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Kia Seltos, Sonet and Carens get new Gravity Edition variants

Gravity Edition variants make some features from higher trims more accessible.
2 min read4 Sep '24
Saptarshi MondalSaptarshi Mondal
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Kia Gravity Edition models

Kia has launched a new Gravity Edition for Sonet, Seltos and Carens on the occasion of completing five years in our market. The Gravity Edition variants in all models get a few cosmetic updates and feature additions over the trim they are based on. Let’s take a closer look at what each one has to offer.

Kia Seltos Gravity Edition: what’s new?

Seltos Gravity Edition price (ex-showroom)
Variant
Price
1.5 Petrol MT
Rs 16.63 lakh
1.5 Petrol CVT
Rs 18.06 lakh
1.5 Diesel MT
Rs 18.21 lakh

Based on the mid-spec HTX trim, the Seltos Gravity Edition can be either had with the 115hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with a manual or a CVT gearbox or a 116hp, 1.5-litre diesel unit with manual transmission. There are three colours to choose from: Glacial White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, and Dark Gun Metal (Matte).

It gets a new dashcam along with some features that are otherwise present in higher trims. These include ventilated front seats, a Bose sound system, an electronic parking brake (for petrol-CVT only) and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. As for looks, it sports 17-inch alloys, a gloss black rear spoiler, body-coloured door handles and an exclusive Gravity emblem. The interior comes finished in the Indigo Pera colour scheme.   

Kia Sonet Gravity Edition: what’s new?

Sonet Gravity Edition (ex-showroom)
Variant
Price
1.2 petrol MT
Rs 10.50 lakh
1.0 turbo-petrol iMT
Rs 11.20 lakh
1.5 diesel MT
Rs 12 lakh

The Sonet Gravity Edition is based on the HTK+ trim and is available with all three engines on offer with the Sonet: the 83hp, 1.2-litre petrol with a manual gearbox; the 120hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine with an iMT gearbox, and the 116hp, 1.5-litre diesel engine with a manual gearbox. Colour options include Pearl White, Aurora Black Pearl and Matte Graphite.

It has a wireless charger, a dashcam, a front-door armrest, 60:40 split seats, rear adjustable headrests and a rear armrest with cup holders – bits that are missing in the HTK+ trim. On the outside, it has white brake calipers, a Gravity Edition logo, a rear spoiler and 16-inch alloy wheels.

Kia Carens Gravity Edition: what’s new?

Carens Gravity Edition (ex-showroom)
Variant
Price
1.5 petrol MT
Rs 12.10 lakh
1.5 turbo-petrol iMT
Rs 13.50 lakh
1.5 diesel MT
Rs 14 lakh

The Carens Gravity Edition is based on the Premium (O) trim and is available in three versions. The least expensive one has the 115hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine with a manual gearbox. The next one has a 160hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with the iMT gearbox. Then, there’s the diesel variant with a 116hp, 1.5-litre unit paired with a manual gearbox.

Equipment additions over the Premium (O) include a dash cam, a single-pane sunroof, artificial black leather seats, leatherette door-centre trims and armrests, LED map and room lamps, and the Gravity Emblem.

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