Kia has updated the Seltos for the 2020 model year with new exterior and interior features which has obviously come at a new price. Along with this, Kia has also discontinued two variants of the Seltos.
Kia Motors recently revealed that they will be adding several features to various trims of the Seltos as an update for the 2020 model year. These additional features included exterior, interior and comfort features along with some revisions to interior trim as well. The Kia Seltos was already a feature packed car but these updates come in the face of rising competition from the Hyundai Creta. This is essentially Kia’s effort to keep the SUV up to date to continue topping the sales chart. Naturally, these updates will come at a price and barring the entry-level and top-end trims, most variants of the Seltos have seen an increment in price. Kia has also discontinued two variants of the Seltos – GTK and GTX DCT – due to low demand.
Here’s a summary of the variant-wise price details of the updated 2020 Kia Seltos :
| Variant | New Price | Old Price | Difference |
| 1.5P HTE | Rs 9.89 lakh | Rs 9.89 lakh | – |
| 1.5P HTK | Rs 10.49 lakh | Rs 10.29 lakh | Rs 20,000 |
| 1.5P HTK+ | Rs 11.59 lakh | Rs 11.49 lakh | Rs 10,000 |
| 1.5P HTX | Rs 13.34 lakh | Rs 13.09 lakh | Rs 30,000 |
| 1.5P HTX CVT | Rs 14.34 lakh | Rs 14.09 lakh | Rs 30,000 |
| 1.4T-GDI GTK | – | Rs 13.79 lakh | – |
| 1.4T-GDI GTX | Rs 15.54 lakh | Rs 15.29 lakh | Rs 25,000 |
| 1.4T-GDI GTX DCT | – | Rs 16.29 lakh | – |
| 1.4T-GDI GTX+ | Rs 16.39 lakh | Rs 16.29 lakh | Rs 10,000 |
| 1.4T-GDI GTX+ DCT | Rs 17.29 lakh | Rs 17.29 lakh | – |
| 1.5D HTE | Rs 10.34 lakh | Rs 10.34 lakh | – |
| 1.5D HTK | Rs 11.69 lakh | Rs 11.54 lakh | Rs 15,000 |
| 1.5D HTK+ | Rs 12.69 lakh | Rs 12.54 lakh | Rs 15,000 |
| 1.5D HTK+ AT | Rs 13.69 lakh | Rs 13.54 lakh | Rs 15,000 |
| 1.5D HTX | Rs 14.44 lakh | Rs 14.14 lakh | Rs 30,000 |
| 1.5D HTX+ | Rs 15.49 lakh | Rs 15.34 lakh | Rs 15,000 |
| 1.5D HTK+ AT | Rs 16.49 lakh | Rs 16.34 lakh | Rs 15,000 |
| 1.5D GTX+ AT | Rs 17.34 lakh | Rs 17.34 lakh | – |
As you can see from this updated price list, the average increase in price has been in the range of Rs 15,000-20,000. It is however the HTX trim of the diesel-manual variant of the Seltos that sees a maximum price hike of Rs 30,000.
But what exactly are the updates and the new features?
The automatic gearbox versions of the Seltos across the HTK+, HTX, HTX+ and GTX trims will see the addition of a new remote engine start function. Also, the HTX and GTX variants will benefit from the addition of a powered sunroof and LED cabin lights. These features were only available on the HTX+ and GTX+ variants previously. Apart from this, all trims of the Seltos will now be offered with USB charging ports for both the front and second row of seats along with an emergency stop signal as standard.
The Seltos still misses out on standout features like paddle shifters and a panoramic sunroof that are offered on the top-spec models of the Hyundai Creta.
The interior trim and dashboard has also been revised
The interiors of the top-spec GTX+ variants of the Seltos will now come in an all-black upholstery theme with contrasting red stitching. The GTX+ variant can either be had with the 140hp, 1.4L turbo-petrol engine or the 1.5L diesel engine. Further, the HTX, HTX+, GTX and the GTX+ trims will now come with a new faux metal finish on the AC control panel as well as the door grab handles. Lower down the variant lineup, the HTK+ variant of the Seltos will see the addition of a new faux leather finish for the gear knob and a printed dashboard garnish as standard.
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There are some minor exterior changes too
All variants of the Seltos – except for the HTE and HTK – will now come with dual-exhaust tips on the rear bumper. Until now, it was only seen on the higher turbo-petrol variants. Also, the HTX and HTX+ trims will now be additionally offered with metal scuff plates. This feature was earlier only available on the GTX and GTX+ trims of the Seltos. The HTX+ and the GTX+ variants now also get the option of a dual-tone exterior paint shade along with a new white-orange paint scheme.
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There are some updates for the UVO Connect system as well
Kia’s connected car tech- the UVO Connect system – has been updated with some new features. The system can now be activated by a new voice command – “Hello Kia” – and now it also features smartwatch app connectivity. It is able to control in-car air purifier settings, give audio details about Indian holidays and share live cricket scores. These features have been made available in the Seltos HTX, HTX+, GTX and GTX+ variants.
