The South Korean carmaker has today unveiled the updated 2023 Kia Seltos facelift in India. The popular mid-size SUV will be available for bookings from July 14, 2023 and prices will be announced later this year. The Kia Seltos was the first product launched by the automaker in India in August 2019 and it turns 4 on the day the new car was unveiled in India. As a token of appreciation to the current Kia Seltos owners, the deliveries will be prioritized based on the K Code, which can be generated using the Kia App. The Kia Seltos facelift comes with a host of changes, including dual connected screen, panoramic sunroof, new paint options among other things, which will face fierce competition in the mid-size SUV space.
2023 Kia Seltos facelift: Design
Up front, the 2023 Kia Seltos facelift includes a larger radiator grille along with an all-new bumper. With a muscular and sporty look, the crown jewel LED headlamps and LED connected tail lamps are powered by Kia’s signature star map lighting concept. Around the edges, changes will be limited to new design for the alloy wheels. The tail will feature Cairns-inspired tail lamps with a connected treatment.
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2023 Kia Seltos Facelift: Cabin
The new Kia Seltos is equipped with several segment-leading features such as 26.04 cm Fully Digital Cluster and Dual Screen Panoramic Display with 26.03 cm HD Touchscreen Navigation, Dual Zone Fully Automatic Air Conditioner and R18 46.20 cm Crystal Cut Glossy Black Alloy Wheels. Kia has also included the much-awaited dual pan panoramic sunroof and electric parking brake in the new Seltos, making it the most attractive value proposition.
2023 Kia Seltos Facelift: Engine
The 2023 Kia Seltos comes with an all-new Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi engine with 160 PS and 253 Nm outputs. It is the most powerful turbocharged petrol engine in the segment, and gets 6-iMT and 7 DCT transmission options. Apart from this turbo engine, the 2023 Kia Seltos Smartstream is available with G1.5 naturally aspirated petrol engine and 1.5l CRDi VGT diesel engine. Gearbox options on the 2023 Kia Seltos include 5 transmission options, MT, iMT, IVT, 6AT and 7DCT.
2023 Kia Seltos Facelift: Safety
Apart from the ADAS level 2 features, Kia India packs the new Seltos with 15 safety features, called the ‘Strong 15 Standard Safety Pack’, which includes 6 airbags and 3 point seat belts as standard for all variants. It is complemented by 11 active safety features, which include ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), BAS (Brake Force Assist System), all wheel disc brakes, ESC (Electronic Stability Control), and VSM (Vehicle Stability Management). Some.
2023 Kia Seltos facelift: Price and competition
The Kia Seltos is expected to be priced at Rs 10.50 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base variant, making it fiercely competitive in a segment that includes the likes of Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Harrier, Volkswagen Taigun among many others. Are. Other.