Cars in India | Autoportal.com
Select City

KIA Seltos

YouTube999+
Overall rating: 4.75 8 reviews |  Write a Review
 9.89 – 16.34 Lakh*

*Ex-Showroom Price in New Delhi

KeyFeatures

KIA Seltos Key Features

Ventilated and power seats KIA Seltos

Ventilated and power seats

Electrical adjustment helps in finding the convenient position & the ventilated seats keeps the front occupants cool.

Ambient lighting KIA Seltos

Ambient lighting

Ambient lighting helps you set the mood for the ride and lightens the cabin.

Head-up Display KIA Seltos

Head-up Display

Seltos comes with a Head-up display which shows vital information to the driver so that he doesn't have to take eyes off the road.

Key Features will be different from variant to variant View all Specifications & Features»

Pros

  • Comfortable cabin
  • Beautiful design and road presence
  • Smooth transmission

Cons

  • After-sales service is still a question
  • Feel and feedback lacking in the steering wheel
Variants

KIA Seltos Prices in India

KIA Seltos price in India starts at Rs. 9.89 lakh for petrol variant HTE 1.5 and goes up to Rs. 16.29 lakh for GTX Plus 1.4. The price of KIA Seltos

  • Petrol
  • Diesel

The South Korean automobile manufacturer, Kia Motors have put in a lot of efforts on the Seltos SUV. It is the very first car from the brand in the Indian automobile market. Kia has done a fantastic j . . .  Read more»

  • KIA Seltos Competitors
  • Recently viewed cars

KIA Seltos Specifications

KIA Seltos mileage varies from 16.1 kmpl for Manual Petrol variant GTX 1.4 to 20 kmpl for Manual Diesel variant HTX 1.5 Diesel. Check out the claimed ARAI mileage for different KIA Seltos variants:

Variant name Mileage
i
Fuel Economy claimed by the manufacturer, generally quoted in KMPL (Kilometres Per Litre) format.
Transmission
i
Common term 'Gear System', essentially a mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the drive shaft.
Displacement
i
It is the maximum capacity of an engine by volume. Usually quoted in 'CC' or 'Cubic Capacity' (1000cc = 1 Litre).
Safety
i
Features/equipment in an automobile that ensure safety of passengers as well as pedestrians.
Ex-Showroom Price
i
It's the price of an automobile exclusive of duties, taxes, depot charges, and insurance. To get on-road price, click on the 'Get Onroad Price' button.
HTE 1.5 16.8 kmplManual1497 ccABS, Airbags 2, Child Safety Locks 9.89 Lakh *
HTK 1.5 16.8 kmplManual1497 ccABS, Airbags 2, Child Safety Locks 10.29 Lakh *
HTK Plus 1.5 16.8 kmplManual1497 ccABS, Airbags 4, Child Safety Locks 11.49 Lakh *
HTX 1.5 16.8 kmplManual1497 ccABS, Airbags 2, Child Safety Locks 13.09 Lakh *
HTX CVT 1.5 16.8 kmplAutomatic1497 ccABS, Airbags 4, Child Safety Locks 14.09 Lakh *
Summary Table Hide
HTE 1.5 Diesel 20 kmplManual1493 ccABS, Airbags 2, Child Safety Locks 10.34 Lakh *
HTK 1.5 Diesel 20 kmplManual1493 ccABS, Airbags 2, Child Safety Locks 11.54 Lakh *
HTK Plus 1.5 Diesel 20 kmplManual1493 ccABS, Airbags 4, Child Safety Locks 12.54 Lakh *
HTK Plus AT 1.5 Diesel 20 kmplAutomatic1493 ccABS, Airbags 4, Child Safety Locks 13.54 Lakh *
HTX Plus 1.5 Diesel 20 kmplManual1493 ccABS, Airbags 4, Child Safety Locks 15.34 Lakh *
HTX Plus AT 1.5 Diesel 20 kmplAutomatic1493 ccABS, Airbags 4, Child Safety Locks 16.34 Lakh *
GTK 1.4 16.1 kmplManual1353 ccABS, Airbags 2, Child Safety Locks 13.79 Lakh *
GTX 1.4 16.1 kmplManual1353 ccABS, Airbags 4, Child Safety Locks 15.29 Lakh *
GTX AT 1.4 16.5 kmplDCT1353 ccABS, Airbags 4, Child Safety Locks 16.29 Lakh *
GTX Plus 1.4 16.1 kmplManual1353 ccABS, Airbags 4, Child Safety Locks 16.29 Lakh *
HTX 1.5 Diesel 20 kmplManual1493 ccABS, Airbags 4, Child Safety Locks 14.14 Lakh *
View All Variants

*Ex-Showroom Price range in New Delhi

What would you like to know?

