Latest Update: Kia Seltos now also faces fierce competition from its sister brand Hyundai with the newly launched 2024 Creta. But which mid size SUV is better among the two? Check this to know: Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos – Specs & Features Comparison
Also Read: Kia Introduces 6-Speed Manual Transmission for Seltos Diesel Variants
Key Highlights
Introduction
Kia Seltos was the model with which Kia Motors made its India debut. It has become synonymous with premium experience in the mid size SUV segment. Moreover, with best and first in segment features, it now stands as the most feature loaded, most technologically advanced, most premium and most comfortable SUV in the segment.
Exterior and Design
With recent facelift, Kia Seltos now gets the connected LED light bar design in the rear, which is currently the trend. Moreover, it also gets functional dual exhaust in the GT Line & X-Line.
In the front too, Kia has improved the premium appeal of the SUV by adding new design LED DRLs, side indicators with dynamic swipe effect, and four LED units in the ice cube style front fog lamps.
Interior and Features
Kia Seltos now comes with many best and first in segment features like a panoramic sunroof, electric parking brake, dual zone climate control AC, level 2 ADAS with camera + 3 radar setup, large fully digital drivers display, etc.
Engine & Transmission
The new Kia Seltos continues to offer 3 engine and 5 transmission options. There’s a 1.5 litre naturally aspirated petrol, a 1.5 litre T-GDi petrol and a 1.5 litre CRDi VGT diesel. On the transmission front, you can choose from 6 speed manual, 6 speed iMT (clutchless manual), 6 speed torque converter auto, 7 speed DCT auto and an IVT (CVT).
Drive Train
Kia Seltos is a front wheel drive vehicle.
Fuel Efficiency
The ARAI claimed fuel efficiency figures of Kia Seltos petrol manual is 17 km/l. For petrol auto it's 17.9 km/l and for diesel auto it's 20.7 km/l.
Dimension
Kia Seltos is a 4+ metre mid size SUV with a length of 4,365 mm, width of 1,800 mm, height of 1,645 mm and wheelbase of 2,610 mm. Its ground clearance and boot space numbers stand at 190 mm and 433 litres respectively.
Variants and Colours
Customers can choose from 8 monotone, 2 dual tone and 1 matte finish colour. Moreover, Seltos comes in 9 different variants that are divided in 3 different trim lines i.e. Tech line, GT line and X line.
Segment and Rivals
Kia Seltos rivals the likes of Hyundai Creta, Honda Elevate, MG Astor, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, etc in the mid size SUV segment.
