
Kia Seltos
The second-generation Seltos, launched in January 2026, is bigger than before at 4,460 mm with a 447-litre boot, and still offers three engines including a diesel. It suits families who want a well-equipped midsize SUV, provided they buy in the middle of a long range of trims rather than at the top.
- Seating
- 5
- Engine
- 1482–1497 cc
- Mileage
- 17.0–20.7 km/l
- Six airbags and ESC on every variant
- 160 PS, 253 Nm 1.5 turbo with iMT or DCT
- 116 PS diesel, manual or automatic
- 447 litres of boot, 200 mm ground clearance
- Level 2+ ADAS only on the ₹21.57 lakh (O) trims
- 44 trim and powertrain combinations
- HTX₹15.92 lakh
The petrol manual at ₹15,91,900 has the 12.3-inch screen, ventilated front seats, the Bose system, dual-zone climate and the sunroof and wireless charger from HTK (O), without paying for the ADAS-heavy upper trims.
- HTK (O)₹14.52 lakh
If you want the turbo petrol with an automatic, the HTK (O) DCT at ₹16.62 lakh is the cheapest way in, and it already has the panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats and wireless charger.
- MG Hector₹12.14 – 20.00 lakh
- Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder₹11.31 – 19.99 lakh
- Hyundai Creta₹10.91 – 20.11 lakh
Kia Seltos specifications
- Mileage (ARAI)17.0–20.7 km/l
- TransmissionManual, iMT, IVT, DCT, Automatic
- Body typeSUV
- Fuel typePetrol, Diesel
- Engine1482–1497 cc
- Seating capacity5
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| Engines | 1.5 turbo, 1.5 petrol, 1.5 diesel |
|---|---|
| Gearboxes | Manual, iMT, IVT, DCT, Automatic |
| Power | 160 PS |
| Torque | 253 Nm |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 17.0–20.7 km/l |
| Seats | 5 |
| Length | 4460 mm |
| Width | 1830 mm |
| Height | 1635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2690 mm |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm |
| Boot space | 447 litres |
| Fuel tank | 50 litres |
Kia Seltos variants: price and features
- Base variantSeltos
HTE
₹11.00 lakhOn-road priceKey features- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- 10.25-inch touchscreen
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- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- 10.25-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Cruise control
- LED headlamps
- Rear parking camera
- Seltos
HTE (O)
₹12.42 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹1.42 lakh more than HTE for- 60:40 split rear seat with armrest
- Connected LED tail lamps
- Drive modes
- Seltos
HTE
₹12.94 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.52 lakh more than HTE (O) for- 116 PS 1.5 diesel, 250 Nm
- 6-speed manual
- 6 airbags
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- 116 PS 1.5 diesel, 250 Nm
- 6-speed manual
- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- 10.25-inch touchscreen
- Cruise control
- Seltos
HTE (O)
₹13.22 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.28 lakh more than HTE for- 160 PS 1.5 turbo, 253 Nm
- 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual)
- 60:40 split rear seat
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- 160 PS 1.5 turbo, 253 Nm
- 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual)
- 60:40 split rear seat
- Drive modes
- Seltos
HTK
₹13.42 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.20 lakh more than HTE (O) for- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Keyless entry with push-button start
- Auto-folding mirrors
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- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Keyless entry with push-button start
- Auto-folding mirrors
- Rear wiper and defogger
- Seltos
HTE (O)
₹13.72 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.30 lakh more than HTK for- IVT automatic
- Paddle shifters
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
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- IVT automatic
- Paddle shifters
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
- Traction modes
- 60:40 split rear seat
- Seltos
HTE (O)
₹14.04 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.32 lakh more than HTE (O) for- 60:40 split rear seat with armrest
- Connected LED tail lamps
- Drive modes
- Seltos
HTK
₹14.22 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.18 lakh more than HTE (O) for- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Keyless entry with push-button start
- Auto-folding mirrors
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- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Keyless entry with push-button start
- Auto-folding mirrors
- Rear wiper and defogger
- Seltos
HTK (O)
₹14.52 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.30 lakh more than HTK for- Panoramic sunroof
- Leatherette seats
- Wireless phone charger
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- Panoramic sunroof
- Leatherette seats
- Wireless phone charger
- Leatherette steering wheel
- Seltos
HTK
₹14.72 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.20 lakh more than HTK (O) for- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Keyless entry with push-button start
- Auto-folding mirrors
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- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Keyless entry with push-button start
- Auto-folding mirrors
- Rear wiper and defogger
- Seltos
HTK
₹15.04 lakhOn-road priceKey features- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Keyless entry with push-button start
- Auto-folding mirrors
