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Refreshed Kia Seltos launched at Rs.9.89 lakhs

· The refreshed Seltos redefines the mid-SUV segment making it Smarter, Safer, More Appealing and Convenient
· Seltos now comes with 10 new-age, innovative features including new voice assist commands
· 8 existing features from top variants (like the sunroof) have been extended to lower variants
· Seltos UVO connected car features now increased to 50+ including Smart Watch connectivity and added Voice commands

Kia Motors India today introduced the refreshed Seltos at an attractive price starting at INR 9.89 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). After the tremendous success of Kia’s debut product in India, the company has launched the newer and advanced version of the Seltos with additional features to further strengthen its position as India’s most popular mid-SUV. The refreshed Seltos now comes equipped with 10 novel and exciting features, encompassing the facets of safety, convenience, connectivity and design, over and above other key enhancements. In addition to this, many existing features in the higher variants of the successful SUV like the sunroof are now available in lower variants too; setting new segment benchmarks and enhancing its class-leading performance. Further, based on market research and customer preference, the company has also decided to discontinue its two variants of – Smartstream Petrol 1.4T-GDI GTK and GTX 7DCT.

10 New Added Features:

The refreshed Seltos not only boasts exterior and interior design changes but also comes equipped with various new safety and connectivity features:

Sr. No.New FeaturesVariants
Safety
1Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) StandardAll Variants
Connectivity and Convenience
2Smart-Key Remote Engine StartAll Automatic variants
3UVO – Voice Assist wake up Command “Hello Kia”HTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+
4UVO Smart Watch App ConnectivityHTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+
5UVO LITE – Control Air PurifierHTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+
6UVO –Voice Assist Indian Holiday Info.HTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+
7UVO –Voice Assist Cricket ScoreHTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+
Interiors
8FATC (Full Automatic Temperature Control) Deco Panel Silver GarnishHTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+
9Dual Tone option on SunroofHTX+ / GTX+
Exterior
10New Dual tone colour Orange/White roofHTX+/GTX+

Existing features into Lower Variants:

Interiors
Sr. No.FeaturesAvailability in older Seltos variantsAdded Variants for features
1Sunroof with LED Room LampHTX+,GTX+HTX /HTX+/GTX/GTX+
2Rear USB chargerHTX /HTX+/GTX/GTX+All Variants
3Metal scuff platesGTK,GTX,GTX+HTX /HTX+/GTX/GTX+
4Leatherette Gear KnobHTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+HTK+/HTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+
5Black Leatherette InteriorGTK, GTXGTX, GTX+
6Front Tray USB chargerHTK/HTK+/HTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+All Variants
7Printed Dashboard GarnishGTKHTK+
Exterior
8Dual Muffler DesignHTX /HTX+/GTX/GTX+HTK+/HTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+

Committed to setting new benchmarks and deliver a segment-leading performance, the refreshed Kia Seltos comes with various enhancements to its UVO-led technology. The introduction of UVO – Voice Assist wake up Command “Hello Kia” will redefine occupants’ convenience by waking-up the UVO by simply saying “Hello Kia”. With this addition, the UVO connected car system will now boasts of nine voice commands feature including Calling, Weather Information, Time and Date, Indian Holiday Information, Cricket Score, Media Control, Navigation Control and Climate Control. The UVO Smart Watch App Connectivity option will offer added convenience of using the connectivity features through a Smart Watch, built on Android, iOS or Tizen operating systems. Another addition to UVO upgrade is the UVO LITE, which will help control the Smart Air Purifier now in the refreshed Seltos, in addition to controlling the infotainment system.

Ensuring safety of the occupants and pedestrians has always been a key universal priority for Kia Motors. In this line, the company has introduced the Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) safety system across all its variants, that automatically switches on the blinking rear light when a sudden brake is applied at or over 55kmph. The feature ensures the safety of not only the occupant of the car but also of the vehicles coming from behind by informing them about the emergency brakes being applied.

Enhancing the convenience of the customers the Smart-Key Remote Engine Start has been introduced to enable the customers to remotely start the engine from their smart keys. Building on providing a stylish and great looking car with great interiors, the refreshed Seltos comes with the Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) panel that gets a Silver highlight, enhancing the modernity of the interiors and giving a luxurious look. Based on customers’ feedback and market demand, the Seltos now comes with an additional dual tone colour option with Orange body and White roof. Customers can now also enjoy the Sunroof in the dual tone variants of Seltos.

In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, the company has taken strict measures to ensure the safety of its customers. To add more comfort and ease to the buying process for the customer, the company has designed a unique online purchase process, which begins with booking, selection, financing, and closes with delivery. Customers also get attractive online financing options with the lowest interest rates and desired payback period from two leading banks, ICICI and HDFC of the country. Customers can purchase the new Seltos online by logging onto www.kia.com/in or book it from the nearest dealership. Many of the Kia Motors India’s extensive network of service touchpoints are also functioning now following the company’s newly introduced ‘Kia Care’ initiative to offer a completely safe and secure experience to customers.

New Seltos Price List:

The refreshed Seltos will be available across 16 variants, the ex-showroom prices of which are as follows:

EngineVariantPrice (Rs.)
Smartstream Petrol 1.5HTE9,89,000
HTK10,49,000
HTK+11,59,000
HTX13,34,000
HTX IVT14,34,000
Smartstream Petrol 1.4T-GDIGTX15,54,000
GTX+16,39,000
GTX+ 7DCT17,29,000
Diesel1.5 CRDi VGTHTE10,34,000
HTK11,69,000
HTK+12,69,000
HTK+ 6AT13,69,000
HTX14,44,000
HTX+15,49,000
HTX+ 6AT16,49,000
GTX+ 6AT17,34,000