×
×

Thank You for your time!

Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers

Some information missing? Yes  /  No
Reviews

KIA Seltos Reviews (8)

High price for minimal features

Overall rating: 4.5 Reviewed By: Imran on 12 February 2020
Overpriced.  Read More »

Nice car

Overall rating: 4.25 Reviewed By: Ashok on 12 February 2020
Eyecatching buy  Read More »

Read all KIA Seltos Reviews Write a Review

 

KIA Seltos Overview

The South Korean automobile manufacturer, Kia Motors have put in a lot of efforts on the Seltos SUV. It is the very first car from the brand in the Indian automobile market. Kia has done a fantastic job with the design and tons of features of the Seltos. With its attractive pricing and design, people have fallen in love with this SUV.
KIA Seltos Overview

KIA Seltos Exterior

Kia Seltos exterior features it hosts a Tiger nose front grille with a character line on the front bumper. Talking of the front fascia, there are sweeping LED light Bar LED headlamps with LED DRL’s with a heartbeat effect. The sporty bumper houses the vertically placed LED foglamps. The slim LEDs with the skid plate enhances the front fascia of the Seltos. At the side, there are 17-inch Crystal Cut alloy wheels, floating roofline and roof rails increase the SUV appeal. The rear section entails LED tail lamp cluster, rear spoiler with a rear skid plate. Kia is offering automatic headlamps and wipers.
KIA Seltos Exterior

KIA Seltos Interior

The Kia Seltos interior looks quite luxurious and sporty at the same time. The SUV certainly boats of its 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with UVO connectivity with 37 Smart features, voice command, steering-mounted controls, ARKAMYS sound system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The automatic dimming IRVM hosts 3 buttons meant for calling roadside assistance in an emergency. Some of the variants of the SUV offers an ambient lighting package, sunroof, leather seats, ventilated front seats, Bose sound system, wireless charging and air purifier. Additionally, the rear seats of the SUV can also recline so that rear occupant can find their comfortable position. Also, they get their own rear AC vents. For the convenience of the driver, there is a digital Multi-Information display, 8-inch heads-up display, electrically adjustable seats, push-button start and cruise control for the long highway drives.
KIA Seltos Interior

KIA Seltos Engine & Transmission

Kia Seltos specifications include 2 petrol engines and 1 diesel engine. The 1.4L Turbo Petrol is capable of producing 140 bhp @ 6000rpm and a peak torque of 242Nm @ 1500-3200rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed MT or a 7-speed DSG. The 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine produces 115 bhp @ 6300rpm and a peak torque output of 144Nm @ 4500rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed MT or a CVT. The 1.5L diesel engine produces 115 bhp @ 4000rpm and a peak torque output of 250Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed MT or an AT.
It is important to note that all the engines on offer are BS-VI compliant and the drive is connected to only the front wheels. Kia is also offering multi-drive modes and traction control with the automatic variants.

KIA Seltos Mileage

Kia Seltos mileage in petrol is around 16kmpl and the diesel engine can return up to 20kmpl. However, the mileage depends upon the driving habits of the driver.

KIA Seltos Braking and Safety

Braking responsibilities are managed by disc units in the front and drums/discs brakes at the rear. The Kia Seltos safety features host a total of 6 airbags, Anti-lock braking system with electronic brakeforce distribution, Brake Assist, blind-spot view mirror, Hill-start assist, vehicle stability management, brake assist and front and rear parking sensors. There is a 360-degree surround camera for the perfect vehicle parking and a tyre pressure monitoring system.

KIA Seltos Performance and Handling

Kia has tuned the suspension of the Seltos perfectly for city use and it is only the really bad pot-holes which filter through the cabin. The steering offers decent feedback for daily use. The SUV remains stable on the highways and has minimal body-roll. Speaking about the performance, the turbo-lag is well controlled. The turbo petrol offers enthusiastic performance and feels eager. Having said that rest of the engines offer really good performance for daily use. The brakes are confidence-inspiring due to the front and rear discs.

