Kia Seltos
Kia Seltos is a 5-seater SUV car with price starting from Rs. 10.89 lakh. The car is available in petrol manual, diesel manual, petrol automatic and diesel automatic configurations in 9 colours and 31 variants. The car is offered with 1.5 liter diesel & 1.5 liter petrol engines. Seltos is a fuel efficient car with petrol mileage of 17.9 and diesel mileage of 20.7 kmpl. Seltos is a tough competitor to Honda Elevate, Hyundai Creta and Maruti Grand Vitara .
- Ex-ShowroomRs. 10.89 Lakh
- RTORs. 1.20 Lakh
- InsuranceRs. 47,545
- On-RoadRs. 12.57 Lakh
Kia Seltos Specifications
- 1482 - 1497 CCEngine
- 114.41bhp@4000rpmPower
- 250Nm@1500-2750rpmTorque
- Manual / AutomaticTransmission
- 2WDDrive Type
- 17.9 - 20.7 KmplMileage
Kia Seltos Overview
Kia has launched the Seltos Gravity edition with prices ranging from Rs 16.63 lakh to Rs 18.21 lakh (ex-showroom). It is placed above the higher-spec HTX variant and is available in three colour options: Glacial White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, and Dark Gun Metal (Matte). The exterior features 17-inch alloy wheels, a gloss black rear spoiler, and a ‘Gravity’ badge on the front doors. The interior additionally gets a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a premium Bose sound system, ventilated front seats, an electronic parking brake and a dash cam over the HTX variant. It is available with the 1.5-litre NA petrol engine and 1.5-litre diesel engine. The petrol is available with both manual and automatic options, while the diesel comes with a manual gearbox only.
Kia Seltos is on the list of everyone who is looking to buy a compact SUV in India. After its facelift which happened in mid-2023, it has become even better by offering an excellent balance of looks, road presence, modern day features, comfort for the family and performance that will excite even the more experienced drivers.
Kia Seltos Key Highlights
Features: The Kia Seltos gets a well-equipped cabin with features such as a 10.25-inch infotainment system, 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a Bose sound system, dual-zone climate control, wireless phone charger, multi-colour ambient lighting, a powered driver’s seat,panoramic sunroof, heads-up display and ventilated front seats. In terms of safety, it gets 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, electronic parking brake with auto hold and level-2 ADAS features.
Engine: The Kia Seltos comes with multiple engine options. It gets a 115 PS/144 Nm 1.5-litre petrol and a 116 PS/250 Nm 1.5-litre diesel engine. Transmission options include a standard 6-speed manual, a CVT for the petrol, and an optional 6-speed torque converter automatic and 6-speed iMT for the diesel unit. It also gets a more potent 160 PS/253 Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine which can be had with either a 6-speed iMT or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT). It measures 4365 mm in length, 1800 mm in width and 1645 mm in height. It sits on a 2610 mm long wheelbase.
Rivals: The Kia Seltos rivals the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, Honda Elevate, MG Astor, Skoda Kushaq, VW Taigun as well as midsize SUVs such as the Tata Harrier, MG Hector, and the five seater variants of the Mahindra XUV700.
Variants: The Kia Seltos is available in three broad trims: Tech Line, GT Line. and X-Line. These trims further branch out to HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+, Gravity Edition, GTX, GTX+ (S), GTX+, X-Line (S), and X-Line variants It is offered in eight montone shades: Pewter Olive , Clear White, Sparkling Silver, Gravity Grey, Aurora Black Pearl, Glacier White Pearl, Intense Red, and Imperial Blue. It can also be had in an Xclusive Matte Graphite which is limited to the X-Line trim. There are two dual tone shades: Intense Red and Glacier White with Aurora Black Pearl hue for the roof.
Kia Seltos Price and Variants
- Petrol (16 Variants)
- Diesel (15 Variants)
- Automatic (17 Variants)
- Manual (14 Variants)
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Seltos HTE1497 cc . Petrol . Manual2 months waiting
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Rs. 10.89 Lakh
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Seltos HTK1497 cc . Petrol . Manual2 months waiting
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Rs. 12.36 Lakh
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Seltos HTE Diesel1493 cc . Diesel . Manual2 months waiting
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Rs. 12.45 Lakh
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Kia Seltos Videos
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Creta vs Elevate vs Seltos vs Hyryder vs Taigun | Handling, Performance & Ride Compared | ZigWheels21 May, 2024 12716 views
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Elevate vs Seltos vs Hyryder vs Taigun | Handling, Performance & Ride Compared | ZigWheels.com18 Dec, 2023 12817 views
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Kia Seltos 2023 | Creating Weekend Memories | ZigWheels.com18 Oct, 2023 12412 views
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Honda Elevate vs Creta, Seltos, Grand Vitara, Taigun/Kushaq & Astor | The Compact SUV Deep Dive30 Aug, 2023 10111 views
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Kia Seltos 2023 Review | The Complete Package…ALMOST!23 Jul, 2023 13761 views
Kia Seltos Pros and Cons
Seltos Advantages
- Still a very good looking Crossover
- New DRLs and connected taillamps look fab
- 18-inch alloys now in both X-line and GTX+ variants
- ADAS 2.0
- Panoramic sunroof and dual zone climate control
- New more powerful turbo petrol
- Plenty of drivetrain options including a diesel engine
Seltos Disadvantages
- Prices will go up
- Some could feel that the visual changes are not enough
Seltos Expert's Conclusion
Remains a solid well rounded option in a very competitive segment. The added tech package, visual and feature updates only improve its appeal. If Kia price it right it could continue to be a hit for the Korean brand.
Kia Seltos User Reviews
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Mileage3.9/5
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Performance4.4/5
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Maintenance4.1/5
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Comfort4.8/5
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Safety4.1/5
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Features & Styling4.9/5
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Kia Seltos Images
Kia Seltos Colours
- Pewter Olive
- Intense Red With Aurora Black Pearl
- Glacier White Pearl With Aurora Black Pearl
- Intense Red
- Glacier White Pearl
- Gravity Gray
- Aurora Black Pearl
- Sparkling Silver
- Imperial Blue
Kia Seltos Mileage
Questions & Answers on Seltos
Answered by Zigwheels Expert- Latest
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- The Kia Seltos is available in 22 variants.
- The facelifted Kia Seltos is powered by the current model’s 116PS/144Nm 1.5-litre petrol and 115PS/250Nm 1.5-litre diesel engines. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and CVT for the 1.5-litre petrol, while a 6-speed AT torque converter and iMT is offered for the 1.5-litre diesel unit. A new 160PS/230Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine is also offered and can be paired to either a 6-speed iMT or a 7-speed DCT. The NA petrol engine returns a claimed 17kmpl with the manual and 17.7kmpl with the CVT unit. Kia claims that the turbo-petrol unit has a fuel efficiency of 17.7kmpl with the iMT and 17.9kmpl with the DCT. As for the diesel engine, Kia claims 20.7kmpl with the iMT and 19.1kmpl with the automatic transmission.
- For the availability, we would suggest you to please connect with the nearest authorized dealer in your city as it depends on their stock book. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
- Yes, Kia Seltos features panoramic sunroof.
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