India, Feb. 25 -- The last few weeks in Delhi have been quite miserable. The winter hit its brutal peak, and temperatures were low. The skies were grey and thick fog had become the norm. Now, while some from the hotter parts of India might romanticise the cold weather, the reality of being stuck in it for weeks is far from enjoyable - in fact, it can be downright miserable. However, amid this extreme discomfort, the excellent climate control system of the Seltos was my saving grace.

The cold interior of the car every morning made me appreciate features like heated steering wheels and understand why people hate metal gear knobs. I usually set the cabin temperature to twenty-three degrees, which would transform the Seltos' interior into a ...