Kia has booked over 1,00,000 Seltos SUVs in just 7 months since the launch of the current model. That is an impressive statistic. It is a testament to the immense demand for the mid-size SUV. In 2023, the Korean auto giant sold a total of a whopping 1.04 lakh units of the Seltos. Note that we are talking about a mid-size SUV and not some entry-level hatchback. Such numbers are representative of the market trend in general and this product in particular. Let us take a look at the details of this case.
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1 Lakh Kia Seltos SUVs Booked in 7 Months
As per the official press release by Kia, it was confirmed that since July 2023 (when this model was launched in its facelift avatar), the carmaker has received over 1 lakh bookings. Elaborating further, 80% of these bookings are for top variants (HTK+). Apart from that, over 40% of bookings are for ADAS variants. That showcases how much the Indian buyers value active safety features. Also, over 80% of buyers have reserved the variants with a panoramic sunroof. That validates Indian buyers’ obsession with sunroofs. These numbers offer great insights into the minds of the Seltos buyers.
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Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Myung-sik Sohn, Chief Sales & Business Officer, Kia India, said, “We are excited about the market success of the new Seltos. Undoubtedly, it stands out as one of the smartest SUV choices available, and the response from our customers resonates with this sentiment. The New Seltos is helping us consolidate our market leadership consistently in the mid-SUV segment. We are actively realigning our manufacturing processes to ensure that our customers gain access to their favourite SUVs as swiftly as possible. We are thankful to all Seltos and Kia fans in India who support and inspire us to do better with every product.”
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Specs
The Kia Seltos gives you a choice between a 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. But now, there’s another option available: the 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine, which is also used in the new Verna. These engines have different power and torque outputs – 115 PS / 144 Nm for the petrol, 115 PS / 250 Nm for the diesel, and 160 PS / 253 Nm for the turbo petrol. Depending on the variant, buyers can choose between a 6-speed manual, IVT (CVT automatic), or a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission, giving them more flexibility. The prices range from Rs 10.90 lakh to Rs 20.30 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specs | Kia Seltos |
| Engine | 1.5L (P), 1.5L (Turbo Petrol), 1.5L (Diesel) |
| Power | 115 PS / 160 PS / 115 PS |
| Torque | 144 Nm / 253 Nm / 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 6MT, iMT, CVT, AT, 7DCT |
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Author’s Note
Kia Seltos is one of the most popular mid-size SUVs in our market. The only other SUV with more sales in this category is its cousin, the Hyundai Creta. Hence, Korean carmakers have dominated this space for a long time now. However, with stiff competition from the likes of the Maruti Grand Vitara, it would be interesting to see for how long the demand sustains. Still, in the current version, the Seltos offers tons of new-age features, options of multiple powertrains and body styling. That is what draws new customers.
