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    Kia Seltos Test Drives Underway Ahead Of August 22 Launch

    Modified On Aug 09, 2019 09:13 PM By Dinesh for Kia Seltos 2019-2023

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    Pre-launch bookings have already started for an amount of Rs 25,000

    • The Kia Seltos will be offered with three engine options.
    • They include a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre petrol and diesel units.
    • Kia will offer all three engines with a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard.
    • The 1.5-litre diesel motor also gets the option of a 6-speed automatic.
    • The 1.5-litre petrol can also be had with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
    • The 1.4-litre turbo-petrol can be had with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
    • Kia will offer the Seltos in two trims - Tech Line and GT Line.
    • It is expected to be priced from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom).
    • The SUV will rival the Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster and Captur as well as the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross.
    • Safety features include upto six airbags, a 360 degree camera and front parking sensors, among others.

    Kia is all set to launch its first-ever product for India, the Seltos, on 22 August 2019. While the carmaker has already started accepting pre-launch bookings for the SUV, it's only now that Kia has started offering test drives to prospective customers.

    Also read: 2019 Kia Seltos First Drive Review: Diesel & Petrol

    Kia has already revealed various details of the Seltos. The compact SUV will be available two trims - HT Line and GT Line- both of which will have four sub-variants. While the HT Line will include HTX+ (top-spec), HTX, HTK and HTE, the GT Line will be offered in GTX+ (top-spec), GTX, GTK and GTE variants. 

    The Seltos will be offered with three different engine options. This includes a set of 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines and a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol unit.

     

    1.5-litre petrol engine 

    1.5-litre diesel engine

    1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine

    Power

    115PS

    115PS

    140PS

    Torque

    144Nm

    250Nm

    242Nm

    Transmission

    6-speed MT/CVT

    6-speed MT/ 6-speed AT

    6-speed MT/7-speed DCT

    Fuel Economy

    16.5kmpl/ 16.8kmpl (CVT)

    21kmpl/ 18kmpl (AT)

    16.1kmpl/ 16.5kmpl (DCT)

    In terms of features, the Seltos will be one of the best equipped cars in its class. It will get segment-first connected car features with an eSIM like what we’ve seen on the Hyundai Venue and the MG Hector. The Seltos will pack upto six airbags, a 360-degree camera, a premium Bose music system and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

    The Seltos is expected to be priced from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom). Once launched, the Seltos will take on SUVs like the Hyundai Creta, Nissan Kicks, Renault Duster, Renault Captur and the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross. 

    Also Read: Kia Details Its After-sales Network Ahead Of Seltos Launch

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