I'd like to mention that I've driven only hatchbacks & sedans all my life. I've also been in the driver's seat of the Mahindra XUV500 but only once.

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Before everything, I've tried to wrap my head around the majority of the reviews bhpians have posted. But when it comes to these particular variants and particularly after test driving both of them, these are my final observations and now I need all the help I can get to pick one.

Considering whatever little knowledge I have on automobiles, please forgive me if the following observations sound silly.

Honda City ZX Petrol Manual

Pros:

• Excellent driver seating position for my taste (I've driven only hatchbacks and sedans all my life, driven XUV 500 before only once a while ago).
• Excellent passenger comfort as well.
• Throttle response is good (Seltos felt a bit underpowered here, as bhpian "Aditya" mentioned, but does well at cruising speeds).
• Suspension is smooth and handled minor potholes and some speed bumps with ease.
• FE seems to be better than the Seltos.

Cons:

• I could still hear the engine revving, though sporty like, I'm sold to Seltos for its buttery smooth tuning.
• Infotainment system could have been better and the pathetic rear camera.

I test drove two different vehicles of the same variants, and the experiences have been completely different. The first one had around 8k kms on the odo, was showing FE of around 15 and the car was well maintained, one could say by looking at it. I've driven this on empty stretches for the most part and I must admit I've almost decided Honda City is the one. The launch was great and shifts were a breeze too. And I went hard on the pedal while cornering too and had not lost the confidence. Braking was decent and the car handled it smoothly at 100+ speeds. The audio system was pretty impressive(this is important for me). Engine noise felt inside the cockpit but was music to my ears.

And at the second test drive, this car did about 16k kms and the FE on this was around 8'ish. This was in the city conditions. Revving noise felt inside the car and was kind of irritating (maybe partly because I've driven the Seltos an hour before). But the car handled all the bumps and potholes smoothly, no complaints there. And this time the infotainment system felt a bit old fashioned, again the Seltos is the winner here.

Seltos HTX G 1.5 Petrol Manual

Pros:

• Ohhh, the buttery smooth engine, as I've read in many reviews, enjoyed it throughout the drive.
• Looks, sold on the looks to this one. Feels fresh.
• Rear discs, which I felt were the reason for effortless and efficient braking ability.
• Infotainment system, bang for the buck, loved the display and the transitions. Looks a lot better than Honda. Can't even compare.

Cons:

• Driving position, felt a bit weird, maybe because of my all hatchback experience. Seats were not so great when compared to the ones from the City.
• Too slow in the 1st and 2nd gears, feels underpowered. Stabilises after the 3rd and it is fun to drive and manoeuvre after.
• 2 airbags, could have got all 6 and a better safety rating could have been a plus too.
• Mentioning this last but not least, the Fuel Economy. I would drive my car mostly on city roads and on an overage twice on long stretches of around 400 km (roundtrip).
• Thought the passenger seat was comfortable, got complaints from the occupants in the back about the stiff suspension.
• Costs about 65k more than the Honda City (which already overshot my budget by 130k) from the quotations I got from the dealers.

Sat in the front passenger seat for a while and thoroughly enjoyed the ride (again the smooth engine). As mentioned seating wasn't the best when I shifted to the driver's seat (maybe I can get used to this). Manoeuvring felt like a breeze after the 3rd gear (me expecting that pull from the 1st gear itself).

Finally, the ultimate question, which one should I go for?

The Seltos for its fresh looks, wide tires, smooth but slow responsive (initially) engine, back discs, impressive infotainment system and not so impressive driver and passenger comfort and stiff suspension.

OR

The Honda City for its ever-classy but familiar and the all-new 5th gen look, smooth suspension, responsive but a bit tiny bit noisy engine than the Seltos, and super comfortable driver and occupants seating, decent Fuel Economy and lesser pricing than the Seltos for the lack of rear discs and better infotainment system.

Please do suggest which one to opt for, if at all I was able to make you understand my experience with both of these vehicles.

Here's what GTO had to say about the matter:

You are comparing a car with the best naturally-aspirated petrol engine sold in India, to one with a mediocre one. Between these two, I would recommend the City 1.5L because it's a lot of fun <120 kmph, and also offers superior ride comfort. The Kia Seltos is best bought with the 1.5L Diesel or 1.4L Turbo Petrol.