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- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Keyless entry with push-button start
- Auto-folding mirrors
- Rear wiper and defogger
- Seltos
HTK (O)
₹15.30 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.26 lakh more than HTK for- Panoramic sunroof
- Leatherette seats
- Wireless phone charger
- Seltos
HTE (O)
₹15.32 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.02 lakh more than HTK (O) for- 6-speed torque-converter automatic
- Paddle shifters
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
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- 6-speed torque-converter automatic
- Paddle shifters
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
- Traction modes
- Seltos
HTK (O)
₹15.82 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.50 lakh more than HTE (O) for- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated front seats
- Leatherette seats
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- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated front seats
- Leatherette seats
- Wireless phone charger
- Seltos
HTX
₹15.92 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.10 lakh more than HTK (O) for- 12.3-inch touchscreen
- Bose 8-speaker audio
- Dual-zone climate control
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- 12.3-inch touchscreen
- Ventilated front seats
- Bose 8-speaker audio
- Dual-zone climate control
- Ambient lighting
- OTA updates
- Seltos
HTK (O)
₹16.14 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.22 lakh more than HTX for- Panoramic sunroof
- Leatherette seats
- Wireless phone charger
- Seltos
HTK
₹16.34 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.20 lakh more than HTK (O) for- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Keyless entry with push-button start
- Auto-folding mirrors
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- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Keyless entry with push-button start
- Auto-folding mirrors
- Rear wiper and defogger
- Seltos
HTK (O)
₹16.62 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.28 lakh more than HTK for- 160 PS turbo with 7-speed DCT
- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated front seats
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- 160 PS turbo with 7-speed DCT
- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated front seats
- Paddle shifters
- Wireless phone charger
- Seltos
HTX (A)
₹17.02 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.40 lakh more than HTK (O) for- Level 2 ADAS (21 functions)
- 360-degree camera
- 12.3-inch digital instruments
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- Level 2 ADAS (21 functions)
- 360-degree camera
- 12.3-inch digital instruments
- Blind-view monitor
- Side parking sensors
- Seltos
HTX
₹17.22 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.20 lakh more than HTX (A) for- 12.3-inch touchscreen
- Bose 8-speaker audio
- Dual-zone climate control
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- 12.3-inch touchscreen
- Bose 8-speaker audio
- Dual-zone climate control
- Powered driver's seat
- OTA updates
- Seltos
HTK (O)
₹17.44 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.22 lakh more than HTX for- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated front seats
- Leatherette seats
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- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated front seats
- Leatherette seats
- Wireless phone charger
- Seltos
HTX
₹17.54 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.10 lakh more than HTK (O) for- 12.3-inch touchscreen
- Bose 8-speaker audio
- Dual-zone climate control
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- 12.3-inch touchscreen
- Ventilated front seats
- Bose 8-speaker audio
- Dual-zone climate control
- Seltos
HTX
₹18.02 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.48 lakh more than HTX for- Ambient lighting
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- 12.3-inch touchscreen
- Bose 8-speaker audio
- Dual-zone climate control
- Ambient lighting
- Seltos
HTX (A)
₹18.32 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.30 lakh more than HTX for- Level 2 ADAS (21 functions)
- Adaptive cruise with stop and go
- 360-degree camera
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- Level 2 ADAS (21 functions)
- Adaptive cruise with stop and go
- 360-degree camera
- 12.3-inch digital instruments
- Seltos
HTX (A)
₹18.64 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.32 lakh more than HTX (A) for- Blind-view monitor
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- Level 2 ADAS (21 functions)
- 360-degree camera
- 12.3-inch digital instruments
- Blind-view monitor
- Seltos
GTX
₹18.72 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.08 lakh more than HTX (A) for- LED projector headlamps
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Powered driver's seat with memory
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- LED projector headlamps
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Powered driver's seat with memory
- Dark gunmetal styling
- Seltos
X-Line
₹18.72 lakhOn-road priceKey features- Matte and black X-Line styling
- 18-inch gloss-black wheels
- Skid plates
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- Matte and black X-Line styling
- 18-inch gloss-black wheels
- Skid plates
- Powered driver's seat with memory
- Seltos
HTX
₹18.84 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.12 lakh more than X-Line for- 12.3-inch touchscreen
