Kia Seltos IVT quick review
Kia Seltos
Naturally aspirated petrol-IVT powertrain driven
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Exterior design
Vertical DRLs, wide grille make for slightly busy front design
Cleaner, slicker side and rear styling
18-inch alloy wheels
No visual distinction between IVT and DCT variants
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Interior
Twin 12.3-inch screens and 5-inch climate display
Lots of physical buttons
High-quality fit and finish
Good cabin storage
Stylish front seats are a tad narrow
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Space and comfort
Excellent legroom
Enough shoulder room for three
Thigh support could be better
Boot space: 447 litres
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Features
360-degree camera
Bose sound system
Dual-zone climate control
Ventilated front seats
Panoramic sunroof
Level 2 ADAS
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Engine and gearbox
1.5-litre NA petrol: 115hp, 144Nm
IVT (Kia's CVT) simulates 8 stepped gear shifts
Paddle shifters and manual control available
Drive modes: Eco, Normal, Sport
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Performance and refinement
0-100kph: 13.07 seconds (tested)
Responsive in city, relaxed on highway
IVT feels seamless at low speeds
Rubberband effect can show up under hard acceleration
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Tested fuel efficiency
City: 10.3kpl
Highway: 14.2kpl
Average: 12.25kpl
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Ride and handling
Very good bump absorption at low speeds
Well-damped feel at highway speeds
Steering very light in default setting; weighs up in Sport mode
Corners neatly but not enthusiast-focused
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Price and verdict
Rs 13.39 lakh-19.49 lakh (ex-showroom)
Rs 50,000-80,000 cheaper than equivalent turbo-DCT
Best suited for daily commutes rather than spirited driving
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