[outdoorlover]

Originally Posted by bijims

While others are still bickering about deliveries, K-code, priorities and whatnot, my lucky uncle became the first person to get the delivery of the Seltos 2.0 in Kerala!

Congratulations! The cake seems to be celebrating some Bad Das though

[bijims]

Originally Posted by outdoorlover

Congratulations! The cake seems to be celebrating some Bad Das though

They pointed this out too, the people making the cake probably didn't know what badass meant

Or maybe it's a play on his name because his name is Das. Bad Das (badass). You never know.

By the way, my cousin had also received his car in the stockyard before the price reveal and is due to take delivery of it soon, he has to arrange the funds and sell off his Honda City as well, or else he would have been the first to receive the new Badass, by the way, seeing the cake, he told them strictly to spell it right when he gets delivery!

From the way my relatives, are receiving their allotted cars, it is quite evident that those who booked through the dealerships in late May, early June have already received their cars or their cars are in the stockyard pending registration, payment and other formalities, while those who booked with K-Code for "priority" delivery are still waiting.

[Paritoshkalra]

On the Interior, HTX+ brown shade looks the best to my eyes.. This specific brown shade looks rich.
On the Exterior, the NA Petrol Engine's rear look appeals better to me since it does not have colorful inserts in the rear bumper!
Does anyone have any observations concerning this?

Although, I am still waiting for that day when Kia considers having HTK+ IVT or HTX IVT so as to have a value for money variant for automatic buyers.

[true_sedan]

Originally Posted by qr20de

Do you maybe have any visibility into why the remaining variants have been approved? Looks like the HTEs and GTXs as a whole haven't been approved yet.

It is bureaucratic red tape taking its own sweet time to do things. There is no specific order for these RTOs to approve the car. I’m expecting all the models to be approved within the week. We are quarter of the way through 21st century and the government still moves at a snails pace.

[sumeetchawla]

Originally Posted by outdoorlover

I perfectly understand how the feeling is under such situations and can relate to the first time I felt the Volvo Cross traffic alert kick in with a jerk when I was reversing and there was a car trying to cross perpendicular to me at the back. The sudden brake kind of unnerved me!

Glad to know I am not the only one. A lot of my friends told me that ADAS might not be useful in city. But after this last experience, I think it might be useful at places we don't even realise we need help with.

Originally Posted by Mr Anderson

I have pre booked a kia seltos xline. I have done a lot of online research on how to maintain it.

I too love the matte version and the fact that it has a HUD. But I gave up on it because I really believe maintaining it will be super hard. My SA told me that even bird droppings tend to leave a mark on it Unless I am going with a PPF, don't think I will be able to maintain it that well. It's sad they are giving hud only in x line. I even enquired if we can get one fitted with GTX. Alas, we can't.

Originally Posted by Mr Anderson

Exactly, there are news articles out there that say deliveries are underway but even after having booked using a K-code, there have been no updates that's have been shared with me in relation to the delivery.

Yeah! It's ridiculous. Big failure in my opinion. I did message Kia on social media. Let's see what they reply with. I asked my SA about delivery dates and he told me that the order has been placed. As soon as the engine/chassis number is assigned, it should take around 7 days for the car to reach the showroom. But I don't have any faith.

Originally Posted by headbanger

We had two bookings for two cars in family

I too booked once before 14th, I think at the start of the month. Then one using the K Code. But seems like people who had prior bookings get more preference. I think K Code was just a marketing gimmick to remind existing seltos owners that a new one is coming out.

Originally Posted by bijims

While others are still bickering about deliveries, K-code, priorities and whatnot, my lucky uncle became the first person to get the delivery of the Seltos 2.0 in Kerala!

Congratulations

[Mr Anderson]

Originally Posted by sumeetchawla

I too love the matte version and the fact that it has a HUD. But I gave up on it because I really believe maintaining it will be super hard. My SA told me that even bird droppings tend to leave a mark on it Unless I am going with a PPF, don't think I will be able to maintain it that well. It's sad they are giving hud only in x line. I even enquired if we can get one fitted with GTX. Alas, we can't.

