India has a new yardstick in the mid-size SUV segment. After months of high expectations and rampant hype Kia India has finally introduced the New Kia Seltos facelift on December 10, and made a splash in the market with its disruptive design and technology. This is not a simple update, but a total redesign that will help rebuild the lead that the Seltos used to have over competitors. The final pricing has been broken down, the most prominent features, and the way you can initiate the booking.
A Bold New Face of Dominance
The initial impression of the New Kia Seltos is its aggressive appearance on the road. Kia has made a more aggressive version of its well-known Digital Tiger Face grille by widening and deepening it, with vertical and futuristic LED DRLs around it forming a flank. The back has a smooth attached lighting light bar that runs through the tailgate length and this aspect places the Seltos in the Kia global design similarity. The fresh designs of the alloy wheels and door handles (flush, on top trims) add to a high-end, near-luxury segment of feel. These exterior transformations will secure the New Kia Seltos its image as the most fashionable and attention-seeking SUV in the Indian roads.
New Feature Overload: What Is New Within?
The cabin has undergone the greatest changes. The New Kia Seltos now has a huge seamless curved display panel, which is a convergence of the digital instrument cluster and the infotainment system that will likely have a pair of 12.3 inch screens on higher models. This arrangement raises the cabin design to a higher level.
The update in most demand, though, is the inclusion of a massive Panoramic Sunroof. This alone brands the Seltos as being in the same league with the competitors in the key segment and is likely going to be a huge attraction among Indian customers. There is additional comfort with the inclusion of anticipated amenities such as electronic parking brake (EPB), updated upholstery and more connectivity options via an updated Kia connect package.
Safety Revolution: ADAS Level 2 Has Arrived
The New Kia Seltos is now offering a full Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) suite on its highest trims in a leadership decision that would boost confidence in drivers. Such technology involves such functions as Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, and Lane Keep Assist, which offer the necessary active protection in the form of safety. Combined with the conventional provision of six airbags on all models, the New Kia Seltos is already an indication of more seriousness towards enhancing the safety levels and current NCAP scores, and the New Kia Seltos is one of the safest options among compact SUs.
The Lineup Engine and the Hybrid Twist
The New Kia Seltos is equipped with the same reliable and popular engine line up that includes: the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, the 1.5-litre diesel and the spirited 1.5-litre Turbo-Petrol power plant (with 160 PS). The most promising one, though, is the high likelihood of a self-charging Hybrid powertrain. This much-hyped release is a direct competitor to the competitors such as the Grand Vitara and Hyryder, with the new model boasting unprecedented fuel efficiency and does not affect the performance that the Seltos is known for.
Final Price and Booking Commencement
The New Kia Seltos will be competitively priced, as disclosed on December 10, slightly above the current model, because of the long list of features additions. The ex-showroom price range is estimated at 11.30 Lakh to 21 Lakh as the fully-loaded trim.
Reservations of the New Kia Seltos have officially been launched to all the authorized dealerships and online stores since today. The interested customers are able to book their preferred variant and colour by putting a token amount (usually 25000 rupees) via the Kia India site, or by paying a visit to their closest showroom. Considering this enormous demand, one can strongly suggest early reservation to reduce the time of waiting on this game changer SUV.
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