Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos Engine and other Specifications

Like its sibling ‘Carens’, the Kia Seltos is also sold in petrol and diesel engine trims. It comes equipped with either a Smartstream G 1.5 petrol engine that churns out a maximum power of 113bhp at 6300 rpm and a peak torque of 144Nm at 4500 rpm, or a 1.5L CRDI VGT diesel engine that puts out similar peak power but higher peak torque of 250Nm at 1500 rpm. The engine power is transferred to the drivetrain with the help of either a six-speed manual transmission system, clutch-less transmission system, clutch-less IMT, or an automatic (TC) transmission; different variants get different types of transmission systems. Further, the ARAI-asserted Kia Seltos Mileage is stated to be 18 km/l which is variable in changing driving style and traffic conditions.

Talking more about the car’s specifications, it rides on a McPherson strut with coil spring in the front and coupled torsion beam axle with coil spring in the rear, which connect with the 17-inch alloy wheels sporting the tyre of ‘205 / 65 R16’ profile. The braking duties are performed by the disc brakes at both ends.

In terms of dimensions, this FWD car has a length of 4315mm, a width of 1800mm, and a height of 1645mm. Its wheelbase is 2610mm and ground clearance is 190mm. Further, the capacity of its fuel tank is 50 litres and its boot capacity is 433 litres.

Kia Seltos Exterior

The front end of this Kia car flaunts a black front grille with chrome surroundings, aesthetically crafted LED headlamps with heartbeat daytime running lights, vertical LED fog lamps, and a black-chrome front bumper. The rear profile exhibits black side skirt stripes with chrome trims, chrome lower window garnish, chrome outer door handles, dual-tone power-adjustable exterior rear-view mirrors with integrated turn indicators, sports crystal cut alloy wheels, and chrome-black roof rails. In the rear, it shows off a shark fin antenna on the rooftop, a rear skid plate, heartbeat-shaped LED tail lamps with a connecting chrome element, and ‘KIA’ branding right at the centre of this chrome element.

Kia Seltos Interior

The Kia Seltos Interior includes an electric sunroof, ambient and LED sound mood lighting, sporty paddle shifters, six drive modes, 10.25-inch advanced HD touchscreen navigation, a 7-inch coloured instrument cluster, an 8-inch smart heads-up display, and a smart pure air purifier with virus and bacteria protection. Furthermore, it encompasses ventilated front seats, a leather-wrapped electric steering wheel, Bose premium sound system, a wireless phone charger, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity features, among many other cabin inclusions.

Kia Seltos Safety Features

This car is built on a high-strength steel structure that provides enhanced safety to the people in the vehicle. Apart from this, the Kia Seltos features a robust Hi-safety package that includes six airbags, a Highline tyre pressure monitoring system, and front and rear parking sensors, which together help to ensure the safety of the car occupants. Furthermore, it encompasses electronic stability control, hill assist control, vehicle stability management, brake assist, antilock braking system, and electronic brake-force distribution system, to prevent the vehicle from going out of balance.

Kia Seltos Price and Variants

The manufacturer sells this car in seventeen variants with slightly different offerings. The colour offerings of this Korean car are Pewter Olive, Clear White, Sparkling Silver, Gravity Grey, Aurora Black Pearl, Glacier White Pearl, Intense Red, Imperial Blue, Intense Red with Aurora Black Pearl, Glacier white with Aurora Black Pearl, and Matte Graphite.

The Kia Seltos’ price is quite similar to renowned SUVs like Mahindra Scorpio Classic, Hyundai Creta, and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. The up-to-date car prices can be checked in the price section above.