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Kia Seltos News - Stay updated with the latest news on Kia Seltos.

<p>The 2025 Kia Seltos has been spotted testing on Indian roads for the first time, giving a glimpse of what the refreshed SUV might bring to the table. The test mule reveals several notable design updates, including striking L-shaped LED taillamps,&nbsp;hinting at a bolder rear profile. While the vehicle was camouflaged, subtle tweaks to the overall styling and possible changes to the front fascia are expected, in line with Kia's evolving design philosophy. The updated Seltos is anticipated to build on its existing popularity by incorporating advanced features, improved safety, and potential powertrain upgrades. As Kia works towards&nbsp;bringing this model to the market soon, the spy shots have already sparked excitement among SUV enthusiasts and prospective buyers in India.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/kia-syros-interior-teased-ahead-of-december-19-global-debut-119279/">Kia Syros Interior Teased Ahead of December 19 Global Debut</a></p>

<h2>2025 Kia Seltos Spied: Key Highlights</h2>

<p>In just over four years, the South Korean carmaker&nbsp;has reached an impressive milestone with the Seltos, selling over 5 lakh units in India and exporting more than 1.5 lakh units during the same period. A new test mule of the upcoming facelifted model&nbsp;has&nbsp;been spotted on Indian roads. The heavily camouflaged prototype, showcased in a video by Power Stroke PS on YouTube, hides most of its exterior features. However, the distinctive L-shaped LED taillamps, inspired by the EV9, are visible, echoing earlier spy shots.</p>

<p>Previous images have revealed more updates, including an updated&nbsp;front profile&nbsp;with squared LED headlights, reworked&nbsp;LED DRLs, as well as&nbsp;a revamped&nbsp;grille with vertical slats. Additional changes include two-tone ORVMs, uniquely styled diamond-cut alloys, and a broader, longer stance, enhancing its road presence.</p>

<p>The next-gen Seltos is set to offer a completely redesigned interior with influences from the Kia EV3. It will likely feature updated door trim, orange accents, ambient lighting, and new headrest designs. Although the dashboard and cockpit were concealed, reports suggest a layered design for the dashboard. Additionally, the steering wheel may be revamped from the current three-spoke design to a more modern two-spoke style, enhancing the interior’s&nbsp;feel.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.autox.com/news/industry-news/kia-india-surpasses-1-lakh-ckd-export-milestone-to-double-volumes-by-2030-119202/">Kia India Surpasses 1 lakh CKD Export Milestone, to Double Volumes by 2030</a></p>

<p>While details about the powertrains&nbsp;are still under wraps, several industry reports&nbsp;indicate&nbsp;that Kia will offer multiple&nbsp;engine options for the new model. This could include turbocharged petrol and diesel engines, along with&nbsp;a petrol-hybrid variant at a later date. The brand&nbsp;earlier hinted at the possibility of launching petrol-hybrid versions in the country. The current-gen Seltos comes with three engine choices: a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated (NA) petrol, a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The updated model will likely retain&nbsp;the same turbo petrol and diesel mills.</p>

<h2>Kia Cars to Become Expensive from January 1, 2025</h2>

<p>Kia India has announced that starting 1 January 2025, it will implement a price increase across its entire range of vehicles. Most variants will experience a price rise of up to 2 per cent. The company attributes the hike to the increasing costs of raw materials and supply chain challenges. Presently, Kia India offers six models: Sonet, Seltos, Carens, Carnival, EV6, and EV9. Additionally, the brand plans to expand its lineup with the launch of the Syros SUV later this month.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PR4CUMuS7qw">Source</a></p>


2025 Kia Seltos Spied Testing In India for the First Time; Shows L-shaped LED Taillamps and More

The previous spy images of the 2025 Kia Seltos revealed design elements such as an updated front profile with squared LED headlights, reworked LED DRLs, and a revamped grille with vertical slats.

<p><a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/kia/">Kia</a>&nbsp;is providing benefits worth up to Rs 60,000 on the Seltos SUV to commemorate its 5th anniversary in India.&nbsp;To sweeten the deal, the company has also included an exclusive 5-year warranty with the SUV.&nbsp;However, it is important to note that the full details of these celebratory benefits are yet to be disclosed.&nbsp;Interested buyers can get in touch with their closest authorised dealership to learn more about the offer. For the uninitiated, Kia introduced&nbsp;the Seltos Facelift in India last year with a new look, a long list of premium features, and Level 2 ADAS. The SUV is currently priced between Rs 10.90 lakh and Rs 20.37 lakh (both, ex-showroom).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/kia-sonet-seltos-get-new-gtx-variant-colour-options-and-more-features-in-india-117685/">Kia Sonet, Seltos Get New GTX Variant, Colour Options and More Features in India</a></p>

