Kia Seltos

The Kia Seltos engines are BS6 compliant and have been tested on BS4 fuel as well. The 1.4 litre Petrol offers a power of 140PS and torque of 242Nm. The engine is coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission or CVT/6-speed MT or 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission. The automatic transmission is quick and because there are drive mode options, the journey is rather calm. The average fuel efficiency offered by the 1.4L MT is between 16.5 kmpl – 16.8 kmpl and the average fuel efficiency offered by the 1.4L DCT is between 16.1kmpl – 16.5kmpl. 

Another engine option offered by the Kia Seltos is the 1.5L Petrol engine which is coupled a 6-speed manual transmission or 6-speed CVT transmission that offers a power of 115PS and torque of 250Nm. The average fuel efficiency offered by this engine option is approximately 22.1kmpl for the manual transmission and 18kmpl for the automatic transmission. The lightness of the transmission and the smooth acceleration speaks very highly of its performance, no matter which variant is chosen. 

The Kia Seltos cancels out the bumpiness of the terrain and makes for sheer driving pleasure irrespective of the speed. The SUV performs extremely well and is being praised for its high-profile yet relaxed conduct. 

The square body of the SUV has been very well received and is being loved very much. This SUV is bigger than most SUV’s in its segment and therefore has an evident upper edge. The full-LED headlamps and the LED bar in the front make the structure look wider and also give the car a distinctive personality. The rear also gets a big sliver bash which makes the body look very well finished and polished. The crystal-cut 17-inch alloy wheels on the GT Line and the 16-inch alloy wheels makes the structure look higher and bolder. The skid plates, brake clippers and the cladding on the side are finished in red, adding a hint of quirk to the demeanor. 

The length of the Kia Seltos is 4315mm, the width is 1800mm, the height is 1620mm and the wheelbase is 2610mm. The measurements of the SUV are much better than the other SUV’s in its segment. The Kia Seltos does make a statement on the roads. The colours options available in the Kia Seltos are punchy orange with clear white, glacier white pearl, punchy orange, steel silver with punchy orange, intense red with aurora black pearl, intense red, aurora black pearl and glacier white pearl with punchy orange. 

 
The comfortable interiors are just as the buyer would imagine it to be. The cabin of the Kia Seltos does not disappoint. The quality of the interiors and the materials are luxurious. The leather detailing on the steering wheel, the elbow pad on the door, the gear lever and the crashpad on the dash give a sense of authority. The front seating is just as cosy as the rear. 

Since there is a great amount of kneeroom and headroom in the cabin, the journey is comfortable for the passengers. The window line is pretty high in this SUV which makes the the cabin feels very airy and allows it to be bright too. Even though there are just two rows of seating, the large boot space in the Kia Seltos is approximately 433 litres which is a lot more than the other cars in the segment and the rear seat splits to a 60:40 ratio. The spacious interiors and the snug ambience make it a traveler’s dream. 

Safety is given high priority as well. The Kia Seltos comes with dual-airbags with ABS and EBD, however the GTX and the GTX+ variant gets up to 6 airbags. These variants also get electronic stability control, hill hold and vehicle stability management. Features that monitor tyre pressure are also offered along with features like front parking sensors. 

Other interesting specifications that are available in this SUV include electric sunroof (in the top-end variant), wireless charger, ventilated seats, a 10.25-inch touchscreen which is also the largest touch-screen system that is offered in its segment that comes with UVO connected car tech, BOSE 8 speaker sound system, a 7 inch MID for the driver’s convenience, ventilated seats, inbuilt navigation and a push start/stop button. A very new age feature included in this SUV is the smart air purifier that is being highly appreciated because it is unlike any other car has seen and this built-in air purifier can actively monitor air quality. The Kia Seltos also gets additional new features like voice prompts, smart watch connectivity and remote engine start. 

Its no secret that the powertrain in the Kia Seltos has left the entire nation awestruck and has posed a big competition to the other SUV’s that are available in the market. This SUV is refined in every sense whether it is the design, the comfort, the convenience, the safety or the performance. Since the option of automatic transmission is available with all three engine choices and close to 15 variants are offered, the buyers are left with far more decision-making options. The Kia Seltos competes with Renault Duster, Hundai Creta, Nissan Kicks, Maruti Suzuki S-Cross, Tiguan, MG Hector, Renault Captur and Tata Harrier. This 5-seater SUV has already sold far more units than its competitors in a brief period between its launch and now. The best in class pricing is clearly getting the Seltos even more attention and the buyers have nothing but great things to say about the SUV. 

The handsome Kia Seltos has successfully lived up to the reputation of Kia’s excellence and has sure done the brand proud with its best in class features, value for money and the sheer thrill of drivability. The Kia Seltos has clearly proven to be a complete package and is sure to cater to the needs of the driver and passengers alike.