Other than the forward collision assistance, we have regularly used all the features and we feel the system is tuned almost perfectly.
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Three weeks and 2200 kms update:
The 1.5 D AT engine transmission combo is a mile muncher. The car is smooth as butter and overtaking is a breeze, just like our 1.6 D AT Creta (now sold). Now having driven the Seltos for these many days and kms, I think I’m ready to gauge the difference between the two. While the BS4 1.6 D AT (Creta) was an exceptional machine with the extra power and torque, the BS6 ph2 1.5 D AT (Seltos) is “almost there”, albeit with a lesser power. The initial acceleration on the Creta was brisk and the pull was strong from as low as 1.3-1.5k RPM. The Seltos is a bit linear in the initial acceleration, however, doesn’t feel underpowered which was the initial concern during my TDs. The mid range performance is almost similiar, but the Creta with the extra power felt better. The Seltos feels more refined with a lot better NVH levels though.
Having said that, the car is a pleasure to drive in all conditions and the best thing is the typical TC trait i.e., no jerks in city/slow speeds/initial gears. I feel the D AT is a better combination of power, efficiency and drivability. And because the diesel engine is heavier, it results in a more planted front end at high speeds, making the torque delivery feel more enjoyable compared to lighter petrol engines.
Since the car is primarily driven in the S and Sport modes, the fuel efficiency has been reasonable, though not very high. But we aren’t concerned about it at all (as long as it’s not very low). On a recent highway trip with three adults, their luggage, and a mix of open roads, hilly terrain, bad roads, and heavy traffic, we got ~16 km/l, which we find perfectly acceptable.
A little bit on the ADAS:
Other than the forward collision assistance, we have regularly used all the features and we feel the system is tuned almost perfectly. The lane keep and departure assist, blind spot monitoring etc are being used regularly on our highway drives. Special mention of adaptive cruise control – it’s brilliant. We experienced it for the first time on the Astor back in 2021 and had loved it, and it continues to be one of the most liked ADAS features on the Seltos.
Here are a few more pictures from the recent drive. The black Xline draws attention and curiosity from many on the road, at fuel stations, in parking lots etc where people often ask if the all black finish is a custom job.
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