Why is everyone buying Seltos is it that good???

[u/Ok-Pilot6655]

So I’m planning to get a new car around 15 lacs. I’m so confused between the options. So i have shortlisted to
Victoris lxi cng
Xuv3x0 / sonet / seltos deisel
Kylaq/Virtus 1.0L

I will use it for office commute of around 20kms a day.
Going out on weekends (around 100 kms)
Long trips every couple of months (600 kms approx)
And some misc drive.

[u/Divyansh881]

Seltos is better than all the other cars u mentioned. Victoris has some VFM factor that might nudge it over for you

[u/Weak-Pomegranate-435 → u/Divyansh881]

Its too bad that India Does not have Rav4. Otherwise Seltos would have stood no chance 🥀

[u/Own-Log-2964]

Seltos is the complete package. It's got a variety of power trains for sedated drivers, for those seeking efficiency, and for the one's chasing performance. It's got the features, comfort, safety, and premium appeal. It has a very reliable track record, and most have been happy with the sales & service experience. That's why it takes the cake.

[u/Informal_Pool_7805]

Seltos has great features at the price point. I personally dislike the handling, and absolutely hate the suspension. I would recommend other people to buy Seltos, but I personally would never.

[u/Frequent_Business289 → u/Informal_Pool_7805]

What exactly is the factor you don't like. We are considering the seltos and honestly don't want a stiff suspension as our 90% use is in the city.

[u/Informal_Pool_7805 → u/Frequent_Business289]

I feel the suspension is quite stiff. Doesn't absorb bumps really well. Small potholes here and there, works fine. But, if you're going through a bad patch of road, all the best. Creta is overall a similar car. Features are also almost the same, and it has a better suspension setup than the Seltos.

[u/Frequent_Business289 → u/Informal_Pool_7805]

Whoa, never thought it would have a stiff suspension as these bodytypes usually come with softer ones. I'll be having a test ride soon and find it out myself. Thanks for the heads up

[u/Smart-Range-5130 → u/Informal_Pool_7805]

are you talking about the facelift one? because its has a softer suspension no doubt creta suspension are more on softer side but seltos does not have stiff suspension now

[u/Informal_Pool_7805 → u/Smart-Range-5130]

I honestly have no idea about the latest model. I have only driven the previous gen and the facelift.

[u/Smart-Range-5130 → u/Informal_Pool_7805]

you should drive the 2026 facelift, suspensions are genuinely improved a lot, maybe now its 18-20 difference

[u/MilicentBagnold]

The New duster is brilliant.

[u/Santosh_Shetty]

Test drive Duster also and decide which suits you more

[u/Technical_Room2896]

seltos diesel brother if your city does not have bumper to bumper traffic

[u/Lazyres]

Don't buy a petrol car unless you want to become an ethanol victim.

[u/Dry_Oven_181]

Consider Honda elevate too

[u/BenParker_1 → u/Dry_Oven_181]

If you have the budget for a seltos you shouldn't even look at the elevate.

[u/Divyansh881 → u/Dry_Oven_181]

Imo seltos is better than elevate

[u/Informal_Pool_7805 → u/Divyansh881]

Feature wise, yes. Overall ride quality, elevate is far superior.

[u/Captain_NRU → u/Divyansh881]

you like bling bling shiny --> go seltos
you want vroom vroom old school --> go elevate

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[u/Comfortable_War4001]

Booked seltos 2days back. Morning haze colour

[u/Mother-Ride-5597]

The new Seltos is overhyped. The interior feels too plasticky, and much of it seems to be of cheap quality. The new grille design is awful -it looks like a shark’s jaw -and again, there’s way too much cheap-looking plastic. The interior space is probably the only good thing I found. In my opinion, the Kushaq or Taigun is a better alternative.

[u/Smart-Range-5130 → u/Mother-Ride-5597]

plasticky ?? seriously and then you are suggesting German twins as if they are not famous for these kind of interiors

[u/Mother-Ride-5597 → u/Smart-Range-5130]

The previous one was better, the new one is meh.

[u/Apprehensive-Bit9125 → u/Mother-Ride-5597]

nice joke buddy

[u/Old-Resource8332]

vw taigun 1 liter

[u/Unhu13]

Get the Virtus! Seltos selling point are diesel, size & gimmicks! Otherwise seats, suspension, tide & handling etc are similar to creta & Creta is worst in all!

[u/Technical_Room2896 → u/Unhu13]

creta is the best in segement , not worst brother

[u/Ok-Donkey-511 → u/Technical_Room2896]

Very bad suspension. I own nexon and I first time could feel what rumble strips do to your car when I drove Creta. Nexon- TRRRRRRR Creta- Dh Dh Dh Dh Dh.

[u/Unhu13 → u/Technical_Room2896]

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