<h2>Kia Seltos: Exterior, Interior and Safety</h2>

<p>The revised Seltos&nbsp;sports&nbsp;LED headlamps with inbuilt DRLs, a tiger-nose grille, a contoured bonnet,&nbsp;wrap-around taillamps, and 18-inch wheels. Inside, it has&nbsp;two 10.25-inch screens,&nbsp;&nbsp;dual-zone climate control, a Bose music system,&nbsp;an 8-inch heads-up display, and&nbsp;a panoramic sunroof. For safety, the Seltos has&nbsp;a 360-degree camera,&nbsp;electronic stability control (ESC),&nbsp;hill hold assist, and Level-2 ADAS with features&nbsp;like adaptive cruise control, auto emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist.</p>

<p><img alt="Kia Seltos View Of Steering Console And Instrumentation" height="720" src="/uploads/2024/03/Kia-Seltos-View-Of-Steering-Console-And-Instrumentation.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<h2>Kia Seltos: Powertrain and Mileage</h2>

<p>The Seltos is available with a range of powertrain options,&nbsp;including the 1.5-litre petrol, 1.5-litre turbodiesel, and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol.&nbsp;The petrol unit produces&nbsp;113bhp/144Nm with a six-speed manual or a CVT automatic gearbox, while the turbo-diesel&nbsp;mill generates 114.4bhp/250Nm with a 6-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed iMT.&nbsp;The 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine,&nbsp;on the other hand, cranks out 158bhp/253Nm using either a seven-speed DCT or a six-speed iMT.</p>

<p>The new 1.5-litre TGDi petrol engine&nbsp;with iMT achieves an ARAI-certified mileage of 17.7km/l.&nbsp;It has a fuel economy of 17.9km/l with a DCT automatic gearbox. The 1.5-litre NA petrol mill&nbsp;delivers a mileage of 17.7km/l with an automated CVT transmission&nbsp;and 17.0km/l with a manual transmission. The diesel unit, on the other hand, with an iMT and AT offers&nbsp;fuel efficiency&nbsp;of 20.7km/l and 19.1km/l, respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/kia-seltos-prices-hiked-by-up-to-rs-19000-in-india-check-new-prices-117652/">Kia Seltos Prices Hiked by up to Rs 19,000 in India, Check New Prices</a></p>

<h2>Kia Seltos: Competitors</h2>

<p>The Seltos SUV locks horns with the Hyundai <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/hyundai/creta/">Creta</a>, Maruti Suzuki <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/maruti-suzuki/grand-vitara/">Grand Vitara</a>, Skoda <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/skoda/kushaq/">Kushaq</a>, MG <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/mg/astor/">Astor</a>,&nbsp;and the Citroen <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/citroen/c3-aircross/">C3 Aircross</a>.&nbsp;</p>


Kia Seltos SUV Gets Benefits of up to Rs 60,000 in India

Kia is providing benefits worth up to Rs 60,000 on the Seltos SUV to commemorate its 5th anniversary in India. The Kia SUV competes with the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Skoda Kushaq, MG Astor, and the Citroen C3 Aircross.

<p>Following the&nbsp;launch of&nbsp;a new mid-spec GTX variant of the Seltos SUV at Rs 19 lakh (ex-showroom) in India, Kia has hiked the prices of the SUV. Currently,&nbsp;the Seltos range sees an&nbsp;upward price revision of up to Rs 19,000, depending on the variant selected. The Seltos&nbsp;is priced&nbsp;from&nbsp;Rs 10.90 lakh for the base-spec HTE to&nbsp;Rs 20.37 lakh for the top-spec X-Line variant. All prices are ex-showroom. The model is available in the following variants&nbsp;–&nbsp;HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX, GTX+ (S), GTX+, X-Line (S), and X-Line, and here's a look at their current pricing:&nbsp;</p>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 100%;">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td><strong>Variant</strong></td>
			<td><strong>Price (ex-showroom)</strong></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>HTE</td>
			<td>Rs 10.90 lakh</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>HTK</td>
			<td>Rs 12.29 lakh</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>HTK+</td>
			<td>Rs 14.06 lakh</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>HTX</td>
			<td>Rs 15.45 lakh</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>HTX+</td>
			<td>Rs 18.73 lakh</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>GTX (New)</td>
			<td>Rs 19 lakh</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>GTX+ (S)</td>
			<td>Rs 19.40 lakh</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>GTX+</td>
			<td>Rs 20 lakh</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>X-Line (S)</td>
			<td>Rs 19.65 lakh</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>X-Line</td>
			<td>Rs 20.37 lakh</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.autox.com/news/industry-news/sonet-seltos-carens-and-more-assist-kia-record-98-year-on-year-sales-growth-in-june-117637/">Sonet, Seltos, Carens and More Assist Kia Record 9.8% Year-on-Year Sales Growth in June</a></p>

<p>Speaking of variants, the Seltos'&nbsp;new GTX variant is positioned between the&nbsp;HTX+&nbsp;and GTX+ (S). Under the hood, the GTX gets both&nbsp;turbo-petrol and diesel engines, both mated to their respective&nbsp;automatic gearboxes. The 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with&nbsp;a seven-speed DCT gearbox cranks out 158bhp, while the&nbsp;1.5-litre&nbsp;diesel unit with a six-speed&nbsp;automatic torque converter makes 113bhp.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Kia Seltos GTX: Features</h2>

