Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2019. EDIT: It's the Kia Seltos!

GeeTee TSI · 7th December 2019, 10:13

Voted for the Seltos, being a car which stands on its own abilities and merit rather than biases and perceptions about the OEM. It has hopefully brought out the relevance of good drivetrain options being available to a car buyer instead of living with 'hand me down' drivetrains

speedmiester · 7th December 2019, 10:14

It has to be Kia Seltos. An excellent spread of variants, gearboxes, engine options in a SUV is a recipe made for success.
Also covers a wide range of pricing from 10-20L.

Chetan_Rao · 7th December 2019, 10:19

Some good product launches this year, in red-hot segments, but one has to appreciate what Hyundai did with offering a full-blown electric car that isn't a compromise of some sort.

Kudos to others for great products, but it takes guts to kick-off the next gen of mobility, and do it well.

My vote goes to the Kona.

hiren959 · 7th December 2019, 10:23

Heart says Harrier but mind says Seltos, so finally voted for Seltos because of the brilliant styling, variants and all together a finest vehicle and very well thought product from the manufacturer, excellent strategy.

SNOWY227 · 7th December 2019, 10:23

Voted for the KIA SELTOS! Though I'm not a big fan of its overdone design, it shook the market. First car from a new brand for our country to garner that many sales, it's something great. Indian customers overlooking the unsure thing about it's long term reliability and still buying the car, says it all. This is like the "XUV5OO" moment for KIA in India. We actually bought the HYUNDAI VENUE this year. Although it's a great all-rounder, it's not anything groundbreaking.
PS: This is my FIRST ever post on TEAM-BHP.

adi.mariner · 7th December 2019, 10:24

Haven't driven or even sat in any of the poll choices. I voted for the Kia Seltos only on the basis of the Initial Ownership and Comprehensive Reviews on Team BHP. Also performing so well in a sluggish market deserves a special mention. Hopefully Kia launches more products soon in other segments as well.

gautam109 · 7th December 2019, 10:25

While the Seltos is the obvious choice and a solid one, I voted for the Kona.

Reason - it's a path breaking car, like no other launch this year. In an otherwise risk averse auto industry, Hyundai took a leap of faith in launching the Kona. India's first mainstream EV.

The response to it will probably define the Indian EV mkt in the years to come. And it's become the benchmark that future EV launches will be measured against.

akmaintu · 7th December 2019, 10:29

Voted for harrier because of strong road presence, build quality, spacious cabin, Fiat 2.0L diesel engine, healthy ground clearance, 6 airbags, ESP, hill hold, it's a total VFM proposition for me.

Tgo · 7th December 2019, 10:30

Voted for the Triber.

I believe it is the first car after the Omni / Versa / Eeco to appeal to the 7-seater buyer on a budget. Full marks to Renault to get the upmarket styling into the entry level segment. A task which was already difficult for an MPV. Add to it the mature handling and ride quality which is gathering praises.

Other notable mention goes to the Seltos, Venue and Hector. They show that covering a wide price bracket with multiple power-train options and SUVs of all shapes and sizes, is what the market is leaning towards.

EDIT: Why is Renault Triber italicized in the voting list??

Nazaar25 · 7th December 2019, 10:44

Voted for the Seltos!
It is the only car which got almost everything perfect right from the engines, transmissions and features to the looks.
Would have voted for the Triber if it had at least a 1.2L engine, a 1L engine is not at all suitable for a 7 seater.

RAJ2244 · 7th December 2019, 10:47

Voted for Harrier.
It’s looks, platform, it’s presence on the road and space. It’s great value for money too.

SpideyBoy · 7th December 2019, 10:57

That's a decent list out there for this year considering the weak market conditions. Although the decision is pretty much easier, it will be KIA SELTOS

I might just echo everyone's opinions as how Kia taught a thing or two for every other manufacturer especially how to take a new product to the customer with all guns blazing. The wide variants with automatic variants itself gives Kia a massive advantage.

