The past few months have been eventful for SUV buyers as they have seen the introduction of 3 new cars – the new-gen Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra and the Renault Duster. But how do these cars fare in the feature department? Let’s find out.Attention Readers! Join us on the WhatsApp Community for daily auto news updates
Sierra vs Duster vs Seltos Features – Safety
Kia SeltosRenault DusterTata SierraDriver AssistsLevel 2 ADAS (21 features)Level 2 ADAS (17 features)Level 2+ ADAS (22 features)Safety rating (BNCAP)5 star5 star5 star360-degree cameraYes YesYes
While all 3 cars come equipped with an ADAS suite on higher variants, only the Sierra offers Level 2+ ADAS. All 3 SUVs get 6 airbags as standard. On the crash-test front, all 3 SUVs have been tested by the BNCAP and scored 5 stars. But on the score sheet, the Seltos performs best, followed by the Sierra and then the Duster. Overall, on the safety front, the Seltos is the safest pick of the lot.
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Screen Setup
Kia SeltosRenault DusterTata SierraDriver’s display12.3-inch10.25-inch 12.3-inchInfotainment display 12.3-inch 10.1-inch 12.3-inch Co-driver display––12.3-inch
All 3 cars offer wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay lower variants onwards. Not to mention, the user interface and usability of all three SUVs are commendable. Nowadays, big screens seem to be the trend, and the Sierra wins this trend by a big margin.
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Sierra vs Duster vs Seltos Features – Comfort & Convenience
Kia SeltosRenault DusterTata SierraVentilated seatsYes Yes Yes Powered seats10-way driver6-way driver & co-driver6-way driver / Boss modeElectric Tailgate–Yes Yes Wireless ChargingYes Yes Yes Rear AC VentsYes Yes YesClimate Control Dual-zone automaticDual-zone automaticDual-zone automatic
In terms of convenience, it is a close battle among the 3. The winner depends on the buyer’s preference.
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Other Features
Kia SeltosRenault Duster Tata SierraRain-Sensing wipersYes Yes Yes Auto-headlampsYesYesYes Sound System8-speaker Bose system12-speaker JBL system6-speaker unbranded systemSpare Wheel16/17-inch steel wheel–17-inch steel wheelSunshadesNoNoYes – RearElectrically-adjustable ORVM with auto-foldYesYes Yes
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Sierra vs Duster vs Seltos Features – Pricing
(On-road, Mumbai)Kia SeltosRenault DusterTata SierraBase Variant Rs 13.07 lakhRs 12.48 lakhRs 13.58 lakh Top VariantRs 24.47 lakhRs 22.09 lakh Rs 25.36 lakh
The Renault Duster is the cheapest SUV of the lot, while the Sierra is the costliest. The Duster comes equipped with all the features you can imagine, but still falls behind the likes of the Sierra and the Seltos. Looking strictly at features, the Duster seems the best value-for-money option. The Sierra and Seltos command around Rs 3-3.5 lakh more than the Duster, and it is up to you to decide whether this premium is justifiable.
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