New Delhi

Seltos Key Specifications

Engine cc

1482/1493/1497

Max Torque

144/250/253

No of Airbags

BootSpace

433 Liters

Ground Clearance

190 mm

Fuel Tank Capacity

50.0 Liters

Seating Capacity

5 Seater

Drive Type

2WD

Latest Updates on Kia Seltos

Kia India Crosses 400,000 Connected Cars Sales Mark; Seltos Accounts For 65% Of Total Sales

7 Mar 2024

Kia Seltos Teased Again Ahead Of India Debut

20 Jun 2019

Kia Seltos Diesel Manual Launched; Range Starts At Rs 12 Lakh

19 Jan 2024

Kia Sets New Global Sales Record With 3.08 Million Vehicles Sold In 2023

5 Jan 2024

Kia Seltos Facelift Gets A Price Cut On Select Variants; Features Deleted

30 Nov 2023

Seltos Safety Ratings

Global Ncap

Adult Safety

Child Safety

2020

5 DOOR SUV

1391

Kia Seltos Safety Ratings

Kia Seltos Price List (Variant Wise)

Kia Seltos Ex-Showroom price ranges from ₹ 10.8 to 19.85 Lakh. Kia offers Seltos in 23 variants. The top variant of Seltos is D1.5 CRDI VGT 6AT X Line and the base variant is Smartstream G1.5 6MT HTE (O).

Petrol (12)
Diesel (11)

Variants

*Ex-Showroom Price

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Smartstream G1.5 6MT HTE (O)

1497 CC, Petrol, 17 KM/L, Manual

Starts at

₹ 10.8 Lakh

Smartstream G1.5 6MT HTK

1497 CC, Petrol, 17 KM/L, Manual

Starts at

₹ 12.2 Lakh

Smartstream G1.5 6MT HTK (O)

1497 CC, Petrol, 17 KM/L, Manual

Starts at

₹ 12.6 Lakh

Smartstream G1.5 6MT HTK Plus (O)

1497 CC, Petrol, 17 KM/L, Manual

Starts at

₹ 13.96 Lakh

Expert Review on Kia Seltos

Expert Rating
8.7/10
Safety
8.5
Comfort
8.75
Styling
8.75
Merit / USP
9
Significance
9.25
Value for Money
8.75

The 2023 Kia Seltos has received a substantial mid-life update, adding new technology, improved safety features, and a bolder design. Kia initially launched the Seltos in India in 2019, and it quickly became one of the most popular compact SUVs due to its premium features, attractive pricing, and strong performance. With this facelift, Kia aims to set new benchmarks in the segment, ensuring the Seltos stays competitive against rivals like the Hyundai Creta, MG Astor, and Volkswagen Taigun.

The 2023 Kia Seltos features a bold design with modern styling that appeals to a wide range of buyers. Let’s dive into some of the standout elements of its exterior:

Front Fascia:

Redesigned tiger-nose grille that now extends seamlessly with the Star Map LED DRLs.
Ice cube LED fog lamps and slimmer LED headlamps offer a sophisticated touch.
GTLine variant adds sporty elements, including body-colored skid plates and dual-tip exhausts.

Side Profile:

New 17-inch and 18-inch alloy wheels, depending on the variant, add to its modern appeal.
Sleek character lines emphasize its bold look, with options for dual-tone colors.

Rear Design:

Updated LED taillights with a Star Map pattern add a unique flair.
A re-sculpted bumper enhances its sporty demeanor.

The Seltos offers three powertrains catering to different driving preferences. Here’s a quick comparison table:

Engine	Power (bhp)	Torque (Nm)	Transmission	Fuel Efficiency (km/l)
1.5L MPi Petrol	113	144	6-Speed Manual/IVT	16 (IVT)
1.5L Turbo Petrol	158	253	6-Speed iMT/7-Speed DCT	17.9
1.5L Diesel	114	250	6-Speed iMT/6-Speed Automatic	18-20

Turbo Petrol: Delivers a sporty experience with quick acceleration and minimal turbo lag, making it ideal for city and highway driving.
Diesel: Best for those who frequently travel long distances; it offers excellent fuel efficiency and a smooth drive.
MPi Petrol: Perfect for daily commutes, delivering a reliable performance with decent mileage.

The Seltos manages to offer both a comfortable and controlled ride, which is quite a feat in this segment. Here’s what stands out:

Suspension: Slightly firm to improve handling but still provides a cushioned ride on most road surfaces.
Steering: Light and responsive, making city driving and tight turns easy, though it could offer more feedback for spirited drives.
High-Speed Stability: Feels planted on highways with minimal body roll, even when taking corners at higher speeds.

