Last Updated on: 04 Jun 2025
Kia Seltos
The Kia Seltos on road price starts at around Rs 11.5 lakh and goes above Rs 20 lakh, depending on the variant. The feature list on the Kia Seltos includes cooled seats, a panoramic sunroof, LED lights and ADAS in some variants. Kia Seltos top model price Rs 24.45 lakh on road. The Seltos is Kia’s oldest model in India, and it is a direct rival to the Creta, Grand Vitara and the Hyryder.
The Seltos has been Kia’s best selling model since its launch in India back in 2019. Engine options on the Seltos include the petrol, diesel, and turbo-petrol options, including a 1.5L NA petrol, 1.5L turbo-petrol, and 1.5L diesel, paired with manual, iMT clutchless automatic, CVT automatic, torque converter, and DCT gearboxes depending on the variant.
Key design features on the Seltos include an upright stance, unique “Tiger Nose” grille and chrome bits spread across at multiple spots. On the inside, the Seltos comes with dual 10.25-inch touchscreens and a digital instrument cluster. It also comes with ventilated front seats, panoramic sunroof, and connected car tech. Kia Seltos safety features include ADAS features, six airbags, and a 360-degree camera.
Kia Seltos Latest Updates
- February 2025: The 2025 Kia Seltos now comes in 24 variants.
- March 2025: The Kia Seltos HTE (O), HTK (O), and HTK+ (O) are the newly added variants.
- Mid-2023: Major facelift for Seltos that went on sale back in 2019.
Features and specifications
Kia Seltos variants & price
Kia Seltos variant list includes as many as 24 options for new car buyers. The Seltos base model price starts at Rs 13.17 lakh (on road) and Seltos top model price is Rs 24.45 lakh (on road). The Kia Seltos comes with multiple petrol and one diesel engine option to suit different customer needs. Gearbox choices on the Seltos include Manual, CVT Auto, iMT automatic, Torque Converter Auto, Dual-Clutch Auto transmissions.
The Kia Seltos is offered in a broad range of variants in India, catering to diverse customer needs with prices starting from around ₹10.90 lakh and going up to approximately ₹20.30 lakh (ex-showroom). The Kia Seltos India variant lineup includes variant names like entry level HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX+, and X-Line which is the top model, available with petrol, turbo-petrol, and diesel engine options.
The entry-level Kia Seltos HTE gets basic features but does not get an infotainment screen. The mid-level Seltos HTK and HTX come with a touchscreen infotainment system and sunroof. The more expensive Seltos GTX+ and X-Line go a level higher and come with Level-2 ADAS, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, dual-zone climate control, and a 360-degree camera.
The Kia Seltos comes in a variety of gearbox options that vary by engine. These include manual, iMT, CVT, 6-speed automatic, and 7-speed DCT automatic. The newly added Kia Seltos variants like HTK(O) and GTX have a fresh mix of features that bridge the gap between the entry-level and top variants.
Kia Seltos expert review
We like
Premium cabin
Packed with features
Refined powertrains
We don't like
Top-end models are pricey
Huge variant line-up is confusing
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Reviewed by: Soham Thakur
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Kia Seltos mileage
Kia Seltos mileage is 17kpl for the petrol powered models and 19kpl for the Seltos diesel. The Seltos petrol comes with either a 1.5-liter NA or a 1.5-liter turbo engine whereas the Seltos diesel gets a 1.5-liter petrol.
Fuel type | Displacement | Transmission | Mileage |
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Diesel | 1493 cc | Automatic | 19.1 kpl |
Petrol | 1482 cc | Automatic | 17.9 kpl |
Petrol | 1497 cc | Automatic | 17.7 kpl |
Petrol | 1482 cc | Manual | 17.7 kpl |
Petrol | 1497 cc | Manual | 17.0 kpl |
Diesel | 1493 cc | Manual | To be tested |
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Kia Seltos design and looks have minor differences depending on variant. Our Kia Seltos image gallery has detailed interior and exterior images of the popular Kia SUV.
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Kia Seltos Colours
The Kia Seltos colour options include nine paint shades, Aurora Black Pearl, Imperial Blue, Pewter Olive, Glacier White Pearl, Intense Red, Aurora Black / Glacier White Pearl (Dual Tone), Gravity Grey, Aurora Black / Intense Red (Dual Tone) and Sparkling Silver. Check out all the Kia Seltos colour options to see which one matches your choice. Dual-tone options like White with Black Roof and Red with Black Roof are also available.
Some of the more popular colour choices on the Kia Seltos include Imperial Blue and Glacier White Pearl. Additionally, the Matte Graphite available on the top-spec Seltos X-Line is quite sought after too.