The Kia Seltos facelift clicked at the dealership was the GT Line variant finished in the new ‘Pewter Olive’ paint option

• #1 – Bookings for the Seltos facelift will begin from July 14.
• #2 – Kia will offer the SUV in three variant lines: Tech (HT) Line, GT Line, and X-Line.
• #3 – The SUV pictured had LED lighting, 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, and ‘GT Line’ badge.
• #4 – Its interior features include new integrated displays, dual-zone AC, and electronic parking brake.
• #5 – Additional features on offer on the GTX+ variant include a panoramic sunroof and ADAS.
• #6 – The new Seltos comes with three 1.5-liter engines, each with its own automatic transmission.
• #7 – The launch is likely to happen soon, and prices could start from Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Kia Seltos facelift was recently unveiled in India as the first significant update for the compact SUV in nearly four years. Kia will be offering it in three broad variant lines: Tech (HT) Line, GT Line, and X-Line. Bookings for the refreshed Seltos will open from July 14. Images of the facelifted Seltos arriving at dealerships are now available for customers to see before the official launch.

Details Of The Model Pictured

In the images, the SUV is seen finished in the new ‘Pewter Olive’ paint option. It is the higher-spec GTX+ variant indicated by the ‘GT Line’ badge on the tailgate. The SUV features LED fog lamps, grille with honeycomb pattern, LED headlights with DRLs, dynamic turn indicators, 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, and connected LED taillights.

The Interior Bits

The interior of the GTX+ variant includes two 10.25-inch displays (one for instrumentation and the other for infotainment), dual-zone climate control, ventilated front seats, and an electronic parking brake with auto-hold function. Additional features on the GTX+ variant include a panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charging, an 8-way powered driver seat, rain-sensing wipers, and an 8-speaker Bose sound system.

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More Safety Tech On Offer

The facelifted Seltos comes with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as adaptive cruise control, high-beam assist, and driver attentiveness alert. It also retains safety features like six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), ISOFIX child seat anchorages, 360-degree camera, and front and rear parking sensors.

Choice Of Petrol And Diesel Engines

The 2023 Seltos offers both petrol and diesel powertrains. It remains one of the few compact SUVs, along with the Hyundai Creta, to offer the option of a diesel engine. The engine-gearbox combinations are as follows:

Also See: Take A Closer Look At The Facelifted Kia Seltos In These 15 Images

Launch Update And Competition

Kia is expected to launch the facelifted Seltos soon, with prices starting from around Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom). In addition to the Hyundai Creta, the refreshed SUV will compete with the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Maruti Grand Vitara, MG Astor, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, and the upcoming Citroen C3 Aircross and Honda Elevate.

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