Here's what BHPian Shreyans_Jain had to say about the matter:

For urban usage, nothing beats the Honda City. Will strongly suggest that you ditch the manual and go for the CVT. This combination is supremely smooth and easy to drive and is also very fuel-efficient.

Rear discs are a rather overrated point, especially for your kind of usage. Nobody ever had issues with the City’s brakes. Just upsize the tires post-delivery and you are sorted.

Here's what BHPian ashis89 had to say about the matter:

Most people prefer crossovers like Seltos for the higher seating and slightly better ground clearance. Then they choose the engine of choice and call it a day.

The fact that you have driven hatchbacks and sedans throughout and have been comfortable in them, I would suggest you stick to your love, the sedan. You are more comfortable in the driver seat of the City and your family likes the rear seat/suspension of the City; this reinforces the fact.

City's engine is definitely very loud and intrusive (even I hate this about the City). But it performs very well and is fuel-efficient. Go for it.

Have a look at the kids on the block - Slavia and Virtus, before you make the final call.

PS: You would get used to the engine noise with time. If you still don't like it, you can get some damping done to reduce the noise.

Here's what BHPian akash_v12 had to say about the matter:

I think the City seals the deal right here. The ride quality is definitely much softer than the pretty stiffly-sprung Kia and especially if your parents are going to be joining you, it would make sense for you to go with the City.

Would you be open to looking for other options? I think the Skoda Slavia/VW Virtus 1.0MT could also be a viable option for you.

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The car is dead silent. NVH levels are great. I am coming from a Hyundai i20 petrol manual model which I have driven for the past decade.

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Took delivery of my HTX IVT model on 20th Feb. Have not driven a lot, maybe around 100 kms, and thoroughly loving it.

Initial impressions:

• The power is enough for a sedate driving style or for city driving. You might think that 1.5 NA is under powered, but step on the gas and it will pick up speed really fast.
• The car is dead silent. NVH levels are great. I am coming from a Hyundai i20 petrol manual model which I have driven for the past decade. That car too, was silent, but the Kia Seltos is at another level. It is only when you rev it really hard, you might hear a grunt.
• The steering wheel is light and that makes maneuvering the car in city is very easy. Have not driven it on the highway, so not sure how it weighs up on higher speeds.
• Impressed with the infotainment performance. No lag, buttery smooth.
• Bluetooth connection to the phone to play songs, was a hit and miss. Connected my and my wife's phone. After some time, we found that the name of my wife's phone had changed to some random characters. Next day, I found that I could not play music from my phone. When I tried to delete my phone to re-add it, found that the "audio connect or audio play" box was unchecked somehow. Checked it again, and music started playing.
• Also found that if we connect via Bluetooth and play music via the Amazon Music app, the app really struggles. Tried on two phones, Galaxy M51 and OnePlus 7 Pro, and on both phones the Amazon Music app was super laggy.
• Tested Android Auto, and tried to play music via Amazon music using Android Auto, and that worked fine, no issues.
• No wireless Android auto in HTX version. The lower model HTK, gets wireless Android auto, but HTX doesn't. Not sure about GTX, but I think higher models also don't get wireless Android auto.
• In mild city traffic, the car showed me a mileage of 10.3 kmpl. Later in the night, my wife took it out for a spin, with very less traffic, the car displayed a mileage of 13.3 kmpl. I know, its just 100kms, and things will change with more kms and after first couple of months.

Next course of action:

• Thinking of getting a RUPES polymer coating done.
• Ordered some microfiber cloth for cleaning the car, and USB to type C cable for Android Auto.

Here are pictures from delivery day:

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The Seltos facelift is rumoured to be launched in India around mid-2022.

You may be aware that the Kia Seltos facelift is currently in development. Now, the latest spy images from Korea suggest that the SUV could come with an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS).

While the test mule seen in these images is heavily camouflaged, the radar module for the ADAS, mounted at the front is clearly visible.

The Seltos facelift is expected to feature an updated front fascia with revised headlamps and grille. The SUV will also get new dual-tone alloy wheels. It is also expected to get a few interior updates.

