Kia Seltos Facelift's Variant-wise Features Revealed

Modified On Jul 21, 2023 12:06 PM By Rohit for Kia Seltos

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The updated Seltos sports a host of new premium features, some of them limited to the now sportier GT Line and X-Line variants

Update (21/07/2023): Kia has launched the facelifted Seltos in India with prices starting at Rs 10.89 lakh (ex-showroom).

2023 Kia Seltos

We recently got to see the facelifted Kia Seltos in the flesh with bookings slated to begin from July 14. During the unveiling, the carmaker revealed multiple details of the new SUV including its variants, powertrains and features. The updated Seltos will be offered in three broad variants: Tech (HT) Line, GT Line and X-Line. The Tech Line is further divided into five sub-variants: HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX and HTX+, while the GT Line now has a single GTX+ trim, and the X-Line trim becomes a full-time member of the lineup.

If you were wondering which variant gets what features, check the story below:

2023 Kia Seltos dual-zone climate control

2023 Kia Seltos dual 10.25-inch displays

Standout Features	HTE	HTK [over HTE]	HTK+ [over HTK]	HTX [over HTK+]	HTX+ [over HTX]	GTX+ [over HTX+]	X-Line [over GTX+]
Exterior	Halogen projector headlights 16-inch steel wheels with covers Shark fin antenna	Silver roof rails Projector fog lamps ORVM-mounted turn indicators Front and rear mud guards	16-inch alloy wheels LED DRLs	Gloss-black grille with chrome surround LED headlights Connected LED taillights LED turn indicators LED fog lamps Chrome outside door handles 17-inch matte grey alloy wheels (MT/ iMT), dual-tone alloy wheels (CVT/ AT)	17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels Gloss black rear spoiler	18-inch gloss-black alloy wheels GT Line-specific design upgrades Body coloured front and rear bumper inserts Dual tip exhausts (Turbo only) Gloss-black roof rails	Matte finish grille with gloss-black surround Matte finish outside door handles Gloss-black ORVMs Gloss-black front and rear skid plates
Interior	Fabric upholstery Silver-finish inside door handles Front and rear cabin lamps Adjustable front headrests 4.2-inch coloured MID Rear sunshades	Same as the HTE trim	LED front cabin lamps Ice-cube LED reading lamps (Turbo only) Leatherette wrapped gear knob	Black and beige cabin theme Black and beige leatherette seats (CVT/ AT), beige leatherette seats (MT/ iMT) Leatherette wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel, centre console armrest, and door pad Scuff plates with Seltos logo LED front cabin lamps Ice-cube LED reading lamps Auto-dimming IRVM with hot keys for Kia Connect Adjustable rear headrests Rear centre armrest with cup holders	All-black cabin theme with brown inserts Brown leatherette seats	All-black cabin theme with white inserts Black leatherette seats with white inserts Flat-bottom steering wheel with GT logo and white stitching Sporty pedals Black roof lining Tambour cover for cup holder	All-black cabin theme with green inserts Green leatherette seats Flat-bottom steering wheel with Seltos logo and orange stitching
Comfort and Convenience	Tilt-adjustable steering wheel All power windows Height-adjustable driver seat Sunglass holder Rear AC vent Type-C USB chargers (1xfront, 2xrear) 12V power socket	Electrically adjustable ORVMs	Panoramic sunroof (Turbo only) Push-button start/stop Auto AC Auto foldingORVMs Cruise control Auto light control Parcel tray Keyless entry	Panoramic sunroof Smart pure air purifier Dual-zone climate control Ambient lighting Telescopic steering adjust Drive mode select [Eco/ Normal/ Sport] (Automatic only) Paddle shifters (Automatic only) 60:40 split-folding and reclining rear seats	10.25-inch digital driver display Wireless phone charger Ventilated front seats 8-way powered driver seat	Rain-sensing wipers	8-inch heads-up display
Infotainment	N.A.	8-inch touchscreen Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 6-speakers	Same as HTK	10.25-inch touchscreen system Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Connected car tech Alexa connectivity	8-speaker Bose sound system	Same as the HTX+ trim	Same as the GTX+
Safety	Six airbags Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) TPMS All-wheel disc brakes All seats with 3-point seatbelts	Rearview camera Front parking sensors	Rear wiper and washer Rear defogger	ISOFIX child seat anchorages Traction control [Sand/ Mud/ Snow] (Automatic only)	Same as HTX	ADAS Adaptive cruise control High-beam assist Attentiveness alert 360-degree camera Electronic parking brake with auto hold	Same as the GTX+

Powertrain Options

2023 Kia Seltos 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine

With the facelift, the Seltos has received the new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine from the Carens, while carrying on with the petrol and diesel units from before. Here’s a detailed look at its engine-gearbox options:

Specification	1.5-litre N.A. Petrol	1.5-litre Turbo-petrol	1.5-litre Diesel
Power	115PS	160PS	116PS
Torque	144Nm	253Nm	250Nm
Transmission	6-speed MT/ CVT	6-speed iMT/ 7-speed DCT	6-speed MT/ 6-speed AT

To further ease your buying/booking decision, we have already detailed the variant-wise engine-gearbox and colour options of the facelifted Seltos.

Launch And Price

2023 Kia Seltos rear

We expect the KiaSeltos facelift to be launched soon, with prices likely to begin from Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated compact SUV will continue to fight it out with the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, MG Astor, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, and the upcoming Citroen C3 Aircross and Honda Elevate.