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and I would have gone with red if my previous car wasn't red.

GTX+ costs only 60k more than HTX+, makes little sense to buy HTX+ in my opinion

I got my own insurance, had to convince dealer (Epitome Kia, Whitefield, as it's close to where I stay). Overall delivery experience was good, without any hiccups. Final on-road price, 24.3 including accessories, I opted for a handful of accessories including dashcam. Also planning to buy Kia Convenience Plus package which is additional 45k approx.

I'm in the same boat. Started with Grey->Black and now confused between White and Silver. For whatever reason, I have hardly seen earlier gen Seltos in Silver atleast in Bangalore. White seems to be ruling here between two shades. I however find silver better in the media drive videos

Congratulations. Wishing you happy miles

How is the dash cam? Is it worth the price they are charging or there are better options available off market. Please also share how clean installation was and is it tied to car ignition or we manually need to remove/add the power socket?

Does the dashcam only record only the front or is it dual, one at the rear to cover what is behind??

Last set of questions, promise lol:
Which insurance did you go with? Naara Kia is quoting ~76k for insurance and 25k for accessories kit :thumbsdown. Extended warranty and My convenience Plus are worth though.

I had the showroom guys park both white and silver next to each other, and chose silver. Somehow white looks better in photos and videos online :confused: Will probably pick whatever is made available first.

Records both front and rear and upto 2 hours of recording as per the dealer. There is an option to turn on either of the cameras or both together. I have to verify and also check the quality. It turns on as soon as the car is turned on.

All colours look good in the showroom, please check these after they are kept outside for a few hours and some dust accumulates on the vehicles. TD cars are a good reference point. Colours and looks are personal, so, to each their own. I never liked the chrome-laden previous version and I thought, the red line on white coloured cars looked atrocious but most customers seemed to like it. I changed my preferred colour from pewter olive to black to white, happy with my final choice. Black is equally good but requires higher maintenance effort.

The MID did not show directions with CarPlay. Will check the on board nav and Android Auto and will get back to you.

Hi Guys, i will be getting delivery of my SELTOS tomorrow in Kolkata. Variant is X-line 7 DCT, need inputs from fellow bhpians on which tyre to install replacing the stock JK's.

I have shortlisted 2 Tyres basically
1) 215/55/18 Continental UC6 (this is stock size)
2) 225/55/18 Yokohama Bluearth RV02

I'm getting good deals in both the tyre sets and the stock available is having manufacturing of March 23 for Conti's and July 23 for Yoko's.

I'm very confused regarding which ones to install as all the reviews and research i have done i'm not getting a clear winner amongst themselves. Yoko's are just Rs 500 dearer than Conti's per tyre.

My preferences for drivability is as follows in this sequence.
1) Good Handling
2) Great Braking wet & dry
3) Good Comfort
4) Fuel Efficiency
5) Minimal Road Noise
6) Good longevity or mileage

Esteemed members kindly assist me is selecting what's best for me as i will be taking my delivery tomorrow and straight away heading for my tyre shop for the upgrade.

Thanks :)

Congratulations on your vehicle. Somehow, I am unable to get my hands on my vehicle only because I refused to take delivery of the green goblin which my dealer was offering me a very long time back against my booking of the black.

Now coming to your query about the tyre, car companies are known to make issues about the slightest of modifications when it comes to claiming warranties and other service related issues. I would suggest you get the OEM 215/55/18 and the UC6 is a very good tyre. I am personally going to get this and resist the temptation of going for the upsize. Whatever you do, do keep us posted.

In Noida, I have been quoted a difference of Rs. 8000/- for each unit of the 215/55/18 Continental UC6.

Ohh, is it so?? I've upsized in my earlier cars but service guys never said anything. Are KIA guys that strict? And is 215/55/18 & 225/55/18 that much of a difference?

Luckily in Kol i'm getting Conti's @ Rs 6700 & Yoko's @ Rs 7200. It seems a real steal deal then :Cheering: but still Yoko or Conti which one is better?

You could also consider Bridgestone Turanza, in the size 225/55 R18 which costs approximately 14.5k per tyre (no idea about exchange price) in Noida.
The 10 mm increase in side walls will improve stability and increase grip, with a barely noticeable decrease in fuel efficiency.

Yoko is better and the price is really good. In Mumbai they're giving it for 9900 after buy back.

Yeah, i also had Turanza's in my list but as per my all tyre dealers yoko's or conti's are better. Turanza is also good and gives good fuel efficiency and longer mileage but performance wise it's a notch below yoko or conti. That's what i got to understand after studying the market but i could be wrong too.

Anyways thanks for your suggestion to go for 225/55 as i also believe added sidewall thickness will improve comfort and extra width will improve handling.


So maybe i will go for Yoko's then, let's see what my instincts decide.

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Thanks!

Congrats. :Cheering:

Quick question - What was your wait time ?

Did the car come with filled washer fluid ? When I did PDI, it was empty. When I highlighted, they filled in with bottled water. Dont they fill with appropriate fluid when giving the car?

What would you plan to do with the tyres that come with the car?