Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XEV 9e Comparison

Compare the Kia Seltos and Mahindra XEV 9e on Carbike360 - price, specs, driving range, performance, features, charging time, and more.

Kia Seltos HTE 1.5L Petrol MT costs ₹10.99 Lakh, while the Mahindra XEV 9e Pack One} is priced at ₹21.90 Lakh.

Kia Seltos HTE 1.5L Petrol MT is powered by a 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution engine and delivers 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm with a mileage of 17., Whereas Mahindra XEV 9e Pack One is an Electric car, it delivers 542 driving range with a 59 kWh, Lithium Iron Phosphate,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan battery capacity.

Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XEV 9e Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Kia Seltos	Mahindra XEV 9e
Engine Capacity	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution	-
Power	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	-
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic - 1 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric

Kia Seltos

₹ 10.99 Lakh

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Mahindra XEV 9e

₹ 21.90 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

10.99 Lakh

21.90 Lakh

EMI

₹20,293

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹40,438

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

447 liters

663 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

47 liters

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Seating Capacity

5 Persons

5 Person

Number of Seating Rows

2 Rows

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Frunk Storage

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150 litres

No of Rows

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2 Rows

Engine

1497 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct Fuel Distribution

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Engine Type

Smartstream G1.5

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Fuel Type

Petrol

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

113 Bhp @ 6300 Rpm

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

144 Nm @ 4500 Rpm

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Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Drivetrain

FWD

RWD

Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Automatic - 1 Gears

Turbocharger/Supercharger

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E20 Compatibility

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Direct Start in CNG

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Idle Start/Stop

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Pure Electric Driving Mode

Fuel Change Over Switch

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Mileage (ARAI)

17 Kmpl

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

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6.8 seconds

AC Fast Charging

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Fuel Type

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Electric

Alternate Fuel

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City Mileage

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Max Motor Performance

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228 Bhp, 380 Nm

Turbocharger / Supercharger

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

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6.8 seconds

Battery

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59 KWh, Lithium Iron Phosphate,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan

Top Speed

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Highway Mileage

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Battery Charging

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Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Electric Motor Assist

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228 Bhp 380 Nm

AC Regular Charging

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0-100 % : 8 Hrs, 7.2 KW Charger

Range

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542 km

Driving Range

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542 km

Others

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Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Electric Motor

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1 Placed At Rear Axle

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

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DC Fast Charging

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20-80 % : 20 Mins, 140 KW Charger

Length

4460 mm

4789 mm

Height

1635 mm

1694 mm

Width

1830 mm

1907 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm

2775 mm

Ground Clearance

190 mm

207 mm

Kerb Weight

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Ground Clearance (unladen)

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207 mm

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut With Coil Spring

McPherson Strut I-Link Independent Suspension And Stabiliser Bar

Rear Suspension

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring

Multi-Link (5-Link) Independent Suspension And Stabiliser Bar

Chassis Type

Unibody/Monocoque Frame

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric) Steering With 3 Spokes

Power Assisted (Electric)

Tyres

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

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Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

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Front Tyres

205 / 65 R16

245 / 55 R19

Wheels

Steel Rims

Front Brake Type

Disc Brakes

Disc

Rear Brake Type

Disc Brakes

Disc

Spare Wheel

Steel (205/65R16), Located In Boot

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Rear Tyres

205 / 65 R16

245 / 55 R19

Tyre Inflator

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Tyre Construction

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Radial - Tubeless

Minimum Turning Radius

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5 metres

Four Wheel Steering

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Spoiler

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Body-Coloured Bumpers

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Body Kit

Cladding - Body Coloured

Cladding - Black/Grey

Roof Mounted Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

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Roof Rails

Rub-strips

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Roof-mounted Antenna

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Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

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Body-coloured Bumpers

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Sunroof / Moonroof

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Central Locking

Keyless

Child Safety Lock

Engine Immobilizer

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Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

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Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Interiors

Dual Tone (Smoky Black & Grey)

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Driver Armrest

Driver Seat Adjustment

8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down, Seat Height: Up / Down)

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down)

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down)

Ventilated Seats

Ventilated Seat Type

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Headrests

Front & Rear

Front Seatback Pockets

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Split Rear Seat

60:40

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Rear Parcel Tray

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Interior Colours

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Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Child Seat Anchor Points

Skid Plate

Front & Rear

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Seat Belt Warning

ADAS

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NCAP Rating

Not Tested

5 Star (Bharat NCAP)

Forward Collision Warning

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Automatic Emergency Braking

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Driver Drowsiness Detection

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Lane Functions

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Lane Departure Warning

High-beam Assist

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Cornering Brake Control (CBC)

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Dual Tone Horn

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Reflectors

Rear Bumper

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Lane Departure Prevention

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Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

