Re: Ownership Review: My Kia Seltos 1.4L Turbo Petrol (GTX+ DCT) Quote:
Originally Posted by cy_auto_enthu Hi Karan,
Congratulations on buying a hot compact SUV, wish you a great ownership experience.
Your video was brilliant and better than lot of mainstream you tube reviewers and i would love to see some more videos in future. |
Thanks for the wishes & such high level appreciation Quote:
you talked about preventing overheating on DCT Gearboxes. The problem happens in bumper to bumper traffic and what i feel is that is why most people buy automatics as otherwise gear changes in friendlier gearboxes during less traffic conditions are not much of challenge.
Would love to here what other experienced drivers feel.
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Gearbox Overheating issues are really unfortunate & i feel KIA should have researched, tested the DCT in crowded city traffic too & made this DCT more durable. Why should the customers suffer after paying big bucks for the car ? Quote:
Is it better to go for a torque converter or CVT if bumper to bumper is major driving use case
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If the driving is mostly in rush hour bumper - bumper traffic in a crowded city like Mumbai, then no point going in for a DCT. Quote:
Originally Posted by S.MJet Congratulations once again Karan, and thanks for an excellent, short and crisp review. |
Thanks for the wishes Jet. Quote:
Have done ~1900 kms on my HTK+ D. One thing I want to repeat here is the handling. Coming from Punto and this being Hyundai sister, I thought handling will be compromise and was mentally prepared for that (During test drives was unable to check this aspect), but I am pleasantly surprised. Except for the body-roll, which is expected, and steering feedback, Kia has done an excellent job. I have gotten used to this light steering which weights up nicely as you gather speed. Yes I do miss the preciseness of the Italian, but then there is no car in segment which can match her .
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Being an ex-owner of a Punto MJD i can relate to your feeling, i too miss the pure hydraulic steering of the Punto & The Seltos' steering is no match at all with the Italians.
But for now, Enjoy your Kia... Quote:
Originally Posted by sandeepsc Many congratulations Karan for acquiring this beauty on wheels. Your review is spot on and will really help in making inform choice for interested buyers. |
Thanks Sandeep ! Quote:
It is as useful as our Official review because your review is from an eye of an owner.
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Thanks again, but i'm sure the TEAM-BHP official review will be much more thorough, descriptive & a proper guide for all the prospective buyers. Wait for it ! Quote:
It is really good to hear from the owner itself that Seltos is better handler than Ecosport. This inspires confidence in new brand like Kia (Kia is new for India though it is having sister concern of Hyundai) and their serious efforts toward product developments.
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I've said before that its as good, but may be better because my Ecosport came shod with the shabby MRF Tyres which did limit the handling prowess. But the overall genetics of the Ford are better IMO. Quote:
I would really like to know more about its ride quality on roads with undulations.
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Im unhappy with the Ride Quality & feel its very average & is a bit of a disappointment at low speeds & over undulations.
With speed it gets better. Quote:
Also do update us when you change her shoes and subsequent change in it's ride quality.
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Sure. Quote:
Once again many congratulations for your ride and thanks for such crisp and informative video review with nice pictures.
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Thanks again ! Quote:
Originally Posted by Ithaca Superb video and a great ownership report on your Seltos, Karan561.
Thank you for doing this. This will be good information for lot of customers still waiting to get their vehicles or undecided to book it.
Wishing you many many miles of pleasurable ownership and keep the updates coming. |
Thanks Ithaca for the wishes & compliments. Quote:
Originally Posted by ruzbehxyz Congrats Karan on the wonderful buy.
Wish you and your family happy and safe miles. Please keep posting as the car progresses. |
Thanks for the wishes ! Quote:
Originally Posted by fhdowntheline Congratulations on your new Kia. | Quote:
One of my colleagues is in a bit of a dilemma. He is planning to buy a new sedan after 11 years of owning a City. He was looking at the Creta keenly, but the difference between the Creta and Seltos is evident at this point, from your review. Would the Seltos be a better choice vis-a-vis the new Honda City in terms of comfort, practicality (keeping the vastly superior features aside for a moment). He needs comfort for 3 adults at the back. He doesn't want a 4.5m plus (D-segment sedan), nor is he comfortable with large SUVs (diesel being a reason).
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I still think the sedans are more comfortable than SUV's and definitely better handling too.
Though the SUV's are in flavour now but the charm of a sedan is unbeatable.
Hence there is no strong reason to consider the Seltos. In fact he should wait for the all new Honda City which has already been spotted testing in India Quote:
Originally Posted by giri1.8 Great review, never expected Creta's cousin to be such an exciting car overall for enthusiasts
Is this by tank-full to tank-full method or MID? Most modern cars seems to have optimistic MID, how does Kia fare in this area? |
Thanks, no those were MID figures. Yet to test with the tankful method. Not sure how Kia have calibrated the FE calculations for the MID so would be difficult to comment on that. Quote:
Originally Posted by vb-san Another great review there Karan! Thanks for sharing |
Thanks vb san !
Last edited by karan561 : 20th November 2019 at 12:49.
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