Kia has made the announcement of the all-new Seltos introduction in India, thus placing a serious challenge on the Tata Sierra and Hyundai Creta. It is the new-gen Seltos that intends to capture the attention of the market with its aggressive pricing and feature upgrade over its competitors.
Official Price & Variants
The new Seltos has been placed in the price range of ₹10.99 lakh to ₹19.99 lakh (ex-showroom), thus, being a little less expensive than the Sierra and Creta. Kia is bringing in four different variants, namely HTE, HTK, HTX, and GTX, and a range of 10 stunning colors with the addition of four brand-new colors – Morning Haze, Magma Red, Frost Blue, and Ivory Silver Gloss.
Exterior & Interior Highlights
The bold and muscular exterior of the new Seltos takes its inspiration from Kia’s luxury SUVs, featuring a newly designed front and heavy bonnet lines. The interior is done up in a modern style with fresh color accents. The main attractions are:
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 8-speaker Bose premium audio
- Digital key & blind view monitor
- Wireless charging & head-up display (HUD)
- Panoramic sunroof & ventilated front seats
- ADAS Level 2+ safety, traction modes
- 10-way powered driver seat with memory
- Reclining rear seats
Engine & Transmission Options
The new Seltos retains its engine lineup:
- 1.5L NA Petrol: 113bhp, 144Nm | 6-speed manual & iVT
- 1.5L Turbo Petrol (TGDi): 158bhp, 253Nm | 7-speed DCT & 6-speed iMT
- 1.5L Diesel: 114bhp, 250Nm | 6-speed manual & 6-speed AT
The all-new Kia Seltos has come very aggressively priced, totally redecorated, and with a wide array of features which allows the SUV to be compared with Tata Sierra and at the same time cause some noise in the battle for the sub-compact segment.
