[Mr Anderson]

Originally Posted by xotiq

If you are comfortable, getting into engineering mode and doing a reset should solve this. (Had done this in our seltos for map update problem). If you don't want the hassle, then Kia service center.

Thank you. I did a factory reset my self after going through the settings. The update began downloading again and now is stuck again in the same installing phase. I'll now download the update file on a pendrive and update he infotainment using that. Won't try ota update anymore now.

[blogslogger]

Originally Posted by Mr Anderson

Thank you. I did a factory reset my self after going through the settings. The update began downloading again and now is stuck again in the same installing phase. I'll now download the update file on a pendrive and update he infotainment using that. Won't try ota update anymore now.

I’d suggest you download the update when you have a long highway drive planned. That way, car has enough time to download the file at once instead of in parts. Just guessing that somehow part download is not supported by the infotainment.

[Behemoth]

Originally Posted by Mr Anderson

Thank you. I did a factory reset my self after going through the settings. The update began downloading again and now is stuck again in the same installing phase. I'll now download the update file on a pendrive and update he infotainment using that. Won't try ota update anymore now.

Yes please do a USB installation only as it seems your OTA download file is corrupted. The safe way is to do a USB update -that is how I did it on mine. I had detailed out all a steps a few pages back.
Please note that you should NOT di it while driving. You need to start the car and plug in the USB and click update. After this you will need to keep the car started for 10-12 min after which it will give you the message "the update will continue when the car is switched off". Then you can switch off the car and exit and lock it. After around 60-75 min the update will complete and you will get a message through Kia connect that the update is complete.

[F1amit]

Booked Seltos GTX+ DCT (Petrol) in Mumbai couple of days back. Dealer has quoted wait time of 6-7 weeks. During booking process, dealer went through various Accessory packages, extended warranty as well as "My Convenience Plus" package from KIA which covers service cost, RSA for 5 years / 50000 kms.

Reading through this and other reviews, related to DCT transmission, I am definitely going to opt for an extended warranty. However, "My Convenience Plus" package cost 23K more over extended warranty.

I am not yet fully convinced putting up 23K upfront. I am really interested to know what is year on year service cost for DCT Seltos for first 5 years?

[smoes]

On the topic of OTA updates... The recent infotainment system update is probably the most seamless OTA update I've seen in a very long time. I parked the car and stepped out for breakfast during a long drive and in 15 minutes I got a notification on my Kia Connect app that the update was complete. I get back to the car and I am greeted with a note that the update was completed + a Happy New Year notification. Extremely seamless and the clear / high volume at ~15-20 instead of needing to bump it up all the way to 40-50 is the most obvious improvement. I couldn't find any other obvious updates, but looking forward to checking this in detail. I'd love to get more regular updates. Hopefully the next one gets us wireless apple car play

[TorkBHP]

Following technical details on bonnet weight might be of interest to some of you.

Hyundai Creta 2016 anniversary edition (sx plus) creta bonnet weight 7.42 kgs


Kia Seltos 2023 GTX plus bonnet weight - 9.18 kgs


Hyundai Creta 2024 SX (O) plus bonnet weight - 9.25 kgs


Clearly evident that the new versions of creta & seltos have worked on the metal quality

Would someone have a comparison on kerb weights of diesel like to like variants which will throw more light on reinforcement added?

Note: The weighing scale used is well calibrated (bought from USA) which I use to weigh my travel luggage & in my experience has been quite accurate with the bag weights tallied at the airport.

[ashis89]

Originally Posted by TorkBHP

Following technical details on bonnet weight might be of interest to some of you.

Would someone have a comparison on kerb weights of diesel like to like variants which will throw more light on reinforcement added?

The bonnet of the 2019 seltos is also very heavy. But that doesn’t prevent it from crumpling under impact. If you are trying to evaluate its prowess during a crash then please wait for the crash test results.

[Behemoth]

The unladen weight of my Seltos Xline Diesel At (new 2023 model) is mentioned as 1435 kg in the RC. The panoramic sunroof may have added 70-80 kgs, but even then it seems they have added another 80 kgs of weight over the previous gen. Can anyone confirm the weight of the pre-facelift Seltos Diesel AT?

Also the facelift Seltos in India now seems identical to the Australian Seltos (the Australian version has projector headlights though in higher variants and the engine options are different)

[thesilentone]

I got the OTA update notification and the update was done without any hiccups. However, I have not got the Sounds of Nature option. Only the volume level seems to have been sorted out. Maybe the Sounds of Nature is available only on the flash drive update.

[blogslogger]

Originally Posted by thesilentone

I got the OTA update notification and the update was done without any hiccups. However, I have not got the Sounds of Nature option. Only the volume level seems to have been sorted out. Maybe the Sounds of Nature is available only on the flash drive update.

You can access sounds of nature by toggling the mode button on the steering wheel of near the AC controls. It is generally the 4th Option.

[sonulives]

Hello Friends, after a lot of deliberation finally booked Seltos GTX+ DCT (Petrol) in Pune. Decided to go for the 2024 make, as the 2023 stock had limited color options & the offered discount was also not significant.

I am told the 2024 prices are not available yet & there could be some increase, does anyone have any update on 2024 price?

Also, the accessory kit offered by the dealer has a lot of unnecessary items- what do you think are the must have & good to have items?

[Black Panther]

Hi all - Those who have booked and awaiting your vehicles (2024 manufactured), wanted to know if your SA's have informed about resuming of manufacturing in 2024 and vehicles being dispatched to dealerships? Any tentative dates that they have informed?

My SA in Hyderabad tells me that there is no information from the manufacturer yet and might know about the dispatch only in mid of February.

[Flasshhhh]

Originally Posted by sonulives

Hello Friends, after a lot of deliberation finally booked Seltos GTX+ DCT (Petrol) in Pune. Decided to go for the 2024 make, as the 2023 stock had limited color options & the offered discount was also not significant.

I am told the 2024 prices are not available yet & there could be some increase, does anyone have any update on 2024 price?

Also, the accessory kit offered by the dealer has a lot of unnecessary items- what do you think are the must have & good to have items?

Congratulations!
As for price, there might be increase in price after "Budget 2024" announcement, reason can be rise in overall input costs(Tata did last year).

My accessory kit- Mats, Body cover, Tissue box, Boot window sunshade, Screen protector, Lumbar support, Key cover.
Rest all were not necessary for me personally. But the above ones are must and good to have ones. Rest you can add based on your personal use.

[sonulives]

My SA in Hyderabad tells me that there is no information from the manufacturer yet and might know about the dispatch only in mid of February.

Same status in Pune, I booked today and the dealer said most likely the car will be available in the 3rd week of February.

Congratulations!
As for price, there might be increase in price after "Budget 2024" announcement, reason can be rise in overall input costs(Tata did last year).

My accessory kit- Mats, Body cover, Tissue box, Boot window sunshade, Screen protector, Lumbar support, Key cover.
Rest all were not necessary for me personally. But the above ones are must and good to have ones. Rest you can add based on your personal use.

Thank you Flash I am also thinking of more or less these same accessories with an addition of Foot Step for my elderly parents.

[F1amit]

I have booked Seltos GTX+ in Mumbai on Sunday 21-January. I was quoted wait period of 6-7 weeks with possible delivery date of first week of March.