The fuel efficiency (mileage) figures of the recently launched 2023 Kia Seltos facelift have finally been revealed officially. Here are the details: –
| Powertrain | Claimed Fuel Efficiency |
| 1.5-litre N.A. Petrol with Manual | 17 kmpl |
| 1.5-litre N.A. Petrol with CVT Automatic | 17.7 kmpl |
| 1.5-litre Turbo-Petrol with iMT (clutchless manual) | 17.7 kmpl |
| 1.5-litre Turbo-Petrol with DCT Automatic | 17.9 kmpl |
| 1.5-litre Diesel with iMT (clutchless manual) | 20.7 kmpl |
| 1.5-litre Diesel with Automatic | 19.21 kmpl |
- As the above tables indicate, the new Kia Seltos comes with three engine options, including a new 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine.
- Compared to the pre-facelift version of the Seltos, its upgraded version is slightly more fuel efficient.
Now, here’s a look at its engine specifications: –
| Engine | 1.5-litre petrol | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol (NEW) | 1.5-litre diesel |
| Max. Power | 115PS | 160PS | 116PS |
| Max. Torque | 144Nm | 253Nm | 250Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual / CVT | 6-speed iMT / 7-speed DCT | 6-speed iMT / 6-speed AT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Idle Start/Stop System | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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- The newly introduced 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine replaces the previously available 1.4-litre turbo-petrol mill.
- At 160PS, this engine makes the Seltos the most powerful SUV in its class.
Variants and Features
- Kia offers the Seltos in three trim levels: Tech Line (HT Line), GT Line and X-Line. The former is subdivided into five variants: HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX and HTX+.
- When it comes to features, the Seltos has gained numerous new features with the facelift update. These include dual-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof, bigger 18-inch alloy wheels, and Level-2 ADAS, which includes active safety features like auto emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring and much more. Click here for variant-wise complete feature details.
Price and Rivals
- Kia has priced the facelifted Seltos between Rs 10.89 lakh and Rs 19.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), making it the most expensive SUV in its category.
- In the bustling realm of the mid-size SUV segment, the Kia Seltos faces competition from worthy contenders like Toyota Hyryder, Maruti Grand Vitara, Skoda Kushaq, Hyundai Creta, MG Astor and Volkswagen Taigun.
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