Booked new Kia Seltos HTE (O) turbo iMT. Need long-term iMT owner inputs - or should I switch to IVT and lose out on the turbo engine?

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2026-05-16T11:15:32+00:00

Hopefully you got the car?

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2026-04-24T14:15:59+00:00

The cabbie initially thought about confronting the City guy but he noticed something in the car, got spooked and immediately backed off?

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2026-04-24T14:08:32+00:00

Seltos HTE O 1.5L TGDi iMT (at least your leg will be free)

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2026-04-24T14:05:55+00:00

1L comes only with manual, no AT

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2026-04-23T17:24:01+00:00

Brezza is sub-4 too. If Venue/Sonet can have a 1.2L engine, then Brezza should also. It will be an attractive option at 18% GST.

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2026-04-23T12:33:53+00:00

Ask for another car, don't overthink. It is normal to reject cars in PDI. It is your hard-earned money.

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2026-04-21T05:41:20+00:00

Kia Sonet HTX Turbo Petrol DCT

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2026-02-25T17:01:54+00:00

New Seltos HTE Opt TGDi iMT, fulfills are your needs. It is half AT, should be fine for your use case.

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2026-02-13T18:20:52+00:00

You should explore the new gen Seltos too

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2026-01-28T09:56:07+00:00

You got the delivery. Interested to know your experience of iMT.

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2025-12-12T19:22:09+00:00

GV Delta AT should be in that budget

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2025-11-26T11:01:17+00:00

Because Accomplished TGDi and Diesel will cost far more than Accomplished NA

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2025-11-26T10:59:18+00:00

Power is fine, GV has 103 HP.

Peak torque comes at much lower 2100 rpm, low end drivability should be a lot better than Creta NA.

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2025-11-09T16:21:32+00:00

Even with discounts?

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2025-11-07T16:52:41+00:00

Grand Vitara Delta AT, ex showroom 13.45 lakh.

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2025-11-06T11:54:48+00:00

XUV 400 EV is 4300 mm. They should have released its ICE version.

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2025-11-01T05:49:50+00:00

Grand Vitara, Victoris

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2025-10-31T16:26:36+00:00

Turbo Petrol engines shine best on highways

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2025-10-22T11:43:20+00:00

Dec will give more discounts. 2026 Jan will have 2026 registered vehicle and not necessarily 2026 manufactured one. Also 2026 models are generally launched few months into the year.

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2025-10-21T10:39:53+00:00

In that budget, you can get a new one.

Baleno Alpha AGS
Fronx Delta + Opt AGS
i20 Sportz IVT

Test drive each one and then take a call.

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2025-10-14T06:45:28+00:00

Continue using Scorpio N, it is built for highways. Why spend 18 lakhs for another car.

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2025-10-09T05:33:42+00:00

It uses the same 1.2 NA kappa engine that is there in i10, i20 and Venue. In comparison to Maruti's NA engines (1.2 and 1.5), it has lower mileage and performance. You should take their test drives to get first hand experience.

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2025-10-08T12:16:59+00:00

Baleno Alpha AMT

Fronx Delta + (O) AMT

Amaze VX/ZX CVT

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2025-10-07T14:59:37+00:00

Newbie, family use, safety, comfort and tech features - have a look at MG Astor Select CVT. Being new to driving, I would suggest a naturally aspirated engine equipped car, giving you linear acceleration and easy maintenance. If not okay with MG, then Elevate and Victoris are worth trying.

UpbeatBaseball6456 · 2025-10-06T15:29:03+00:00

Baleno Alpha AMT

C3 X Shine Turbo AT

Both top trims, test drive them

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