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Last Updated on: 04 Jun 2025

Kia Seltos

Autocar score
9
₹13.01 - ₹24.36 Lakh
On road price, Delhi
Delhi
Starting₹20,932 /month
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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

Our Rating
9
Mileage
17.7kpl - NA
Engine
1482 cc - 1497 cc
Fuel Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Seats
5
Body Style
SUV
Doors
5
Max Power
116hp
Max Torque
250Nm
Warranty Distance
Unlimited km
Warranty Duration
3 Years
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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.

VariantsOn road price
Kia Seltos Petrol HTE (O) MT
1497 cc | Petrol | Manual
₹13.01 Lakh
Airbags
Integrated (in-dash) music system
Rear camera
Steering mounted controls
Driver height adjustable seat
Kia Seltos Petrol HTK MT
1497 cc | Petrol | Manual
₹14.68 Lakh
Keyless start
Airbags
Integrated (in-dash) music system
Rear camera
Steering mounted controls
Kia Seltos Diesel HTE (O) MT
1493 cc | Diesel | Manual
₹15.15 Lakh
Airbags
Integrated (in-dash) music system
Rear camera
Steering mounted controls
Driver height adjustable seat
Kia Seltos Petrol HTK (O) MT
1497 cc | Petrol | Manual
₹15.17 Lakh
Ambient interior lighting
Cruise control
Sunroof
Keyless start
Airbags
Kia Seltos Diesel HTK MT
1493 cc | Diesel | Manual
₹16.75 Lakh
Keyless start
Airbags
Integrated (in-dash) music system
Rear camera
Steering mounted controls
Kia Seltos Petrol HTK+ (O) MT
1497 cc | Petrol | Manual
₹16.79 Lakh
Ambient interior lighting
Cruise control
Sunroof
Keyless start
Airbags
Kia Seltos Diesel HTK (O) MT
1493 cc | Diesel | Manual
₹17.34 Lakh
Ambient interior lighting
Cruise control
Sunroof
Keyless start
Airbags
Kia Seltos Petrol HTK+ (O) IVT
1497 cc | Petrol | Automatic
₹18.36 Lakh
Electronic parking brake
Ambient interior lighting
Cruise control
Sunroof
Keyless start
Kia Seltos Petrol HTX MT
1497 cc | Petrol | Manual
₹18.36 Lakh
Ambient interior lighting
Cruise control
Sunroof
Keyless start
Airbags
Kia Seltos Turbo-Petrol HTK+ iMT
1482 cc | Petrol | Manual
₹18.38 Lakh
Ambient interior lighting
Cruise control
Sunroof
Keyless start
Airbags

Kia Seltos expert review

Autocar score
9

We like

  • Premium cabin

  • Packed with features

  • Refined powertrains

We don't like

  • Top-end models are pricey

  • Huge variant line-up is confusing

Reviewed by: Soham Thakur

Kia Seltos comparison

Kia Seltos
Kia Seltos
₹13.00 - ₹24.35 Lakhs
9
Transmission
Manual
Engine
1482-1497 cc
Fuel type
Diesel,Petrol
Mileage
17-19.1 kpl
Hyundai Creta
Hyundai Creta
₹12.98 - ₹24.16 Lakhs
9
Transmission
Manual
Engine
1482-1497 cc
Fuel type
Petrol,Diesel
Mileage
17.4-21.8 kpl
Skoda Kushaq
Skoda Kushaq
₹12.84 - ₹22.11 Lakhs
8
Transmission
Manual
Engine
999-1498 cc
Fuel type
Petrol
Mileage
18.09-19.76 kpl
Volkswagen Taigun
Volkswagen Taigun
₹13.66 - ₹22.66 Lakhs
8
Transmission
Manual
Engine
999-1498 cc
Fuel type
Petrol
Mileage
16.44-18.47 kpl
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
₹13.34 - ₹23.85 Lakhs
8
Transmission
Manual
Engine
1462-1490 cc
Fuel type
Petrol-Electric Hybrid,Petrol
Mileage
19.2-27.97 kpl
MG Astor
MG Astor
₹11.30 - ₹20.31 Lakhs
7
Transmission
Manual
Engine
1498 cc
Fuel type
Petrol
Mileage
To be tested
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
₹13.25 - ₹23.24 Lakhs
8
Transmission
Manual
Engine
1462-1490 cc
Fuel type
Petrol-Electric Hybrid,Petrol,Petrol-CNG
Mileage
19.2-27.97 kpl

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 typeDisplacementTransmissionMileage
Diesel1493 ccAutomatic19.1 kpl
Petrol1482 ccAutomatic17.9 kpl
Petrol1497 ccAutomatic17.7 kpl
Petrol1482 ccManual17.7 kpl
Petrol1497 ccManual17.0 kpl
Diesel1493 ccManualTo be tested

Kia Seltos Images

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 videos

Kia Seltos video reviews reveal the SUVs performance on road and also for other parameters like ride quality, seat comfort and features.

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.

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