One lakh bookings for the Kia Seltos facelift, with 80,000 choosing the sunroof variant

From July 2023 to the present, Kia has averaged 13,500 Seltos reservations

• About the new Seltos bookings milestone, Kia has provided some intriguing insights.
• Eighty percent of Seltos purchasers choose higher-spec models (HTK+ and up).
• About half of all reservations are for the petrol-powered Kia Seltos trim levels, with the automatic variants accounting for the remaining 50%.
• Forty percent of purchasers are choosing Kia Seltos with ADAS when it comes to safety.

In July 2023, the Kia Seltos underwent a significant makeover that included a new 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine choice, new features, and enhanced safety. Since its unveiling, the Kia Seltos has now received over one lakh reservations overall. During this time, the facelifted Seltos averaged 13,500 bookings per month.

Eighty percent of buyers prefer variants with higher specs.

Eighty percent of Seltos purchasers, according to Kia, favor the SUV models with the panoramic sunroof and the better-equipped models (HTK+ and up). Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) were one of the major feature changes included in the facelift, and according to Kia, more than 40% of new Seltos customers desire this safety element.

Strong Requirement for Automated Variants

The 1.5-liter normally aspirated (NA) gasoline, 1.5-liter diesel, and 1.5-liter turbo-petrol are the three engine options offered for the car. There is an automatic transmission option available for all three, and almost half of all reservations for the new Seltos, according to Kia, have been made with the automatic transmission. It has also been disclosed that 42 percent of all bookings to date have been made using the diesel-powered option, indicating continued high demand.

Safety & Features

Premium amenities such a panoramic sunroof, twin 10.25-inch screens (digital driver’s display and touchscreen infotainment), and dual-zone climate control are standard on the Kia Seltos. In addition, it has a heads-up display, ventilated front seats, ambient lighting, and an air purifier.

Six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), a 360-degree camera, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) like lane keep assist, frontal collision warning, and adaptive cruise control are among the safety features of the Seltos.

Specifics of the Powertrain

The following lists the engine specifications and available transmissions:

With the diesel engine of the Car, Kia added a 6-speed manual gearbox as an option in January 2024. It is the only SUV in its class with an iMT setup (manual without clutch pedal) as an option.

Price Range and Competitors

Prices for the car range from Rs 10.90 lakh to Rs 20.30 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Competitors of the small SUV include the Volkswagen Taigun, MG Astor, Honda Elevate, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, Skoda Kushaq, and Citroen C3 Aircross.