In India, the Seltos will continue to be powered by the 1.5-litre petrol, 1.4-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines. The SUV is rumoured to be launched in India around mid-2022.

Source: Blog Naver

The Seltos Diesel AT is now available in the top-spec GTX+ variant only.

According to a media report, Kia has discontinued the HTK+ Diesel AT variant of the Seltos.

The Seltos is offered with three engine options, which include a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The diesel motor comes with a choice of a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. With the HTK+ variant axed, customers looking for a diesel AT will now have to go for the higher-spec 'GTX+' trim.

As per the report, Kia has also discontinued the base 'Premium' 7-seater variant of the Carnival. The MPV is now offered in three trims - Prestige, Limousine and Limousine Plus. The Prestige variant is available with either 6 or 7-seat configuration.

Source: Zigwheels

The repaint job is fine, the front looks good and I cannot find a discoloration now. At the rear, my OCD eyes still find a minor discoloration.

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Hello BHP'ians,

As promised here is an update on the discoloration fix. The initial impressions of Incheon KIA, Cochin did not last long as they did not contact me back for the fix. So now being back in Bangalore, I got in touch with my service center (Naara KIA) and the repainting is now done.

The repaint job is fine, the front looks good and I cannot find a discoloration now, but on the rear, my OCD eyes still find a minor discoloration, but that is something I guess, I can live with.

It's been nearly a year since I initially reported the issue, but because of multiple reasons, my work schedule, and delay from the service centers the fix was delayed, but better late than never, it's now completed. Now, let me be honest, I have been keeping an open eye on this issue, and mostly all white Seltos' I have seen have this discoloration and most owners haven't even noticed it. So really if this issue doesn't bother you much, leave it as it is, but otherwise, contact your service center/write to KIA care and this can be sorted. Cheers!

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At present, 6 airbags are only available on the top-variants of the Sonet and Seltos.

According to a media report, Kia will be updating the standard safety kit offered on the Sonet and Seltos. It is said that from next month, both SUVs will come equipped with 6-airbags as standard.

At present, Kia offers 6-airbags only on the 'GTX+' variant of the Sonet and 'GTX+' and 'X Line' trims of the Seltos. The report also states that the Sonet and Seltos will be offered in the new Blue exterior colour that was recently introduced on the Carens.

The Seltos is also due for a mid-life refresh. As part of the update, the SUV is likely to get a redesigned front fascia and new taillamp clusters. It could also get a panoramic sunroof and ADAS.

The updated Seltos is expected to be offered with the same engines as the outgoing model. These include 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, 1.4-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines. The 6-speed manual, 6-speed IVT, 6-speed automatic and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmissions are likely to be retained as well.

Source: Rushlane

I used to have 50+ detailing products for my Hyundai i20 but now I only use a Jopasu duster, a car shampoo, and a basic wax for my Seltos.

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20,000 km service update

Just realized it's exactly a year since I updated this thread. The car is running fine with no issues.

We have had great memories with this car over the last year. We welcomed a new member into the family last year and he is enjoying the long drives in this car. Since we do a lot of road trips, we decided to get him used to it at an early age so that he feels comfortable with it.

We did several drives to coastal Karnataka, which is my hometown. Our baby too accompanied on most of the road trips and he is absolutely enjoying it. This car is a joy to drive on highways. As I have already mentioned several times in this thread, the engine + AT gearbox is a match made in heaven. The car was driven 95% on the highways over the last year.

At my wife's ancestral place near Mangalore:

Somewhere at Bisile Ghat:

Interior roads near Uppinangady:

On the way to Jog near Bhatkal:

Maravanthe Beach:

Somewhere in Sharavathi valley wildlife sanctuary:

Odometer touched 20,000 km last week and hence decided to get it serviced at Advaith Kia, Lalbagh on Friday.

The service cost breakup:

I could have avoided stuff like wheel alignment, polishing, waxing getting done from here, but I absolutely don't have time these days for visiting specialists. I just wanted to get everything done on the same day under one roof. For a few of those who have seen my old i20 thread, I used to spend a great amount of time detailing the car. But I have now realized that detailing the car in our country with cities that resemble dust bowls is like trying to win a losing battle and hence just wanted to get some basic polishing and waxing done from here. All the efforts of detailing just go for a toss as soon as the car is taken out. I no longer care for those swirl marks or perfect water beadings, just want the car to look clean and shining up to some extent. I used to have 50+ detailing products for my i20 whereas it has reduced to a Jopasu duster, a car shampoo, and a basic wax.

