Kia Motors unveiled the new Seltos facelift yesterday in India. However, the pricing details will be revealed later and pre-launch bookings will start from the 14th of July 2023.
Like the outgoing model, the variant line-up of the Seltos facelift will be split into 3 trims: Tech-Line, GT-Line, and X-Line. Below is the distribution of the variant-wise features in the upcoming Kia Seltos facelift:
Safety Features in Kia Seltos Facelift
The new Kia Seltos facelift will be brimmed with a plethora of safety features. Below are the standard features of the Kia Seltos:
- ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
- VSM (Vehicle Stability Management)
- HAC (Hill-start Assist Control)
- 6-Airbags
- ESS (Emergency Stop Signal)
- ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
- Rear Parking Sensors
- BAS (Brake Assist System)
- Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
- All Wheel Disc Brakes
- Highline Tyre Pressure Monitor
- Speed Sensing Auto Door Locks
- Front & Rear All Seat 3 Point Seat Belts with Reminder
However, the range-topping X-Line variant will be equipped with an ADAS level-2 package. This package includes a host of safety features such as:
Forward Collision Warning and Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Keep & Following Assist, Adaptive Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Driver Attention Warning, Blind Spot Collision Warning and Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning and Avoidance Assist, etc.
Kia Seltos Tech Line
The new Kia Seltos will have the tech line as the luxury trim of variants. This line will boast a slew of variants such as HTE, HTK, HTK Plus, HTX, and HTX Plus. Below is the features-wise distribution of the variants:
HTE
The HTE will be the base variant of the upcoming Kia Seltos available with 1.5L non-turbo Petrol and Diesel engines. Furthermore, this variant will be available with a 6-Speed Petrol Manual and 6-Speed Diesel iMT configurations. This will boast plenty of necessary equipment mentioned below:
- Halogen Projector Headlights
- R16 40.56 cm Steel Wheel with Covering
- Shark-fin Antenna
- Digital Cluster with 4.2-inch multi-Info. Display
- C-Type USB Charger and 12V accessory socket
- Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Gear Shift Indicator
- All Doors Power Windows with Illumination
- Headlamp Escort Function
- Rear AC Vents and Rear Window Sunshades
HTK
The HTK will be the second-base variant of the upcoming Kia Seltos. This variant will be available with the same powertrain options as in the base HTE variant. In addition to the base variant, this variant will get the following features:
- Silver Roof Rails
- Projector Fog Lights
- Adjustable Outside Rear View Mirrors with Turn Indicators
- 8-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay connectivity
- Multi-functional Steering Wheel with Mounted Audio Controls, door-mounted Speakers, Front Tweeters, Bluetooth, and USB-A Port.
- Front Parking Sensors
- Rear Parking Camera with Driver Rear View Monitor
- Automatic Light Control and Luggage Lamp
HTK Plus
The HTK Plus is an optional version of the HTK variant of the upcoming Kia Seltos. This variant will be available with 1.5L non-turbo Petrol, 1.5L turbo Petrol, and 1.5L Diesel engines. Furthermore, this variant is available with the options of a 6-Speed non-turbo petrol Manual and 6-Speed iMT for turbo petrol and diesel. In addition to the HTK variant, this variant will get the following features:
- Panoramic Sunroof reserved for the turbo petrol version
- 16-inch Hyper Metallic Alloy Wheels
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- Gloss black garnish on the dashboard and leather-wrapped gear shifter
- Smart Key with Remote Engine Start/Stop feature and Push Button Engine Start/Stop
- Fully Automatic Climate Control
- Rear Defogger with Rear Wiper and Washer
- Retractable Outside Rear View Mirrors
- Cruise Control with Speed Limit Assist
HTX
The HTX will be the top variant of the upcoming Kia Seltos available with 1.5L non-turbo petrol and diesel engines. Furthermore, this variant will be available with the options of 6-Speed Manual and IVT Automatic for the non-turbo petrol, 6-Speed iMT and 6-Speed Automatic for the diesel. In addition to the HTK and HTK Plus, this variant will boast plenty of features mentioned below:
- Panoramic Sunroof for all powertrain options
- Fully LED headlights
- Connected LED taillights
- Sequential LED turn indicators
- LED fog lights
- Gloss Black Grille with Chrome Surround
- Chrome Door Handles and window lines
- 17-inch Matte Grey Alloy Wheels for MT and IMT versions
- 17-inch Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels for Petrol IVT and Diesel Automatic versions
- Dual-tone beige and black interior
- Leatherette Seat Upholstery
- Leather-Wrapped D-Cut Steering Wheel with Seltos moniker and Tilt and Telescopic Adjustment
- 10.25-inch Infotainment System with Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, Kia Connect with OTA Updates, Voice Commands and Navigation.
