[07CR]

Originally Posted by neel911

For mainly short city runs, is there a particular engine recommended? .

160 PS turbo petrol would be overkill for your main requirement. The 115 PS HTX IVT is IMO more than sufficient for City specific duties.

Originally Posted by vinaygeorgeroy

On the point of ISOFIX, can anyone enlighten me on, how beneficial this is ? Are the traditional car-seats fixed via seatbelts equally safe ? This is the main point making me consider the higher variants, and if not i stand to save around 5 to 6 lakhs.

Can't comment on safety aspect. But my sister has been using car seat of the seat belt type for her Tiago, and there have been no qualms yet.

[Aviator_guy]

Originally Posted by vinaygeorgeroy

The HTK+ iMT Turbo Petrol seems to be the most VFM variant. It would have been my pick if ISOFIX was also provided.
Since ISOFIX is a must for me, i am looking at HTX+ imt or GTX+ DCT (HTX+ DCT doesn't make any sense at all).

On the point of ISOFIX, can anyone enlighten me on, how beneficial this is ? Are the traditional car-seats fixed via seatbelts equally safe ? This is the main point making me consider the higher variants, and if not i stand to save around 5 to 6 lakhs.

I have used car seats for my twins in my older cars which didn't have ISOFIX. Proper 3 point seat belts were good enough and never faced any trouble. AFAIK, it should not be a deal breaker but may be others can also chime in.

[neel911]

Originally Posted by 07CR

160 PS turbo petrol would be overkill for your main requirement. The 115 PS HTX IVT is IMO more than sufficient for City specific duties.

That is mainly for me to enjoy occasional highway or morning drives

I found 115PS engine not too fun to drive and the auto hold and 360 which comes only with GTX+. The black and white seat interior sucks even in person but then with all added features, don't want to go for HTX

[lamborghini]

Originally Posted by Flash777

Global NCAP would ideally test the International version and not the Indian one and KIA themselves would want to send forth their best iteration.

GNCAP rated the Seltos under the 'Safer Cars for India' program, so they ended up taking a base variant / close to base variant of the Indian Seltos for test.

Under this, at the time of test - features such as ADAS, etc. didn't make a difference to star rating - which is why Kushaq, Nexon scored so well despite missing these features.

In reality - there are primary safety devices such as good brakes, ADAS, etc. which help prevent / reduce the impact of accidents - I can see quite a few where ADAS may have helped prevent / reduce the severity of accidents; and then there are secondary safety devices such as airbags, etc. which help on impact. The Seltos theoretically scores well with ADAS, but not as well on the secondary safety front; and though one may be a safe driver - the risk is also of those around you driving vehicles negligently (maintenance, attention, etc.).

[Venkatesh]

Here’s a quick look at how the Seltos facelift stacks up against the Taigun, Kushaq, Creta, Hyryder, Astor and Grand Vitara.

[Flash777]

Originally Posted by lamborghini

GNCAP rated the Seltos under the 'Safer Cars for India' program, so they ended up taking a base variant / close to base variant of the Indian Seltos for test.

Under this, at the time of test - features such as ADAS, etc. didn't make a difference to star rating - which is why Kushaq, Nexon scored so well despite missing these features.

Got it. It helps if KIA gives more assurance on this.

One of my friends has booked the new X Line and it's only because of ADAS 2.0 that they are going ahead with Seltos after the skepticism with the older Car's rating.

But Fantastic Pricing by KIA here.... There's hardly 30k difference vis-a-vis the older XLine where it was expected to be a Lakh Premium for the ADAS.

[Bhodrolok]

Originally Posted by skarthiksr

So, can someone explain me why would someone let go of the mileage benefits and choose the petrol version?

I am one of those nincompoops, would never buy a Diesel car plus 115 vs 160 PS

[venus1975]

Originally Posted by neel911

I am tempted for X-Line (more for interiors it provides) but maintaining the matte will take benefits of better interior combination quickly.

IMO, Kia should have additionally offered at least the Pewter Olive color for the X-Line. Sage Green seats will go well with this exterior color, I guess.

[riteshritesh]

I am in a dilemma whether to take the plunge or not, with my only consideration being the HTX IVT version. Since I am losing out on the ADAS, ventilated seats, large display, tinted side glasses,ISOFIX and more, the 20 lakhs + - onroad Mumbai price doesn't seem attractive for me anymore and makes the car look overpriced and under-specced.

[shivkumar19]

Bangalore on-road prices .....
X Line money-making options
Insurance 76 k checked with ACKO its around 33 k
My convenience 47 k
Accessories Kit 25 k
Inclusive with my convenience PLUS 25 k

total dealer profit 1.30 Lakhs.

[neel911]

Originally Posted by shivkumar19

Bangalore on-road prices .....
X Line money-making options
Insurance 76 k checked with ACKO its around 33 k
My convenience 47 k
Accessories Kit 25 k
Inclusive with my convenience PLUS 25 k

total dealer profit 1.30 Lakhs.

What is 'My convenience'? Is it for the Kia-Connect support?

Details on what accessories kit is?

Also no mention on how many years of extended warranty (assuming it is 5 years)?

So GT Line for Turbo Petrol/Diesel is 25 OTR

[bullboy]

Which one would be a better choice - Seltos HTX IVT or Grand vitara alpha+ AT . Both of them is in the similar price range.

[Timeline 1967]

HTE DIESEL is the most value for money,though 2 Din music system has been removed, and 40k less than the earlier version .

[raghav.2299]

My SA shared on road price list for Hyderabad, when asked for my Convenience Plus details he said Service Package for 50,000 kms or 5 Years.

[ashvek3141]

Originally Posted by riteshritesh

large display,

I presume you are talking about the Infotainment system here. Others can correct me, the infotainment system is still sized at 10.25” which is same as the outgoing model. It’s just that the interface is probably revamped and some features must have been added. Apart from that sizewise it’s the same from HTX variant onwards.