- Available in three variants: Trendy, Prestige and Noblesse.
- Gets a set of 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.
- 4WD available as an option unlike in India where only the 2WD version will be offered.
- Looks identical to the India-spec model.
- Pre-launch bookings in India open now, will go on sale on 22 August 2019.
Kia has launched the Seltos in its home market of South Korea a month ahead of its India launch on 22 August 2019. It🎃 being offered in three variants: Trendy, Prestige and Noblessܫe, priced from KRW 19.29 million-26.36 million (Rs 11.30 lakh to Rs 15.44 lakh). Expect the India-spec Seltos to be similarly priced in India. However, the SUV will be available in two trims here: Tech Line and GT Line.
Aesthetically, the Korean-spec Seltos looks almost identical to the Indian version. It also features LED headlamps, fog ♔lamps and tail lamps. However, while the India-spec model gets 17-inch alloys, the model on s♔ale overseas comes with upto 18-inch wheels. Also differentiating the two models is the black treatment that the Korean-spec car gets on the sides.
Pictured: Korean-spec Seltos
Inside, the SUVs feature slightly different cabin layouts and upholstery colours. The India-spec car features black-beige colour compared to black-brown combination in the Kore൲an car. Where the 10.25-inch touchscreen is a free standing unit with physical buttons at the bottom in the Korea-spec Seltos, the touch screen is housed in a single casing along with the instrument cluster in the Indian model. It also misses out on physical buttons and features a redesigned central console compared to the Korea-spec Seltos.
Both the SUVs come with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, ‘UVO’ connected car tech, 7-inch multi-info driver’s display, 8-inch heads-up display, Bose sound system, Kia’s Sound Mood lighting, automatic climate control, ventilat🍸ed and powered front seats, cruis💝e control and sunroof.
Pictured: India-spec Seltos
In terms of safety, both the cars get upto 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, front and rear parking sensors, 360 degree camera, hill start assist, traction control and blind spot detection system. In addition to this, the Korean-spec Seltos also gets driver assistance syste🍨ms like front collision prevention assistance, lane depart🐽ure warning, driver fatigue alert and rear cross collision prevention systems, none which will be offered on the India-spec SUV.
Pictured: Korean-spec Seltos
Under the hood, the Korea-spec Seltos comes with a set of 1.6-litre petrol and diesel engines. The India-spec Seltos, on the other hand, will get three engine options to choose from: a set of 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines and a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine. In Korea, both engines are offered with a 7-speed DCT only. However, there are multiple gearbox options ⭕to choose from in India: a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed torque converter, a CVT and a 7-speed dual clutch automatic. The Korean Seltos also gets an optional 4WD system unlike its Indian counterpart.
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