I really like the matte finish and the rich colour of interiors it has as compared to gtline in addition to the hud but the maintenance part has got me worried. I was always going to do a ceramic coat no matter the varient I chose. But a ceramic on matte has got me really confused.

If I cancel that xline booking now and rebook a gtline instead, what will be the waiting time then? 3-4 months ??

[sumeetchawla]

Originally Posted by Mr Anderson

I really like the matte finish and the rich colour of interiors it has as compared to gtline in addition to the hud but the maintenance part has got me worried. I was always going to do a ceramic coat no matter the varient I chose. But a ceramic on matte has got me really confused.

If I cancel that xline booking now and rebook a gtline instead, what will be the waiting time then? 3-4 months ??

Yeah, the interiors too look very premium. But after watching a few videos on how hard the maintenance is for the matte paint, I gave up the thought of getting the X Line. I want a hassle free car for the next 8 years minimum.

Some videos I saw:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLDTVPGOkpk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN_3AS-TDqc

Also this PDF: Kia Matte Paint Guide 2022


Regarding the delivery if you change your car, I think your SA would be the best person to comment on this.

[motographer]

Originally Posted by sumeetchawla

Yeah, the interiors too look very premium. But after watching a few videos on how hard the maintenance is for the matte paint, I gave up the thought of getting the X Line. I want a hassle free car for the next 8 years minimum.

True. It's the same for me. Don't want the hassle and headache of maintaining the paint continuously. I just wish the color combination of the GTX interiors could have been better. I'm afraid how dirty that white insert on the door arm rest is going to look in an year or two. I wish there was an option to swap GTX interiors with HTX interiors if not X line.
I think the next big change in car buying is going to be when a brand gives it's consumer the option of customising as oer their wants. Imagine how good it would be if there's an option to choose interiors with whichever variant you want to buy. I think this will definitely happen in future but for now it's just wishful thinking.

[ssoni.1411]

Can all the ADAS features be turned off?
I am planning to buy the GTX+ Diesel AT but I found the ADAS to be too intrusive for our indian roads.

[PreludeSH]

Took a test ride yesterday of the top end petrol at PPS Mysuru road. Was interested in diesel but lack of heads up display on diesel top end is disappointing.

It had all black interior and was good to drive even with TPM showing 50 psi for all 4 tyres

Somehow the rear seat doesnt seem all that spacious. Not sure why. Is there any difference between Seltos and Creta in either seat angle or something ? Looking at this segment for the first time and even the width didn't impress.

[Gannu_1]

Originally Posted by ssoni.1411

Can all the ADAS features be turned off?
I am planning to buy the GTX+ Diesel AT but I found the ADAS to be too intrusive for our Indian roads.

Yes, through the infotainment system.

[Chisels121]

It just shows how the features game is still working for Kia.Many members have booked within a week of release and I can bet my money that Kia has done no 'structural reinforcement' or whatever their sales guys are claiming.

[outdoorlover]

Originally Posted by Chisels121

It just shows how the features game is still working for Kia.

Koreans have always been playing the features game right from when they started exports to the US many decades back. Then they started working on their mechanicals and design progressively and got where they are today. They are known to hook customers with bells & whistles and that works perfectly in the Indian market where many still make buying decisions with features over performance and reliability.

[bijims]

Originally Posted by outdoorlover

Koreans have always been playing the features game right from when they started exports to the US many decades back. Then they started working on their mechanicals and design progressively and got where they are today. They are known to hook customers with bells & whistles and that works perfectly in the Indian market where many still make buying decisions with features over performance and reliability.

In my opinion, the Koreans have evolved much more beyond fancy features, their engines and cars are reliable and afford good performance for the price too, the only thing lacking is safety in the Indian context) which remains mediocre else the Koreans provide the most well-rounded cars in the segment.

The Koreans have truly understood the market and are playing by their strengths and it has done wonders for them. I truly appreciate their dedication towards the market too, but only if the safety aspect is also taken care of, there wouldn't be a need for much debate.

[Amity]

Originally Posted by sumeetchawla

From what I know, usually, zero dep/bumper to bumper, engine cover and key cover is something which people usually opt for. What do you all recommend?

Take consumables also. Without consumables, even in zero dep you would have to pay for nuts/bolts/oil etc.