I would've voted Harrier for it's elegant design and stance although it doesn't have the bling had it been absolute niggle free. More than anyone else Tata should learn from Kia. I'm quite disappointed looking at the Harrier sales for being a dud with that design.

Wheel Spin · 7th December 2019, 10:58

It is a true blue SUV with off-road capabilities.
Others are basically raised hatch backs or estates with all show and no go of a SUV.

NerdyMillennial · 7th December 2019, 11:04

Voted for the Kia Seltos. A big reason for this being the wide array of variants that appeal to a lot of people for their needs.

I believe Tata made it easy for Kia to reach this place by NOT offering an automatic. Personally, I love the Harrier and would have voted for it but did not because it fails to provide an automatic which a lot of people would want at that price range.

myavu · 7th December 2019, 11:06

Voted for the Triber.

Yes Seltos is munching ~15K per month but is not for everyone. Triber is a terrific package as a 5 seater and occasional 7 seater too. For Safety, Features, Space, Design, almost everything associated with it has a terrific value proposition. A perfect upgrade for my KWID 0.8

Cheers!

View Poll Results: Which is YOUR car of 2019?
Maruti S-Presso	14	0.51%
Maruti WagonR	16	0.58%
Renault Triber	231	8.40%
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios	13	0.47%
Hyundai Venue	81	2.94%
Mahindra XUV300	73	2.65%
Nissan Kicks	8	0.29%
Kia Seltos	1499	54.49%
MG Hector	115	4.18%
Tata Harrier	431	15.67%
Honda Civic	57	2.07%
Hyundai Kona	130	4.73%
Toyota Camry	22	0.80%
BMW 3-Series	57	2.07%
Audi A6	4	0.15%
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7th December 2019, 10:14	#107
speedmiester Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 2,385 Thanked: 6,625 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2019. EDIT: It's the Kia Seltos! It has to be Kia Seltos. An excellent spread of variants, gearboxes, engine options in a SUV is a recipe made for success. Also covers a wide range of pricing from 10-20L.
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7th December 2019, 10:19	#108
Chetan_Rao Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,871 Thanked: 24,029 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2019. EDIT: It's the Kia Seltos! Some good product launches this year, in red-hot segments, but one has to appreciate what Hyundai did with offering a full-blown electric car that isn't a compromise of some sort. Kudos to others for great products, but it takes guts to kick-off the next gen of mobility, and do it well. My vote goes to the Kona.
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7th December 2019, 10:23	#109
hiren959 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 344 Thanked: 63 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2019. EDIT: It's the Kia Seltos! Heart says Harrier but mind says Seltos, so finally voted for Seltos because of the brilliant styling, variants and all together a finest vehicle and very well thought product from the manufacturer, excellent strategy.
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7th December 2019, 10:23	#110
SNOWY227 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 50 Thanked: 108 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2019. EDIT: It's the Kia Seltos! Voted for the KIA SELTOS! Though I'm not a big fan of its overdone design, it shook the market. First car from a new brand for our country to garner that many sales, it's something great. Indian customers overlooking the unsure thing about it's long term reliability and still buying the car, says it all. This is like the "XUV5OO" moment for KIA in India. We actually bought the HYUNDAI VENUE this year. Although it's a great all-rounder, it's not anything groundbreaking. PS: This is my FIRST ever post on TEAM-BHP.
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7th December 2019, 10:24	#111
adi.mariner BHPian Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Pune Posts: 524 Thanked: 1,286 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2019. EDIT: It's the Kia Seltos! Haven't driven or even sat in any of the poll choices. I voted for the Kia Seltos only on the basis of the Initial Ownership and Comprehensive Reviews on Team BHP. Also performing so well in a sluggish market deserves a special mention. Hopefully Kia launches more products soon in other segments as well.
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7th December 2019, 10:25	#112
gautam109 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 110 Thanked: 151 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2019. EDIT: It's the Kia Seltos! While the Seltos is the obvious choice and a solid one, I voted for the Kona. Reason - it's a path breaking car, like no other launch this year. In an otherwise risk averse auto industry, Hyundai took a leap of faith in launching the Kona. India's first mainstream EV. The response to it will probably define the Indian EV mkt in the years to come. And it's become the benchmark that future EV launches will be measured against. Last edited by gautam109 : 7th December 2019 at 10:27. Reason: Typo