As usual, I started getting the updates with photos and videos as soon as the service started:

The service was done to my satisfactory levels. The service advisor Mokshith was great to interact with, and he took care of the car well. The overall service experience was great.

The FE statistics:

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The Kia Seltos accounted for 77% of the total exports.

Kia India has achieved a new export milestone. The carmaker has exported over 1 lakh vehicles since operations began in September 2019.

According to the company, 1,01,734 vehicles have been shipped to overseas markets till January 2022. These include the Seltos and Sonet SUVs that are exported to 91 countries in Central America, South America, Africa, the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific regions.

The Kia Seltos accounted for 77% of the total exports. Kia India's exports grew by 23% compared to 2020. The total number of vehicles exported during CY2021 stood at 46,261 units.

Kia is now gearing up to launch the Carens in India. It will be exported to 80 countries.

Yes, the beast isn't your weapon of choice to cut through city traffic, but the ride is plush on good surfaces and the (8+1) audio system is simply phenomenal.

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Me, myself and a car:

Once upon a time in a land far down South, in God’s own country, there lived a 41 year old who worked with the Government and drove a Santro. Yes, a common man, but no - not Srikant Tiwari (wink emoji). The 2003 Santro Xing XE in silver was the last car that his father had purchased and the emotional attachment towards the car made him hold on to it. In fact,, he had even got it re-registered after the 15 year registration period. However, the upkeep was becoming an issue and the safety features that were limited to having brakes and seat belts was playing on his mind as well. His other car was a Ford Fiesta 1.4 Sxi which he no longer had access to, due a change in his marital status. So come the year 2021 when his employer announced an auto loan scheme at an interest rate that was about half the market rate, he decided to take the plunge and acquire a new set of wheels. It was September,  he had just got married again and his partner was all for an upgrade in the transport section. Thus began his quest to buy a new car.

He started out by limiting himself to the loan amount provided by the organization which was Rs. 8.0 lakhs. The intended use for the car was the daily round commute of 5 km (no, not a typo) and there would be a 500 km drive that could be bi-monthly at best if not at longer intervals. He was open to pre-owned cars, but this was shot down by the home minister who wanted a new car as she felt that it would run trouble-free for longer. Her bad experience with a second hand Esteem many moons ago was the reason and so the criteria was fixed - the car had to be a new purchase. After initially shortlisting the i10 Nios and the Altroz, they decided on the Altroz. Now this was the time when spy pictures of the rumored Altroz turbo/automatic were being posted on forums. Also the fact that this was a car that they were going to use for at least 10 years made them re-evaluate the budget and their choices. The budget got a significant upgrade to Rs. 20 lakhs and the choice of transmission was made - the new car had to have an automatic transmission. The better half possessed a valid driving license, and having an automatic meant she could drive if she felt like it, such as when on the highways. In came a new set of cars - the Ecosport, Nexon, Venue, Creta and the Seltos. As a wild card entrant, they also included the new Honda City, the lone sedan in the ring. The Ecosport went first, as rumours of the Ford-Mahindra JV collapsing were everywhere on the interwebs. The Nexon was eliminated next because the better half did not like the way it looked. Small but significant issue as people see the car with us inside when we travel, said the better half - and the man like all husbands who love their wives did not argue with such sound logic. There are unconfirmed reports that he might have made an aside about “The things I do for love” before moving on.

The Venue was nice to drive and the turbo variant was immediately shortlisted. Test driving the City was as exciting as drinking tepid tea. They felt that this was one product made in a boardroom, full of tired experienced men in black suits who wanted to make a sensible sedan, one that would completely insulate the driver from the world and as far as possible, from the car itself. However, the back seat comfort was excellent and they decided that once they were old and rich (in no particular order), the City would be their choice for being chauffeured around in the city (stifled laugh emoji). The Creta was eliminated only because it looked strange. Now this was something they both agreed upon as they found the design far too busy and full of unnecessary creases and design details. Only the rear looked acceptable to them but the nose - there was no excuse, said the better half, an artist by profession. The best selling SUV in India may have 6,00,000 owners who think otherwise, but they thought that if they were spending that kind of money, the car needed to look good to their eyes right from day one and not have to have the looks grow on them. However, the Creta was rated higher than the Seltos as the rear seat comfort was markedly better.

