[bizi05]

Originally Posted by ishekk

Wanted to know if there is any difference in amplifier between models with bose speakers & without bose speakers. How the same head unit is driving the subwoofer in the car having bose speakers? Can we simply add an active subwoofer to the 2nd top seltos variant?

I have not checked the amplifier of Bose models and non-Bose models. Hence can not comment. But I believe there is no sub in the None-Bose model. Hence I assume there is no additional amp in none-Bose mode. I will suggest installing good 6.5" co-axial speakers (Infinity, DLS or Polk speakers) in front as well as in rear doors. This will give you very good sound stage without a sub (Better than Bose). You can install an Active sub if there is a sub preout option in the head unit.

[Sufficient_shop]

Originally Posted by Sufficient_shop

After 2.5 months of wait, finally I got a call that my car has been allotted. But the SA is insisting I need to pay the ex-showroom amount before they allow me to do that PDI. They are saying it's the SOP followed by Kia India. I know others have had this issue as well, how exactly did you handle this? I really don't want to make any partial payment before PDI is complete. Any tips/suggestions for me?

An update on this. The car has reached the stockyard and Sales manager insists that I should pay the ex-showroom price (20L) before PDI. He says they need to raise invoice for the stockyard person to allow me to do PDI. Off the record, he mentioned he needs to take approval from everyone till MD to bypass this and has now agreed for 10L payment before PDI.

I'm tempted to back off and say I will cancel the booking but I've waited 2.5 months for this

Don't know what to do.

[ssoni.1411]

Originally Posted by Sufficient_shop

An update on this. The car has reached the stockyard and Sales manager insists that I should pay the ex-showroom price (20L) before PDI. He says they need to raise invoice for the stockyard person to allow me to do PDI. Off the record, he mentioned he needs to take approval from everyone till MD to bypass this and has now agreed for 10L payment before PDI.

I'm tempted to back off and say I will cancel the booking but I've waited 2.5 months for this

Don't know what to do.

The SA is clearly using your urge for a new vehicle to milk out finances from you. You don't need to and you shouldn't pay any amount before PDI except the booking amount. Once you find the PDI satisfactory, only then do the payments. If your SA is forcing you either reach out to the dealership manager or the customer care and I am sure they will be able to help you out. I faced a similar thing with Hyundai when I purchased my Venue last year, I flatly said that until I do the PDI, I am not paying any money. If it is not feasible to you, I will switch the dealer.

[cos2bh]

Originally Posted by Sufficient_shop

An update on this. The car has reached the stockyard and Sales manager insists that I should pay the ex-showroom price (20L) before PDI. He says they need to raise invoice for the stockyard person to allow me to do PDI. Off the record, he mentioned he needs to take approval from everyone till MD to bypass this and has now agreed for 10L payment before PDI.

I'm tempted to back off and say I will cancel the booking but I've waited 2.5 months for this

Don't know what to do.

I had to do the same thing. They authorized the Bank giving me loan to proceed with the disbursement. Since I had already waited for 2 months, I didnt want to loose the vehicle since my old one had already been sold.

I asked bank to process the loan disbursement and held back the down payment till after the PDI.

[Sufficient_shop]

Originally Posted by ssoni.1411

The SA is clearly using your urge for a new vehicle to milk out finances from you. You don't need to and you shouldn't pay any amount before PDI except the booking amount.

I took courage and told them I'll cancel my booking if they insist on the payment before PDI. Also told them the other dealership is ready to allow PDI before payment, so I'll go with them even if I don't get the color of my choice. They immediately came back on track

It's funny how I was visualising this scenario panning out while reading all similar incidents reported on tbhp, and when it actually came, I went weak on my knees and almost succumbed to my desperation. Thanks for all the guidance.

[SeniorC]

First service update.

Booked the first service on the MyKia App. Got a call from Service office and they sent me the driver details an evening before. Got added to a temporary WhatsApp group. Car got picked up in the morning and dropped back in four hours. Was sent lots of photos of the service on the WhatsApp group. No charges levied including for pick-up and drop as I have My Convenience Plus pack. Got a cleaned and inspected car back.

