Kia India has unveiled the second-generation Seltos, offering a wide range of options across price, trims, engines, and transmissions. With a starting price of Rs 10.99 lakh for the base variant and going up to Rs 19.99 lakh for the fully loaded top model, the Seltos continues to challenge competitors such as the Hyundai Creta, Tata Sierra, and Maruti Suzuki Victoris in the compact SUV segment.
The new Seltos is available in eight core trims: HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK (O), HTX, HTX (A), GTX, and GTX (A). Spread across 34 variants, it offers three engine options paired with multiple transmission types, giving buyers significant flexibility.
Kia Seltos Variant-Wise Price Overview (Rs Lakh)
| Engine / Transmission | HTE | HTE (O) | HTK | HTK (O) | HTX | HTX (A) | GTX | GTX (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L NA Petrol MT | 10.99 | 12.09 | 13.09 | 14.19 | 15.59 | 16.69 | – | – |
| 1.5L NA Petrol CVT | – | 13.39 | 14.39 | 15.49 | 16.89 | 17.99 | 18.39 | 19.49 |
| 1.5L Turbo Petrol iMT | – | 12.89 | 13.89 | 14.99 | – | – | – | – |
| 1.5L Turbo Petrol DCT | – | – | – | 16.29 | 17.69 | 18.79 | 19.19 | 19.99 |
| 1.5L Diesel MT | 12.59 | 13.69 | 14.69 | 15.79 | 17.19 | 18.29 | – | – |
| 1.5L Diesel AT | – | 14.99 | 15.99 | 17.09 | 18.49 |
Engine Options and Performance
The new Seltos offers three engine options to suit a variety of driving styles:
1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol: 115 hp, 144 Nm torque.
1.5-litre turbo petrol: 160 hp, 253 Nm torque.
1.5-litre diesel: 116 hp, 250 Nm torque.
Transmission choices include manual (MT), intelligent variable transmission (iVT), dual-clutch transmission (DCT), and automatic (AT), catering to both city commutes and highway drives.
HTE and HTE (O) Variants
The HTE is the base variant, priced from Rs 10.99 lakh (NA petrol MT) and Rs 12.59 lakh (diesel MT). It comes equipped with LED headlights, daytime running lights (DRLs), LED taillights, 16-inch steel wheels with covers, a rear spoiler, shark-fin antenna, and flush door handles. Interiors feature black-grey upholstery, a manual driver seat, steering-mounted controls, a 12-inch driver display, reverse camera, cruise control, USB-C ports, keyless entry, rear AC vents, electrically adjustable ORVMs, and a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. All variants get all-disc brakes for safety.
The HTE (O) builds on the base with additional features: electronic parking brake, part-leatherette upholstery, traction control, multiple drive modes, a 60:40 split rear seat, middle seat headrest, paddle shifters on automatic variants, 16-inch styled steel wheels, and connected LED tail lamps. Prices start from Rs 12.09 lakh (NA petrol MT) and go up to Rs 14.99 lakh (diesel AT).
HTK and HTK (O) Variants
HTK is priced from Rs 13.09 lakh (NA petrol MT) and Rs 15.99 lakh (diesel AT). Key additions include auto-folding ORVMs, rear wiper and defogger, automatic flush handles, smart key, tilt-telescopic steering, push-button start, rear sunshades, parcel tray, and alloy wheels ranging from 16 to 17 inches depending on the variant.
The HTK (O) adds four parking sensors, front ventilated seats, 8-way electric driver seat for automatic models, leatherette steering wheel, wireless charging, and a panoramic sunroof, starting at Rs 14.19 lakh.
HTX and HTX (A) Variants
The HTX trim starts at Rs 15.59 lakh (NA petrol MT) and goes up to Rs 18.49 lakh (diesel AT). It introduces premium features such as LED fog lamps, ambient lighting, 12.3-inch touchscreen with OTA updates, 5-inch HVAC display, auto-dimming IRVM, 8-speaker Bose audio system, front ventilated seats, 8-way electric driver seat on automatic variants, glossy black grille, and Brown-Grey upholstery.
The HTX (A) enhances the experience with Level 2+ ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), additional side parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, and a 12.3-inch digital driver display, priced from Rs 16.69 lakh to Rs 19.59 lakh depending on the engine and transmission.
GTX and GTX (A) Variants
The GTX is the sportiest variant, priced from Rs 18.39 lakh (NA petrol CVT) to Rs 19.79 lakh (diesel AT). It offers expanded ADAS functions, a 10-way electric driver seat, memory for seats and mirrors, LED projector headlamps with DRL-integrated indicators, black cladding, bumpers, and 18-inch alloy wheels, giving it a more aggressive road presence.
The top-of-the-line GTX (A) carries all features of the GTX and adds 21 ADAS functions, making it the most technologically equipped Seltos variant. Prices start at Rs 19.49 lakh (NA petrol CVT) and peak at Rs 19.99 lakh for both turbo-petrol and diesel automatic variants.
Key Takeaways
The new Kia Seltos offers buyers a diverse range of engine-transmission combinations suited for city or highway driving.
It comes with extensive features, ranging from basic essentials in the HTE variant to advanced ADAS safety technology in GTX (A).
Buyers have pricing flexibility, starting under Rs 11 lakh and stretching up to Rs 19.99 lakh, catering to different budgets.
The SUV competes strongly in India’s hotly contested mid-size SUV segment, directly rivaling Hyundai Creta, Tata Sierra, and Maruti Suzuki Victoris.
Whether you are looking for a practical city commuter or a premium, feature-packed SUV, the second-generation Kia Seltos offers options to match a wide variety of preferences.