When was the 2024 Kia Seltos launched?
Kia India launched the 2024 iteration of the Seltos SUV in the country on 1 April, 2024.
What variants does the updated Kia Seltos get?
Kia broadly offers the Seltos in seven variants – HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX+, and X-Line.
What features are available in the new Kia Seltos?
Upfront, the updated Seltos gets a new grille, freshly designed bumper that houses LED fog lamps, and a new skid plate with a lower grille. Apart from that, it sports a new set of LED headlamps and LED DRLs, a light bar running across the bonnet, front parking sensors, and an ADAS radar.
On the equipment front, the new Kia Seltos comes with dual 10.25-inch displays for the infotainment screen and fully digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, electronic parking brake, and 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.
As for the MY2024 update, the SUV gets a new HTK+ variant with a petrol CVT and a diesel automatic gearbox combination.
What are the engine, performance, and specifications of the 2024 Kia Seltos?
The 2024 Kia Seltos is available in two petrol and one diesel engine option. The 1.5-litre NA petrol engine produces 112bhp and 144Nm of torque and is available in six-speed manual, six-speed iMT, and CVT transmission options. The 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine generates 136bhp and 242Nm of torque and is mated to a six-speed clutchless manual and seven-speed DCT option.
On the other hand, the 1.5-litre diesel engine generates 112bhp and 250Nm of torque. This engine can be had either with a six-speed automatic or a six-speed iMT gearbox.
Is the updated Kia Seltos a safe car?
Kia has not tested the updated Seltos for any safety ratings yet.
What are the rivals to the new Kia Seltos?
The new Kia Seltos locks horns with the Hyundai Creta, Honda Elevate, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Volkswagen Taigun, and the Skoda Kushaq.
Last updated on 3 April, 2024.
