Kia Seltos

Features: Kia has given it a raft of features, such as a panoramic sunroof, an 8-inch heads-up display, an 8-speaker Bose sound system, rain sensing wipers, 8-way electronically adjustable driver’s seat, front seat ventilation, a wireless phone charger, ambient lighting, dual-zone AC, connected car tech with Amazon Alexa, an air purifier, paddle shifters, driving and traction modes, auto headlights, voice-controlled window function, a 10.25-inch driver display, and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Safety features include a level 2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera, hill hold assist, 6 airbags (standard), an electronic stability programme (ESP), an electronic parking brake with auto-hold, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and a blind view monitor.

Engine: Powering the Seltos is a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 115 PS and 144 Nm, a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder diesel motor that makes 116 PS and 250 Nm, and a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol unit that generates 160 PS and 253 Nm. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual, a CVT automatic, a 6-speed iMT, a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, and a 6-speed torque converter automatic. With the latest update given to the SUV in January 2025, the 1.5-litre diesel does not offer the 6-speed iMT transmission.

Rivals: The Kia Seltos continues to take on the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Volkswagen Taigun, Honda Elevate, MG Astor, Skoda Kushaq, Tata Curvv, and Citroen Basalt.

Variants: The Kia Seltos is available in three broad trims: Tech Line, GT Line. and X-Line. These trims further branch out to HTE (O), HTK, HTK+, HTK+(O), HTX, HTX(O), GTX+ and X-Line 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 has launched the 2025 Seltos in India, priced between Rs 11.3 lakh and Rs 20.50 lakh (ex-showroom), with three new variants: HTE (O), HTK (O), and HTK+ (O). It brings premium features to lower trims. The HTE (O) now gets an 8-inch touchscreen, 6-speaker audio, and connected taillights, while the HTK (O) introduces a panoramic sunroof, alloy wheels, and cruise control. The HTK+ (O) variant adds LED lighting, larger wheels, and an electronic parking brake (AT). The Seltos continues with its 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines with manual, CVT, and DCT gearbox options.

Kia Seltos is a 5-seater SUV car with price starting from Rs. 11.12 lakh. The car is available in petrol manual, diesel manual, petrol automatic and diesel automatic configurations in 11 colours and 22 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 .