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
- Ambient Lightning
- Auto Up and Down All Power Windows with Safety
- 60:40 folding split rear seats with ISOFIX mounts
- Paddle Shifters, Drive Mode Select [Eco/ Normal/ Sport] and Traction Control Mode [Sand/ Mud / Snow] for Automatic Only
HTX Plus
The HTX Plus will be an optional version of the HTX variant of the upcoming Kia Seltos. This variant will be available with 1.5L non-turbo Petrol, 1.5L turbo Petrol, and 1.5L Diesel engines. Furthermore, this variant is available with the options of a 6-Speed non-turbo petrol Manual, 6-Speed Diesel iMT and 7-Speed DCT for turbo petrol. In addition to the HTX variant, this variant will get the following features:
- 17-inch Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels for all powertrain versions
- Gloss Black Rear Spoiler
- All-Black Interior with Brown inserts
- Brown Leatherette Upholstery
- 10.25-inch fully digital advanced instrument cluster
- Wireless Charging
- Ventilated front seats with 8-way power adjustable driver seat
- UV-Cut Solar Glass
- BOSE Audio System with 8-Speakers
Kia Seltos GT-Line
The new Kia Seltos will have the GT line with sporty embellishments. This line will get the one GTX Plus variant available with 1.5L Diesel 6-Speed Automatic and 1.5L turbo petrol 7-Speed DCT options. Following are the features of the GTX Plus variant in addition to the HTX Plus:
- 18-inch Crystal Cut Black Alloy Wheels
- GT-Line spec front and rear bumpers
- Twin Sports Exhaust System for Turbo Petrol
- All Black Interiors with Sporty White Inserts
- Black Leatherette Seats with White Inserts and Tubular Pattern
- D-Cut Steering Wheel with GT Line Logo & White Stitching
- Sporty Alloy Pedals and black roof lining
- ADAS Level-2 Safety Package
- 360 Degree Camera with Blind View Monitor in Cluster
- Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold
- Rain Sensing Wipers
Kia Seltos X-Line
The X-Line will be the range-topping variant of the new Kia Seltos facelift. This variant will be available with the options of 1.5L Diesel with 6-Speed Automatic and 1.5L turbo petrol with 7-Speed DCT Transmission. Following are the features of the X-Line variant in addition to the GTX Plus:
- Matte Graphite Radiator Grille with Knurled Glossy Black Surround
- Glossy Black Outside Rear View Mirrors
- Matte Graphite Outside Door Handle
- All Black Interiors with Green Inserts
- Green Leatherette Seats with Chevron Pattern
- D-Cut Steering Wheel with Seltos emblem and Orange Stitching
- Glossy Black Front and Rear Skid Plates
- 8-inch Advanced Heads-Up Display
Which Variant would be the best for You?
If you are planning to buy the facelift version of the Kia Seltos, then the SUV offers a plethora of variants and trim options to choose from. If you are tight on the budget and looking for a compact SUV with all the necessary features, then consider the base THE variant. However, if you like the tech line and want more, then the HTK Plus will fulfil the value-for-money quotient.
The HTX and HTX Plus are meant for those demanding a sporty-looking compact SUV which is brimmed with a plethora of features and luxurious interiors. If you want sporty attire in your next SUV, then consider the Kia Seltos GT-Line variant. However, if you want the blend of sporty and luxury taste with features, then try the Kia Seltos X-Line variant.