<p>The GTX packs in&nbsp;dual 10.25-inch screens (for the infotainment&nbsp;and instrumentation), Android Auto/Apple CarPlay connectivity,&nbsp;connected car tech, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof,&nbsp;ventillated front seats, cruise control, ambient lighting, a 360-degree camera,&nbsp;electric parking brake, and Level 2 ADAS. However, it lacks 8-way powered driver seats and an 8-speaker Bose sound system.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Kia Seltos X-Line: New Colour Introduced</h2>

<p>Moreover, the&nbsp;Seltos X-Line gets a new exterior&nbsp;colour option – Aurora Black. It was previously available only in an Xclusive Matte Graphite shade. The interior, on the other hand, continues to offer the same&nbsp;Xclusive Sage Green colour.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/kia-sonet-seltos-get-new-gtx-variant-and-colour-options-in-india-117635/">Kia Sonet, Seltos Get New GTX Variant and Colour Options in India</a></p>

<p>In terms of market competition, the Kia Seltos&nbsp;takes on the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, and the Honda Elevate.</p>


Kia Seltos Prices Hiked by up to Rs 19,000 in India, Check New Prices

The Kia Seltos X-Line now gets a new exterior colour option – Aurora Black. It was previously available only in an Xclusive Matte Graphite shade.

<p>Kia America has just released pricing for the Seltos 2025 in the US market, and the mid-size SUV will be available in American showrooms soon. Prices have gone up by USD 100 (about Rs 8,345),&nbsp;but the automaker&nbsp;has added a few new features to all models, including both tech and cosmetic adjustments.&nbsp;For 2025, the variant lineup has&nbsp;also changed. The EX and top-tier SX trims of the new&nbsp;Kia Seltos receive the majority of the modifications, which include a Smart Power Liftgate and Parking Distance Warning in Reverse. Nevertheless, the features are limited to the EX's All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models. While no indication has been made as to whether the update would be available in India, there are changes to the US model that may make it here.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/kia-carens-facelift-spotted-testing-ahead-of-india-launch-reveals-new-design-details-117522/">Kia Carens Facelift Spotted Testing Ahead of India Launch, Reveals New Design Details</a></p>

<h2>2025 Kia Seltos: What's New?</h2>

<p>Following the most recent makeover, the Kia Seltos will get only minimal modifications, with the EX trim receiving most of the improvements. The all-wheel drive EX and the top-of-the-line SX model will get a Smart Power Liftgate and Parking Distance Warning-Reverse. The EX will also come with an optional sunroof package. Moreover, a&nbsp;cargo cover is&nbsp;included as standard equipment with the EX AWD.</p>

<p>The S range gets a 4.25-inch integrated display instead of the 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster.&nbsp;A previously unavailable&nbsp;auto-up-down feature&nbsp;is now accessible&nbsp;thanks to a new power window installed on the driver's side. Additionally, the S Line comes equipped with brand-new, standard 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels. Coming to the cabin, the brand&nbsp;has confirmed that the 2025 Seltos will have "improved materials and finishes that elevate the driving experience," but it hasn't provided any further information. Kia&nbsp;claims that the overall finishing has also improved.</p>

<h2>2025 Kia Seltos: Powertrain Options</h2>

<p><img alt="Kia Seltos 2025" height="720" src="/uploads/2024/07/Kia-Seltos-2025.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>The Kia Seltos is available worldwide with two distinct petrol engine options. The India-spec Seltos gets smaller engines and an extra diesel option.&nbsp;The US-spec Seltos is equipped with a 2.0-litre&nbsp;petrol engine, producing 146bhp,&nbsp;and an intelligent variable gearbox (IVT). There is also a more popular 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 195bhp&nbsp;and an eight-speed automatic&nbsp;gearbox.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the Indian market, the Seltos reduces capacity to a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine,&nbsp;generating 158bhp and 253Nm of torque. There is also a naturally aspirated engine that produces 115bhp&nbsp;and 144Nm&nbsp;of torque.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.autox.com/news/industry-news/seltos-sonet-and-carens-help-kia-india-cross-250-lakh-unit-exports-milestone-117438/">Seltos, Sonet and Carens Help Kia India Cross 2.50 Lakh Unit Exports Milestone</a></p>

<p>Models&nbsp;intended for other countries typically miss out on several essential features when travelling to India.&nbsp;Interestingly, the Kia Seltos is not available in India with an all-wheel drive version, a feature that the US-spec model has.&nbsp;The latter&nbsp;can direct 50% of its power to the rear axle thanks to its active AWD technology. Torque vectoring is also enabled by the technology to flexibly distribute power between the back wheels for improved cornering performance. Meanwhile, the India-spec Seltos has several features above the US-spec, like air purifiers and a 360-degree camera.</p>


2025 Kia Seltos Unveiled in the US with Mild Updates; Gets New Features, Upholstery and More

Following the most recent makeover, the Kia Seltos will get only minimal modifications, with the EX trim receiving most of the improvements. The all-wheel drive EX and the highest-spec SX model will get a Smart Power Liftgate and Parking Distance Warning-Reverse.

