[bijims]

Such constant price hikes (up to 4 times a year) with long waiting periods have been Kia's go-to over the pandemic till 2022, they had resisted the same for quite a while in 2023, but now they are up at it again, Prices are as applicable at the time of invoicing and therefore, you have to pay the increased price if the car is invoiced in October.

Kia strategically announced the two new variants GTX+(S) and X-Line (S) at a cheaper price just so it stays under 20 lakhs This becomes important as in states like Kerala, the RTO charges jump from 17% to 22% for cars costing over 20 lakhs. so you would be dishing out an additional 1 lakh just in RTO charges along with the approximately 40k increase in price, so the GTX+(S) and X-Line (S) will definitely be a good deal considering you are saving over 1.40 lakhs while having to sacrifice only the 360-degree camera and bose speakers (you still get the normal reverse camera and standard speakers).

[bizi05]

I have booked Seltos 1.5T Petrol GTX+ Variant on 27th Aug 2023 with Epitome Kia, Bangalore. During booking my SA told me that the waiting period is 3 months, to which I asked them to deliver it during Navratri or Diwali. Initially, they were reluctant to deliver before 3 months, but then they agreed to deliver it during the festive season. Yesterday I got a call from my SA, stating they have received a 1.5T Petrol GTX+ variant and asking me whether I would like to block this vehicle or not. I was little skeptical about taking the delivery before the festive season as I am out of town but after hearing the price hike (2% on EX Showroom+ Additional Road Tax ), I agreed to take the delivery before Sep 30th. But as a security measure, I am planning to take New Car PDI service from Zekardo. Would like to know if anyone has taken such service from any Service Provider. Also please advise me if I am doing anything wrong or missing any crucial info.

[SeniorC]

Finally alloted white GTX+ petrol DCT. Now impatient waiting period starts before I get my hands on the vehicle.

[RedMaw]

Kia Seltos older models are available with a discount of ₹1.25L. After discount, HTK Petrol at ₹13.5L is a hard-to-ignore deal. Is it worth considering older models with this discount? Will I be missing anything other than the new Front?

[Sufficient_shop]

Originally Posted by RedMaw

Will I be missing anything other than the new Front?

1. Suspension has improved
2. 6 airbags
3. All door Power windows
4. Panoramic sunroof?
5. LED DRLs?
6. All wheel disc brakes?

[SeniorC]

Originally Posted by RedMaw

Kia Seltos older models are available with a discount of ₹1.25L. After discount, HTK Petrol at ₹13.5L is a hard-to-ignore deal. Is it worth considering older models with this discount? Will I be missing anything other than the new Front?

Is this price Rs 13.5L OTR price? Even the facelift HTK is at Rs. 13.5L + insurance in Delhi. You get 6 airbags in addition. Facelifted model will have slightly better resale value too. So do checkout with couple of dealerships in your area about the OTR prices of facelifted HTK in your city and then judge.

[RedMaw]

Originally Posted by SeniorC

Is this price Rs 13.5L OTR price? Even the facelift HTK is at Rs. 13.5L + insurance in Delhi.

13.5L is the OTR price for old Seltos HTK petrol MT with discount, insurance and extended warranty. New Seltos HTK petrol MT costs 14.6L OTR in Chennai including outside insurance, excluding extended warranty.

Originally Posted by Sufficient_shop

1. Suspension has improved
2. 6 airbags
3. All door Power windows
4. Panoramic sunroof?
5. LED DRLs?
6. All wheel disc brakes?

Is this all present in HTK itself?

[multiloop]

Originally Posted by Flasshhhh

Sad to hear about the cancellation. As for me, the same issue is stopping me from buying GTX variant. Now, I am thinking to settle for HTX plus iMT petrol. Will have to compromise on Electronic Parking Brake, Auto Hold and some more safety features. But no choice.

Auto Hold is a useful feature in city traffic.
I have a feeling Kia will come out with a variant that has light interiors; there is a decent bit of noise about the black interiors.
And if it does, for me it will be a Jan '24 purchase, then. I don't see myself purchasing the car with an invoice month of Nov/ Dec.

Originally Posted by Flasshhhh

And one more worrying issue for me is mileage the turbo petrol will give. Considering my ride will consist 95% in city only, is it a good choice?

Will I be able to get double digits in city?

Difficult. I am in Mumbai and I know it is very difficult in the city traffic here.

The Maruti/ Toyota siblings solve both the above problems, but then their interiors and tech are not keeping up with the times.

[07CR]

Originally Posted by RedMaw

13.5L is the OTR price for old Seltos HTK petrol MT with discount, insurance and extended warranty. New Seltos HTK petrol MT costs 14.6L OTR in Chennai including outside insurance, excluding extended warranty.

Just 1.25L difference. The new HTK gets much more over the older one. I would go with the new one indeed.

[skywalker18]

Has anybody put a screen guard/protector on the infotainment/ instrument cluster?

The Kia official screen guard has not been available at my dealership for a few weeks now and should be available only in October.

Has anybody used third-party screen guard available online on Amazon (like https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0CDS9147G/...tomerReviews)?

[Mlada_Boleslav]

Is there any official dashcam accessory available from Kia?

[itzvicky201]

Originally Posted by skywalker18

Has anybody put a screen guard/protector on the infotainment/ instrument cluster?

Kia dealers are discouraging not to put the screen guard from Kia accessories. They say, its not good quality.

[itzvicky201]

Originally Posted by Mlada_Boleslav

Is there any official dashcam accessory available from Kia?

Yes, there is one. Not sure of the brand, it costs Rs 14999 as per accessories sheet.

[niCo_neOz]

Hello Folks,
Ackodrive site shows express delivery of HTX IVT Imperial Blue( by Sep 30) but my SA has not confirmed me yet on when I can expect. Should I ask my SA again to check ? Or proceed with Acko?

This is for Chennai location.

[Sufficient_shop]

Originally Posted by itzvicky201

Yes, there is one. Not sure of the brand, it costs Rs 14999 as per accessories sheet.

Not worth it. You get better quality ones from outside.