The 2023 Kia Seltos is now available for purchase in India. The compact SUV starts at Rs 10.89 lakh and goes up to Rs 20 lakh. Prices are ex-showroom Bookings for the upcoming vehicle are currently underway at a token amount of Rs 25,000, and so far the company has secured more than 13,000 bookings of the Seltos SUV. According to Kia, 13,424 pre-orders were placed on the first day (July 14), out of which 1,973 bookings were made using the K-Code, a feather in its cap. The K-Code is a new quicker delivery system for the buyers of the all-new Seltos SUV. 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 Seltos SUV was Kia's first product in India and was a runaway success in the B-SUV segment. The compact SUV marked Kia's entry into the Indian market in August 2019. And since then, the Seltos SUV has been one of the company's top sellers, surpassing the 5 lakh sales milestone in less than four years.
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Kia Seltos GT Line vs Tech Line: Exterior
The 2023 Kia Seltos is offered in 3 trims - Tech Line, X Line, and GT Line, with the top ADAS-equipped GT-line and X Line trim levels costing Rs 19.80 lakh and Rs 20 lakh, ex-showroom, respectively. A facile look at these different trim levels won't help you spot differences between them. But, we have done that for you. For now, we have decided to pit the Tech Line trim against the GT Line to find out what's different.
With the facelift, the GT Line has gotten slightly aggressive with sporty design cues, whereas the Tech Line draws attention due to its bold looks and masculine stance. For starters, both are equipped with a tiger-nose front grille, however, the grille finish is different for both variants. If sporty yet aerodynamically designed skid plates form part of the GT Line, the Tech Line comes with tusk-inspired masculine skid plates. The Tech Line exudes masculinity through its uniquely-styled bumper. As for the GT Line, there is a barbell-inspired bumper with an aggressive design. To know more, let's have a look at the variant-wise design features listed below:
Kia Seltos GT Line
1. Glossy Black roof rails
2. Body colour door garnish with Metal Grey insert
3. R18 Crystal Cut Glossy Black alloy wheels
4. Dual Sports Exhaust
Kia Seltos Tech Line
1. Silver roof rails
2. Body colour door garnish with Silver insert
3. R17 Crystal cut dual-tone alloy wheels
And now speaking of commonalities, both receive crown jewel LED headlamps, 'ice cube' LED fog lamps, Star Map LED daytime running lights, connected LED taillamps, repositioned reversing lamps, sequential turn indicators, chrome beltline & door handles, etc.
Kia Seltos GT Line vs Tech Line: Interior, Features
Inside the cabin of the Seltos GT Line, the occupants will sit on black leatherette tubular pattern seats with white inserts, and the driver will be facing a D-cut steering wheel with the 'GT Line' logo. In addition, the interior also features premium sliding cup holders, GT Line embroidery, black roof lining, and more. The interior colour scheme is all-black with white inserts. On the other hand, the Tech Line gets leatherette seats with geometric patterns, a D-cut steering wheel with the 'Seltos' logo, and beige roof lining. Here, you have a black/tan interior colour scheme.
Besides, both variants get a curved housing for a new 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment display with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay connectivity, a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument panel, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, a Bose sound system, ventillated front seats, a wireless phone charger, etc.
Kia Seltos GT Line vs Tech Line: Safety Gear
As far as safety goes, both are armed with 6 airbags, a tyre pressure monitoring system, electronic stability control, and rear parking sensors. Going a notch above the Tech Line, the GT Line also has an electronic parking brake, a 360-degree camera, and ADAS Level 2 technology with 17 autonomous features, such as autonomous emergency braking and a blind spot monitor.
Kia Seltos GT Line vs Tech Line: Powertrain, Performance
Under the hood, the Kia Seltos Tech Line receives three engine options. A 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel engine are carried over from the previous version. The 1.5-lite petrol is rated at 113bhp and develops 144Nm of torque. This engine is paired with either a 6-speed manual or a CVT gearbox. The diesel mill, on the other hand, delivers 114.4bhp and 250Nm and comes mated to either a 6-speed iMT or a 6-speed automatic transmission. In addition, a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine also joins as a replacement for a 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine. This turbo-petrol unit cranks out 158bhp and 253Nm of torque and is connected to either a seven-speed DCT or a six-speed iMT.
Those looking to buy the GT Line are left with a choice of a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol unit as well as a 1.5-litre diesel engine, mated to their respective transmissions. With this GT Line, you will also be offered racy dual exhaust tips.
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2023 Kia Seltos: Price, Competition Check
The much-awaited Kia Seltos SUV facelift is priced from Rs 10.89 lakh to Rs 20 lakh. Prices are ex-showroom. In the Indian market, the Seltos facelift is Kia's answer to 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.
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