Kia India Domestic Sales Dip 19% in June, Sells 19,391 Units

On Saturday, Kia India reported a 19 per cent fall in domestic wholesales to 19,391 units. In June 2022, the company delivered 24,024 units to dealers. The manufacturer said that domestic sales in January through June of this year increased by 12 per cent year over year (YoY) to 1,36,108 units. Commenting on the company's most recent sales performance, Hardeep Singh Brar, National Head (Sales & Marketing), Kia India said, "We have kept our performance steady with healthy growth, despite the realignment of our manufacturing process to accommodate the development of the new Seltos this month. With the launch of the new Seltos, the automaker aims to be one of the top mid-SUV segment leaders again and hopes for a strong sales surge." In other news, the South Korean automaker is all geared up to expand its Indian portfolio with the all-new Seltos facelift. Read on to know what this soon-to-be-launched SUV has to offer. 

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2023 Kia Seltos: Powertrain Options

The Kia Seltos facelift will most likely sport updated versions of the present model's 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines under the hood. A 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine is also possible. The 1.5-litre petrol engine produces 113bhp and 144Nm of peak torque, while the turbo diesel engine delivers 114bhp and 250Nm. The 1.5-litre new turbo-petrol engine, on the other hand, is expected to churn out 158bhp and 253Nm. Transmissions will most likely be iMT (clutchless manual gearbox) and automated gearboxes for available engines. 

2023 Kia Seltos: Interior and Features

Inside, a teaser revealed a dual-screen arrangement, similar to the EV6, with a touchscreen infotainment system and a digital driver's display. There are stylish AC vents below the touchscreen. For the automatic versions, there is now a rotary gear knob. A panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, and, most significantly, ADAS features are just a few of the additional amenities that will be introduced to the Seltos. Bose sound system, wireless phone charging, front seats with ventilation, a head-up display, and a 360-degree camera are some of the features that have been kept. Additionally, it would be equipped with six airbags, front and rear parking sensors, electronic stability control, and hill start assist. 

2023 Kia Seltos: Design Updates

The SUV, which has been on sale in India since August 2019, has undergone its first major design update. Many leaked images have shown what's new in the facelifted Seltos at this point: The LED DRLs have been reprofiled, and the Tiger Nose grille has grown in size and received chicer inlays. Particularly for the GT Line trim, the reworked front bumper adds additional ferocity to the appearance. The 18-inch alloy wheels from the X-Line trim are the only difference in the profile. Your gaze will be directed to the connected taillamps and the updated bumper down at the back. The dual exhausts that come with the GT Line option contribute to the SUV's stylish appearance. 

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2023 Kia Seltos: Rivals

The Hyundai Creta, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, the Skoda Kushaq, the Toyota Hyryder, the upcoming Citroen C3 Aircross, and the Honda Elevate are among the market competitors of the Kia Seltos facelift.