New Kia Seltos GTX, Sonet GTX variants launched

Gajanan Kashikar Published: July 03, 2024, 10:59 AM IST

Kia India has added a new variant to its Seltos and Sonet. Both SUVs now come with a new GTX mid-spec variant. For the Sonet, the new GTX variant sits between HTX+ and GTX+ at a starting price of Rs 13.71 lakh (ex-showroom), while the new Seltos GTX variant has been positioned between the HTX+ and GTX+(S) at Rs 19 lakh (ex-showroom). Not only that, the X-Line variant of both the SUVs is now available in a new colour: Aurora Black Pearl.

Kia Sonet GTX variant: What is new?

The Sonet GTX gets a host of features, such as a 10.25-inch all-digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, six speakers, LED headlights with follow me home function, daytime driving light, LED fog lamps, 360deg camera with blind spot monitor, 16-inch alloy wheels, lathered seats, height adjustable driver seat, four-wheel discs, TPMS, front ventilated seats, powered driver's seat, cruise control, air purifier, connected car features, front and rear parking sensors, and more.

KIA Sonet 2024

The Sonet GTX can be had in two engine options: a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine with 120PS and 172Nm of torque and a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, diesel motor with 116PS and 250Nm. While the former is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, the latter comes paired with a six-speed automatic torque converter.

Kia Seltos GTX variant: Highlights

Kia has given numerous features to the new Seltos GTX variant, namely a panoramic sunroof, ADAS, 360deg camera with blind spot monitor, LED headlights with DRLs, LED rear lights with a light bar, LED fog lamps, 18-inch alloy wheels, a 10.25-inch 10.25-inch fully digital instrument console, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, front ventilated seats, dual-zone temperature control, tilt and telscopic steering wheel, cruise control, connected car features, six airbags, electric parking brake with auto hold, four-wheel brakes, and TPMS.

The Seltos GTX gets a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine producing 160PS and 253Nm of torque and a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder diesel unit with 116PS and 250Nm. Transmission options include a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and a six-speed automatic torque converter.

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Price (Ex-Delhi)
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Displacement
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Transmission
Automatic

Max Power(ps)
115

Max Torque(Nm)
250

Mileage
20.8 Kmpl

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