Kia Seltos Facelift Fuel Efficiency Figures Revealed; Details Here

Kia India has disclosed the ARAI-claimed fuel efficiency numbers of the newly launched 2023 Seltos SUV. The C1-segment sports utility vehicle in its renewed avatar is currently on sale in our market, with prices ranging from Rs 10.89 lakh and Rs 20 lakh. Both are ex-showroom figures. Mechanically, the SUV offers a choice of three engines: a 1.5-litre, naturally-aspirated petrol, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel. 

According to the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), the new Smartstream 1.5-litre TGDi petrol powertrain offers 17.7km/l with iMT and 17.9km/l with DCT automatic gears. On the other hand, the 1.5-litre NA petrol engine delivers fuel economy of 17.7km/l with an automated CVT gearbox and 17.0km/l with a manual gearbox. Additionally, the 1.5-litre diesel motor with an iMT and AT offers a mileage of 20.7km/l and 19.1km/l, respectively. Let's know more about this updated SUV by Kia in terms of specs and other features. 

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2023 Kia Seltos: Powertrain

In terms of engine, the revamped Seltos SUV continues with the 1.5-litre petrol and 1.5-litre turbo-diesel motors. With the petrol powertrain, the SUV delivers 113bhp and 144Nm mated to either a six-speed manual or a CVT automatic gearbox. On the other hand, the turbo-diesel powertrain offers 114.4bhp and 250Nm coupled with a 6-speed iMT or a 6-speed automatic transmission. Kia has further provided a new 1.5-litre, inline four-cylinder, turbo-petrol unit with the facelifted SUV, which mated to a six-speed iMT or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, claims to generate 158bhp and 253Nm. 

2023 Kia Seltos: Mileage

Here's the table reflecting the fuel efficiency numbers of the 2023 Kia Seltos:

2023 Kia Seltos: Appearance & More Details

A sculpted bonnet, a tiger-nose grille, wrap-around LED taillamps, LED headlamps with integrated DRLs, 18-inch wheels, and more are a part of the SUV exterior. Inside, the revised model includes a Bose music system, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, two 10.25-inch screens, and more. In terms of safety, the SUV boasts a 360-degree camera, ESC, hill hold assist, as well as, a Level-2 ADAS tech, which comprises lane-keeping assist, auto emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and other functions. 

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2023 Kia Seltos: Price & Rivals

The 2023 version of the SUV is priced between Rs 10.89 lakh and Rs 20 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom. In India, the revised Seltos SUV competes with the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, MG Astor, and the forthcoming Honda Elevate and Citroen C3 Aircross.