SUV is the name of the game at the moment in India. Every brand is trying to break into the SUV segment in the Indian automobile market. The compact SUV segment already has almost all the major players, with their products enjoying success as a result of the SUV demand boom in the country. The mid-size SUV segment is relatively less crowded. However, more and more players are entering this segment, which is currently dominated by the Korean siblings, Hyundai and Kia. While the Hyundai Creta is the highest-selling SUV in the country, the Kia Seltos is also an extremely popular alternative to the Creta. To keep the product updated, Kia is set to launch the facelifted version of the Seltos very soon. Also, what is new is that the facelifted Seltos which features the new Kia logo as well. It might well be the first product in India to features the updated Kia badge. While the launch might be happening soon, let us take a look at what changes to expect from the mid-size SUV.
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2021 Kia Seltos – Exterior and Interior
We have already experienced the fact that the Kia Seltos is one of the most well-equipped SUVs in the segment. The quality and fit & finish of the interiors are also extremely high. Modern features and appearances are the factors that have led the sales from its inception. There are not many changes that Kia needs to make to the facelifted Seltos because it already has a ton of features. However, one of the key changes on the outside might well be the brand logo. Kia had recently introduced the new logo but the products in our market still host the older version of that logo. With the updated Seltos, the new logo might be present on the typical Tiger Nose grille of the SUV.
On the inside as well, there are all the modern features, tech and amenities present even in this version of the Seltos. One major thing that might be updated is the addition of a Panoramic Sunroof, which its competitors currently have. For instance, the Hyundai Creta and MG Hector already feature large Panoramic Sunroofs. This is expected with this update, at least for the higher trims of the Seltos.
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2021 Kia Seltos – Expected Feature and Safety
The comfort and safety feature list is likely to remain the same with the facelifted Seltos as well. This means that features like the 0.25-inch Digital Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 7-inch Digital Colour Instrument Display, an 8-inch Head-up Display UVO Connected Car Tech, Smartwatch Connectivity, BOSE premium 8 speaker system with dynamic speed compensation, Bluetooth Connectivity, Voice Recognition, Steering Mounted Audio Control, Blind View monitor, Driving rearview monitor, Ventilated Front Seats, Wireless Smartphone Charging, Smart Pure Air purifier will likely to remain unchanged.
The safety features will also remain the same including 6 Airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, Vehicle Stability Management, All-four Disc Brakes, Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems, Front and Rear Parking Sensors with a 360-degree view Camera with dynamic parking guidelines, Hill-Start Assist
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2021 Kia Seltos – Engines, Rivals and expected Prices
The Kia Seltos comes with a multitude of engine-gearbox combinations including a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol making 115 PS and 144 Nm, a 1.5-litre diesel making 115 PS and 250 Nm and a 1.4-litre Turbo petrol with direct injection making 140 PS and 242 Nm. These engines can be had with either a 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, 7-speed DCT or CVT transmission options. The current version of the Seltos ranges between Rs 9.89 lakh and Rs 17.45 lakh, ex-showroom. The facelifted version might see a slight increase in these prices, but not too much. The rivals of the Seltos remain Creta, Hector and Harrier.
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