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7th December 2019, 10:29	#113
akmaintu Newbie Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Jammu Posts: 10 Thanked: 28 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2019. EDIT: It's the Kia Seltos! Voted for harrier because of strong road presence, build quality, spacious cabin, Fiat 2.0L diesel engine, healthy ground clearance, 6 airbags, ESP, hill hold, it's a total VFM proposition for me.
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7th December 2019, 10:30	#114
Tgo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary\|Jaipur Posts: 1,289 Thanked: 3,783 Times View My Garage	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2019. EDIT: It's the Kia Seltos! Voted for the Triber. I believe it is the first car after the Omni / Versa / Eeco to appeal to the 7-seater buyer on a budget. Full marks to Renault to get the upmarket styling into the entry level segment. A task which was already difficult for an MPV. Add to it the mature handling and ride quality which is gathering praises. Other notable mention goes to the Seltos, Venue and Hector. They show that covering a wide price bracket with multiple power-train options and SUVs of all shapes and sizes, is what the market is leaning towards. EDIT: Why is Renault Triber italicized in the voting list?? Last edited by Tgo : 7th December 2019 at 10:32.
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7th December 2019, 10:44	#115
Nazaar25 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Mumbai Posts: 202 Thanked: 467 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2019. EDIT: It's the Kia Seltos! Voted for the Seltos! It is the only car which got almost everything perfect right from the engines, transmissions and features to the looks. Would have voted for the Triber if it had at least a 1.2L engine, a 1L engine is not at all suitable for a 7 seater.
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7th December 2019, 10:47	#116
RAJ2244 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1 Thanked: Once	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2019. EDIT: It's the Kia Seltos! Voted for Harrier. It’s looks, platform, it’s presence on the road and space. It’s great value for money too. Last edited by RAJ2244 : 7th December 2019 at 10:51.
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7th December 2019, 10:57	#117
SpideyBoy BHPian Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 209 Thanked: 839 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2019. EDIT: It's the Kia Seltos! That's a decent list out there for this year considering the weak market conditions. Although the decision is pretty much easier, it will be KIA SELTOS I might just echo everyone's opinions as how Kia taught a thing or two for every other manufacturer especially how to take a new product to the customer with all guns blazing. The wide variants with automatic variants itself gives Kia a massive advantage. I would've voted Harrier for it's elegant design and stance although it doesn't have the bling had it been absolute niggle free. More than anyone else Tata should learn from Kia. I'm quite disappointed looking at the Harrier sales for being a dud with that design.
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7th December 2019, 10:58	#118
Wheel Spin Newbie Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: BHUBANESWAR Posts: 19 Thanked: 5 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2019. EDIT: It's the Kia Seltos! It is a true blue SUV with off-road capabilities. Others are basically raised hatch backs or estates with all show and no go of a SUV.
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7th December 2019, 11:04	#119
NerdyMillennial BHPian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Pune Posts: 43 Thanked: 508 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2019. EDIT: It's the Kia Seltos! Voted for the Kia Seltos. A big reason for this being the wide array of variants that appeal to a lot of people for their needs. I believe Tata made it easy for Kia to reach this place by NOT offering an automatic. Personally, I love the Harrier and would have voted for it but did not because it fails to provide an automatic which a lot of people would want at that price range.
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7th December 2019, 11:06	#120
myavu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Delhi - Kochi Posts: 1,501 Thanked: 1,682 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2019. EDIT: It's the Kia Seltos! Voted for the Triber. Yes Seltos is munching ~15K per month but is not for everyone. Triber is a terrific package as a 5 seater and occasional 7 seater too. For Safety, Features, Space, Design, almost everything associated with it has a terrific value proposition. A perfect upgrade for my KWID 0.8 Cheers!
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