Korea’s Kia Motors is all set to enter India and its first model, named the Seltos, will be a Hyundai Creta-rivalling five-seat, mid-sized SUV. The Seltos was previewed by the Kia SP Concept at Auto Expo 2018. The Seltos has an upright stance, something Indian SUV buyers like, and also sports sleek styling. Kia’s signature ‘Tiger Nose’ grille is the focal point at the front and the Seltos also features a split headlamp arrangement, in line with latest style trends.
The Seltos’ interior promises to score big on quality and is expected to come loaded with equipment. The Kia Seltos’ features list will be extensive and will include an advanced touchscreen infotainment system, a fully digital instrument cluster and a powered driver’s seat. Ventilated front seats, on-board Wi-Fi, wireless phone charging, ambient lighting, 360-degree parking camera and head-up display will also be part of the kit on top-spec Seltos'.
Kia Seltos engine options will include a 1.5-litre petrol unit and a 115hp, 1.5-litre diesel. Interestingly, the Kia Seltos will likely go on sale with BS-IV emission norm compliant engines, while BS-VI versions of the engines will come in early 2020. Both engines will be offered with manual and torque converter automatic transmissions, with paddle shifters expected on the latter. Further down the road, a sportier Seltos with racier body trim, sportier suspension and a more powerful 140hp, 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission will also go on sale.
The Kia Seltos will launch in India in August 2019. Notably, Kia has confirmed that Seltos prices will range from Rs 10-16 lakh (ex-showroom).
Korea’s Kia Motors is all set to enter India and its first model, named the Seltos, will be a Hyundai Creta-rivalling...
Korea’s Kia Motors is all set to enter India and its first model, named the Seltos, will be a Hyundai Creta-rivalling five-seat, mid-sized SUV. The Seltos was previewed by the Kia SP Concept at Auto Expo 2018. The Seltos has an upright stance, something Indian SUV buyers like, and also sports sleek styling. Kia’s signature ‘Tiger Nose’ grille is the focal point at the front and the Seltos also features a split headlamp arrangement, in line with latest style trends.
The Seltos’ interior promises to score big on quality and is expected to come loaded with equipment. The Kia Seltos’ features list will be extensive and will include an advanced touchscreen infotainment system, a fully digital instrument cluster and a powered driver’s seat. Ventilated front seats, on-board Wi-Fi, wireless phone charging, ambient lighting, 360-degree parking camera and head-up display will also be part of the kit on top-spec Seltos'.
Kia Seltos engine options will include a 1.5-litre petrol unit and a 115hp, 1.5-litre diesel. Interestingly, the Kia Seltos will likely go on sale with BS-IV emission norm compliant engines, while BS-VI versions of the engines will come in early 2020. Both engines will be offered with manual and torque converter automatic transmissions, with paddle shifters expected on the latter. Further down the road, a sportier Seltos with racier body trim, sportier suspension and a more powerful 140hp, 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission will also go on sale.
The Kia Seltos will launch in India in August 2019. Notably, Kia has confirmed that Seltos prices will range from Rs 10-16 lakh (ex-showroom).