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Old 26th July 2023, 10:05   #106
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Checking for some suggestions for him to settle on Petrol v/s Diesel.
Thank You in advance.
Running is too low to warrant a diesel, and also the DPF issue would be there if the running would be primarily in city.

Get the turbo petrol and put the car in Eco mode in city conditions. The car is not jerky in that mode (My experience in Seltos 1.4, I think the official review mentions the same about 1.5 Turbo).
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Old 26th July 2023, 10:40   #107
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the NA with IVT should work better.
I too personally prefer the NA with IVT as I don't want so much power and DCT issues. Most of my drive is within city. But it's sad that they are not providing this in top trims where as Creta does provide it.
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Old 26th July 2023, 11:04   #108
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Re: 2023 Kia Seltos Facelift Review

I've booked the GTX+ Turbo Petrol in Chennai and waiting for allotment (looks like deliveries will start around Aug 15th). I test drove the facelift (diesel automatic) in BLR around the launch date and have checked out the car a few more times in the showrooms over the last few weeks.

Since my current drive is a Honda City manual (2015 model), the Seltos feels like in a different league in terms of sheet power available on demand. not sure if the refinement and reliability will match the Honda powertrain, but really looking forward to the Turbo petrol.

My only gripe is the GTX+ interiors. I feel the full black interiors with white inserts are probably the least appealing interiors among all the Kia models (not just in Seltos). White wraps around the door handles and the tubular seats are a major put off. Add to that the black roof lining and the interiors make the call look a whole lot smaller than it actually is. I seriously considered the X Line just for the interiors but didn't want to spend 1-2L more to wrap the car and then keep caring for the exteriors more than what I'm used to. So had to dump that plan. Hoping the interior grows on me... sigh.
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Old 26th July 2023, 11:31   #109
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I've booked the GTX+ Turbo Petrol in Chennai and waiting for allotment (looks like deliveries will start around Aug 15th).
Deliveries have already begun from Monday, 24th June in many dealerships, as the dealerships had already received stocks of cars pre-booked with the dealership and some which were booked using K-Code too. I don't know why your dealership takes so much time.
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My only gripe is the GTX+ interiors. I feel the full black interiors with white inserts are probably the least appealing interiors among all the Kia models (not just in Seltos). White wraps around the door handles and the tubular seats are a major put off. Add to that the black roof lining and the interiors make the call look a whole lot smaller than it actually is. I seriously considered the X Line just for the interiors but didn't want to spend 1-2L more to wrap the car and then keep caring for the exteriors more than what I'm used to. So had to dump that plan. Hoping the interior grows on me... sigh.
Decided on the X-Line because of this. You don't really need to spend 1 lakh to wrap the car. I'm thinking of just repainting the panels that get chipped in usage. We usually need to repaint a few panels every 2-3 years driving in the city, so with the Matte, every 1-2 years instead (cost is the same as any other Metallic paint job)
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I've booked the GTX+ Turbo Petrol in Chennai and waiting for allotment (looks like deliveries will start around Aug 15th). I test drove the facelift (diesel automatic) in BLR around the launch date and have checked out the car a few more times in the showrooms over the last few weeks.
Since you have TD's both the cars, could you share your experience in terms of ride and handling of Turbo Petrol v/s the Diesel. Most of the reviewers are claiming that the Diesel rides much better than the turbo petrol due to different suspension tuning and possibly the additional weight of the Diesel engine.

Your experience will be helpful from the buyer's perspective.
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Anybody got to test drive in Bangalore? I'm told by my SA there is some issue and confusion with RTO. Apparently, there would also be increase in tax, there by, increasing on road price of the car.
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Anybody got to test drive in Bangalore? I'm told by my SA there is some issue and confusion with RTO. Apparently, there would also be increase in tax, there by, increasing on road price of the car.
Yes, Road Tax is to be increased in Karnataka from August 1st, so there may be a delay in getting the cars invoiced.
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Checking for some suggestions for him to settle on Petrol v/s Diesel.
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Driving a DCT carefully, as it should be, would not cause problems.
SeniorC - very well said.

Akash3185 - just follow the DCT driving guidelines (though internet has lot of info., sticking to the user manual is best) and your friend need not worry about DCT issues.

I bought the new Verna 1.5 DCT despite my low usage. Still wanted to have an option of a powerful engine with quick acceleration for occasional highway drives. Even in the city, it's a breeze to overtake or reduce the gap with the vehicle ahead.

