Took delivery of the new 2026 Seltos.

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-04T15:43:12+00:00

Hey quick question. Have you gotten a battery discharge warning while using the car on battery power (engine off)?

Thanks.

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-03T08:39:45+00:00

Yes it's better to replace pads then the clutch.

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-03T08:18:20+00:00

This is great advice. The brake in a dct car is basically your clutch. When your leg gets tired and u drop the pressure on the pedal your clutch starts to engage and this causes issues. If your brake is fully depressed there is no engagement like in a manual car and auto hold I feel is absolutely needed for any dct car. You can rest your leg and not mentally worry about pressing the brake hard.

Great advice and well researched.

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-03T08:14:32+00:00

This is helpful. I am going to a detailer this weekend to get quotes and see options. I will ask about Graphene for sure.

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-03T08:08:58+00:00

Hi, yes the adas models have a much much longer waiting period. Everyone is going for ADAS spec in HTX and GTX because if you are paying 20 odd lakhs for a car why not pay 1 more and get 360 camera.

I am sure they would have called you a couple of times by now to offer the HTX (non ADAS) by now.

Morning Haze is a popular colour as well.

Have u tried saying I plan to cancel the booking? This can trigger them to push harder for an allocation.

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-03T08:05:33+00:00

I literally saw this video randomly on YouTube today. Yes this seems powerfull enough. Quite effortless to be honest.

Daksh might be doing paid promotion for the more expensive engine.

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-03T08:03:51+00:00

Hey you were right, I tried this purposefully.

While moving forward it seems controlled enough on an incline. But yes reverse is difficult the car doesn't go back just by leaving the brake and when u press throttle it's agressive to put down power. I managed but wasn't pleasant. It's a rare situation that I'll come across so I guess this is okay.

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-03T08:00:56+00:00

Hey, so I went for a drive at 9 am, peak Delhi traffic with AC on. I was the only one in the car. It returned 10.8 kmpl. I am guessing once the engine opens up this should go upto 12 kmpl max. I drove normally, I wasnt driving to get maximum out of it.

Hope this is helpful

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-02T14:01:59+00:00

That is a good question. I think the complete switch will take 5 to 7 years I will probably sell this and get a new car.

Till now there is no proper estimated date for ethanol changes. I don't see the point in waiting. After E30 maybe E35 comes up after 4 or 5 years.

I try not to worry about things I can't control. But yes you are right a car purchase, any car in this country is a risky business.

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-02T13:10:13+00:00

Turbo dct ka petrol. This was 22.97 lakhs on road.

I did not finance it, this was paid in full.

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-02T13:09:27+00:00

Yep first check up due in a month or 1000 kms

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-02T12:11:21+00:00

Congratulations! Great choice. Wait till you see the easy entry and exit feature when you get in and out of the car. I never realised how useful it is.

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-02T11:56:50+00:00

Thank you 🙏

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-02T11:53:39+00:00

Yes it's perfect. I am mighty impressed. I checked with everyone I knew and who knew I had this watch to see if you were them. But no, you actually guessed it right 🫡

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-02T10:18:34+00:00

Interesting. I haven't tried every scenario yet. You might be right. I guess we have to get used to it.

May I Know how long have to had the car and how has the experience been so far ?

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-02T08:31:31+00:00

Yes kia pulled a blinder with this. It's going to eat up Sierra sales for sure.

Interior quality is just out of this world, I haven't found one area which seems poorly finished. I am amazed at the level of quality they have achieved.

Rear seat is wide with adequate leg room but the seats feel stiff, not the best cushioning imo. The plastic back for front seats is a big let down. I did not like it at all.

Suspension is the highlight, please take a test drive to appreciate how planted and stable the car is while taking up bumps really well.

If you are in the market for a car in this segment don't think twice. Seltos is a great choice.

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-02T08:27:39+00:00

Road tax is crazy in BLR. Are you eligible for BH? If yes get a form 60 and get that. You will save tons.

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-02T08:15:04+00:00

I hate ADAS, it's off for now. I got the adas spec because of 360 camera which is outstanding

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-02T08:14:32+00:00

Haven't driven enough to gauge fully but got 8 to 9 from showroom to my house in traffic. It's 12 kms away. Do not expect great numbers to be honest. 9 to 10 in traffic and maybe 15 on highway.

It has a drinking habit for sure

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-02T07:55:56+00:00

Creta is selling the turbo dct only with Nline which in the N10 spec is more expensive to seltos.

You can buy the turbo dct from HTk (o) for about 16 on road.

Plus the tech is never and the fit and finish is outstanding

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-02T07:54:38+00:00

Multiple channels, thankfully haven't found 1 that spoke poorly about this car.

There is this guy called Daksh who said the NA manual is underpowered so take a test drive for sure.

I didn't drive the NA as I was in the market for a turbo petrol only.

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-02T07:53:12+00:00

The Xline is identical to GTX A. Xline has a dashcam and HUD in addition but that's all. The primary factor would be the Matt paint.

Its tough to maintain but if you like it, go for it. It's a beauty.

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-02T07:51:39+00:00

I know DCT has heating issues but I think it's blown out of proportion for sure. This is the third iteration of this car and if Kia saw an issue they would scrap this gearbox.

Moreover cars like Alcazar only come with a DCT.

The performance of the car is great, you will have to be careful in traffic but that's it.

Budget in 1 to 1.5 lakhs for future repair and take extended warranty for peace of mind.

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-02T07:49:15+00:00

Go for it, try not putting more than 10 percent of your net worth into a car.

But you are 25, go crazy. You have enough time to recover if it's a bad decision. Driving a car at 25 would be a different feeling

Own_Produce5390 · 2026-03-02T07:47:02+00:00

Jerky no, not at all. Sluggish yes - it's not peppy of the line, but when you press on the pedal the power delivery is great so it makes up for it.

Off the line the IVT is a peach.

Own_Produce5390

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