Kia Seltos Diesel And Petrol AT Now Available In GTX+ Variant

•  The GTX+ diesel with 6-speed AT and petrol with 7-speed DCT are the most expensive variants in the Seltos lineup.
• The diesel is the 1.5-litre CRDI unit mated to a 6-speed automatic.
• Meanwhile, the 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol comes paired with the 7-speed DCT.

We had earlier reported that Kia is actively listening to customer feedback and will be introducing the diesel-automatic combination in the top-spec GTX+ trim of the Seltos. Even though it was given a miss during the launch, Kia has now silently introduced both the diesel and petrol automatic in the top-spec GTX+ variant. Priced at Rs 16.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for both, the diesel is the 1.5-litre variant mated to a 6-speed manual while the petrol is the 1.4-litre turbo unit mated to a 7-speed DCT. 

Seltos GT Line pricing:

Both models are currently the range-topping variants of the Seltos, attracting a premium of Rs 1 lakh over the HTX+ AT, GTX AT and GTX+ MT variants priced at Rs 15.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Various dealers though had already started accepting bookings while deliveries are expected to commence soon. One can now also book the same through Kia India’s official website. The GTX+ is the most loaded variant of the Seltos with goodies like the Bose premium sound system, sunroof, 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats, 8-way powered driver’s seat and more.

The Seltos is available in two trim options -- GT Line and HT Line -- which are further split into 8 variants. The Seltos’ variant list is extensive and adding to that are the three BS6 engines paired to an even more impressive 4 gearbox options.

The diesel is the 1.5-litre CRDi that puts out 115PS and 250Nm of torque mated to a 6-speed manual or an automatic transmission. The naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol produces 115PS and 114Nm of torque mated to the 6-speed manual or CVT. The 1.4-litre T-GDI, meanwhile makes a healthy 140PS and 242Nm mated to the 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DCT. 

Kia has already solidified its position in the market as the Seltos has been garnering attention and doing well in the highly competitive market. The SUV racked up over 32,000 bookings in a month’s time and has also sold more than 6,000 units in the past month alone. Meanwhile, Kia is readying its second offering which will come in the form of the Carnival full-size MPV.