Kia India has revamped the variant lineup of the Seltos with the introduction of two new variants: GTX (O) and X-Line (O), both priced at Rs 21.57 lakh (ex-showroom).
| Kia Seltos Variants | 1.5-litre N.A. petrol | 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol | 1.5-litre diesel | |||
| Manual | CVT | iMT | DCT | Manual | AT | |
| HTE | Rs 11 lakh | – | – | – | Rs 12.61 lakh | – |
| HTE(O) | Rs 12.11 lakh | Rs 13.41 lakh | Rs 12.91 lakh | – | Rs 13.71 lakh | Rs 15 lakh |
| HTK | Rs 13.11 lakh | Rs 14.41 lakh | Rs 13.91 lakh | – | Rs 14.71 lakh | Rs 16.01 lakh |
| HTK(O) | Rs 14.21 lakh | Rs 15.51 lakh | Rs 15 lakh | Rs 16.31 lakh | Rs 15.81 lakh | Rs 17.11 lakh |
| HTX | Rs 15.61 lakh | Rs 16.91 lakh | – | Rs 17.71 lakh | Rs 17.21 lakh | Rs 18.51 lakh |
| HTX(A) | Rs 16.71 lakh | Rs 18.01 lakh | – | Rs 18.81 lakh | Rs 18.31 lakh | Rs 19.61 lakh |
| GTX | – | Rs 18.41 lakh | – | Rs 19.21 lakh | – | Rs 19.81 lakh |
| X-Line | – | Rs 18.41 lakh | – | Rs 19.21 lakh | – | Rs 19.81 lakh |
| GTX(A) | – | Rs 19.51 lakh | – | Rs 20 lakh | – | Rs 20 lakh |
| X-Line(A) | – | Rs 19.51 lakh | – | Rs 20 lakh | – | Rs 20 lakh |
| GTX (O) (NEW) | – | – | – | Rs 21.57 lakh | – | Rs 21.57 lakh |
| X-Line (O) (NEW) | – | – | – | Rs 21.57 lakh | – | Rs 21.57 lakh |
Both of these new variants look identical to the regular GTX and X-Line versions; however, the main difference lies in the level-2 ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) suite, which now adds new amenities like: –
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Zone (NSSC-Z): Automatically adjusts the vehicle’s speed based on road zones like school zones, speed limits, etc.
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve (NSSC-C): Automatically slows down the vehicle when approaching curves for safer turning.
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA): Assist the vehicle to maintain speed, distance and keep the vehicle in the centre of the lane on highways.
- Front Collision-Avoidance Assist-Lane Change Side (FCA-LS): Prevents collision with vehicles in the adjacent lane while changing lanes
- Front Collision-Avoidance Assist with Evasive Steering Assist (FCA-W/ ESA): Applies brakes and steers the car to avoid a sudden obstacle.
- Front Collision-Avoidance Assist-Junction Crossing (FCA-JC): Detects vehicles at intersections and helps avoid collisions while crossing/turning.
- Front Collision-Avoidance Assist-Lane Change Oncoming (FCA-LO): Prevents collision with an oncoming vehicle during lane change/overtaking.
Alongside the upgraded ADAS suite, the Seltos GTX (O) now packs new features like built-in front and rear dashcams, head-up display (HUD), navigation functions for the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, one-touch auto up/down function for all windows, rain-sensing wipers, and VR & navigation features in the Kia Connect mobile app.
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Aside from these new amenities, both models retain equipment such as a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an 8-speaker Bose sound system, a 10-way power-adjustable driver seat, dual-zone climate control, rear AC vents, ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, wireless smartphone chargers, ambient lighting, rear sunshades, a 2-step reclining rear seat, 360-degree camera, TPMS, ISOFIX anchors, front & rear parking sensors and much more.
Engine Options
The new GTX (O) and X-Line (O) variants of the Kia Seltos are offered exclusively with turbo-petrol and diesel engines, paired only with their respective automatic gearbox. Here’s a look at their specifications: –
| Engine | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Max Power | 160 PS | 116 PS |
| Peak Torque | 253 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission | 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
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Competitors
In the mid-size SUV segment, the Kia Seltos is pitted against the Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara & Victoris, Toyota Hyryder, Honda Elevate, Tata Sierra, MG Astor, Renault Duster, and the upcoming Nissan Tekton.