- Bose 8-speaker audio
- Dual-zone climate control
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- 12.3-inch touchscreen
- Bose 8-speaker audio
- Dual-zone climate control
- Powered driver's seat
- Seltos
HTX (A)
₹19.12 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.28 lakh more than HTX for- Level 2 ADAS (21 functions)
- Adaptive cruise with stop and go
- 360-degree camera
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- Level 2 ADAS (21 functions)
- Adaptive cruise with stop and go
- 360-degree camera
- 12.3-inch digital instruments
- Seltos
GTX
₹19.52 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.40 lakh more than HTX (A) for- LED projector headlamps
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Powered driver's seat with memory
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- LED projector headlamps
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Powered driver's seat with memory
- Dark gunmetal styling
- Seltos
X-Line
₹19.52 lakhOn-road priceKey features- Matte and black X-Line styling
- 18-inch gloss-black wheels
- Skid plates
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- Matte and black X-Line styling
- 18-inch gloss-black wheels
- Skid plates
- Powered driver's seat with memory
- Seltos
GTX (A)
₹19.82 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.30 lakh more than X-Line for- Level 2 ADAS (21 functions)
- 360-degree camera
- 12.3-inch digital instruments
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- Level 2 ADAS (21 functions)
- 360-degree camera
- 12.3-inch digital instruments
- Blind-view monitor
- Seltos
X-Line (A)
₹19.82 lakhOn-road priceKey features- Black and green two-tone interior
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HTX (A)
₹19.94 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.12 lakh more than X-Line (A) for- Adaptive cruise with stop and go
- 12.3-inch digital instruments
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- Level 2 ADAS (21 functions)
- Adaptive cruise with stop and go
- 360-degree camera
- 12.3-inch digital instruments
- Seltos
GTX (A)
₹20.00 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.06 lakh more than HTX (A) for- Blind-view monitor
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- Level 2 ADAS (21 functions)
- 360-degree camera
- 12.3-inch digital instruments
- Blind-view monitor
- Seltos
GTX
₹20.00 lakhOn-road priceKey features- LED projector headlamps
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Powered driver's seat with memory
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- LED projector headlamps
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Powered driver's seat with memory
- Dark gunmetal styling
- Seltos
X-Line (A)
₹20.00 lakhOn-road priceKey features- Level 2 ADAS (21 functions)
- 360-degree camera
- Black and green two-tone interior
- Seltos
X-Line
₹20.00 lakhOn-road priceKey features- Matte and black X-Line styling
- 18-inch gloss-black wheels
- Skid plates
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- Matte and black X-Line styling
- 18-inch gloss-black wheels
- Skid plates
- Powered driver's seat with memory
- Seltos
GTX (A)
₹20.32 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.32 lakh more than X-Line for- Level 2 ADAS (21 functions)
- 360-degree camera
- 12.3-inch digital instruments
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- Level 2 ADAS (21 functions)
- 360-degree camera
- 12.3-inch digital instruments
- Blind-view monitor
- Seltos
X-Line (A)
₹20.32 lakhOn-road priceKey features- Black and green two-tone interior
- Seltos
GTX (O)
₹21.57 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹1.25 lakh more than X-Line (A) for- Level 2+ ADAS (28 functions)
- Head-up display
- Front and rear dashcam
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- Level 2+ ADAS (28 functions)
- Head-up display
- Front and rear dashcam
- Digital key
- Air purifier
- Seltos
X-Line (O)
₹21.57 lakhOn-road priceKey features- Level 2+ ADAS (28 functions)
- Head-up display
- Front and rear dashcam
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- Level 2+ ADAS (28 functions)
- Head-up display
- Front and rear dashcam
- Digital key
- Air purifier
- Seltos
X-Line (O)
₹21.82 lakhOn-road priceKey features- Level 2+ ADAS (28 functions)
- Head-up display
- Front and rear dashcam
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- Level 2+ ADAS (28 functions)
- Head-up display
- Front and rear dashcam
- Digital key
- Air purifier
- Top variantSeltos
GTX (O)
₹21.82 lakhOn-road priceKey features- Level 2+ ADAS (28 functions)
- Head-up display
- Front and rear dashcam
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- Level 2+ ADAS (28 functions)
- Head-up display
- Front and rear dashcam
- Digital key
- Air purifier
Our verdict on the Seltos
The new Seltos is a clear step up from the old one: longer, roomier, with six airbags and stability control on every trim and a 160 PS turbo that is one of the strongest engines in the class. The diesel is still offered with both manual and automatic, which many rivals have dropped. The problem is the price ladder. Forty-four combinations run from ₹11 lakh to ₹21.82 lakh, and the top trims cost as much as larger SUVs. HTX has the equipment most buyers actually use. Above it you pay for ADAS, styling packs and convenience features. Kia has also not yet published claimed mileage for this generation, so ask the dealer for the homologated figure before you buy.
