Team-BHP (https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/)

-   The Indian Car Scene (https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian-car-scene/)

-   -   The Kia Seltos SUV (SP Concept). EDIT : Launched at Rs. 9.69 lakhs (https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian-car-scene/195168-kia-seltos-suv-sp-concept-edit-launched-rs-9-69-lakhs-51.html)

I wont touch Duster with a barge pole. Its interior is completely bland with all gadgetry missing. Few months ago I was interested in upgrading and had a detailed comparison with Ecosport AT. Features duster is missing are :


1) No ESP, TCS or Hill Hold Control

2) No Cruise Control
3) No Keyless Entry or Keyless Start
4) Manual AC Control
5) Only Tilt Steering Adjustment
6) No Rear Parking Sensor or Camera


And ofcourse the lower engine power. There are 10's of other features which are missing. And these are not gimmicky features personally for me. I dont want a box on wheels which is what a Duster is to me.

Right next to BMW Navnit in Juhu Galli a Kia showroom is almost ready.

The rear looks very much like the previous generation Toyota RAV4 (2013-2018). The missing part is the chrome strip between the lights.

The Duster is aptly priced for the segment but it's a bit outdated w.r.t it's looks. The buyer is always looking for something refreshing, unique.

That's why the Hector has garnered such a response. And that's what Kia aims to do. Pricing will be the key. One misstep and Seltos will crash even before it takes off.

Seltos might be priced higher than the Duster , but Kia officials maintain that the pricing will be a surprise ( hopefully in a good way, especially after the Hector launch).

The hector is priced well for its positioning, it being the biggest car in the bracket.

Creta is overpriced to the core. Everyone knows it. Crowds still make a beeline for it. That's how the market works.
If Kia gets everything right, alongwith the hector, it can bring a big downlslide in Creta numbers.

I'm eagerly waiting for the pricing as well. Otherwise I'll just finalize and go with the S Cross as a replacement for my Punto 1.4.

Just saw Kia motors showroom coming up near Singasandra, Hosur road.
Showroom seems smaller compared to Hyundai showroom at Kudlu Gate, Hosur road.

Looks like their strategy of smaller showrooms, given that they are starting off only with Seltos. My wife saw one near Hoodi, Whitefield and she also said it didnt appear very large, definitely smaller than the Trident / Advaith showrooms in ORR.

I spoke to JSP Kia, who own the Kia Hosur Road and ORR (Kadubeesanahalli) showrooms, and they were confident of display vehicles being available between 15-20th of this month. They claimed the ORR showroom will be ready by end of this week, not sure of the status of the Hosur Road one. They were accepting pre-bookings at INR 25k

Even I received the call today and their showroom near the Kadubeesanahalli is opening on Monday 15th July. Even this showroom looks bit smaller.


Any website or contact for the J P Nagar Naara Kia? I want to book the car there as it is nearer to my house.

Got the following details from Incheon Kia, dealer based in Kerala

Dear Team
For your Reference

List of features and equipment for KIA SELTOS

Kia Seltos HTE

•1.5-litre diesel with 6MT
•ABS with EBD
•Dual front airbags
•Shark-fin antennav
•Front and rear faux skid plates
•4-speaker soundsystem
•Steering-mounted controls
•Rear AC vents
•Follow-me-home headlamps

Kia Seltos HTK+

•1.5-litre diesel with 6MT or 6AT (torque convertor automatic)
•Projector headlamps with •LED DRLs
•LED mood lighting with sound effects
•Cruise control
•Smart key with push-button start
•Power folding mirrors
•Rear sunshade
•One-touch up and down for driver’s window

Kia Seltos HTX

•1.5-litre diesel with 6MT only
•LED headlamps with DRLs
•LED light bar
•LED ('Ice cube') fog lamps
•LED tail-lamps
•10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment
•17-inch alloy wheels
•Leather-wrapped steering wheels
•Rear reclining seats with 60:40 split
•7.0-inch multi-info display
•UVO connectivity features
•Wireless charging
•USB ports for second row
Air purifier
•Tyre pressure monitoring system

Kia Seltos HTX+

•1.5-litre diesel with 6MT or 6AT (torque convertor automatic)
•UV Cut glass
•8-way power adjust for driver’s seat
•7.0-inch multi-info display
•8-speaker Bose stereo sound system
•360-degree camera
•Driver rear view monitor
•Ventilated seats
•Wireless charging
•Power sunroof
•Rain-sensing wipers
•Six airbags
•Multiple drive modes (automatic only)
•Vehicle stability management (automatic only)
•Brake assist (automatic only)
•Hill start assist (automatic only)
•ESC (automatic only)
•Front parking sensors (automatic only)
•Blind spot monitor (automatic only)

Kia Seltos GTK

•1.5-litre petrol or 1.4-litre GDI petrol with 6MT only
•ABS with EBD
•Dual front airbags
•LED headlamps
•LED light bar
•LED fog lamps
•17-inch alloy wheels
•LED tail-lamps
•LED mood lighting with sound effects
•Steering mounted controls
•Bluetooth stereo (automatic only)
•Smart key with push button (automatic only)
•Reclining rear seats (automatic only)
•Rear AC vents (automatic only)

Kia Seltos GTX

•1.5-litre with 6MT or CVT and 1.4-litre turbo-petrol with DCT
•17-inch alloy wheels
•8.0-inch heads up display
•7.0-inch Multi info display
•10.25-inch HD infotainment screen
•UVO connectivity features
•Multiple drive modes (automatic only)
•Climate control
•Wireless charging
•Rain-sensing wipers
•Air purifier
•Six airbags
•Tyre pressure monitoring system (automatic only)

Kia Seltos GTX+

•1.4-litre turbo-petrol with 6MT
•Bose 8-speaker sound system
•8-way power driver’s seat
•Power sunroof
•360-degree camera
•Ventilated seats
•Front parking sensors
•17-inch alloy wheels


•The Seltos will sit right in the middle of the hotly contested midsize SUV market in India,whichincludes models like the Hyundai Creta, the Mahindra XUV500, the Renault Captur, Nissan Kicks and the aggressively priced MG Hector. Expect Kia to price the Seltos in the range of Rs 11-17 lakh (ex-showroom).

These are the different color shades available; again got this from the executive at Incheon Kia

Seems they just copied Autocar India web story and sent it on Whatsapp. How innovative!

Finally. I'm not really mad, I can do better off with HTX+ 6 speed auto. Never owned a diesel car personally.

There is a sunroof here. And the alloys are the other one. I was thinking the top two variants of all engine options will get the nice looking alloys over this one. But, I guess the Techline will get this alloy and the GT line will get the other nice looking alloys, both alloys being 17". Or Kia must have mixed everything up in these cars. Hopefully the official variant list will be out within a week and will end all our confusions.

Those red colored highlights on the bumper and the sides gives the car a very sporty looks. Shades of black and the grey are for sure a head turner.
Is this only on GT variants?

On a quick look, the front nose and the grill could be easily confused with a Peugeot 3008. Luckily for Kia, 3008 is not around. lol:

-UB

I think diesel varients get the grey alloys and the petrol variants get good looking alloys. :deadhorse
I hope the dealers make an option for the diesel owners. This somewhat reminds me of Honda Amaze Petrol and Diesel getting different alloys.
The alloys on the petrol looks more expensive! The alloys on the diesel has some sophisticated look to it.

HTK is not mentioned anywhere, what could be the reason? It is same in the news sites as well.