The Seltos’ ground clearance and overall driving dynamics make it suitable for urban use and occasional off-road trips, allowing for versatile usage.

Inside, the Seltos offers a comfortable experience for both drivers and passengers:

Front Seats: Ventilated with power adjustment in higher trims, ensuring a luxurious experience.
Rear Seats: Split 60:40, with reclining options to enhance passenger comfort, especially on longer journeys.
Cabin Quality: Premium materials with options for GTLine (all-black) and TechLine (dual-tone) trims.

Additionally, dual-zone automatic climate control and rear AC vents ensure all passengers remain comfortable, regardless of weather conditions.

Pros

The 2023 facelift brings a modern look with updated LED headlights, a larger grille, and 18-inch alloys, enhancing its street presence.
Advanced tech features like dual 10.25-inch displays, wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Bose 8-speaker audio system offer a premium in-cabin experience.
Safety is enhanced with Level 2 ADAS, including features like Front Collision Avoidance and Lane Keep Assist, providing extra peace of mind.

Cons

The diesel variant lacks a manual gearbox, which may disappoint traditional drivers who prefer full control over gear shifts.
Though the iMT option is available, it can be cumbersome and may take time to get used to compared to a conventional manual.
The rear seat experience is marred by a limited view for taller passengers due to the high window line, and the stiffer suspension can compromise ride comfort over uneven surfaces

Verdict

The 2023 Kia Seltos offers a blend of style, tech, and safety, making it a compelling choice in the compact SUV segment. While it may have a few downsides, such as the lack of a manual diesel option and a slightly stiff suspension, the Seltos shines with its powerful turbo engine, high-tech cabin, and comprehensive safety features. It's a great option for those seeking a modern, feature-rich SUV at an attractive price.

Kia Seltos Colours

Kia Seltos is available in 18 different colors namely Glacier white Pearl/Aurora black pearl Tech, Glacier white Pearl/Aurora black pearl GT, Sparkling Silver Tech, Sparkling Silver GT, Aurora Black Pearl Tech, Aurora Black Pearl GT, Gravity Gray Tech, Gravity Gray GT, Glacier White Pearl Tech, Glacier White Pearl GT, Intense Red/Aurora black pearl Tech, Intense Red Tech, Intense Red GT, Intense Red/Aurora black pearl GT, Imperial Blue Tech, Imperial Blue GT, Pewter Olive Tech & Pewter Olive GT.

Kia Seltos Glacier white Pearl/Aurora black pearl Tech

Seltos Colours

Seltos Image Gallery

Browse through a collection of 16 high-quality images showcasing both the exterior and interior of the Kia Seltos

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Kia Seltos Mileage

Kia Seltos mileage is 17 to 20 KM/L as per ARAI The Manual Petrol engine has a mileage of 17 KM/L. The IVT Petrol engine has a mileage of 17.9 KM/L. The DCT Petrol engine...

Fuel Type	Transmission	Mileage	City Mileage	Highway Mileage
Petrol	Manual	17 KM/L	14 KM/L	19 KM/L
Petrol	IVT	17.9 KM/L	-	-
Petrol	DCT	17.9 KM/L	-	-
Petrol	IMT	17.9 KM/L	14 KM/L	18 KM/L
Diesel	Manual	20.7 KM/L	16 KM/L	22 KM/L
Diesel	Automatic	20.7 KM/L	16 KM/L	22 KM/L
Diesel	IMT	20.7 KM/L	-	-

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Quick Compare with Kia Seltos Competitors

Kia Seltos 10.8 - 19.85 Lakh	Hyundai Creta 10.73 - 19.79 Lakh	Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder 10.76 - 16.94 Lakh	Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara 11.03 - 18.96 Lakh	Hyundai Venue N Line 11.05 - 12.71 Lakh	Volkswagen Taigun 11.3 - 19.06 Lakh
Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 10.8 - 19.85 Lakh	₹ 10.73 - 19.79 Lakh	₹ 10.76 - 16.94 Lakh	₹ 11.03 - 18.96 Lakh	₹ 11.05 - 12.71 Lakh	₹ 11.3 - 19.06 Lakh
C&B Expert Rating 8.7	8.4	7.9	8.5	-	8.5
Engine 1482,1493,1497 cc	1497 CC	1462 CC	1462 CC	998 CC	999 CC
Transmission Manual, Automatic, IMT, DCT, IVT	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Mileage 17 - 20 KM/L	17.4 - 21.8 KM/L	19.39 - 21.12 KM/L	20.58 - 21.11 KM/L	17.5 KM/L	16.44 - 18.47 KM/L
Fuel Type Petrol, Diesel	Petrol, Diesel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Seating Capacity 5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater
Fuel Tank Capacity 50.0 L	50.0 L	45.0 L	45.0 L	45.0 L	50.0 L
No of Variants 23	27	8	13	8	21
Detailed Comparision -	Seltos vs Creta	Seltos vs Urban Cruiser Hyryder	Seltos vs Grand Vitara	Seltos vs Venue N Line	Seltos vs Taigun