Good things
- 1.5 turbo makes 160 PS and 253 Nm, strong for the segment
- Six airbags and stability control on every trim
- Diesel still offered with 250 Nm and a choice of manual or torque-converter automatic
- Larger body than before with a 447-litre boot and 200 mm ground clearance
Could be better
- 44 combinations spanning more than ₹10 lakh make honest comparison hard
- Level 2+ ADAS with 28 functions only arrives on the ₹21.57 lakh (O) trims
- GTX and X-Line are priced the same, so the choice is about styling, not equipment
- No published claimed mileage for the new generation yet
Kia Seltos colours and photos
- Glacier White Pearl
- Ivory Silver Gloss
- Morning Haze
- Gravity Gray
- Aurora Black Pearl
- Magma Red
- Frost Blue
- Imperial Blue
- Pewter Olive
- Matte Graphite
- Glacier White Pearl with Aurora Black Pearl
- Magma Red with Aurora Black Pearl
Kia Seltos: a better car with too many trims
The second-generation Seltos arrived in January 2026 and had a price revision on 1 July 2026. It now runs from about ₹11 lakh to ₹21.82 lakh ex-showroom. The body has grown to 4,460 mm long, 1,830 mm wide and 1,635 mm tall, on a 2,690 mm wheelbase, with 200 mm of ground clearance and a 447-litre boot. Rivals include the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, Tata Sierra and Skoda Kushaq.
Three engines are offered. The 1.5 petrol makes 115 PS and 144 Nm with a six-speed manual or IVT. The 1.5 turbo petrol makes 160 PS and 253 Nm with a six-speed iMT (a clutchless manual) or a seven-speed DCT. The 1.5 diesel makes 116 PS and 250 Nm with a six-speed manual or a six-speed torque-converter automatic.
Six airbags, stability control, a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless phone mirroring and cruise control are standard. HTK adds alloys and a smart key, HTK (O) adds the panoramic sunroof and wireless charger, and HTX adds the 12.3-inch screen, ventilated seats, Bose audio and dual-zone climate. The (A) trims add Level 2 ADAS and a 360-degree camera, and the (O) trims add a head-up display, dashcams and the fuller Level 2+ ADAS suite.
Which variant should you buy?
HTX. The petrol manual at ₹15,91,900 has ventilated seats, the larger screen, Bose audio, dual-zone climate, the sunroof and a wireless charger. HTX (A) adds ADAS and a 360-degree camera for about ₹1.1 lakh, which is worth it if you do a lot of highway driving. Above that, GTX and X-Line are mostly styling and seat memory, and the (O) trims cost close to ₹22 lakh.
Petrol, turbo petrol or diesel?
The 115 PS petrol is fine for city use and is the cheapest to buy. The turbo is the one to have if you drive on highways or carry a full load, and it costs about ₹80,000 more than the equivalent non-turbo manual. The diesel is the choice for high annual mileage and long trips, but it carries a premium of roughly ₹1.5–2 lakh over the base petrol at each trim.
Manual or automatic?
There are four automatic options: IVT with the 1.5 petrol, DCT with the turbo, and a torque converter with the diesel. The IVT is smooth and relaxed in town. The DCT is quicker but less suited to crawling traffic. The diesel automatic is the most relaxed long-distance option. The turbo iMT removes the clutch pedal but is still a manual gearbox, so try it before you choose it over the DCT.
