Following its record-breaking debut in terms of first-day bookings, Kia India declares that the new Seltos has achieved an impressive 31,716 bookings within a month. The pre-orders for the new Kia Seltos have been underway since July 14, 2023. It’s currently available in a price range of INR 10.89 lakh to INR 19.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Serving as the bedrock of Kia’s presence in India, the Seltos brand has been instrumental in establishing the automaker, amassing over 5 lakh unit sales since 2019.
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Top Trims of New Kia Seltos in High Demand
Significantly, a notable 55% of the total bookings have been made for the upper echelon trims (HTX onwards). Also, 19% orders are for the new Pewter Olive, an India-exclusive paint option. Presenting a diverse range of choices, the Kia Seltos caters to a broad spectrum of preferences with its extensive trim range, encompassing three distinct powertrain options and five transmission choices. These incluce a naturally aspirated petrol engine with a displacement of 1.5 liters, a turbo diesel engine of the same capacity, and a turbo petrol engine also measuring 1.5 liters.
The new 2023 Seltos is available in three distinct trims – X-Line, GT-Line, and Tech-Line. As for the power and torque capabilities of each engine variant, they are specified as follows:
- 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol – 115 PS / 144 Nm
- 1.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel – 115 PS / 250 Nm
- 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol – 160 PS / 253 Nm (Best in Segment)
The petrol engine options are available with manual, IVT, and 7-speed DCT transmission options. Meanwhile, the diesel engine can be bought with an iMT or a 6-speed automatic transmission.
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Safety Features
It’s worth highlighting that the latest Seltos facelift introduces a new aspect to its repertoire: Level 2 ADAS features, which significantly elevate the vehicle’s safety capabilities. Among the notable safety features are the six-airbag system, all four disc brakes, Hill Start Assist, TPMS, Brake Force Assist, Vehicle Stability Management and Electronic Stability Control. The inclusion of a 360° camera further enhances situational awareness.
Commenting on the strong performance of the New Seltos, Tae-Jin Park, Managing Director and CEO, Kia India, said, “The New Seltos stands as the latest trailblazer, equipped with an advanced 17-feature ADAS and the most powerful engine in its segment. The commendable performance of the New Seltos can be attributed to both our loyal existing customers and the new members who’ve embraced the Kia family. We are confident that the New Seltos will script afresh success story and expand the segment significantly in times to come.”
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