If there’s one thing that has made Kia relevant and a strong force in India’s automotive market in such a short time, then it’s the constant updates to its entire lineup. The South Korean carmaker constantly keeps updating its lineup offering a wide range of choices to customers. Recently, Kia updated the HTK+ trim of Seltos with additional features up its sleeve.
Now, Kia is about to make another update to both Seltos and Sonet lineup. The Korean carmaker will soon launch a new GTX trim of Seltos and Sonet. This new higher-spec trim will be positioned between the HTX+ and GTX+ trims in both Seltos and Sonet. This new trim has been added in the brochure of both the SUVs mentioned above.
Although Kia is yet to officially announce prices for the new trim, media reports suggest that prices for the GTX trim starts at Rs 13.71 lakh for Sonet and Rs 19 lakh for Seltos (both prices ex-showroom). The newly added GTX trim gets plenty of additional tech and gizmos over the respective HTX+ trims.
Kia Sonet GTX: What’s new?
The Sonet GTX is offered with the same 7 mono-tone exterior colour schemes as the lower model. Barring the spoiler, it is visually identical to the top-spec GTX+ trim. When it comes to aesthetics, Sonet GTX gets 16-inch crystal cut alloy wheels, a tiger nose grille with knurled premium dark metallic surrounds, and front and rear skid plates with dark metallic accents over the HTX trim.
Inside the cabin, cosmetic updates include all-black interiors with sporty white inserts, sporty alloy pedals, gloss black finish on AC vents, and black leatherette seats. In terms of features, the Sonet GTX gets a 360-degree camera, Blind spot viewing monitor, and a 4-way powered driver’s seat, over the Sonet HTX+ trim.
Sonet GTX can be had in two engine options: a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine and a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, diesel motor. The former kicks out 118 bhp and 172 Nm of peak torque while the latter pumps out 114 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. While the turbo petrol motor is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, the latter is mated to a six-speed automatic torque converter.
Kia Seltos GTX: What’s new?
The Seltos GTX gets exterior updates such as 18-inch crystal-cut gloss black alloy wheels, body colour front and rear bumpers, glossy black roof, white brake callipers, and dual-sports exhaust (1.5L turbo petrol only) over the Seltos HTX+ trim. Inside the cabin, the Seltos GTS gets a sliding cup holder, black leatherette seats, and sporty alloy pedals over the HTX+ trim.
In terms of creature comforts, Seltos GTX benefits from additional features like high beam assist, 360-degree camera, Blind spot viewing monitor, electric parking brake with auto hold, rain sensing wipers, driver attention warning and Level 2 ADAS features including adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, forward collision avoidance, etc.
Seltos GTX gets two engine options: a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine and a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder diesel unit. The former pumps out 158 bhp and 253 Nm of peak torque whereas the oil burner dishes out 114 bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque. Transmission options include a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic for the turbo petrol and a six-speed automatic torque converter for the diesel engine.
