Kia Seltos

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.

The second-generation Kia Seltos has been spied testing for the first time. The spy shots hint at the compact SUV receiving a revamped, boxier design that follows the carmaker’s new design language, and at the same time, they hint that the new Seltos will be longer than the current one, to keep a dimensional gap from the upcoming Syros. It features L-shaped lighting elements at the front and rear, along with vertically-placed headlights, and we expect major design changes in the cabin as well.

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.