Kia Seltos: Variants explained
Kia India has taken the wraps off the facelifted Seltos in the country. The carmaker will commence pre-bookings for the updated mid-size SUV on 14 July 2023, with a launch expected to take place next month.
Kia has also included its new 160PS and 253Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with this upgrade. The new engine will be paired with either a 6-speed iMT or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The 115PS, 144Nm, 1.5-litre petrol engine and the 116PS, 250Nm, 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine will remain in the Seltos facelift. The former will be available with a 6-speed manual or a CVT transmission, while the latter will be available with a 6-speed iMT and a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Let's go through what each trim level of the facelifted Kia Seltos has to offer.
Kia Seltos HTE- Halogen Projector Headlamps
- R16 Steel Wheel with Full Cover
- Fabric Seats
- Front Map Lamps
- Rear Room Lamps
- Sharkfin Antenna
- Silver Painted Inside Door Handles
- High Mount Stop Lamp
- Silver Dashboard Garnish
- Full Digital Cluster with a 4.2-inch colour TFT MID
- C-Type USB Charger (Front x1 and Rear x2)
- 12V Power Outlet
- Tilt Steering Wheel
- Gear Shift Indicator [MT/iMT]
- All Doors Power Windows with Illumination
- Headlamp Escort Function
- Sunglass Holder
- Passenger Side Sunvisor Mirror
- Retractable Roof Assist Handle
- Rear Door Sunshade Curtain
- Driver Seat Height Adjustment
- Front Row Seat Belt Height Adjuster
- Adjustable Front Headrests
- Rear AC Vent
Kia Seltos HTK (In addition to HTE)
- Silver Roof Rack
- Projector Fog Lamps
- Turn Signal on Outside Rear-view Mirrors
- Front & Rear Mud Guard
Kia Seltos HTK+ (In addition to HTK)
- Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof (G1.5 T-GDi Only)
- Star Map LED DRLs
- R16 Hyper Metallic Alloy Wheels
- LED Front Map Lamps and Ice Cube LED Reading Lamps (G 1.5 T-GDi Only)
- Black High Gloss Dashboard Garnish with Techno Print
- Leatherette Wrapped Gear Knob
- Sound Mood Light
- 8-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Steering Mounted Audio Controls
- All Door Speakers
- Front Tweeters
- USB A Type Port
- Smart Key Remote Engine Start/Stop
- Auto Light Control
- Driver Side Power Window Auto Down
- Luggage Lamps, Front Parking Sensors
- Rear View Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- Driver Rear View Monitor
- Electric Adjustable Outside Rear-view Mirror
- Fully Automatic Air Conditioner
- Driver Side Power Window Auto Up/Down with Safety
- Rear Defogger with Rear Wiper and Washer and Parcel Tray
- Electric Folding Outside Rear-view Mirror with Auto Fold
- Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist
Kia Seltos HTX (In addition to HTK+)
- Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof
- Crown Jewel LED Headlamps with Star Map LED Sweeping Light Guide
- Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps and 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
- R17 Matte Grey Alloy Wheels (MT/iMT), R17 43.66 cm Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels (IVT/AT)
- Black & Beige Dual Tone Interiors
- Soft Touch Dashboard Garnish with Stitch Pattern
- Black & Beige Leatherette Seats with Tubular Pattern (IVT/AT), Beige Leatherette Seats with Geometric Pattern (MT/iMT)
- Leatherette Wrapped D-Cut Steering Wheel with Seltos Logo
- Center Console Armrest Door Armrest and Door Trim
- Metal Scuff Plates with Seltos Logo and LED Front Map Lamps
- Ice Cube LED Reading Lamps
Kia Seltos HTX+ (In addition to HTX)
- R17 Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels
- Glossy Black Rear Spoiler
- All Black Interiors with Premium Brown Inserts
- Brown Leatherette Seats with Geometric Pattern
- Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus and Bacteria Protection
- 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen Navigation with Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Kia Connect with OTA Maps & System Update
- AI Voice Recognition System
- Kia Connect Skill with Amazon Alexa
- Dual Zone Fully Automatic Air Conditioner
- Ambient Lighting, Auto Anti-glare Inside Rear-view Mirror with Kia Connect Button
- Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel
- All Door Power Window Auto Up/Down with Safety
- Front Seat Back Pockets and Passenger Side Upper Pocket (HTX Only)
- 60:40 Seat Back Split Fold with Rear Reclining Seats
- Rear Center Armrest with Cup Holders
- ISOFIX Child Anchor and Adjustable Rear Headrests (x3)
- Paddle Shifters (Automatic Only)
- Drive Mode Select [Eco/Normal/Sport] (Automatic Only)
- Traction Control Mode [Sand/Mud/Snow] (Automatic Only)
- Front Ventilated Seats
- 8-way Power Driver's Seat
- Solar Glass - UV Cut (Front Windshield, All Door Windows)
- BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers
Kia Seltos GTX+ (In addition to HTX)
- R18 Crystal Cut Glossy Black Alloy Wheels
- GT Line Exclusive Front & Rear Body Kit
- Body Color Front & Rear Bumper Inserts
- Dual Sports Exhaust (G1.5T Only)
- Glossy Black Roof Rack
- All Black Interiors with Sporty White Inserts
- Black Leatherette Seats with White Inserts and Tubular Pattern
- D-Cut Steering Wheel with GT Line Logo & White Stitching
- Sporty Alloy Pedals, Premium Sliding Cup Holder Cover
- Sporty All Black Roof Lining
Kia Seltos X Line (In addition to GTX+)
- Matte Graphite Radiator Grille with Knurled Glossy Black Surround
- Glossy Black ORVM and Matte Graphite Outside Door Handle
- All Black Interiors with Exclusive Sage Green Inserts
- Sage Green Leatherette Seats with Chevron Pattern
- D-Cut Steering Wheel with Seltos Logo & Orange Stitching
- Glossy Black Front & Rear Skid Plates
- ADAS Level-2 with 17 Autonomous Features
- Smart 8-inch Head-Up Display
- 360 Degree Camera with Blind View Monitor in Cluster
- Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold
- Rain Sensing Wipers