How does it compare with the Hyundai Creta?
They share engines and much of their engineering, so the decision comes down to equipment, price and design. The new Seltos is the newer and larger car, with a bigger boot. The Creta has a broader service network and stronger resale. Compare the exact trims you are considering, since both brands spread features across many variants.
Seltos vs rivals
| Spec | Kia Seltos₹11.00 – 21.82 lakh | MG Hector₹12.14 – 20.00 lakh | Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder₹11.31 – 19.99 lakh | Hyundai Creta₹10.91 – 20.11 lakh | Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara₹10.77 – 19.77 lakh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol | Petrol, CNG, Hybrid | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, CNG, Hybrid |
| Engines | 1.5 turbo, 1.5 petrol, 1.5 diesel | 1.5 turbo petrol | 1.5 petrol mild-hybrid, 1.5 strong-hybrid, 1.5 CNG | 1.5 petrol, 1.5 turbo petrol, 1.5 diesel | 1.5 petrol mild-hybrid, 1.5 strong-hybrid, 1.5 CNG |
| Power | 160 PS | 143 PS | 116 PS | 160 PS | 115 PS |
| Gearbox | Manual, iMT, IVT, DCT, Automatic | 6-speed manual, CVT | Manual, Automatic, e-CVT | Manual, IVT, DCT, Automatic | Manual, Automatic, e-CVT |
| Mileage | 17.0–20.7 km/l | 12.40–13.94 km/l | 19.39–27.97 km/l, 26.6 km/kg CNG | 17.4–21.8 km/l | 19.38–27.97 km/l, 26.6 km/kg (CNG) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 447 litres | 587 litres | 373 litres | 433 litres | 373 litres |
| Compare | Viewing | Seltos vs Hector | Seltos vs Urban Cruiser Hyryder | Seltos vs Creta | Seltos vs Grand Vitara |
Kia Seltos mileage
- 1497 cc, PetrolManual
- Claimed (ARAI)
- 17.0–20.7 km/l
- Variants
- 6
- 1493 cc, DieselManual
- Claimed (ARAI)
- 17.0–20.7 km/l
- Variants
- 6
- 1482 cc, PetrolManual
- Claimed (ARAI)
- 17.0–20.7 km/l
- Variants
- 3
- 1497 cc, PetrolIVT
- Claimed (ARAI)
- 17.0–20.7 km/l
- Variants
- 9
- 1493 cc, DieselAutomatic
- Claimed (ARAI)
- 17.0–20.7 km/l
- Variants
- 11
- 1482 cc, PetrolDCT
- Claimed (ARAI)
- 17.0–20.7 km/l
- Variants
- 9
Kia Seltos on-road price and EMI
Every state →- New Delhi₹12.74 – 25.68 lakh
- Mumbai₹12.98 – 26.29 lakh
- Bengaluru₹13.71 – 27.31 lakh
- Chennai₹13.62 – 27.31 lakh
- Kolkata₹12.74 – 25.13 lakh
- Bhopal₹12.74 – 26.44 lakh
Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.
Seltos EMI
₹18,480 a month
On ₹11.00 lakh ex-showroom, 20% down (₹2.20 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹2.29 lakh.
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Kia Seltos FAQ
What is the price of the Kia Seltos in India?
The Kia Seltos costs ₹11.00 to 21.82 lakh ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.
Which fuel options does the Kia Seltos come with?
The Kia Seltos is sold with petrol and diesel power (1.5 turbo, 1.5 petrol, 1.5 diesel).
What is the mileage of the Kia Seltos?
The claimed (ARAI) mileage of the Kia Seltos is 17.0–20.7 km/l.
How many people can the Kia Seltos seat?
The Kia Seltos is a 5-seater suv.
What is the length of the Kia Seltos?
The Kia Seltos is 4460 mm long, 1830 mm wide and 1635 mm tall, with a 2690 mm wheelbase.
How much boot space does the Kia Seltos have?
The Kia Seltos has 447 litres of boot space.
Does the Kia Seltos come with an automatic gearbox?
The Kia Seltos is offered with manual, imt, ivt, dct, automatic gearboxes.
What is the ground clearance of the Kia Seltos?
The Kia Seltos has 200 mm of ground clearance.
Which Kia Seltos variant should I buy?
It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.
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