Kia Seltos EMI Calculator

Calculate EMI for Kia Seltos using our EMI calculator and know about the interest rates and monthly cost.

Loan Amount

₹0₹ 10.80 Lakh

Interest Rate (%)

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Loan Tenure (Months)

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*Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 10.80 Lakh

Principal Amount

₹ 10.80 Lakh

Interest Amount

₹ 2.65 Lakh

Monthly EMI

₹22,425

Kia Seltos EMI

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Kia has debuted in indian car market by launching a great car ...seltos though based upon Hyundai creta..yet many steps ahead of tech comfort styling ride and handling.... Though I think mileage could be a negative .. but who cares. ..it's a great car...
By Shubham Jain
Posted on: Jan 01, 2020 12:51 PM
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I received the car on 5th September from JSP KIA (singasandra) after series of following up and putting up with their excuses. After driving 500 km the car broke down in the middle of the road..being new in India they do not have great road side assistance and we struggled that night. from the time the car was towed till today not a single person called to apologise, I wrote to every email possible. We had to take the car back today, however as a customer I dont feel acknowledged also for the way we were treated today its horrible.. We paid through our nose and after one month car breaking down is unacceptable..we have all the images etc..highly irresponsible behaviour from KIA.
By Gangamma
Posted on: Jan 03, 2020 04:58 AM
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I brought seltos htx one week back.This is my 6 th car following innova crysta,xuv500,duster,Honda city and dzire.I can safely say that this is best overall car in this price range at present. Seltos is near perfect vehicle by many angles. It's design is fantastic,looks are fantastic,features are fantastic, refinement is excellent,NVH levels are superb,ride quality is superb and easily comparable to my innova crysta,diesel manual mileage is excellent,seat comfort is superb. Back seat of this vehicle occupies 3 people comfortably.Boot space has enough space for luggage of five people for a short trip. I drove this vehicle on really ugly Bhokar-Nanded road of maharashtra(bad is very mild word for this road at present,i think) ,and I can assure you that ,this vehicle has one of the best ride quality which can be easily comparable to my innova crysta in terms of ride quality. Seltos is breeze to drive.I drove petrol GT line also for short distance,and it is also a great varrient to own.You can go for either varrients as per your needs and choice.Both varrients are great. Diesel is giving me 17 kmpl overall at present for 60% highway and 40% city drive with AC 100% on. I hope,Mileage will definitely increase after second service(oil change) to 19 Kmpl overall. Smart air purifier with perfume diffuser is a added advantage. AC is powerful and works fantastically. In my opinion,At present,there is no competitor for seltos,when it comes to overall package. So friends,who are in two minds,JUST GO FOR THIS VEHICLE BLINDLY.YOU CAN PURCHASE ANY VARRIENT DEPENDING UPON YOUR NEEDS,AND I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT,MOST OF YOU WILL BE VERY PLEASED TO OWN THIS VEHICLE.
By Dr Prasad Dongargaonkar
Posted on: Dec 29, 2019 02:34 PM
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Very bad experience with kia seltose staring trubble happens from purchase day to still today .No good software installed in kia seltose.No good service in service station .Already I have given add in olx .So, please don't purchase this car.????????????
By Parashurama Melgiri
Posted on: Jan 01, 2020 08:44 PM
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SELTOS IS A MOBILE COFFIN AND WILL TAKE ITS OWNER AND HIS FAMILY TO GRAVE YARD
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This is to bring to your notice that i am in deep trouble with my Car "KIA SELTOS 1.5 D HTK+". Yesterdays "Anxiety" Experience on road during this incident happened. - As usual after office work(around 7 pm) was on the way to my home. - When was speeding at around 50 - 60 KMH, experienced sudden collapse below my Seat. - For some seconds i lost control over the car. But god's grace no other vehicle was in front or back of me. finally could able to manage to take control & parked at one side of the road. - immediately called to Service Manager of JSP KIA(Singsandra) & explained about this incident. He told to bring the car to work shop next day. - Driven slowly & reached safe to home - While driving i experienced heavy noise, something was poking me at back, felt like something has broken. Today's WORST experience at JSP KIA work shop & KIA ASM /RSM - JSP KIA took 24 hours to attend the problem & not bothered to attend this type of Safety critical issue immediately. - Today evening could able manage to take the Safety defect car to JSP KIA Work shop at around 5.15 pm. - They disassembled the Driver seat & inspected.in front of me. - Was shocked to see the Weld breakage (Poor quality Seat) - Service Manager coolly told that spare is not available & it will take 4 days for rectification. I asked him till then what i should do as i was already put on roads by KIA due to their worst Quality Car. - Requested them to at least give me a Loaner car. even that was also denied as they told no such provision is there Car details as mentioned below. - Then i could able to call Mr.Arun Nair of KIA ASM / RSM & explained him about this & he has shared this information to Mr.Raghavendra of KIA ASM / RSM. - As per my discussion with Mr.Raghavendra explained him about my current situation but he was also didn't bother about my bad experience & current situation. he also informed me that this type issues will take time to attend & rectify. This safety issue cannot be attended on immediately. He told me to mange with public transport for some days. - i got pissed off with this type of attitude & i told him that i own this Car to avoid public transport in this COIVD situation to safe guard me & my family. - Finally i could able to travel by Auto & reached home. - Since tomorrow was holiday we all family planned to go out but with this has hampered all our plans - am in deep mental agony with this experience. Am planning to take up this with relevant legal forum & media to provide me justice for this. Since KIA is new to Indian market & i was referring all my known circle to take KIA cars but i was wrong with this worst customer service experience & feeling ashamed to drive Non safety Car.
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What's New on Kia Seltos?

