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Post 20k km running, suspension has become considerably softer. I dont know how to explain it but there is no more bone jarring stiffness at any psi. Rides great at Both 40 and 35 psi. So, using 35 psi now since the excessive stiffness is gone. On another note, got the steering motor unit replced under warranty after inspection by service personel when i requested an early wheel alignment - it was considerably off. I was informed that they had a recall program going for the steering motor unit. | |
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| ![]() Hi. I am giving my htk+ for 2nd year service. I find the wheel alignment to be slightly off. Should I get wheel alignment done at Kia service center or get it done outside? There is a MRF wheel balancing and alignment showroom right next to my shop. I am sure they would do a good job but I have read in this thread that KIA uses some special equipment for wheel alignment. I am not sure but I read something of that sort. A quick reply would be helpful as I am giving my seltos for servicing today. |
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If you trust the guy next door, get it done there instead of paying premium price for it at the service center. Last edited by ashis89 : 15th January 2022 at 11:03. | |
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BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pune
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| ![]() Those who have driven both Sonet Diesel AT and Seltos Petrol DCT - Which one is more fun to drive? And which one has better roadholding? I've test driven both. I kind of liked them both equally, but it is quite difficult to judge based on just couple of test drives (E.g. The TD vehicles had over-inflated tyres). |
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Now the second question is petrol or diesel in automatic. Sonet if you buy AT diesel you are getting the same engine as seltos 1.5 AT diesel, so in a smaller car with 1.5 you would definelty get a more punchier and torque ride. From what I know sonet's turbo petrol engine is 1 litre. In a seltos there are two options for petrol, the naturally aspired automatic is strictly for people who are not looking at high performance. The 1.4 turbo petrol engine is a no brainer in performance as it will give you a kick and a high while driving ( the torgue is almost similar to diesel). Only thing is don't expect mileage of even 10 in city for turbo petrol, prepare your mind for that before buying, that it is a mile muncher. Now coming to diesel AT version in seltos either htk or gtx+ variant has same engine, but difference of huge list of features and tyre size. Diesel gives you a great pull, is more torque and with paddle shifters and sports mode it can give you a thrilling experience too. In general, it is percieved that for suv it is always better to go for diesel hence the bigger cars like Harrier don't even offer petrol options. If your daily use and overall usage will be commendable then diesel option gives you a mileage which is very pocket friendly. So hope have given some clarity to your questions, but my first recommendation would be decide the car size that you want, then see whether petrol or diesel. Test drive both options back to back a couple of times and then take an informed decision. Cheers! | |
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When I move further back, it is affecting the view and strains my hands a bit on long drives and to add, the view on the instrumentation cluster (especially the odo) is cut off by the steering wheel. The current comfortable (with fair balance of comfort and view) position I am using is 1. Height of the seat - full down 2. Seat pushed back to a position where my eyes are just ahead of the B Pillar 3. Steering pulled towards me till my hands are in resting position while holding the steering instead of stretching P.S: I am 6'1 | |
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| ![]() Does Seltos HTK+ Diesel AT 2021 have Sports mode? As per the brochure, it seems not. |
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I wonder if the full potential of the engine is available to use in HTK+ Diesel AT if there's no Sports mode. Can owners confirm please? | |
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Yes, in lay-man terms, the engine is always in Sports mode. In higher variants which have a drive mode selector, user can choose to reduce the engine output/slow the gearbox shift times by selecting Eco or Normal modes. Last edited by ashis89 : 18th January 2022 at 11:20. |
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Not really. I have driven the HTK diesel AT and manual and also have a diesel GTX+ AT.
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For sport mode utility, I would suggest trying the S mode (triptonic mode) in HTK+ Diesel and then also try both S and Sport Mode in GTX+ diesel along with testing paddle shifter usage. If you take test drives of both variants back to back and feel satisfied with HTK+ where you feel you don't need paddle shifters and multi drive modes, you can think about going for it. GTX+ does have a myriad of features but the main criteria should always be driving dynamics. So accordingly, you can take a call. I do feel this is a hidden feature and the sales guys hide it or deny it to upsell GTX+ variant. I had asked this same question to my Kia dealer and he straight away said no. Question is, do you feel any change in power output after engaging the S mode in your HTK+? Last edited by Aditya : 20th January 2022 at 19:01. Reason: Typos, grammar | |||||
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| ![]() Hello, Was going through your review of the dieseltronic, i have done 25k on my diesel seltos and about to install the dual channel, whats your take on it now and any things to keep in mind |
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