comfortably justify the diesel and shouldn't have to worry about DPF-related issues. The Kia Seltos Diesel Automatic also strikes the best balance for your requirements. It is the easiest of the four to drive and park in Mumbai, which is particularly important given your apartment's tight puzzle parking. It has a refined and efficient diesel engine, a smooth automatic gearbox, a comfortable ride, a premium cabin and one of the strongest service networks in the segment. It should also prove to be a dependable long-term ownership proposition.The Mahindra XUV 7XO Diesel Automatic is a close second. It offers more space, a more powerful engine and feels like a bigger, more substantial SUV. It is also the more accomplished overall product when compared to the Harrier and Safari, offering a better balance of performance, features, technology and overall package. The only drawback is that it is physically larger than the Seltos, which may become a hassle in your parking situation and while navigating Mumbai's streets.The Harrier and Safari are excellent highway cruisers with comfortable ride quality and spacious cabins. However, they are considerably larger than the Seltos, and when compared with the XUV 7XO, the Mahindra is the more complete package overall. Unless you specifically need the Safari's third row, we don't see a compelling reason to choose either Tata over the Mahindra.

VehicleKia Seltos
VehicleMahindra XUV 7XO
VehicleTata Harrier
VehicleTata Safari
•8w

Hello, I have a family of 5 adults and 1 child. Should I go for a 5-seater SUV or a 7-seater car? My preference is for a petrol automatic car with good safety and fuel efficiency. The car will mainly be used for city driving with 2-3 people, along with occasional full-load highway trips. I have shortlisted 5-seater options including: * Tata Sierra Pure Petrol - feels underpowered * Kia Seltos - concerned about its length for city driving * Renault Duster - good car, but concerned about rear-seat space * Skoda Kushaq - like it a lot, but rear-seat space is a concern 7-seater options that I have shortlisted: * Tata Safari - like it for safety and mileage, but it is out of budget * Mahindra XUV 7X0 - low fuel efficiency and slightly out of budget * Kia Clavis - concerned about safety * Maruti XL6 - good mileage but safety is a concern My budget is Rs. 15-17 lakh for a 5-seater and can stretch up to Rs. 20 lakh for a 7-seater.

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•7w

If 6 people are going to sit in the vehicle, you should get a 6/7-seater. Among your choices, the Kia Carens Clavis lines up best. Even though it doesn't have an official crash test rating, it is much better than having one extra unbelted occupant in a 5-seater. As standard, it comes with 6 airbags, ABS, 4-wheel disc brakes, rear parking sensors, 3-point seat belts with reminder, and ISOFIX mounts. It isn't very large, so it doesn’t become cumbersome to drive and park in the city, and the light steering helps in tight spaces. It also has a very usable third row that can seat adults comfortably.Your Rs. 20 lakh budget will get you the HTK Plus with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol DCT combo. It is a refined powertrain with enough performance for quick overtakes even with a full load. The XL6’s torque-converter auto will feel slightly smoother in traffic, but overall, the Clavis is the better choice.

VehicleKia Carens Clavis
VehicleMaruti Suzuki XL6
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