Kia is on the verge of launching the new facelift version of the Seltos in India. The SUV will be debuted on 4th July 2023 while the prices will be revealed later. The carmaker revealed the facelift version of Seltos last year which is a significant update after 4 years of launch. With the new facelift version, the Kia Seltos will get more features and a powerful T-GDi petrol engine.
Exterior and Aesthetics of Kia Seltos Facelift
Some recent spy snippets have provided the first glimpse of the Seltos facelift. It has revealed a uniquely designed front bumper, tweaked headlamps with a new DRL pattern, and a large grille. Like the outgoing model, the GT and HT line variants will be differentiated in the facelift iteration too. Meanwhile, the bumper has been tweaked to accommodate the new fog lights and ADAS module, and sensors.
On the side profile, the new Kia Seltos Facelift features new 17-inch alloy wheels, and chrome garnish on the window lines and roof rails. At the rear, the Seltos facelift will receive a tweaked tailgate, sleek LED taillights with a lightbar, and a new bumper. The new bumper will accommodate faux silver skid plates and sporty exhaust tips.
Interior and features of Kia Seltos facelift
Like the exterior, the carmaker will also revamp the interior of the Seltos with a refreshed layout. One of the major updates will be a new twin-screen layout with a digital instrument cluster and infotainment system. Moreover, the new Seltos will feature slim AC vents, new Aircon controls, and the highly anticipated Panoramic Sunroof. Furthermore, the new Kia Seltos will be equipped with a comprehensive advanced safety suite known as ADAS. Other safety features include the standard 6-airbags, hill-assist control, vehicle stability management, etc.
The Powertrain Options
At the heart of the matter of the Kia, Seltos facelift will be the new 1.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged T-GDi petrol engine. This new engine also powers the new Verna, Alcazar, and Carens and produces 160hp and 253nm of output. Meanwhile, Kia will also provide the 1.5L VTVT petrol and CRDi diesel engines. While the VTVT makes 114hp and 144nm, the CRDi diesel churns out 114hp and 250nm of output.
In terms of gearbox options, the 1.5L VTVT will be available with a 6-Speed Manual and CVT automatic transmission. While the 1.5L CRDi will be available with a 6-Speed IMT and 6-Speed Automatic Transmission. The new T-GDi will be offered with 6-Speed IMT and 7-Speed DCT gearbox options only.
The launch timeline, opinion, and the competition
The new Kia Seltos facelift is slated for its debut on the 4th of July 2023 while the prices will be revealed later. However, we can expect a sweet price point of Rs. 11-20 Lakhs Ex-showroom. The new Kia Seltos facelift will take on Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. Some other rivals are Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, MG Astor, and the upcoming Honda Elevate and Citroen C3 Aircross.
The Kia Seltos was first launched in 2019 and it has gained a lot of attention from the audience. Some factors which made it considerable are the striking and funky design, features, sporty dynamics, and punchy powertrains. The SUV still manages to sell in good numbers despite a lot of rivals. However, a mid-life facelift update was due for quite a while. After the launch of the facelift, we can expect that the sales and popularity of Kia Seltos will grow significantly if priced well.
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