Kia Seltos: What to expect from each variant

The Kia Seltos will be sold in as many as eight variants; three engine options will be on offer.

Published On Aug 21, 2019 11:35:00 AM

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Kia Seltos: What to expect from each variant

Kia is gearing up to launch the Seltos SUV on August 22, 2019, at which time the Korean carmaker will also reveal the much anticipated model’s prices. Now, we have also received information about all the variants of the SUV and the features that each will come with.

Before we go further, a small recap on the Kia Seltos’ multiple engine options for our market: it will get a 1.5-litre petrol offered with a 6-speed manual or CVT; a 1.5-litre diesel mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter; and a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol with direct injection, paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

The new information states that the Seltos will be sold in multiple variants in GT line and Tech line styles, which are further differentiated on the basis of engine-gearbox combinations. We have compiled a list of all the engine and gearbox combinations, features and equipment available across the entire Kia Seltos range below.

Kia Seltos HTE

1.5-litre diesel with 6MT
1.5-litre petrol with 6MT
ABS with EBD
Dual front airbags
Shark-fin antenna
Front and rear faux skid plates
16-inch steel wheels with covers
Projector headlights
Follow-me-home headlamps
All four disc brakes
All power windows
Keyless entry
4-speaker sound system
Steering-mounted controls
Steering wheel tilt adjustment
Rear AC vents
UVO Lite (connectivity suite)

Kia Seltos HTK

1.5-litre diesel with 6MT
1.5-litre petrol with 6MT
‘Ice cube’ LED fog lights
Electrically adjustable ORVMs with in-built turn indicators
Front USB charging
6 Speaker music system
Touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Kia Seltos HTK+

1.5-litre diesel with 6MT or 6AT (torque convertor automatic)
1.5-litre petrol with 6MT
16-inch alloy wheels
LED mood lighting with sound effects
Power folding mirrors
Rear wiper and washer
Smart key with push-button start
Cruise control
Rear sunshade
Rear parcel tray
One-touch up and down for driver’s window

Kia Seltos HTX

1.5-litre diesel with 6MT
1.5-litre petrol with 6MT/ CVT
Isofix child seat mounts
Tyre pressure monitoring system
All four disc brakes
Automatic LED headlamps with DRLs
LED light bar
LED tail-lamps
17-inch alloy wheels
Leather-wrapped steering wheels
Steering wheel tilt and telescopic adjustment
Rear reclining seats with 60:40 split and adjustable headrests
10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment
Ambient mood lighting
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
UVO connectivity
Wireless charging
USB ports for second row
Air purifier
Automatic air conditioner

Kia Seltos HTX+

1.5-litre diesel with 6MT or 6AT (torque convertor automatic)
Six airbags
Vehicle stability management (automatic only)
Hill start assist (automatic only)
ESC (automatic only)
Front parking sensors
UV Cut glass
8-way power adjust for driver’s seat
7.0-inch multi-info display
8-speaker Bose stereo sound system
360-degree camera
Ventilated seats
Wireless charging
Power sunroof
Rain-sensing wipers

Kia Seltos GTK

1.5-litre petrol or 1.4-litre GDI petrol with 6MT only
ABS with EBD
Dual front airbags
Standard all four disc brakes
LED headlamps with DRLs
LED light bar
LED fog lamps
Follow-me-home headlamps
Shark fin antenna
17-inch alloy wheels
LED tail-lamps
Front and rear faux skid plates
Power folding mirrors
Smart key with push-button start
Automatic air conditioner
LED mood lighting with sound effects
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Steering wheel tilt and telescopic adjustment
Cruise control
USB ports for second row
Rear sunshade
Smart key with push button
Reclining rear seats with 60:40 split
Rear AC vents
Steering mounted controls
8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support
6-Speaker Arkamys sound system
Rear view camera with guidelines

Kia Seltos GTX

1.4-litre turbo-petrol with DCT
Six airbags
Vehicle stability management
Brake assist
Hill start assist
ESC
Tyre pressure monitoring system
17-inch alloy wheels
UV Cut glass
Wireless charging
Rain-sensing wipers
Air purifier
8.0-inch head-up display
7.0-inch Multi-info display (instrument cluster)
10.25-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system
UVO connectivity

Kia Seltos GTX+

1.4-litre turbo-petrol with 6MT
1.5-litre diesel with 6AT (torque convertor automatic)
Multiple drive modes (automatic only)
Road grip control (automatic only)
Front parking sensors
Blind spot monitor
17-inch alloy wheels
Power sunroof
Bose 8-speaker sound system
8-way powered driver’s seat
360-degree camera
Ventilated seats

The Seltos will sit right in the middle of the hotly contested midsize SUV market in India, which includes models like the Hyundai Creta, the Mahindra XUV500, the Renault Captur, Nissan Kicks and the aggressively priced MG Hector. Expect Kia to price the Seltos in the range of Rs 11-17 lakh (ex-showroom).

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