kia india has added two new variants to the Seltos (Kia Seltos 2023) – GTX+ (S) and X-Line (S). They are positioned between the HTX+ variants, the GTX+ and X-Line models. Kia says that the new variant has been introduced to reduce the waiting time and increase the offer price of Seltos.
price and transmission
The GTX+ (S) is priced at ₹19.40 lakh while the X-Line (S) is priced at ₹19.60 lakh. These prices are for the Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi petrol with a 7-speed DCT transmission and the 1.5l CRDi VGT diesel engine with a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission respectively.
Will help in reducing waiting time from 15-16 weeks to 7-9 weeks
It is expected that the new variant will help in reducing the waiting time from 15-16 weeks to 7-9 weeks. The new variants will come with Level 2 Advanced Driver ADAS system which will have 17 autonomous functions. It will also have electronic parking brake with auto hold. Kia is also offering 18-inch crystal cut alloy wheels finished in gloss black. If the customer wants to get the roof made in black color then he will have to pay an additional Rs 20,000.
The new variants have been carefully designed for tech-savvy customers
Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar, National Sales and Marketing Head, Kia India, said, “There is no better way to win over customers than by providing them instant access to their most loved car. The average waiting period on the new Seltos line-up is around 15-16 weeks, which will reduce to 7-9 weeks with the introduction of these new variants ensuring deliveries before Diwali. These variants have been carefully designed for tech-savvy customers who do not want to compromise on looks, technology and ADAS enabled security systems, but want quick delivery. It has always been our endeavor to provide maximum value to our new age customers with the best design and technology.”
2023 Seltos crosses 50,000 bookings mark in just two months of launch
Let us tell you that the 2023 Seltos crossed the 50,000 mark for bookings in just two months of its launch. With this, Kia has become one of the fastest OEMs to cross this figure in the mid-SUV segment. The company has completed domestic deliveries of four lakh units of Seltos this month and a total of 5,47,000 deliveries of the model including exports.
More than 800 bookings every day
Revealing key facts about booking analytics, the company said that more than 800 bookings are being made every day for the model and 77% of the total bookings have been for the top-end variant, HTX onwards. While 47% of the total bookings were made for variants that are equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), pointing to the growing preference for safety and technology features among Indian buyers.
Kia Seltos Features
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New Features: The 2023 Kia Seltos has several new features, including:
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A 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
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A 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
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a sunroof
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a 360-degree camera
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A Level 2 ADS System
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Updated Engine: The 2023 Kia Seltos has an updated engine that produces 160 PS of power and 253 Nm of torque. This engine is available with 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT gearbox.