<p>Korean automaker <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/kia/">Kia</a> has updated the colour palette for the base variant of its flagship SUV, the Seltos, following which, the HTE variant is now available in five new&nbsp;exterior paint schemes. The&nbsp;base variant was previously available&nbsp;in two exterior colour options: Sparkling Silver and Clear White.&nbsp;The fresh&nbsp;Pewter Olive shade, which made its debut with the higher variants&nbsp;when it was first introduced, is also now part of the colour palette of the Seltos HTE.&nbsp;The other colour options are Imperial Blue, Intense Red, Gravity Grey, and Aurora Black Pearl.&nbsp;That said, the HTE variant&nbsp;is still offered only in single-tone&nbsp;options&nbsp;– dual-tone shades&nbsp;start with&nbsp;the higher-spec GTX+ models.&nbsp;Except for the colour palette revision, the Seltos' feature list, specifications, and prices remain unchanged.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/kia-seltos-gets-two-new-variants-in-india-price-starts-at-rs-1540-lakh-116605/">Kia Seltos Gets Two New Variants in India, Price Starts at Rs 15.40 Lakh</a></p>

<h2>Kia Seltos HTE: Powertrain Options</h2>

<p>On the mechanical front, a&nbsp;1.5-litre petrol engine&nbsp;paired with a six-speed manual gearbox powers the Kia Seltos SUV's base HTE model. The unit is capable of generating 144Nm of peak torque and 113bhp of maximum power. According to the manufacturer, the HTE variant&nbsp;can achieve 17km/l of fuel efficiency.</p>

<h2>Kia Seltos HTE: Feature List</h2>

<p>When it comes to features, the base model of the Seltos&nbsp;gets halogen projector headlights, unlike the new LED headlight and DRL units of the higher variants, and a 4.2-inch colour TFT as the driver display instead of a digital screen. That said, the base variant also gets six airbags as standard for safety, along with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), electronic stability control (ESC), and hill assist.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.autox.com/reviews/car-reviews/kia-seltos-vs-hyundai-creta-korean-clash-116465/">2024 Hyundai Creta vs Kia Seltos: Clash of the Koreans</a></p>

<h2>Kia Seltos HTE: Market Rivals</h2>

<p>The new Seltos currently comes in three trim levels – Tech Line, GT Line, and X-Line.&nbsp;In the Indian market, it&nbsp;retails for between Rs 10.90 lakh and Rs 20.35 lakh.&nbsp;The model, which debuted in its redesigned version last year, competes in the compact SUV segment&nbsp;with models such as&nbsp;the Hyundai <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/hyundai/creta/">Creta</a>, Honda <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/honda/elevate/">Elevate</a>,&nbsp;Volkswagen <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/volkswagen/taigun/">Taigun</a>, MG <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/mg/astor/">Astor</a>, Skoda <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/skoda/kushaq/">Kushaq</a>, Citroen <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/citroen/c3-aircross/">C3 Aircross</a>, and Maruti Suzuki <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/maruti-suzuki/grand-vitara/">Grand Vitara</a>.</p>


Kia Seltos Base HTE Variant Gets Five New Colour Options in India, Range Starts at Rs 10.90 Lakh

The new Pewter Olive shade, which debuted in the higher variants when it was first introduced, is part of the expanded colour palette available for the Kia Seltos HTE.

<p>In the Indian market, the Kia Seltos is one of the most popular compact&nbsp;SUVs in the C-segment. It arrived on our shores back in August 2019.&nbsp;The model received a&nbsp;mid-cycle facelift last year. Since then, the Korean car major has continued to revamp the Kia car to remain competitive in the market. In a recent development, the manufacturer&nbsp;has expanded the Seltos roster with two new&nbsp;automatic variants. Both&nbsp;new additions&nbsp;come under the&nbsp;HTK+ trim. Speaking&nbsp;of the price, the HTK+ diesel AT and the&nbsp;HTK+ petrol CVT variants, retail for Rs&nbsp;16.90 lakh and Rs&nbsp;15.40 lakh, respectively.&nbsp;The Seltos petrol CVT was previously only available in the HTX model, which costs Rs 16.60 lakh. Notably, the HTK+ variant costs Rs&nbsp;1.20 lakh less than the HTX variant. All&nbsp;mentioned prices are ex-showroom figures.</p>

<p>Likewise, the diesel AT model was available in the following variants: HTX, GTX+ (S), GTX+, X-Line (S), and X-Line.&nbsp;The other new version of the 1.5-litre&nbsp;diesel-powered Seltos HTK+ is an automatic six-speed torque converter variant. This model is the most affordable&nbsp;diesel Seltos available, carrying a price tag of&nbsp;Rs 16.90 lakh (ex-showroom). Before&nbsp;this&nbsp;new model, the diesel automatic <a href="https://www.autox.com/reviews/car-reviews/2023-kia-seltos-suv-review-taking-the-fight-to-hyundai-creta-and-maruti-suzuki-grand-vitara/">Seltos</a> range&nbsp;began with the HTX grade, which costs&nbsp;Rs 1.30 lakh more.</p>