The sales consultant of the Seltos, on the other hand, was head and shoulders above all the others they had interacted with till then. The depth of knowledge, proactive attitude and dedication was a far cry from the lackluster manner which the Hyundai sales consultants exhibited during the Venue/Creta test drives. They actually felt bad to let the Kia sales consultant know that they were passing over the Seltos. After going through the mind-boggling combinations that Hyundai offers for practically every vehicle (fuel/transmission/variant), the Venue emerged as the eventual winner and money changed accounts. As the protagonist had a cousin who worked with Hyundai in Corporate Sales, he was promised early delivery of a Venue S Turbo in white with dual tone roof. It almost came as a relief to finally arrive at a decision, as the test drives had been taxing affairs, and most of their evenings for close to a month were spent on test drives/ comparing/ debating features/reading everything on Team BHP on the specific car/watching reviews on YT/ having arguments and debates with the 99 other colleagues who were also buying cars based on the loan scheme. All seemed well in the land of Chinese fishing nets, but the One above had different ideas.

A week later the cousin let him know via a Whatsapp message that a new model from Hyundai was due to launch soon. Neither the protagonist nor his wife were really inclined to go through the whole process again, but then the cousin sent a few YouTube links of a car - the i20 facelift. After one whole week of online research (and positive reinforcement from the said cousin), they decided to take a leap of faith and requested the dealer to change their car preference to the unpriced/untested i20 facelift. They attended the launch party and had pictures taken in front of the showroom car. However, the question as to when they would get the car was left unanswered, “We are having some technical difficulty in reaching the driver of the truck transporting your vehicle, please give us a few days' time”  was the parroted answer. After a series of escalations, an absolutely unbelievable (but later verified as true) reason was given by the dealer over the phone. Long story short, they cancelled the order and the amount paid was refunded. Now they were left with making the choice once again. Not wanting to do anything else and feeling drained by the whole experience they booked the Seltos. They were elated and felt justified in placing an order with the Kia sales person, who had put his heart and soul into his job. They were given a reasonable delivery timeline of about a month and they were happy to finally bring the issue to closure. That is when they truly found out that the One above had a wicked sense of humor.

Three days after making the Seltos booking, the Global New Car Assessment Program results were published. They were literally shell-shocked to see the Seltos being awarded with just 3 stars for adult protection. The part in the report where it spoke about the Seltos body shell and footwell as being rated “unstable” and “not capable of withstanding further loadings” was the final nail in the coffin. With a heavy heart, they contacted the sales executive and cancelled the Seltos booking. At times they wonder how many of the 2,00,000 or so Seltos owners feel about their (Rs. 18 lakh) car post the test results, but that is a debate for another day. When contacted for the cancellation, the Kia executive had nothing to say about the Global NCAP ratings, and even in the trying situation was extremely gracious and helped out in getting a quick and full refund of the amount paid. Some things - just aren't to be, as someone once said. The better half asked the protagonist to take a breather from the car purchase process and restart with a clean slate after some time. As all good husbands do, he proceeded to do just that.

