With the reintroduction of the guide transmission, the Kia Seltos diesel is now accessible with a complete of three transmission choices

• The Kia Seltos diesel is available in a complete of 5 variants: HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, and HTX+.

• Prices for the 6-speed diesel guide variants of the Seltos are similar because the diesel iMT variants, starting from Rs 12 lakh to Rs 18.28 lakh (ex-showroom).

• The similar diesel engine can be accessible with a 6-speed torque converter automated.

• The compact SUV can be accessible with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol and a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine choices.

The Kia Seltos bought a complete makeover in 2023 that includes a bunch of recent options and up to date security tech. It caught with the identical three engine choices as earlier than, certainly one of which is a diesel with the selection of a 6-speed iMT (guide transmission with out clutch pedal) or a 6-speed automated transmission. 

Now, Kia has reintroduced the choice of a 6-speed guide transmission with the 1.5-litre diesel variants of the Seltos, which was discontinued way back with the pre-facelifted mannequin. With this replace, the Seltos diesel now boasts a complete of three transmission choices. This announcement simply got here after the launch of the 2024 Hyundai Creta which already will get the choice of a guide transmission with its diesel powertrain (similar engines in each SUVs).

Let’s take a look on the costs of all diesel variants of the newest Kia Seltos:

All costs are ex-showroom Delhi

The costs of the Kia Seltos diesel guide begin at Rs 12 lakh and go as much as Rs 18.28 lakh. It’s value noting that the costs of the diesel iMT variants are additionally the identical because the corresponding guide variants of the Seltos.

Other Engine & Transmission Options

The Kia Seltos additionally comes with the selection of two petrol engines: a 1.5-litre unit (115 PS / 144 Nm) with both a 6-speed guide or a CVT, and a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine (160 PS / 253 Nm) paired with a 6-speed iMT (clutchless guide) and an non-obligatory 7-speed twin clutch transmission (DCT).

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Features & Safety

No characteristic updates have been made to the Seltos with the introduction of the diesel guide variants. Kia’s compact SUV boasts facilities like twin 10.25-inch shows (digital driver’s show and touchscreen infotainment), dual-zone local weather management, and a panoramic sunroof. It additionally will get an air air purifier, ambient lighting, heads-up show and ventilated entrance seats.

The passenger security is taken care of by 6 airbags, digital stability management (ESC), tyre strain monitoring system (TPMS), a 360-degree digicam and superior driver-assistance methods (ADAS) like lane-keep help, forward-collision warning and adaptive cruise management.

Price Range & Rivals

The Kia Seltos is priced between Rs 10.90 lakh and Rs 20.30 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The compact SUV rivals the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, Honda Elevate, MG Astor and Citroen C3 Aircross.

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