<h2>Kia Seltos HTK+: Features</h2>

<p><img alt="Kia Seltos" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/11/Kia-Seltos.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>The new&nbsp;HTK+ variant (diesel AT and petrol CVT) of the car&nbsp;boasts several&nbsp;notable features, such as electrically folding ORVMs, cruise control, LED daytime running lights, 16-inch alloy wheels, a smart key with an engine start-stop button, automatic climate control, rear defogger, an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment panel, rear wiper&nbsp;and washer,&nbsp;wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and steering-mounted controls.</p>

<h2>Kia Seltos HTK+: Powertrain Details</h2>

<p>The Kia Seltos is available with three engine options: a 1.5-litre&nbsp;petrol&nbsp;engine, a 1.5-litre turbodiesel engine, and a new 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine. The naturally aspirated petrol (NA) engine produces 113bhp and 144Nm and can be paired with either a six-speed manual or a CVT. In contrast, the diesel engine can be paired with a six-speed manual, six-speed iMT, or six-speed automatic transmission. Finally, the Kia Seltos' new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine puts out&nbsp;253Nm of peak torque and 158bhp of maximum power and may be mated to either a six-speed iMT or a seven-speed DCT.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;cost&nbsp;of the&nbsp;SUV ranges&nbsp;between Rs 10.89 lakh and Rs 20 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom).&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autox.com/reviews/car-reviews/kia-seltos-vs-hyundai-creta-korean-clash-116465/">It competes against&nbsp;the Hyundai Creta</a>, the Honda Elevate, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, the Volkswagen Taigun, the Skoda Kushaq, the MG Astor, and the Citroen C3 Aircross.</p>

<h2>Kia Carens Updated for 2024</h2>

<p>In addition to the Seltos, Kia also&nbsp;improved the Carens range&nbsp;for 2024. Following this, there are currently six new diesel trims available for the model: Premium, Premium (O), Prestige, Prestige Plus, Luxury, and Luxury Plus.&nbsp;Thanks to the latest revamp, a&nbsp;six-seater version of the Luxury Plus is now available for purchase in the market.</p>

<p><img alt="KIA CARENS" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/03/KIA-CARENS.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>Moreover, the Carens iMT will no longer be available in diesel. The diesel range has been further extended with the inclusion&nbsp;of a new Premium (O) variant. In terms of price, the new Premium diesel is priced at Rs&nbsp;12.67 lakh, the Premium (O) at Rs&nbsp;12.90 lakh, the Prestige at Rs&nbsp;14 lakh, the Prestige Plus at Rs&nbsp;15.47 lakh, the Luxury at Rs&nbsp;17.15 lakh, and the Luxury Plus at Rs 18.15 lakh. The mentioned prices are ex-showroom for MT variants.</p>


Kia Seltos Gets Two New Variants in India, Price Starts at Rs 15.40 Lakh

The Kia Seltos HTK+ diesel AT and the HTK+ petrol CVT variants, retail for Rs 16.90 lakh and Rs 15.40 lakh, respectively. The Seltos petrol CVT was previously only available in the HTX model, which costs Rs 16.60 lakh. Prices are ex-showroom.

<p><meta name="generator" content="quillbot-pphr" />A voluntary recall affecting 4,358 Seltos SUVs in the nation has been announced by Kia India. The manufacturer declared that a "potential&nbsp;error in the electronic oil pump controller" is the reason for the Seltos recall, which is limited to the CVT variant. The defective part&nbsp;"may impact the performance of the electronic oil bump"&nbsp;in the CVT gearbox, according to the Indian arm of the South Korean brand. The carmaker claims to have shared information regarding the voluntary recall program with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).<meta name="generator" content="quillbot-pphr" />&nbsp;November 2020 saw Kia launch a servicing campaign for the well-liked small SUV, which was specific to the SUV's diesel version. This recall does not impact the other engine transmission options. Owners of the Kia Seltos CVT impacted by the issue&nbsp;may contact the Kia call centre&nbsp;at 1800-108-5000 (toll-free) for more information or make an appointment by contacting showrooms.<meta name="generator" content="quillbot-pphr" />&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.autox.com/reviews/car-reviews/2023-kia-seltos-suv-review-taking-the-fight-to-hyundai-creta-and-maruti-suzuki-grand-vitara/">The Seltos</a> models subject to the most recent voluntary recall were produced between February 28 and July 13, 2023. Kia claims to be contacting clients&nbsp;who are impacted by the recall and that the defective part will be replaced. Moreover, the maker's nationwide service centres&nbsp;will carry out the entire procedure at no cost.</p>

<h2>Kia Seltos: Price and Mechanical Specifications</h2>

<p><meta name="generator" content="quillbot-pphr" />There are&nbsp;three trim levels available for the model: Tech Line, GT Line, and X-Line. The&nbsp;price of the car starts at Rs 10.90 lakh and goes up to Rs 20.30 lakh. The Seltos CVT can only be had in the HTX variant and carries a price tag of Rs 16.66 lakh.&nbsp;All prices are ex-showroom.</p>