What do we think about KIA Seltos?

Kia's hard work has paid off and the Seltos has impressed the market. Kia has also priced the Seltos very cleverly and it undercuts the rivals pricing by quite a margin. With its features and impressive looks, value for money Seltos might be the next benchmark in the SUV segment to beat!
What do we think about KIA Seltos?

KIA Seltos Competitors

In terms of competition, the Kia Seltos will rival against models such as Mahindra XUV 500, Tata Harrier, MG Hector and Hyundai Creta in the five-seater compact SUV segment.

Most Popular Cars

Other KIA Cars

More on KIA Seltos

KIA Seltos - People Also Ask

 

  1. Where are Kia cars manufactured?

The South Korean automobile manufacturer, KIA Motors manufactures KIA Seltos. It is the first vehicle from KIA Motors in the Indian automobile market.

 

  1. When is the expected launch of KIA Seltos in India?

Kia Seltos was Unveiled on June 21, Kia Seltos is based on the company's SP2 Concept and is expected to be launched in India on August 22. Kia Seltos bookings began on July 16 and the launch is expected on August 22.

 

  1. What is the expected pricing of KIA Seltos in India?

The expected pricing range of the 5-seater SUV, KIA Seltos is between INR 10 to 16 lakhs (ex-showroom) price in India 2019. This price will be the ex-showroom pricing in New Delhi. The Kia Seltos on-road price will be more because of road tax, registration, GST, insurance, and provision of other amenities.

 

  1. What type of vehicle is KIA Seltos?

Images suggest that KIA Seltos resembles the Hyundai Creta in many ways. KIA Seltos is a 5-seater SUV having a mechanical set-up similar to the Hyundai Creta. KIA Motors’ SP2i Compact SUV has been christened as KIA Seltos.

 

  1. What safety features can we expect in KIA Seltos?

KIA vehicles have a reputation for adhering to extreme safety norms. KIA Seltos is expected to have disc brakes for the front wheels and drum brakes for the rear. Besides, one can expect KIA Seltos to have dual airbags, the anti-lock braking system with EBD, brake assist, and a 360-degree view camera.

 

  1. What is unique about the exterior features of KIA Seltos?

Photographs show that KIA Seltos has exterior designs similar to the SP Signature concept. It has Kumho tyres in 225/45 section wrapping around 18-inch dual tone wheels. The Tiger Nose grille is the highlight of the front fascia of KIA Seltos. Add the sharp-looking LED headlamps connected through an LED light bar at the top of the grille to complete the exciting exterior features of KIA Seltos.

 

  1. What distinguishes the interiors of KIA Seltos from other cars?

Sneak previews of the KIA Seltos interiors reveal a drive mode selector with the words' Off-Road' written over it. It signifies that KIA Seltos is expected to deliver exceptional off-road performance. Some of the incredible interior features include a prominent touchscreen infotainment unit, wireless charging facilities, steering mounted controls, and an in-built car Wi-Fi system. One can expect the top-end variants to feature ambient lighting and an excellent display. Apart from these features, KIA Seltos will have rear AC vents, power windows, and smartphone connectivity for operating the climate control system and locking/unlocking the vehicle.

 

  1. What type of engine can we expect the KIA Seltos to have?

We can expect KIA Seltos to come up with both diesel and petrol variants. The vehicle can come with 1.5-litre petrol or diesel BSIV compliant engines respectively during the initial launch. KIA Seltos will have manual as well as automatic transmission systems. Some reviews state that KIA Seltos could come with a 4-wheel drive system as well. Similarly, a sleek and sportier variant of KIA Seltos with a 1.4-litre petrol engine is also on the radar. This engine has a reputation for delivering a maximum power of 140 bhp, as it comes paired with a 7-speed DCT and paddle shifters.

 

  1. What mileage performance can we expect from KIA Seltos?

As of now, it is not possible to predict the mileage performance of KIA Seltos. However, one can expect the performance to rival that of its immediate cousin, Hyundai Creta.

 

  1. Who are the immediate competitors to KIA Seltos?

KIA Seltos is a 5-seater SUV. It will compete with similar vehicles like Renault Captur, Hyundai Creta, and Tata Harrier.