Kia Seltos: The Segment Dominator

 As you all must be aware, there is cut-throat competition between the Hyundai-owned Creta and its twin, the Kia Seltos. However, as of September 2022, Kia Motors India sold eleven units, making it the second highest-selling compact SUV in the country. That said, the Kia Seltos is among the cash cows for the company, making it one of the best Kia cars in India. 

Moreover, the Kia Seltos also received a sports iteration, the X-Line. This variant is for those who want a typical rugged SUV with sporty looks. 

In addition, there is also a buzz about the upcoming 2023 Kia Seltos in the facelifted guise, which might make its debut next year in 2023. It will take on the likes of the Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, MG Astor, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, and the Toyota Hyryder, to name a few.

So, if you have plans to buy the Kia Seltos, below are a few things you should know about it. Let's proceed with reading!

 

Specifications

The Korean car manufacturer sells the Kia Seltos in both petrol and diesel engine options. If you want the petrol variant, you can check out the Kia Seltos price on autoX.

For starters, let's know about the petrol offerings. It gets a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol unit, which produces 115PS and 144Nm of torque, followed by a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine that produces 140PS and 242Nm of torque. And the last option is a 1.5-litre diesel engine that churns out 115PS and 250Nm of torque. 

As far as the fuel economy is concerned, the Kia Seltos's mileage is between 16.1kmpl and 21kmpl, ARAI claimed. 

Please note that real-world mileage can vary depending on an individual's driving style and local traffic conditions. 

As for transmission options, there is a six-speed manual, optional iMT and CVT, as well as DCT. Moreover, the Kia Seltos's specifications are the same as the Hyundai Creta's. 

 

Features

This subcompact crossover SUV from the Korean carmaker is a feature-loaded vehicle. It has everything in terms of features, be it comfort, entertainment, or safety. The top-of-the-line variant has every amenity to pamper a passenger. Considering the Kia Seltos price, it should be worth every penny, including the after-sales. You will read the on-road price of this vehicle in the following paragraph.

It has a wireless phone charger, a large touchscreen infotainment unit with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and front ventilated seats, to name a few. Furthermore, the Kia Seltos also boasts a single-pane sunroof, a cooled glove box, a sunglass holder, an air purifier, connected car technology, ambient lighting, etc.

 

Variants and Prices

The Korean carmaker sells the Kia Seltos in two broad trims: the Tech (HT) Line and the GT Line. The latter has GTX(O) and GTX+, while the former comprises HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, and HTX+. Then there is the top-of-the-line variant, the X-Line, exclusive to the GTX trim. There are nineteen variants in total. 

So, as for the pricing, the Seltos on-road price starts at Rs 12.21 lakh for the entry-level variant, the HTE 1.5, and goes up to Rs 22 lakh for the top-tier variant, the X-Line AT D. 

All prices are New Delhi prices as of October 2022. It is worth mentioning that these prices can vary from state-to-state, but you can always check the latest prices on the autoX website.