2023 Kia Seltos facelift vs Hyundai Creta SUV: Detailed comparison

Shakti Nath Jha Jul 08, 2023

The 2023 Kia Seltos facelift recently made its India debut & this SUV is now more feature-rich than ever before.

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Pre-bookings for the same will begin on July 14 and the official prices will be announced in August this year.

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Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta get the same 113 bhp 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 113 bhp 1.5-litre diesel engine.

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However, the Seltos features a new & more powerful 158 bhp 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine. There are multiple transmission options on offer.

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In terms of features, the Seltos now gets a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, six airbags, electric parking brake, level-2 ADAS and more.

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Hyundai Creta currently retails from Rs 10.87-19.20 lakh while the Kia Seltos facelift is expected to be priced from Rs 10.99-20.99 lakh, ex-showroom.

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