The Kia Seltos is a compact crossover SUV produced by the South Korean automobile manufacturer Kia Motors. It was first introduced in 2019 and is currently in its first generation. The Seltos is designed to be a stylish and versatile vehicle that offers a combination of performance, technology, and safety features. It is available with a choice of two gasoline engines and a diesel engine and comes in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations. The Seltos has received positive reviews for its spacious interior, user-friendly technology, and comfortable ride.

Latest info about the car: Latest updates

The Kia Seltos Facelift is estimated to be launched in May 2023. The new Kia Seltos will have a distinctive new front design with all new headlights and wrap around all LED taillights The New facelift will also comprise of new age ADAS features and AWD.

Ex Showroom Price	From ₹ 10.89 Lakh Onward
Seating Capacity	5
Mileage	16-21 KM/L
Trasmission	Automatic
Boot Space	433L
Class	SUV
Fuel Capacity	50 L
Base Model	HTE Petrol
Top Model	GTX Plus AT Diesel Dual Tone
Similar Models	Hyundai Creta, MG Astor, Citroen eC3, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

The Kia Seltos is one of the first products that were launched in India by Kia. The SUV has a striking design that is loaded with a plethora of features. The interiors are of top-class quality in its segment.

Here are the color options for the Seltos - Intense Red, Aurora Black Pearl, Glacier White Pearl, Imperial Blue, Sparkling Silver, Punchy Orange, Gravity Grey, White Pearl/Black, Matte Graphite, Red+Black.

Kia Seltos has an excellent sporty design with Chrome interior finish and fit. It is loaded with features like Driver MID. There are many variants to choose from.

The Cabin quality and build is impressive. It has a stylish look. The interior is premium with an 8 speaker Bose system and the pricing is killer.

The Kia Seltos has three automatic engines. It has a notchy gearshifts (MT).

Kia Seltos Price in Top Cities

Explore Kia Seltos pricing in India's major cities. The Kia Seltos is priced between ₹ 10.8 to 19.85 Lakh.

New Delhi	₹ 12.55 Lakh
Mumbai	₹ 12.38 Lakh
Bangalore	₹ 13.03 Lakh
Hyderabad	₹ 12.17 Lakh
Chennai	₹ 12.82 Lakh
Kolkata	₹ 11.54 Lakh
Pune	₹ 12.38 Lakh
Mysore	₹ 13.03 Lakh
Chandigarh	₹ 11.84 Lakh
Ahmedabad	₹ 11.84 Lakh
Lucknow	₹ 12.05 Lakh
Allahabad	₹ 12.05 Lakh
Agra	₹ 12.05 Lakh
Jaipur	₹ 12.05 Lakh
Nagpur	₹ 12.38 Lakh
Bhubaneswar	₹ 11.73 Lakh