KIA Seltos
Launched in 2019, Kia has taken mid segment SUV market with storm. Seltos has been selling in numbers each month. Kia Seltos is a true connected compact SUV which comes with state of the art design and technology.
Exterior
The signature Tiger Nose Grill with LED headlamps gives very aggressive look. The ice cubed shaped fog lamps add very distinct look to this SUV. This SUV comes with alloy wheels as standard making it look more bold. At the rear you get Heartbeat LED tail lamp and chrome finished bumper.
| Length | 4315mm |
| Width | 1800mm |
| Height | 1620mm |
| Wheelbase | 2610mm |
| Ground Clearance | 190mm |
| Boot Capacity | 433 litres |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 litres |
Interior
Kia Seltos comes with massive 10 inch HD infotainment system which connects with the cellphone using UVO app. The 7 inch display cluster keeps driver updated the vehicle information such as tyre pressure, fuel consumption and trip details. This SUV also comes with 360 degree camera with BVM making it easier to locate blind spots. 8 Bose speakers and ventilated front seats give pleasant driving experience. And finally 8 inch Smart Head-up display makes driving safer by reducing drivers line of sight.
Safety
This compact SUV comes with 6 Airbags and High Steel strength body structure which keeps passengers safe. The front and rear parking sensors along with Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) allows driver to manoeuvre the SUV safely. Smart Pure Air Purifier makes sure the air is breathable and maintains the quality. Rear seats reclining provide much needed comfort for long drives.
UVO App
Kia Seltos is a truly connected compact SUV. The UVO app connects with your infotainment system and can be controlled by voice. The app allows to load navigation from your mobile to infotainment system. The app provides safety and security by keeping the track of vehicle’s real time location. You can start the SUV from remote using your UVO App. The App comes with Vehicle Management System which keeps track of servicing, tyre pressure etc.
Engine
Kia Seltos comes with 3 engine types:
- SmartStream G 1.5 L Petrol which produces 115 PS @ 6700 rpm and 144 Nm torque @ 4500 rpm. It comes with a Manual Transmission.
- SmartStream G 1.4 L T-GDI Petrol which product 140 PS @ 6000 rpm and 242 Nm torque @ 1500 – 3200 rpm. This comes with Manual as well as Automatic DCT.
- 1.5 L CRDi VGT Diesel which produces 115 PS @ 4000 rpm and 250 Nm torque at 1500 – 2750 rpm. This also comes with Manual and Automatic Transmission.
Seltos has Fuel tank capacity of 50 litres and boot space 433 litres. Kia Seltos is a FWD compact SUV which comes in multiple variants. The lowest variant starts from 9.89 lakhs and goes till 17.34 lakhs ex showroom price for top variant. This wide range of variants allows customers to choose SUV as per their need and budget.
| Variant Name | Price | Transmission/Fuel |
|---|---|---|
| HTE Petrol | 9.89 lakh | Manual |
| HTE Diesel | 10.3 lakh | Manual |
| HTK Petrol | 10.3 lakh | Manual |
| HTK Diesel | 11.5 lakh | Manual |
| HTK+ Petrol | 11.5 lakh | Manual |
| HTK+ Diesel | 12.5 lakh | Manual |
| HTX Petrol | 13.1 lakh | Manual |
| HTK+ Diesel AT | 13.5 lakh | Automatic |
| GTK Petrol | 13.8 lakh | Manual |
| HTX Petrol IVT | 14.1 lakh | Automatic |
| HTX Diesel | 14.1 lakh | Manual |
| GTX Petrol | 15.3 lakh | Manual |
| HTX+ Diesel | 15.3 lakh | Manual |
| GTX+ Petrol | 16.3 lakh | Manual |
| GTX Petrol DCT | 16.3 lakh | Automatic |
| HTX+ Diesel AT | 16.3 lakh | Automatic |
| GTX+ Petrol DCT | 17.3 lakh | Automatic |
| GTX+ Diesel | 17.3 lakh | Automatic |
Review
Kia Seltos is a truly connected compact SUV which comes with a reasonable price. In its segment it is the best selling compact SUV with its bold and aggressive design. It is a perfect combination of power with technology. Seltos offers all the premium features at a vey reasonable price and no other competitor comes even close to this compact SUV. If you’re looking for compact SUV then KIA Seltos is good to go.