Drove it about 300km so far, all in Delhi traffic. One just needs to be patient with traffic and wait for enough gap ahead so that car can cover that crawling, without the half-brake application.
Don't bother about the vehicles behind you, no one is going to fly by or save any time by closely tailgating the vehicle ahead in bumper to bumper traffic.
Auto hold is a boon when coming to a standstill, it fully engages the brake to prevent any clutch slip. I do shift to N if I feel that the wait time is going to be over 5 seconds (gives something for left hand to do ).

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On the other hand Turbo Petrol + DCT is the most fun to drive on highways but it exhibits lot of jerkiness in city driving(may not sound like much but the reality will make one loose all driving pleasure).
I haven't felt the jerkiness in the Verna yet, and given that it's the same engine in Seltos, there shouldn't be any jerkiness in city driving. When moving from the standstill, I lightly tap the A-pedal to disengage auto hold, let the car crawl forward for 2 seconds, and then press A-pedal again to gain the speed. No jerkiness (or maybe a little bit, but not annoying at all).
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Re: 2023 Kia Seltos Facelift Review

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Whats the best way to save money while purchasing?

The dealer is quoting an insurance amount of 75k on the GTX+.

Also, he did not mention anything about the MyConvenience package? Is it something we can buy later on like extended warranty or we need to buy with the initial payment?

Would love everyone's thoughts
Hello you can save money on Insurance and accessories.
Insurance costs from dealers are usually 20-25k higher than normal. Also accessories which are necessary like mud flaps or rain visors can be done OEM and rest aftermarket. As long as you are not changing anything mechanical or electrical you can get it done aftermarket.

Also regarding insurance on facelift, please have a conversation since one of my friends wanted delivery of the car early and SA said that if you take all accessories and insurance from us, we can get you an early delivery or else wait for official waiting period
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Anybody got to test drive in Bangalore? I'm told by my SA there is some issue and confusion with RTO.
Yes, Had my test drive today of the petrol GTX+. Was able to drive about 10 kms over highway as well as some small, broken roads and traffic bottle-necks. Ride felt a little stiff, would need to be a little careful for rear seat occupants over humps and broken roads.

SA advised deliveries haven't yet started, will need wait for allocations.
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Old 27th July 2023, 14:40   #118
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Re: 2023 Kia Seltos Facelift Review

Had my TD today morning. Apparently was the first one to take it. Took a drive on the inner road and on the main road before the traffic started to form.
Below are my observations.
  • Well balanced suspension
  • Best camera setup I've seen
  • Lane keep assist - more like lane keep enforcement. Honda cars have gentler assist. Might want to switch this off in roads where lane discipline isnt followed. Else, will end up banging someone.
  • Stiff steering
  • VW twins have comparatively smoother gear shifts. Eco mode is closer to this. Normal / Sports mode had visibly harsher gear shifts. It looks like Normal / Sports mode are to be used once you are in highway drive 60+ kmph.
  • Paddle shifters are good. However, they aren't respected if I want to upshift at low speeds.
  • Was re-iterated there are reinforcements done to improve safety. Also, aluminium padding on DCT gearbox to reduce heat.
  • Too many buzzers due to ADAS. I understand these are new and part of the package and can be disabled, however, coming from i20, just taking a simple reverse was alarming / annoying sometimes. I was thinking, did I hit somewhere.
  • Overall, a worthy package

My SA told they are planning to finish deliveries by Aug for all those who have prebooked.

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Hello you can save money on Insurance and accessories.
Insurance costs from dealers are usually 20-25k higher than normal.
Thank you. Yes, won't be going for accessories as such.

I looked up PolicyBazaar and got this quote for zero dep insurance on gtx+. My concern is if we take insurance from outside, will the service centre cause issues later on? Also, the dealer didn't mention anything about the My Convenience package. The 5 year free service deal does sound sweet. Any else ever opted for something like this before?

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Thank you. Yes, won't be going for accessories as such.

I looked up PolicyBazaar and got this quote for zero dep insurance on gtx+. My concern is if we take insurance from outside, will the service centre cause issues later on? Also, the dealer didn't mention anything about the My Convenience package. The 5 year free service deal does sound sweet. Any else ever opted for something like this before?

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Dont worry, the service centres don't cause any issues. The dealerships themselves tie up with companies and get insurance. Just make sure you cover everything you need and require
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