Kia Seltos is one of the best-selling compact C-segment SUVs in India. First introduced in August 2019, it received a mid-cycle facelift last year but the Korean carmaker keeps updating the SUV to stay competitive in the market. Kia has added two new automatic variants to the Seltos lineup. Both new variants are part of the HTK+ trim.
One of them is a CVT automatic in the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol variant of HTK+. This variant is priced at Rs 15.40 lakh (ex-showroom), thus becoming the most affordable automatic variant in the Seltos range. This new variant undercuts the HTX petrol automatic, the previous cheapest automatic variant, by Rs 1.20 lakh.
The other new variant is a 6-speed torque converter automatic in the 1.5-litre diesel engine-powered Seltos HTK+. This variant is priced at Rs 16.90 lakh (both, ex-showroom), making it the most affordable diesel variant of Seltos. Previously the diesel automatic Seltos range started from the HTX trim which is Rs 1.30 lakh dearer than the new variant.
Kia Seltos HTK+ specs & features
Kia offers features such as smart key with engine start-stop button, automatic climate control, LED headlights with DRLs, electrically folding ORVMs, steering-mounted controls, rear defogger, rear wiper and washer, an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and cruise control.
The 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine pushes out 114 bhp and 144 Nm of peak torque. Whereas, the 1.6-litre diesel engine delivers 114 bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque. Besides the respective automatic transmissions, Kia offers the NA petrol and diesel-powered Seltos with a 6-speed manual gearbox too. The diesel also benefits from a 6-speed clutchless manual transmission as well.
Kia India price hike
Recently, Kia announced a price hike of 3% across all its mass market products in India which will take effect from 1 April 2024. This decision is attributed to the escalation in commodity prices and supply chain-related inputs. It marks the first price adjustment by the company this year. Prices for the new variants are expected to be announced post the upcoming price increment.
