[TusharK]

Kia has launched two new automatic variants of the Seltos. The SUV is now available in HTK+ Petrol CVT and HTK+ Diesel AT trims priced at Rs 15.40 lakh and Rs 16.90 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.



The new HTK+ automatic variants have been positioned below the HTX trims, offering a cheaper alternative to those looking to buy a petrol CVT or diesel automatic Seltos. The new petrol CVT trim costs Rs 1.20 lakh less than the HTX CVT, while the HTK+ diesel AT is Rs 1.30 lakh cheaper than the HTX trim.

The HTK+ variants miss out on a few features such as a panoramic sunroof, LED headlamps, LED fog lamps and LED tail lights. Instead of 17-inch diamond-cut alloys, these variants get 16-inch wheels, while the 10.25-inch touchscreen has been replaced with an 8-inch unit.

Both petrol and diesel HTK+ automatic variants do get electrically folding ORVMs, a rear wiper, washer and defogger, a smart key with engine start/stop button, steering-mounted controls, automatic climate control and cruise control.

Link to Team-BHP news

[varunswnt]

Originally Posted by TusharK

The new HTK+ automatic variants have been positioned below the HTX trims, offering a cheaper alternative to those looking to buy a petrol CVT or diesel automatic Seltos. The new petrol CVT trim costs Rs 1.20 lakh less than the HTX CVT, while the HTK+ diesel AT is Rs 1.30 lakh cheaper than the HTX trim.
Link to Team-BHP news

Is this result of

• Skewed variant placement to push for higher variant sales?
• Customer feedback on few/missing automatic options?
• Consistent decline of Seltos sales MoM?
• Creta facelift launch effect?
• Mahindra launching variant of ScorpioN Z8 select and updating feature list of XUV7OO in MY2024 models?
• Tata Safari and Harrier facelifts?
• MG reducing prices across models?

[sunnsood]

Originally Posted by varunswnt

Is this result of

• Skewed variant placement to push for higher variant sales?
• Customer feedback on few/missing automatic options?
• Consistent decline of Seltos sales MoM?
• Creta facelift launch effect?
• Mahindra launching variant of ScorpioN Z8 select and updating feature list of XUV7OO in MY2024 models?
• Tata Safari and Harrier facelifts?
• MG reducing prices across models?

You may add Honda Elevate available in CVT from 2nd base model to the top model. Lack of automatics around lower models is a pain point across brands. Kia should have offered IVT across its entire NA petrol engine.

Moreover, we need top models without Sunroof.

[Col Mehta]

Good move! Kia should introduce IVT on its top trim as well (at least on the GT line, if not the X line). It's a serious missed opportunity for Kia India not to follow suit, especially when Hyundai Creta offers IVT across multiple trims, including the top tier.

For many consumers who primarily drive within city and don't want the headaches of DCT unreliability/Diesel DPF, the IVT makes a lot of sense. This is one of the key factors contributing to Creta's dominance in sales within the segment.

[ssoni.1411]

Kia should act swiftly and add the NA Petrol MT and IVT options and a Diesel MT option in the top trims as well. It is losing out on a lot of consumers to Creta because of this. When I had visited Kia showroom in September last year, it was bustling with customers and the waiting period was quoted for 6 months. I had to cancel my August GTX+ Diesel booking due to delivery date been given as January 24. When I visited the showroom again 2 days ago, there were hardly one or two customers, who were looking for the Sonet. Dealers have a lot of vehicles in stock and the waiting has come down to a months time. Hyundai went all in with the Creta giving all engine + gearbox combinations across the entire range for every consumer.

[Mr Anderson]

Kia should also introduce it in the Htx+ and above variants as well.

[HereticHermit]

Originally Posted by sunnsood

Moreover, we need top models without Sunroof.

This ^^^
And not all drivers are having clods instead of hands to be needing ADAs. I feel pressured about getting ADAs when considering higher variants. I can drive safely without falling asleep on steering wheel. With each passing generation of people and cars we are turning more dumb.

[longhorn]

Is the diesel AT a torque convertor or CVT? Anyways good to see them introduce AT in lower trim levels.

[BhayanaV]

Originally Posted by longhorn

Is the diesel AT a torque convertor or CVT? Anyways good to see them introduce AT in lower trim levels.

It's a Torque Convertor.

[Turbolove]

This variant combo was available when the seltos was launched in 2019, frankly it seemed the best value for money variant, with the only hold up being that TCS was not there at that time. I'm guessing TCS is standard now.

Sounds like a good variant for someone who just needs an AT and not many features. The pricing is also not too far away from the top Sonet AT variants, good options for the buyers.

[batterylow]

This HTK+ variant is similar to the S(O) in the facelifted Creta. (Diesel automatic)

The Creta had the advantage of a lower priced diesel automatic which is now negated.

[Ferruccio]

Originally Posted by sunnsood

You may add Honda Elevate available in CVT from 2nd base model to the top model. Lack of automatics around lower models is a pain point across brands. Kia should have offered IVT across its entire NA petrol engine.

Moreover, we need top models without Sunroof.

Wholeheartedly agree. IMHO all mid to top variants should have a +S strategy like Tata - that is, with and without sunroof. Let the idiots who want their children standing out of suroofs have their variants. For the rest of us, we need non sunroof options across the board

[Ananthang]

Originally Posted by Ferruccio

Wholeheartedly agree. IMHO all mid to top variants should have a +S strategy like Tata - that is, with and without sunroof. Let the idiots who want their children standing out of suroofs have their variants. For the rest of us, we need non sunroof options across the board

Humbly have an opinion on this. My kids enjoy sunroof a lot, even have their snacks, only when it is safely parked and away from traffic even flying stone particles can’t reach that long. The moment I put in Drive, even fingers cannot be outside. So all sunroof guys with kids standing are not idiots.

[raptor_diwan]

Originally Posted by Ferruccio

Let the idiots who want their children standing out of suroofs have their variants.

Could we avoid using such terms for people who enjoy it? Let's allow people to enjoy what they like without labeling them. Children love it, and it's the adults' responsibility to make them use it wisely, such as using it in parking areas or on non-public roads.

[Thyag]

Originally Posted by Ferruccio

Let the idiots who want their children standing out of suroofs have their variants.

Aptly said, people considering everything is safe of a particular place or location is not really safe - if your car can be in that place there is a possibility of other vehicles to come also.

Recently in our apartments, a car went through 2 other parking places - dragging a bike all the way - the driver left the car unattended with 2 kids inside to fetch something from his flat.

Saw a video in our forum 2 days back, in kerala after church meeting or some function - a parked car suddenly mauling through two ladies in front and run over a man shortly.

https://www.manoramaonline.com/fastt...-kottayam.html

Assume that the car was parked Infront of this vehicle and the kid was having fun through sunroof, well it will become death roof soon. The consequences are severe, people nowadays learn the lessons hard way !