Hyundai-owned automaker, Kia motors has finally launched the all-new Seltos in India with prices ranging between Rs 9.69 lakh and Rs 15.99 lakh (ex-showroom, pan India). It is available in a total of 8 variants but 16 options in total with 6 different powertrain options. 

 This model first revealed in 2018 Delhi Auto Expo. The name Seltos is inspired by Greek mythology and the legend of ‘Celtos’ the son of Hercules. Representing the brave and assertive spirit of Celtus, the ‘S’ in the car’s name implies speed, sportiness and strength, says the carmaker.

Varint Wise Price Details Of Kia Seltos (ex-showroom, India)
Petrol Tech Line - 

• HTE 1.5l – Rs 9.69 lakhs
• HTK 1.5l – Rs 9.99 lakhs
• HTK Plus 1.5l – Rs 11.19 lakhs
• HTX 1.5l – Rs 12.79 lakhs
• HTX IVT AT 1.5l – Rs 13.79 lakhs

GT Line -

• GTK 1.4l Turbo – Rs 13.49 lakhs
• GTX 1.4l Turbo – Rs 14.99 lakhs
• GTX Plus 1.4l Turbo – Rs 15.99 lakhs
• GTX AT 1.4l Turbo – Rs 15.99 lakhs

Diesel Tech Line -

• HTE – Rs 9.99 lakhs
• HTK – Rs 11.19 lakhs
• HTK Plus – Rs 12.19 lakhs
• HTK Plus AT - Rs 13.19 lakhs
• HTX – Rs 13.79 lakhs
• HTX Plus – Rs 14.99 lakhs
• HTX Plus AT – Rs 15.99 lakhs

The Seltos give the full sized SUV look with LED headlamps, dynamic turn indicators, LED bar on roof, faux skid plate and etc,. The Seltos measures in at (LXBXH) 4.3-metersX1.8-metersX1.62-meters. The wheelbase standard at 2.61-meters. The Kia Seltos gets the lot of features like climate control, 10.25-inch display for the touchscreen system, Bose sound system, sound mood lighting, connected car technologies, six airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control, stability management programme, blind spot monitor, front and rear parking sensors, a surround view monitor and etc,. Inside, the Seltos gets a beige and brown setup with full feature loaded.  Kia has also equipped the Seltos with an eSIM to offer its connected car technology features under the name of UVO Connect. These features include remotely controlling functions like ignition, AC, live tracking and more.

Kia will be offering the Seltos with a pair of 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines along with a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine. All of these engines will meet BS6 emission standards. The 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines will have an output of around 115PS of power and 144Nm & 250Nm of torque respectively, while the 1.4-litre turbo-petrol will produce power of 140PS and torque of 242Nm. The 1.5-litre engines get a six-speed manual as standard, while the petrol trim can be had with CVT option and the diesel gets a six-speed torque converter option. The 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine can be had with a six speed manual or seven-speed dual clutch transmission options.

Kia Seltos will go up primarily against the Hyundai Creta, Tata Harrier, Nissan Kiks and the Renault Captur.

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