<p><img alt="Kia Seltos" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/11/Kia-Seltos.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>Now, let's talk about&nbsp;the mechanical components. While the diesel engine produces 114.4bhp/250Nm and is available with a six-speed manual, six-speed iMT, or six-speed automatic transmission, the naturally aspirated (NA) petrol engine puts out 113bhp/144Nm. It is mated to a six-speed or CVT. The last component is the Kia Seltos's new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, which generates 253Nm of torque and 158bhp. This mill can be coupled with a six-speed iMT or a seven-speed DCT.</p>

<h2>Kia Seltos: Exterior and Interior Elements</h2>

<p><meta name="generator" content="quillbot-pphr" />A tiger-nose grille, sculpted bonnet, wrap-around LED taillamps, LED headlamps with integrated DRLs, 18-inch wheels, and other design elements&nbsp;are all part of the Seltos facelift. The car's interior features include two 10.25-inch screens, a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, ventilated front seats, and a Bose music system.</p>

<p>On the safety front, the SUV has six airbags as standard, an electronic stability control&nbsp;(ESC), a 360-degree camera, a hill hold assist, and other impressive tech. It also has Level-2 ADAS features&nbsp;including adaptive cruise control, auto emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist.</p>

<h2>Kia Seltos: Competition Check</h2>

<p>When it comes to the rival models,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/kia-seltos-facelift-surpasses-1-lakh-bookings-within-6-months-of-india-launch-116058/">the Seltos</a> competes against the Skoda Kushaq, the Honda Elevate, the Hyundai Creta, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, the MG Astor, the Volkswagen Taigun, and the Citroen C3 Aircross in this segment.</p>


Kia Seltos Petrol-CVT Recalled in India Over Faulty Electronic Oil Pump; 4,358 Units Affected

There are three trim levels available for the Kia Seltos: Tech Line, GT Line, and X-Line. The Seltos CVT can only be had in the HTX variant and carries a price tag of Rs 16.66 lakh (ex-showroom).

<p>The Kia Seltos Facelift was launched in July 2023&nbsp;and, within six months since&nbsp;its price announcement, Kia has gathered over 1 lakh bookings for the midsize SUV. According to the carmaker, of the variants on offer, 80 per cent of buyers seemed to prefer top-spec variants (HTK Plus onwards), while approximately 40 per cent of them opted for variants equipped with ADAS, indicating growing awareness of advanced active safety features. Moreover, in a press statement, Kia also revealed that 80 per cent of the total customers would rather choose&nbsp;variants with a panoramic sunroof over those variants without it.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Currently, the facelifted version of the Kia Seltos is offered with&nbsp;a manual, iMT, torque convertor automatic, CVT automatic, and DCT automatic gearbox,&nbsp;depending on the engine (naturally aspirated petrol, turbo-diesel, and turbo-petrol). Of these transmissions, the automatics, according to Kia, have emerged as the top choice amongst new-age customers,&nbsp;comprising nearly 50 per cent&nbsp;of the total bookings to date.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Kia India's Comment</h2>

<p>Mr&nbsp;Myung-sik Sohn, Chief Sales &amp; Business Officer, Kia India, said, "We are excited about the market success of the new Seltos. Undoubtedly, it stands out as one of the smartest SUV choices available, and the response from our customers resonates with this sentiment. The new Seltos is helping us consolidate our market leadership consistently in the mid-SUV segment. We are actively realigning our manufacturing processes to ensure that our customers gain access to their favourite SUVs as swiftly as possible. We are thankful to all Seltos and Kia fans in India who support and inspire us to do better with every product."</p>

<h2>Kia Seltos: Reflecting on the Past</h2>

<p>Even before its market entry in July last year, the company received over 13,000 bookings for the updated SUV in the first 24 hours, with&nbsp;1,973 of them coming&nbsp;through the K-Code delivery system. Kia said this was&nbsp;the highest first-day booking figure ever recorded by a vehicle in the segment. Then, within a month, the&nbsp;2023 Kia Seltos bagged more than 31,000&nbsp;bookings in India. The brand's best-selling SUV made its appearance for the first time in 2019 and, since then, the company has manufactured over&nbsp;6 lakh units in India, with close to 75 per cent sold in the domestic market.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Kia Seltos: Powertrains</h2>

<p>Under the hood, the Kia Seltos gets 3 engine options: a&nbsp;1.5-litre petrol, a&nbsp;1.5-litre turbo-diesel, and a&nbsp;new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. The naturally aspirated petrol unit churns out 113bhp/144Nm and gets a 6-speed or a CVT, while the diesel engine&nbsp;generates 114.4bhp/250Nm and is <a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/kia-seltos-tech-line-variants-with-diesel-mt-launched-in-india-at-rs-12-lakh-115892/">offered with&nbsp;a&nbsp;6-speed manual</a>, a 6-speed iMT,&nbsp;or&nbsp;a 6-speed automatic transmission.&nbsp;Finally, the new&nbsp;1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine on the Kia Seltos produces 158bhp&nbsp;and 253Nm of torque. This mill&nbsp;is connected to either a seven-speed DCT or a six-speed iMT.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Kia Seltos: Safety Equipment</h2>

