Kia Cars Comparison: Kia has shown a glimpse of the new Seltos facelift in India and will soon launch it in the market. The company is offering an upgrade to existing Seltos owners. Due to which they will be given delivery first. So if you already own a Seltos, should you upgrade?
look
The new Seltos is not just a generation change, but a facelift. Which is really big and according to the need. The new Seltos looks much sharper and more aggressive than the current Seltos which is not boxy. As features, it has been given new LED headlamps, ‘ice cube’ fog lamps plus and one line LED turn indicators. Apart from this, you also get a redesigned bumper, a new skid plate and a redesigned grille. The new Seltos is 50 mm bigger than the old Seltos. Not much has changed on the side, but there are new design 17 and 18 inch wheels. While the back side gets a new bumper and an integrated set of new tail-lamps. The new Seltos facelift can now be bought in 8 monotone, 2 dual tone and matte graphite colours. Apart from this, it has also been given a new color pewter olive.
Cabin Features
The interior of the new Seltos gets a new dashboard design with dual touch screen, which also includes a new touch screen and a new digital instrument cluster. This is a change with the old Seltos. The air vents are slim and the switches are new too. Hence, the 10.25” color LCD semi-digital instrument cluster present in the old Seltos has been replaced with a completely new digital cluster. While a new dual screen HD display has been given in the middle of it.
On the other hand, talking about the features given in it, now dual-pane panoramic sunroof has been included instead of single pane. Apart from this, there is dual-zone climate control with 360-degree camera, illuminated switches and ADAS level 2 function. While it retains some features from the older Seltos, including smart 20.32 cm (8.0”) head up display, 8-way power driver seat with ventilated seats, Bose premium sound system with 8 speakers, virus and bacteria protection Smart Pure Air Purifier for and 360 degree camera with blind view monitor in cluster. At the same time, Level 2 ADAS, three radars (1 front and 2 corner rear) have been added to the new Seltos. While a front camera and 6 airbags are also included as standard features.
engine
Turbo petrol is available in the new Seltos, which was not there in the current Seltos. The new turbo petrol is a 1.5 liter unit, which generates power output of 160bhp and 253 Nm. Also iMT and DCT gearbox is available. While the two engines present are the same as those of the Seltos, a 1.5-litre petrol and a diesel. For which the option of 5 transmission (MT, iMT, IVT, 6AT, and 7DCT) is available.
prices
The new Seltos is expected to carry a slight premium over the old Seltos in terms of price and could see prices starting from Rs. 11 lakhs going up to Rs. 20 lakhs for the top-end model.
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