Latest Update: Kia has pulled the plug on the HTK+ diesel-automatic variant of the Seltos.
Kia Seltos Price: The compact SUV is priced from Rs 9.95 lakh to Rs 18.19 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India).
Kia Seltos Variants: The Seltos is available in two broad trims: Tech (HT) Line and GT Line. While the former has five variants (HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, and HTX+), the latter only has two: GTX(O) and GTX+. It also comes in a new range-topping X-Line variant (based on the GTX) with a different design for a more rugged look.
Kia Seltos Seating Capacity: It is a 5-seater.
Kia Seltos Engine and Transmission: The Seltos gets three engine options: a 1.5-litre petrol (115PS/144Nm), a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol (140PS/242Nm), and a 1.5-litre diesel (115PS/250Nm). A 6-speed manual is offered as standard for the petrol units, while the diesel unit only gets a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Optional automatic transmissions include a 7-speed DCT (1.4-litre turbo-petrol) and a CVT (1.5-litre petrol). The 1.5-litre petrol engine also gets a 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual).
Kia claims a fuel efficiency of 16.5kmpl for the petrol-manual and 16.8kmpl for the petrol-CVT variants. The diesel 6-speed AT has a claimed fuel efficiency of 18kmpl.The 1.4-litre turbo-petrol with DCT offers a claimed mileage of 16.5kmpl, while that with the manual returns 16.1kmpl.
Kia Seltos Features: The slew of features on board the Seltos comprise a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with the carmaker’s UVO connected car technology, an air purifier, ambient lighting, an 8-inch head-up display, ventilated front seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, a 7-inch multi-information display, an 8-speaker Bose sound system, and a sunroof.
It is also equipped with smartwatch connectivity, smart key remote-engine start, and a ‘Hello Kia’ wake up command.
Kia Seltos Safety: The Seltos’ safety kit includes up to six airbags, ABS with EBD, brake assist, emergency stop signal, vehicle stability management (VSM), electronic stability control (ESC), and hill assist control (HAC).
Kia Seltos Rivals: It competes in the compact SUV segment by rivaling the Skoda Kushaq, MG Astor, Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster, MarutiSuzuki S-Cross, and Volkswagen Taigun. And on the off chance that you wish to buy a more tough and rugged SUV, you can consider the Mahindra Scorpio.
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