Kia Seltos 2023 Booking: What is K-Code and How to Get it?

The Seltos facelift has a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, and ADAS Level 2 technology with 17 autonomous features. The pre-bookings for the new Kia Seltos SUV will commence on the 14th of July onwards across all touchpoints.

By Kanika Sachdeva | on July 4, 2023 Follow us on Autox Google News

The much-anticipated Kia Seltos Facelift is now off the wraps. With a midlife refresh, the updated SUV gets design improvements and some notable additions in terms of features. In addition, the new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine also joins the line-up as a replacement for a 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine, which is a discontinued unit. The turbo-petrol unit, already available with the Kia Carens, cranks out 158bhp and 253Nm of torque. It is connected to either a seven-speed DCT or a six-speed iMT. The general pre-bookings for the compact SUV will commence on the 14th of July onwards across all touchpoints, but according to the announcement made by the company, existing Seltos owners will get priority delivery of the all-new Kia Seltos via the unique K-Code delivery system, if they choose to make a new reservation.

Kia's K-Code: What is it?

At the event, the South Korean manufacturer introduced a new quicker delivery system for the buyers of the all-new Seltos SUV - the K-Code. Kia says that the Seltos buyers, including those who own the second-hand SUV, will receive priority deliveries based on the K-Code if they upgrade to a new model. The vehicle can be booked on July 14. 

Kia K Code

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Kia's K-Code: How to Get it?

To get the special K-Code access, interested buyers need to reach out to the current Seltos owners. The existing owners can generate the K-Code through the 'MyKia' app or the official website, or it can be passed on to the new customer. According to the company's statement, the K-Code when used while pre-booking will ensure priority delivery of the new Seltos. The K-Code will be applicable on July 14 between 12 AM and 11:59 PM. Note that the unique K-code is not shared with anyone else as it can be used only once.  

Kia Seltos Facelift: Features 

The facelift version of the Kia Seltos comes packed with cooled front seats with an 8-way power driver's seat, a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, New-age Kia Connect, a Bose Premium sound system, and dual-zone climate control - the first midsize SUV to offer this feature. Besides, the compact SUV gets a curved housing for a new 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment display with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay connectivity and a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument panel. 

In terms of safety, the Seltos facelift has a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, and ADAS Level 2 technology with 17 autonomous features, such as autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, and a blind spot monitor. Additionally, there are also 15 safety features that are standard across the Seltos range. 

KIa Seltos Facelift Interior

Kia Seltos Facelift: Other Details

Upon its launch in India, the Kia Seltos Facelift will be offered across three trim levels - the HT Line, the X-Line, and the GT Line. In terms of market rivalry, it will take on the likes of the Hyundai Creta, the Skoda Kushaq, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, the Volkswagen Taigun, the MG Astor, the upcoming Honda Elevate, etc. 

Also Read: Kia Seltos Review: First Drive

In terms of pricing, there is no exact update, but according to market estimations, the SUV may come with a sticker price ranging between Rs 11 lakh and Rs 21 lakh. Prices are ex-showroom.

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