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Old 26th June 2019, 11:19   #466
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re: The Kia Seltos SUV (SP Concept). EDIT : Launched at Rs. 9.69 lakhs

In a specific market products (in our case cars) are developed after studying and understanding aspirations of majority of users so, the features that lie on wish list of select few would not make the final cut in the product being launched. For car makers, India is a very enigmatic market where poor designs with Zero Safety features rule the market and international best sellers and products "born of pedigree" bite the dust. Kia is launching their first car where clear and present competition is only in the form of Hyundai. The fact that next Gen Creta is due soon will give them some time to establish themselves in the market. Their product is better researched than harrier and Hector which are too big to fit in some car parking spaces or lack diesel automatic. Now, they have no brand goodwill in India so, to establish it, they need to undercut Creta in prices which is not a good thing so, they are giving more feature rich car at the same price point. If they establish their sales and service network, they may challenge attain # 3 spot in Indian car market in next couple of years with presence in more segments.
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Old 26th June 2019, 11:52   #467
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re: The Kia Seltos SUV (SP Concept). EDIT : Launched at Rs. 9.69 lakhs

With 3 engine and transmission options, I feel Seltos will have a bigger price range. INHO, it should have a start price of 10-11 lakh and should which will go all the way to 17-18 Lakhs ex-showroom for the top-end model. This way it is gonna compete with all the players in its segment and the segment above.

From the initial impression, the car seems to be well put together and has all the ingredients to be a success in our market. All the best Kia!!
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I see that there are many perspective buyers of Seltos within T-BHP fraternity. Possible if we could form a group and talk to Kia for a group deal. As bizarre as it may sound but we can give it a try! We can also create a poll on how many people are interested for Seltos!
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Came across a new video on youtube this morning claiming to be a official TVC of the Seltos. It features a Seltos in the Intelligency Blue shade I guess.

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Kia Motors India has released its first promotional video for the upcoming Kia Seltos SUV, featuring brand ambassador Tiger Shroff.

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re: The Kia Seltos SUV (SP Concept). EDIT : Launched at Rs. 9.69 lakhs

Since Creta 1.6 is taxed at an increased rate because of engine size more than 1.5L, the increase in Seltos cost due to BS-VI engines can be nullified by the tax saving due to 1.5 engine. I will not be surprised if Seltos matches 1.6 Creta's costs closely.

Also, this gives an additional advantage next year, since other diesel vehicle costs will shoot up by 1-1.5L whereas Seltos already will have incorporated this hike in their current cost, which will suddenly make it appear VFM.
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This press note came in earlier today. What fraud websites are they talking about?

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Please be informed that Kia Motors India has not released any official communication around the booking process of the upcoming Kia Seltos. This is to bring to your notice that there are certain fraudulent websites claiming to be the official channel for the booking process – Kia Motors India advises customers to stay clear of such websites and wait for the official communication

Kindly take a note, the bookings for Kia Seltos will start in July and customers will be duly notified of the process by Kia Motors India. For further information kindly log on to www.kia-motors.in
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This press note came in earlier today. What fraud websites are they talking about?

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While most Kia India dealerships are in final stages of completion, a handful of these upcoming dealerships have already begun accepting bookings for the Seltos on an unofficial basis. We spoke to a few dealers in the New Delhi area, where bookings were being accepted unofficially, with the booking amount set at Rs 25,000. Kia Motors India is expected to announce the official commencement of bookings for the Seltos sometime next month.
I remember seeing this from the Autocar India website. They state dealers are accepting unofficial bookings.

ACI

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I see that there are many perspective buyers of Seltos within T-BHP fraternity. Possible if we could form a group and talk to Kia for a group deal. As bizarre as it may sound but we can give it a try! We can also create a poll on how many people are interested for Seltos!



I am in Ghaziabad and i am in for any such initiative. Although discounts at launch are a tough nut ! I am pitching for a petrol auto.
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re: The Kia Seltos SUV (SP Concept). EDIT : Launched at Rs. 9.69 lakhs

Sibling Rivalry - How they stack-up?

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And Finally it boils down to this!

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CVT.
On a 15 lakh rupee car?
Seriously, kia?
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CVT.
On a 15 lakh rupee car?
Seriously, kia?
CVT is not really a 'built to cost' type of transmission. You will find CVTs on many high end cars like Audi. In India, cars like Nissan Teana, Mitsu Outlander and Suzuki Kizashi had CVTs.

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CVT.
On a 15 lakh rupee car?
Seriously, kia?
Essentially what Honda City has been doing for sometime now.

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Kia Motors India has released its first promotional video for the upcoming Kia Seltos SUV, featuring brand ambassador Tiger Shroff.
Simple intro. How many will connect with the Actor and the Sloth is the question?

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Sibling Rivalry - How they stack-up?
Not bad. Perfect size for the city. Hope it overcomes all the drawbacks of its sibling. (Creta felt cramped at the back)

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Old 26th June 2019, 16:39   #479
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CVT.
On a 15 lakh rupee car?
Seriously, kia?
Nothing wrong with that. Its the smoothest transmission out there, although a bit dull to drive.

Lexus and Toyota sells CVT in sedans and cars costing upto 10 times more. So KIA is good to go.
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Simple intro. How many will connect with the Actor and the Sloth is the question?
If the product is good then the brand ambassador or TVC doesn't mater.
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