Kia launched a rather comprehensive facelift of its most popular mid-size SUV, the Seltos.
The 2023 Kia Seltos facelift has a whole host of enhanced safety features to make the overall package secure. Bookings for the facelift model of this mid-size SUV were initiated on July 14. On the very first day, the Korean auto giant received an impressive count of over 13,000 bookings. This overwhelming response clearly reflects the warm reception the potential buyers have given to the vehicle. It is worth noting that the Seltos, being the first product from Kia in our market, set the foundation for the remarkable success that the Korean giant has achieved today. Let us glance through the latest safety tech on offer.
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2023 Kia Seltos Facelift Safety Features
Note that the new Seltos facelift comes with Level 2 ADAS features this time around. Naturally, this boosts the overall safety prowess of the vehicle. Some of the prominent safety features include things like 6 airbags, all four disc brakes, Hill start assist, tyre pressure monitoring system, brake force assist system, vehicle stability management, electronic stability control, 360° camera, 3-point seatbelt for all seats along with reminders and use of strong materials to strengthen the occupant compartment along with front and side structure.
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The list of ADAS functions includes a Lane watch camera, forward collision warning, Lane departure warning, driver attention monitor, adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, rear Cross traffic assist, Lane keep assist, blindspot monitoring and more. Even though the ADAS features are becoming a lot more common these days, it is still one of the few mid-size SUVs which possesses these in our market right now. Hence, it could be a major draw for a whole lot of potential buyers going forward.
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Stronger Body Structure
The Kia Seltos facelift 2023 has even got a stronger body shell. This is sure to play an important role in making the popular SUV safer. Also, it is something that we’re expecting to see even on the upcoming Creta facelift. As for the new Seltos, it comes with many improvements in its body structure to enhance the structural rigidity. This has been done by strengthening key parts of the body structure. As a result, the occupant compartment is stronger than before. This, alone, can make the car a lot safer in an event of a crash.
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Specs
The new Kia Seltos introduces an array of choices, comprising three powertrain options and five transmission variants. These choices encompass a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, a 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine, and a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine. The car comes in three trims: X-Line, GT-Line, and Tech-Line. The first two engines have been carried over from the previous model, while the latter is sourced from the recently launched Verna and replaces the 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine. The power and torque outputs for the engines are as follows: 115 PS / 144 Nm for the petrol engine, 115 PS / 250 Nm for the diesel engine, and 160 PS / 253 Nm for the turbo petrol engine. As for transmission options, the petrol engine is available with manual, IVT, and DCT, while the diesel engine can have an iMT and automatic transmission.The prices range from Rs 10.90 lakh to Rs 19.99 lakh, ex-showroom.