A week passed and the common man had still not taken up the car hunt again. It was during this time that a colleague told him of a test drive she had taken of the Jeep Compass. The colleague was very impressed with the test drive and had shortlisted it. The Compass was not in the protagonist’s budget and hence was never test driven. However his colleagues' words intrigued him and while on a visit to his in-law’s place he requested for a test drive of the vehicle. It was a holiday and they were pleasantly surprised when the test drive vehicle arrived on time. It was a white Compass Petrol in the Limited Plus trim. This was in 2020 November, and rumours of the facelift had just started to trickle in. Right from the start of the drive, the calm and composed manner in which the Compass handled the rough patches of road was made strikingly clear. The wife had asked her mother to come along and the mother, a senior citizen, later testified that the rear seat was very comfortable. The sheer quality of the vehicle was evident. This was a test drive vehicle with more than 10,000 kms on the odometer but there were no sounds inside the cabin. Not a single rattle, shake or squeak. The white leather interiors looked none the worse for wear and the single standout feature for all of them was the (Frequency Sensing Damping) suspension. The better half was deeply impressed by the button the passenger could use to safely bring the vehicle to a stop in any unprecedented situation. No other vehicle had that feature (the MG Astor wasn't around then) and the better half discussed this feature at length with her immediate family. The engine felt responsive enough and the huge list of active and passive safety features that were standard across the range was amazing, to say the least. Initially they had discounted the sales person’s line “We are not aiming at Hyundai/Kia, we are in fact competing with the German Trinity” - the test drive proved otherwise. The design was definitely understated and in terms of number of facile and fancy features, the Seltos/Creta simply wiped the floor with the competition. However, in terms of safety, build quality, ride and sheer premium feel, the Compass was in a league of its own. The count of vehicles in Kerala (17) labelled as “Total Write Off” by insurance agencies Vs fatalities (0) was a startling piece of information that validated the 5 star Euro NCAP rating. It was almost as if nothing could happen to you or your family if you were in a Jeep. To quote part of the marketing line “There’s Only One” . Then started another quest to stretch the budget to accommodate the Compass. However due to a number of reasons, this effort did not reach fruition. At times reality hurts, and with heavy hearts they said goodbye to the Compass.

Another week had passed and the protagonist was still in heartbreak mode, when the thought came to him - if not the Compass, why not the next best thing - the car with the Compass’ heart? That thought brought them to the diesel Harrier with the same 2.0 liter engine powering the Compass, albeit mated to a (better tuned) Hyundai transmission. A quick test drive and they made the decision. Though it was a bit of a stretch, they finally brought home their new car, a Harrier XZA+ in Sparkle Cocoa. Yes, the beast isn't your weapon of choice to cut through city traffic but the ride is plush on good surfaces and the (8+1) audio system is simply phenomenal. Yes, they do miss features like the tyre pressure monitoring system/wireless Android Auto/ powered tailgate and ventilated seats with memory function, but hey these could well be the upgrades on the 2022 Harrier, along with the petrol engine. No, the handling does not hold a candle to the Compass, and though not officially crash tested under any NCAP the vehicle being based on a watered down optimized Jaguar Land Rover platform and the fact that other Tata vehicles have excellent safety ratings gave them a degree of peace of mind. The daughter loves the panoramic sunroof, and likes to have just the inside part open when it rains. She feels like she is in the rain but is not getting drenched. The pandemic around the world was one factor that has seen the vehicle log just 6000 kms, but it has been a completely safe, uneventful and hassle free experience. No leaking sunroof, no fuel tank with missing bolts, no misbehaving entertainment unit - everything's shipshape. The common man was even surprised to see the mileage figures on the information screen show 19.1 kmpl on a highway run, and the overall mileage with only city duties stands at 10 kmpl. As on date (04.12.21), it has been exactly a year since the Harrier came home - the One above seems to have finally given his approval.

This is my first post, thank you for reading.

The old and the new:

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Rumours suggest Kia might replace the Seltos diesel with a petrol-hybrid variant in international markets.

According to a media report, the Kia Seltos facelift is likely to be launched in India around mid-2022.

Test mules of the updated Seltos have been spotted in South Korea, which indicates that the SUV is already in the advanced stages of its development.

The spy images suggest that the Seltos facelift is likely to get a redesigned front fascia. At the rear, the car appears to have L-shaped tail lamp clusters similar to those on the Kia Carens. The interior is expected to be largely the same, but as per the report, it might come with a panoramic sunroof. Reports also suggest that the new Seltos might come equipped with an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS).

The updated Seltos is expected to be offered with the same engines as the outgoing model. These include 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, 1.4-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines. The 6-speed manual, 6-speed IVT, 6-speed automatic and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmissions are likely to be retained as well.

There have been rumours suggesting that Kia might discontinue the diesel variant of the Seltos in the international markets. It is likely to be replaced with a petrol-hybrid unit.

Source: Autocar India