<p>The Kia Seltos prioritises the safety of its passengers with 360-degree cameras, six&nbsp;airbags,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Level 2 ADAS features, including&nbsp;lane-keeping assist, auto emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and so on.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Kia Seltos: Price</h2>

<p>As of now,<a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/kia-sonet-hte-htk-htx-gtx-x-line-variants-explained-whats-different-115842/"> the new Kia Seltos comes in three trim levels </a>–&nbsp;Tech Line, GT Line, and X-Line.&nbsp;Price-wise, the new Kia Seltos starts at Rs 10.90 lakh and goes up to Rs 20.30 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom. In the segment,&nbsp;it locks horns with the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, MG Astor, Honda Elevate and the Citroen C3 Aircross.&nbsp;</p>


Kia Seltos Facelift Surpasses 1 Lakh Bookings Within 6 Months of India Launch

The Kia Seltos variants with automatic transmission have emerged as the top choice amongst new-age customers, comprising nearly 50 per cent of the total bookings to date. 

<p>About six months back, Kia India updated the Seltos with revised styling, a&nbsp;turbo-petrol engine, and a few other tweaks for 2023. The 1.5-litre turbo-petrol unit, linked&nbsp;to a six-speed iMT or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, was&nbsp;then introduced on all trim levels (Tech Line, GT Line, and X-Line).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Tech Line is further split into&nbsp;HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, and HTX+ variants, all of which are now, in a recent update, additionally available with a new diesel-manual option. However, this powertrain setup is not present in the&nbsp;GT Line and X-Line trims.&nbsp;The price of the Seltos Diesel MT ranges from Rs 12 lakh to Rs 18.28 lakh (ex-showroom). For those looking to buy, the bookings for the new Seltos Diesel MT are underway, with deliveries to begin next month. Take a look at the variant-wise pricing of the new Seltos diesel-6MT:</p>

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		<tr>
			<td><strong>Variant</strong></td>
			<td><strong>Price (ex-showroom)</strong></td>
		</tr>
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			<td>HTE</td>
			<td>Rs 12 Lakh</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>HTK</td>
			<td>Rs 13.60 Lakh</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>HTK+</td>
			<td>Rs 15 Lakh</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>HTX</td>
			<td>Rs 16.68 Lakh</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>HTX+</td>
			<td>Rs 18.28 Lakh</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/kia-sonet-launch-price-india-rs-799-lakh-diesel-variants-rs-979-lakh-115827/">New Kia Sonet Launched in India at Rs 7.99 Lakh, Diesel Variants Start at Rs 9.79 Lakh</a></p>

<p>With this new update, the 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine now comes mated to a 6-speed manual,&nbsp;a six-speed iMT, or a six-speed automatic transmission. As a result, the Seltos comes in a total of 24 variants. Power and torque figures are rated at 114bhp and 250Nm, respectively.&nbsp;The other&nbsp;engine option on offer is&nbsp;a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine, hooked up to a six-speed manual or a CVT. This engine is capable of churning&nbsp;out 113bhp and 144Nm of peak torque.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Kia Seltos Diesel MT: Features</h2>

<p><img alt="Kia Seltos Diesel MT Interior" height="720" src="/uploads/2024/01/Kia-Seltos-Diesel-MT-Interior.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>In terms of features, the&nbsp;SUV offers two&nbsp;touchscreens, both measuring&nbsp;10.25 inches in size. It additionally gets a dual-pane, panoramic sunroof, a Bose Premium sound system,&nbsp;an 8.0-inch heads-up display,&nbsp;Apple Carplay/Android Auto connectivity, ventillated front seats, diamond cut alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, new-age Kia Connect, and an electric parking brake.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Kia Seltos prioritises the safety of its passengers with 360-degree cameras, six&nbsp;airbags,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Level 2 ADAS features, including&nbsp;lane-keeping assist, auto emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and so on.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Kia Seltos: Exterior</h2>

<p>With a mid-life facelift in July 2023, the Seltos embraces a more forward-looking approach with new DRL signatures and dynamic turn indicators; however, it still looks&nbsp;muscular and strong. Other bits&nbsp;include a sculpted bonnet, a tiger-nose grille,&nbsp;LED headlamps,&nbsp;a four-block design for the fog lamps, wrap-around LED taillamps, and dual exhaust tips.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since its first launch in 2019, Kia has sold 6 lakh units in domestic and international markets. The SUV&nbsp;contribute more than 51 per cent&nbsp;to Kia India's total domestic dispatches. In the Indian market, it locks horns with the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, MG Astor, Honda Elevate and the Citroen C3 Aircross.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/ces-2024-kia-electric-vehicle-concepts-show-our-future-could-have-body-swappable-cars-115838/">CES 2024: Kia Electric Vehicle Concepts Show our Future Could Have Body-Swappable Cars</a></p>

<p>Mr&nbsp;Myung-sik Sohn, Chief Sales and Business Strategy Officer, Kia India, said, "We always believe in empowering consumers with choices when it comes to driving experience. A lot of customers wanted to experience the joy of shifting gears, and hence, we are introducing 6-speed manual transmission in 5 Seltos diesel variants for true enthusiasts who love to have full control on the road. This inclusion in the new Seltos will make its positioning as the smartest, safest driving experience even stronger."</p>