Al in all, a pleasant experience from Kia.

[SamDiablo]

Originally Posted by Sufficient_shop

It's funny how I was visualising this scenario panning out while reading all similar incidents reported on tbhp, and when it actually came, I went weak on my knees and almost succumbed to my desperation. Thanks for all the guidance.

It happens , when we want something desperately and have waited it for long enough we tend to succumb to all kind of road blocks. Dealers know this very well and will try hard to extract extra money from us knowing our situation. Good that you dealt with it firmly. One of my friend also is getting his XUV700 delivered next week, dealer was putting all kind of pressure to pay 5lacs before PDI and made all kind of excuses like Mahindra doesn't allow PDI and the vehicle has already undergone PDI twice. Once by Mahindra itself and secondly by dealer technical team. We were also threatened that if we don't make payment before PDI vehicle will be allocated to other customer. We recorded the conversation and told that we will escalate to Mahindra. Finally dealership team came in line.

Please do post some pics when you get you car.

[VigneshMC]

Originally Posted by SeniorC

First service update.

No charges levied including for pick-up and drop as I have My Convenience Plus pack.

I think pickup and drop charges depends on the service center . I was charged for pickup and drop, even though I have My Convenience Plus pack.

[cos2bh]

Picked up my new ride (GTX+ Black Beauty) last Sunday Unfortunately, was unable to post this or pics. Original choice was P. Olive, but that was getting delayed, Black is still better off. Opted for some basic accessories but was not provided as they were Out of Stock.

Getting most of my accessories from Amazon at half the price.
The car is extremely smooth to run. Coming from a Diesel Amaze (10 years run), the DCT is extremely smooth. Pickup is nice, dont need speed at the moment since most of NCR is at 50 km/hr speed limit. Gurgaon Underpasses are now set at 30 km/hr limit with cameras in place.

I have not changed the JK Tyres to Continental since most of my run is presently in city.

The ride height is also a surprise to experience. Its a big car compared to my old Amaze. Will post more in the future.

[Sufficient_shop]

Originally Posted by cos2bh

Picked up my new ride (GTX+ Black Beauty) last Sunday

Many congratulations! Black beauty indeed

Wish you a many happy and safe miles!

BTW, which accessories you opted for/ordered on Amazon?

[cos2bh]

Originally Posted by Sufficient_shop

Many congratulations! Black beauty indeed

Wish you a many happy and safe miles!

BTW, which accessories you opted for/ordered on Amazon?

Thank you!

Started by ordering the 7D Floor Mats which will come on Sun. Cost me ₹4,199/- compared to the ₹7,599/- which was quoted by Kia. Searching for the Body Side Moulding and Door visor set with out the Chrome.

[ankur_fox]

Originally Posted by cos2bh

Picked up my new ride (GTX+ Black Beauty) last Sunday Unfortunately, was unable to post this or pics. Original choice was P. Olive, but that was getting delayed, Black is still better off.

Have done the same for my booking and must say I'm even more excited now for the black! Many congrats to you!

[bizi05]

In between, I got the Screen guard (got it for 599) and Key cover (got it for 325/pcs) from Amazon. The Screen guard is very good and it is an exact fit. Giving the link below, in case anyone wants to buy.

Screen Guard

https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B0C...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Key Cover

https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B0C...0?ie=UTF8&th=1

[Sufficient_shop]

Originally Posted by cos2bh

Thank you!

Started by ordering the 7D Floor Mats which will come on Sun. Cost me ₹4,199/- compared to the ₹7,599/- which was quoted by Kia. Searching for the Body Side Moulding and Door visor set with out the Chrome.

Did you receive the floor mats? Any review? If you like it, please share the link. Also, did you find the other accessories you were looking for?

[tauk2mi]

Are we all familiar with the ANCAP safety rating, and if we are, do we welcome the 5-star safety rating awarded to the Kia Seltos? I understand that this rating applies to cars produced from September '22. How much of this rating is likely to apply to the same car when manufactured in India?

https://www.ancap.com.au/safety-rati.../seltos/9cd5bf