Friday, July 18, 2025

2023 Kia Seltos Facelift Variants and Features Explained

The facelifted Kia Seltos has recently made its debut in India. While its bookings are now underway at Rs 25,000, its prices are likely to be announced in the coming weeks. So if youโ€™re considering bringing the new Kia Seltos home, take a closer look at its variant-wise split features to make an informed decision.

But first, have a look at its engine specifications and size: โ€“

Engine and Gearbox

Engine1.5-litre petrol1.5-litre turbo-petrol (NEW)1.5-litre diesel
Max. Power115PS160PS116PS
Max. Torque144Nm253Nm250Nm
Transmission6-speed manual / CVT6-speed iMT / 7-speed DCT6-speed iMT / 7-speed DCT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
Idle Start/Stop Systemโœ“โœ“โœ“
2023 Kia Seltos Specs

Dimensions

Length4365 mm
Width1800 mm
Height1645 mm
Wheelbase2610 mm
Seating Capacity5
Boot Space433 litres (all seats up)
2023 Kia Seltos Dimensions
2023 Kia Seltos facelift variants

2023 Kia Seltos โ€“ Variant-wise Features

1. Kia Seltos HTE

Key Features: โ€“

  • Exterior: Halogen projector headlamps, 16-inch steel wheel with full covers and sharkfin antenna.
  • Interior: Fabric seats, front map lamps, rear room lamps, silver dashboard garnish, and silver painted door handles.
  • Comfort & Convenience: Tilt steering wheel, power windows, C-Type USB charger (Front x1 and Rear x2), 12V power socket, headlamp escort function, sunglass holder, passenger side sunvisor mirror, rear door sunshade curtain, driver seat height adjustment, height adjustable front seat belts, adjustable front headrests, manual AC and rear AC vents.
  • Infotainment: 4.2-inch coloured TFT display.
  • Safety: Six airbags, ESC (Electronic Stability Control), VSM (Vehicle Stability Management), HAC (Hill-start Assist Control), ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), BAS (Brake Assist System), all-wheel disc brakes, ESS (Emergency Stop Signal), tyre pressure monitor, rear parking sensors, speed sensing auto door locks, impact sensing auto door unlock, and 3-point seat belts for all with reminder.

2. Kia Seltos HTK

Key Features (over HTE): โ€“

  • Exterior: Silver roof rack, projector fog lamps, mudguards, and turn signals on side mirrors.

3. Kia Seltos HTK+

Key Features (over HTK): โ€“

  • Exterior: Star Map LED DRLs, dual-pane panoramic sunroof (1.5L turbo petrol only), 16-inch Hyper Metallic alloy wheels,
  • Interior: LED front map lamps and Ice Cube LED reading lamps (1.5L turbo petrol only), black high gloss dashboard garnish with techno prin, and leatherette-wrapped gear knob.
  • Comfort & Convenience: Sound mood light, steering mounted controls, 6 speakers, USB A-Type port, smart key remote engine start/stop, automatic headlamps, driver side auto down window, power-adjustable & foldable side mirrors, auto AC, cruise control with manual speed limits assist, and rear wiper & washer.
  • Infotainment: 8-inch touchscreen infotainment, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto,
  • Safety: Front parking sensors, rear defogger and rearview camera with adaptive guidelines.

Also Read: 2023 Kia Seltos Bookings Open; Use K-Code For Priority Delivery

2023 Kia Seltos facelift HTX

4. Kia Seltos HTX

Key Features: โ€“

  • Exterior: Dual-pane sunroof, 17-inch Matte Grey alloy wheels (MT/ iMT), 17-inch Crystal Cut alloy wheels (CVT/ AT), Crown Jewel LED headlamps with Star Map LED sweeping light guide, Star Map LED connected tail lamps, sequential LED turn indicators with Ice Cube LED fog lamps, glossy black radiator grille with knurled chrome surround, chrome beltline garnish and outside door handle.
  • Interior: Black & Beige dual-tone interiors, soft-touch dashboard garnish with stitch pattern, leatherette seats, D-cut steering wheel, LED reading lamps, and metal scuff plates with Seltos logo.

5. Kia Seltos HTX+

Key Features (over HTX): โ€“

  • Exterior: 17-inch Crystal Cut alloy wheels and gloss black rear spoiler.
  • Interior: All-black interior with brown insets, brown leather seats, and UV-cut glasses.
  • Comfort & Convenience: Air purifier, 8-way powered driverโ€™s seat, smartphone wireless charger, dual-zone AC, front ventilated seats, ambient lighting, tilt & telescopic adjustment support for steering, rear centre armrest with cup holders, 60:40 split rear seat with recline function, paddle shifters (AT only), drive modes [Eco/ Normal/ Sport] (AT only).
  • Infotainment: Digital driverโ€™s display, 10.25-inch infotainment with wired Apple Carplay and Android Auto, BOSE premium sound system with 8 speakers, connected car tech with OTA updates support, Amazon Alexa connect support, and AI voice assistant.
  • Safety: Auto-dimming IRVM, ISOFIX anchors, and traction control mode [Sand/ Mud / Snow] (AT Only).
New Seltos GTX+ interior

6. Kia Seltos GTX+

Key Features (over HTX+): โ€“

  • Exterior: 18-inch Crystal Cut black-finished alloy wheels, body colour front & rear bumper inserts, GT Line Exclusive front & rear body kit, dual sports exhaust (1.5L turbo-petrol only), gloss black roof,
  • Interior: All-black interiors with Sporty white inserts, black leather seats with white inserts, Sporty metal pedals, premium sliding cup holder cover and all-black roof lining.

7. Kia Seltos X-Line

Key Features (over GTX+): โ€“

  • Exterior: Matte Graphite radiator grille with Knurled Glossy Black surround, glossy black side mirrors, Matte Graphite door handles, Glossy Black front & rear skid plates.
New Kia Seltos X-Line Interior
  • Interior: All-black interiors with Sage Green inserts and Sage Green leather seats.
  • Comfort & Convenience: 8-inch heads-up display and rain-sensing wipers.
  • Safety: 360 Degree Camera with Blind View Monitor in cluster, electric parking brakes with auto-hold and ADAS Level-2 with 17 autonomous features, including Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go.
New Kia Seltos Facelift Walkaround | Gagan Choudhary

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