Kia Seltos Tech Line Variants with Diesel Engine, MT Launched in India at Rs 12 Lakh

Kia has launched the Seltos Diesel MT in India, with prices starting at Rs 12 lakh (ex-showroom). Read on to find out the variant-wise pricing:

<p>Kia India has recently given its Seltos Facelift a&nbsp;price cut. With immediate effect, a uniform price reduction of Rs 2,000 applies to all&nbsp;variants from&nbsp;the mid-spec HTX to the higher-spec&nbsp;GTX Plus (barring the X-Line). Offered in both petrol and&nbsp;diesel iterations, the HTX&nbsp;now starts at Rs 15.18 lakh and goes up to Rs 18.18&nbsp;lakh, whereas&nbsp;the price of the HTX Plus (available in turbo-petrol and diesel) ranges from Rs 18.28 lakh to Rs 19.18 lakh. Meanwhile, the GTX Plus and GTX Plus (S) are available at Rs 19.98 lakh and Rs 19.38 lakh, respectively. All revised prices are ex-showroom.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, this price reduction comes at the expense of an important feature. With this update, the abovementioned variants miss out on a&nbsp;one-touch up/down function for all four windows, with only the driver getting this feature. The Seltos X-Line, on the other hand, continues to come with four one-touch rolling power windows.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/kia-sonet-facelift-india-launch-in-december-heres-all-you-need-to-know-115379/">Kia Sonet Facelift India Launch in December: Here's All You Need to Know</a></p>

<p>The prices of all other variants remain unaltered. As before, the <a href="https://www.autox.com/track-test/autox-awards-2023-kia-seltos-performance-quality-and-value-for-money-ranked-115178/">facelifted version of the Kia Seltos</a> is offered at a starting price of Rs 10.90 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base HTE MT and goes up to Rs 20.30 lakh (ex-showroom) for the high-spec X-Line AT.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>With a mid-life facelift in July 2023, the Seltos embraces a more forward-looking approach with new DRL signatures and dynamic turn indicators; however, it still looks&nbsp;muscular and strong. Other bits&nbsp;include a sculpted bonnet, a tiger-nose grille,&nbsp;LED headlamps with integrated DRLs,&nbsp;a four-block design for the fog lamps, wrap-around LED taillamps, 18-inch wheels, and dual exhaust tips.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Kia Seltos Facelift: Powertrain</h2>

<p>The <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/kia/seltos/">Kia Seltos</a>&nbsp;gets 3 engine options: a&nbsp;1.5-litre petrol, a&nbsp;1.5-litre turbo-diesel, as well as&nbsp;a&nbsp;new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. The naturally aspirated petrol unit churns out 113bhp/144Nm and gets a 6-speed or a CVT, while the diesel engine&nbsp;generates 114.4bhp/250Nm and is offered with&nbsp;a&nbsp;6-speed iMT or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The new&nbsp;1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, meanwhile,&nbsp;produces 158bhp&nbsp;and 253Nm of torque, both comparable to those of the Tata Harrier (168bhp and 350Nm). This mill&nbsp;is connected to either a seven-speed DCT or a six-speed iMT.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Kia Seltos Facelift: Features</h2>

<p>The ADAS suite and panoramic sunroof are the two major upgrades that the Seltos facelift brings along. This SUV also boasts of two&nbsp;touchscreens, both measuring&nbsp;10.25 inches in size, and&nbsp;the list goes on with&nbsp;a Bose Premium sound system,&nbsp;a heads-up display,&nbsp;Apple Carplay/Android Auto connectivity, ventillated front seats, dual-zone climate control,&nbsp;new-age Kia Connect, and electric parking brake.</p>

<p>The Kia Seltos prioritises the safety of its passengers with a 360-degree camera, ESC, hill hold assist, 6 airbags as standard, as well as&nbsp;Level-2 ADAS functionalities, including&nbsp;lane-keeping assist, auto emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and so on.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the Indian market, the Seltos&nbsp;locks horns with the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, MG Astor, Honda Elevate and the Citroen C3 Aircross.&nbsp;</p>


Kia Seltos Facelift Sees A Price Cut For Some Variants, Here's Why

The prices of all other variants remain unaltered. As before, the facelifted version of the Kia Seltos is offered at a starting price of Rs 10.90 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base HTE MT and goes up to Rs 20.30 lakh (ex-showroom) for the high-spec X-Line AT.  

Kia is likely to reveal the next-gen Seltos on 10 December 2025 globally. The official launch timeline for India has not yet been announced.

<p style="text-align: justify;">The Kia
Seltos is a stylish 5-seater SUV with petrol and diesel engine options, mated
to different transmission options. It includes Level 2 ADAS, a panoramic
sunroof, a dual-screen dashboard, and all-wheel disc brakes. It competes with the
<a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/hyundai/creta/">Hyundai Creta</a> and the <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/honda/elevate/">Honda Elevate</a> in its segment.</p>

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