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Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

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Blind Spot Detection

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Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

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Dashcam

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Puncture Repair Kit

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Rear Cross-traffic Assist

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Rear Middle Head Rest

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Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured Finish With Flush Fit Handle Type

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles

Silver

Door Type

Regular Doors

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Interior Door Handles Finish

Silver

Power Windows

Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch Up/down

Front & Rear

One Touch - Up

Driver

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One Touch-Down

Driver

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Window Sunshade

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Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)

Body Coloured Finish ORVM Colour

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Adjustable ORVM

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Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

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Rear Wiper

Rear Defogger

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

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Rain-sensing Wipers

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One Touch Up

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One Touch Down

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Rear Windshield Blind

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Exterior Door Handles Finish

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Body Coloured

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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Scuff Plates

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Adjustable ORVMs

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Electrically Adjustable

Side Window Blinds

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ORVM Colour

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Power Windows Position

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Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

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Electric Tailgate Release

Steering-mounted controls

Infotainment Screen

10.25 Inch HD Touch-screen Display

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Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone Calls & Audio Streaming

Phone & Audio Streaming

Input Methods

Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)

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AUX Compatibility

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Integrated (in-dash) Music System

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Touchscreen Size

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12.3 inch

USB Compatibility

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Speakers

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AM/FM Radio

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Display

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Touch-screen Display

Infotainment Screen Size

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12.3 inch

Android Auto

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Wireless

Apple CarPlay

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Wireless

Voice Command

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Head Unit Size

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Not Available

iPod Compatibility

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GPS Navigation System

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Wireless Charger

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Low Battery Warning

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Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Eco-Drive Illumination

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Average Speed

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Gear Shift Indicator

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Door Ajar Warning

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Gear Indicator

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Shift Indicator

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Instantaneous Consumption

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Average Fuel Consumption

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Clock

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Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

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Tachometer

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Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

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Instrument Cluster

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Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

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Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

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Distance to Empty

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Battery Warranty (Years)

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Warranty (Years)

3 Years

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Warranty (Kilometres)

100000 Km

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Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Lifetime Warranty (First Registered Owner – Private Registration) , Ownership Change – 10 Years Or 200,000 Km (whichever Is Earlier From The First Delivery Date)

Warranty (In Years)

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Battery Warranty (In Years)

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Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Utility Recess On Dashboard

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Sunglass Holder

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders

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Cooled Glovebox

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Cup Holders Position

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Front & Second Row

Heater

Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Rear

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Air Conditioner

Manual (Front AC: Single Zone With Fan Speed Control, Second Row AC: Blower With Vents Behind Front Armrest)

Manual

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera With Guidance

Reverse Camera

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Co-Driver

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Creep Function

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Electronic Parking Brake

Cabin Boot Access

Dashcam

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Rear AC

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Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

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Automatic Climate Control

Air Purifier

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Third Row AC Zone

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12V Power Outlets

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Anti-glare Mirrors

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Manual - Internal Only

Front AC

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Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Umbrella Storage in Door

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Headlights

LED

Bi-LED Projector

Tail Lights

LED

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Daytime Running Lights

LED

Stop Lamp

LED

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Cornering Headlights

Headlight Height Adjuster

Taillights

LED

Connected LED

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Ambient Interior Lighting

Automatic Headlamps

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Fog Lights

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Glovebox Lamp

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Follow Me Home Headlamps

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Ambient Interior Count

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Rear Reading Lamp

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Puddle Lamps

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Cabin Lamps

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Cabin Lamps Position

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Front And Rear

Reading Lamp

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Both Sides

Light on Vanity Mirrors

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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist (BA)

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Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Hill Hold Control

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Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Brake Sway Control

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Hill Descent Control

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Differential Lock

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Ride Height Adjustment

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Kia Seltos

✓Multiple engine options including powerful turbo-petrol
✓Premium interior with dual 12.3-inch screens
✓Great comfort features like ventilated seats & powered driver seat
✓Advanced ADAS safety features in the segment
✓Strong road presence with updated LED lighting
✓Spacious boot and rear seat comfort
✓Wide variant lineup for different budgets

Mahindra XEV 9e

✓Over 90% similarity with concept prototype; strong road presence.
✓Offers adaptability and control.
✓Comfortable, ergonomic, and roomy cabin.
✓282 BHP motor; 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds.
✓Semi-active suspension ensures stability and a balanced ride.
✓79 kWh battery delivers 450–500 km real-world range.
✓Peace of mind for EV owners.
✓663-litre boot + 150-litre frunk.
✓Premium screens, AR-integrated HUD, infinity roof, Dolby Atmos sound, selfie camera, and more.
✓Level 2 ADAS, 7 airbags, 360° camera, and more.