You can even get the K-Code from someone you know who already owns Kia Seltos

The facelifted Kia Seltos recently made its India-spec debut with various design and feature upgrades. Booking for the new model will start on July 14, and in order to reward existing Seltos owners, Kia has introduced a program called the Kia K-Code.

What is the K-Code?

The K-Code is a special code that can be generated on Kia’s website. It is available to both current Seltos owners and those who know someone who owns the compact SUV. Even second-hand Kia Seltos owners can benefit from the K-Code. The code must be used on July 14 during the booking process.

The Benefits

If you have the K-Code and use it during the booking, you will receive a high-priority delivery. This means that your wait time for delivery will be shorter compared to those who book the facelifted Seltos without a K-Code. The regular wait time for non-K-Code bookings can be as long as 3 to 4 months, depending on your city. This initiative is designed to help current Kia Seltos owners upgrade to the facelifted model quickly, or to help their friends and family become Kia customers.

What the 2023 Seltos Offers

Design

The facelifted Kia Seltos features small but significant design changes to keep up with the competition. It has a redesigned front grille, revised bumper, and new LED DRLs. The side profile remains mostly unchanged, except for the 18-inch alloy wheels, which are no longer limited to the X-Line variant. At the rear, the 2023 Seltos has connected LED tail lamps, and the bumper design has been updated for the GT Line and X-Line variants, which now feature a dual-tip exhaust setup.

Powertrain

The facelifted Kia Seltos comes with three engine options: a 1.5-litre petrol engine (115PS/144Nm) mated to a 6-speed manual or CVT automatic, a 1.5-litre diesel (116PS/250Nm) mated to either an iMT or a 6-speed automatic, and a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine (160PS/253Nm) from the Carens, available with a 6-speed iMT or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).

Features & Safety

The 2023 Seltos offers features such as dual-integrated 10.25-inch screens (touchscreen infotainment and digital driver’s display), dual-zone climate control, ventilated front seats, ambient lighting, and a panoramic sunroof. In terms of safety, it now comes equipped with ADAS features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, forward-collision warning, and auto emergency braking. Other safety features include six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and a 360-degree camera.

Price & Rivals

The starting price for the 2023 Kia Seltos is expected to be around Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom), with the launch scheduled for mid-August. It will compete against models like the Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Toyota Hyryder, Maruti Grand Vitara, and MG Astor. It will also face upcoming rivals like the Honda Elevate and Citroen C3 Aircross.

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