Kia India recently introduced the facelifted version of the Seltos mid-size SUV. The 2023 Kia Seltos facelift has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 10.89 lakh, ex-showroom, and it’s now more feature-rich than ever before. Here’s how the new Kia Seltos facelift fares against its arch-rival, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, in a specification-based comparison.
2023 Kia Seltos vs Maruti Grand Vitara: Engine and gearbox
| Specification | Seltos | Grand Vitara |
| Engine | 1.5-litre NA petrol 1.5-litre turbo petrol 1.5-litre diesel | 1.5-litre NA petrol 1.5-litre strong hybrid |
| Power | 113 bhp 158 bhp 113 bhp | 101 bhp 114 bhp (combined) |
| Torque | 144 Nm 253 Nm 250 Nm | 136 Nm 122 & 141 Nm (engine & motor) |
The 2023 Kia Seltos gets a 113 bhp 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine and a 113 bhp 1.5-litre diesel engine. It also features a new 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with 158 bhp on tap, making it the most powerful SUV in its segment. Kia is offering a total of five transmission choices, MT, iMT, AT, IVT and DCT, depending on the engine.
Powering the Grand Vitara is an all-new 1.5-litre petrol engine with a strong-hybrid tech, paired with an e-CVT. It also gets a 1.5-litre mild-hybrid petrol motor that comes mated to a 5-speed MT and a 6-speed AT. The manual variants of the Grand Vitara get optional AWD too. Maruti Suzuki also offers the Grand Vitara with a bi-fuel CNG option.
2023 Kia Seltos vs Maruti Grand Vitara: Features and safety
Both these mid-size SUVs are pretty feature-rich but the Kia is one step ahead as it gets level-2 ADAS as well. Other features of the Seltos include a twin-screen set-up with two 10.25-inch units, a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, standard six airbags, electric parking brake, etc. The Grand Vitara gets a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, a 360-degree parking camera, six airbags and more.
2023 Kia Seltos vs Maruti Grand Vitara: Price in India
| Make and model | Price (ex-showroom) |
| Kia Seltos | Rs 10.89 lakh – Rs 19.99 lakh |
| Hyundai Creta | Rs 10.70 lakh – Rs 19.95 lakh |
The new 2023 Kia Seltos facelift is priced from Rs 10.89 lakh to Rs 19.99 lakh, ex-showroom and introductory. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, on the other hand, retails from Rs 10.70 lakh to Rs 19.95 lakh, ex-showroom. Which mid-size SUV will be your pick? Tell us in the comments below.
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