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.
Sierra vs Duster vs Seltos Features – Safety
| Kia Seltos | Renault Duster | Tata Sierra | |
| Driver Assists | Level 2 ADAS (21 features) | Level 2 ADAS (17 features) | Level 2+ ADAS (22 features) |
| Safety rating (BNCAP) | 5 star | 5 star | 5 star |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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.
Screen Setup
| Kia Seltos | Renault Duster | Tata Sierra | |
| Driver’s display | 12.3-inch | 10.25-inch | 12.3-inch |
| Infotainment 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.
Sierra vs Duster vs Seltos Features – Comfort & Convenience
| Kia Seltos | Renault Duster | Tata Sierra | |
| Ventilated seats | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Powered seats | 10-way driver | 6-way driver & co-driver | 6-way driver / Boss mode |
| Electric Tailgate | – | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-zone automatic | Dual-zone automatic | Dual-zone automatic |
In terms of convenience, it is a close battle among the 3. The winner depends on the buyer’s preference.
Other Features
| Kia Seltos | Renault Duster | Tata Sierra | |
| Rain-Sensing wipers | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-headlamps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sound System | 8-speaker Bose system | 12-speaker JBL system | 6-speaker unbranded system |
| Spare Wheel | 16/17-inch steel wheel | – | 17-inch steel wheel |
| Sunshades | No | No | Yes – Rear |
| Electrically-adjustable ORVM with auto-fold | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Sierra vs Duster vs Seltos Features – Pricing
| (On-road, Mumbai) | Kia Seltos | Renault Duster | Tata Sierra |
| Base Variant | Rs 13.07 lakh | Rs 12.48 lakh | Rs 13.58 lakh |
| Top Variant | Rs 24.47 lakh | Rs 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.