Kia Seltos: Features, Accessories, Engine Options and Price in India

The Kia Seltos, launched earlier this year, has grown in size and now includes more advanced technology. The SUV offers a wide range of powertrain options, making it a popular choice in the compact SUV segment. Buyers can further enhance the Seltos with several accessories to improve both style and practicality.

Key Highlights

• Kia Seltos offers advanced technology and a wide range of powertrains
• Multiple chrome and interior accessories available for customization
• Features include panoramic sunroof and 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment
• Equipped with level-2 ADAS and six airbags for safety
• Priced between Rs 10.99 lakh and Rs 19.99 lakh ex-showroom

Exterior and Interior Accessories

Kia provides various chrome accessories for the Seltos, such as front and rear skid plate extenders. These chrome trims and garnishes help the SUV stand out on the road. Inside, buyers can choose from several accessories, including a Seltos-branded neck rest cushion. These interior enhancements are designed to improve comfort and the overall ownership experience.

Key Features and Safety Equipment

The Seltos is one of the most feature-rich vehicles in its segment. It includes a panoramic sunroof, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The SUV also features a 5-inch touchscreen climate control display, a 10-way power-adjustable driver seat, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Additional features include a heads-up display, wireless smartphone charger, rear sunshades, dual-zone climate control, an 8-speaker Bose sound system, and 64-colour ambient lighting.

For safety, the Seltos comes equipped with six airbags and a level-2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) suite. It also includes all-wheel disc brakes, electronic stability control (ESC), electronic parking brake (EPB), hill hold control (HHC), a 360-degree camera, and front and rear parking sensors. The Seltos has achieved a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP crash tests.

Engine Options and Pricing

The new Seltos offers three engine choices: a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, a turbo-petrol, and a diesel engine. Transmission options include a continuously variable transmission (CVT), clutchless manual transmission (iMT), dual clutch transmission (DCT), and a torque converter automatic transmission (AT).

Kia retails the Seltos at a price range between Rs 10.99 lakh and Rs 19.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

Market Rivals

The Kia Seltos competes with several other compact SUVs in India. Its main rivals include the Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster, Tata Sierra, Tata Curvv, Toyota Hyryder, MG Astor, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Grand Vitara, Maruti Victoris, Honda Elevate, and Citroen Aircross.