[shivkumar19]

Originally Posted by shivkumar19

update -pics
110 km done, mileage 10.1, 90% on ECO mode.

Thumbs up - Auto Hold, Panoramic sunroof,360 camera, indicator camera view, etc...

Thumbs down - The color of the seats could have been better, very small death pedal

Update
Went for a 200 km drive to test the car's ADAS and some photoshoots.
Thumbs up -Amazing pickup and when the turbo kicks in it goes like a bullet
Great handling at high speeds , Airconditioning is top notch and very silent, and Ventilated seats are an added bonus.
lane departure warning works like a marvel and also tried the smart cruise control but for very short distances.

Thumbs down - Very very irritating message with a sound that keeps popping up 'Consider taking a break every 10 minutes, even though I have taken a break.
The music system misses that punch

Overall very happy with my new car Some pics

[jazzy]

Originally Posted by shivkumar19

Update
Thumbs down - Very very irritating message with a sound that keeps popping up 'Consider taking a break every 10 minutes, even though I have taken a break.

I haven't been able to take the car for a long drive yet, never got that message. Do you know if there is anything in the setup to disable that message? Is it part of cruise control setting or related to ADAS?

[Mlada_Boleslav]

Originally Posted by Sufficient_shop

Not worth it. You get better quality ones from outside.

Defintiely, but the only reason to consider the official accessory is the wiring for the dashcam will create warranty issues if not done properly on our own.

[Sufficient_shop]

Originally Posted by Mlada_Boleslav

Defintiely, but the only reason to consider the official accessory is the wiring for the dashcam will create warranty issues if not done properly on our own.

Not really. Even for Kia's own dashcam, they won't be hardwiring the dashcam and will be powering it with the 12V port. I see zero real advantage to get the official accessory.

[Mlada_Boleslav]

Originally Posted by Sufficient_shop

Not really. Even for Kia's own dashcam, they won't be hardwiring the dashcam and will be powering it with the 12V port. I see zero real advantage to get the official accessory.

Will the dealership or service center help with concealing wires (for a fee) if we get the dashcam ourselves? It looks like we need to remove A pillar panel and take the wires through glovebox even to connect it to 12V socket for concealing the wiring. It could be even more tricky for rear dashcam if any.

[Sufficient_shop]

Originally Posted by Mlada_Boleslav

Will the dealership or service center help with concealing wires (for a fee) if we get the dashcam ourselves? It looks like we need to remove A pillar panel and take the wires through glovebox even to connect it to 12V socket for concealing the wiring. It could be even more tricky for rear dashcam if any.

The Hyundai guys had done it for me for free last time on my i20. I expect it to be the same for Kia. Others who have got third-party dashcams installed can confirm.

[nkvyas]

Folks, I am getting the delivery day after tomorrow for my Xline. Did the PDI today and it just looks amazing. Sharing some pics. Will update the delivery and drive impressions later this week.

Tyres will be replaced same day with Conti UC6 for 8500 per tyre after exchange.

PPF will be done next week after delivery. Finalized the quote from ceramic pro for 1.27

Viofo A229 pro Daschcam is arriving next month from US.

[ssoni.1411]

Hello everyone.

I got a revised booking docket from my SA yesterday. Apparently they had sent a docket of older Seltos earlier even though the prices were of the new Seltos. The estimated delivery date is shown as 3rd January, 2024. The SA is now unsure of me getting a delivery next month. I had booked the car on 2nd August and was told that the car will be delivered by 15th October, but now the dealership is backing off.

I will wait till the 30th post which I will cancel the booking, if the dealership refuses to give the delivery on time

[Stranger2106]

Originally Posted by Mlada_Boleslav

Will the dealership or service center help with concealing wires (for a fee) if we get the dashcam ourselves? It looks like we need to remove A pillar panel and take the wires through glovebox even to connect it to 12V socket for concealing the wiring. It could be even more tricky for rear dashcam if any.

Yes, from my experience. I have a Kia Sonet and got the dashcam myself. Initially I tried to hide the wire by myself. But it was not that great. Later when I went for the 3rd free service, I requested them to conceal the wire and they did it for free.

[red.devil_19]

Hi all, a friend of mine has booked a Seltos in Bangalore. The car was already available in stock & the dealer says it has been allocated to him, but they are refusing to share the VIN with him unless he pays the entire down payment amount. They're ok to do registration after PDI but I find it absurd that they are refusing to share the VIN with him.

In between he also received a random SMS stating "car has been de-allocated & he has been put back into waiting list". When he called the sales guy, he said the SMS is a mistake. My friend then checked with another dealer & they said there is just one piece of the particular variant/colour in question available in stock. To me it looks like these 2 dealers are trying to sell the same car to different customers.

My understanding is that a customer pays the booking amount, a car is allotted to the customer, which means there should be a VIN officially assigned to the corresponding booking which is supposed to be shared to customer. Then customer can make payment, perform PDI & register the vehicle if it passes PDI. This is the process I have come across buying all our cars in the past.

My friend also called up Kia Customer Care who initially said its upto the dealer when to share VIN but after some pressing they reluctantly agreed to escalate the matter.

[Mr Anderson]

Originally Posted by ssoni.1411

Hello everyone. I got a revised booking docket from my SA yesterday. Apparently they had sent a docket of older Seltos earlier even though the prices were of the new Seltos. The estimated delivery date is shown as 3rd January, 2024.

In all probability, they are lying. They might have sold the car that was allocated to you to someone else who either used some references or has given them some extra incentive by buying accessories/ insurance.

[Mlada_Boleslav]

Originally Posted by ssoni.1411

Hello everyone. I got a revised booking docket from my SA yesterday. Apparently they had sent a docket of older Seltos earlier even though the prices were of the new Seltos. The estimated delivery date is shown as 3rd January, 2024. The SA is now unsure of me getting a delivery next month. I had booked the car on 2nd August and was given told that the car will be delivered by 15th Oct, but now the dealership is backing off.
I will wait till the 30th post which I will cancel the booking, if the dealership refuses to give the delivery on time

Seltos operates in a Seller's market and we are at the mercy of dealers unfortunately. With the prices going up things like these are even more frustrating. Hope they revert to original date in your case. If they keep delaying deliveries they are bound to lose customers to upcoming Creta which I guess Kia doesn't mind at this point given their supply constraints.

[ashvek3141]

Originally Posted by ssoni.1411

Hello everyone. I got a revised booking docket from my SA yesterday. Apparently they had sent a docket of older Seltos earlier even though the prices were of the new Seltos. The estimated delivery date is shown as 3rd January, 2024. The SA is now unsure of me getting a delivery next month. I had booked the car on 2nd August and was given told that the car will be delivered by 15th Oct, but now the dealership is backing off.
I will wait till the 30th post which I will cancel the booking, if the dealership refuses to give the delivery on time

The timelines given by the SA's are generally on a higher side. For ex. I was given a 6 months wait for my Sonet last year; however, I actually ended up getting within 4 months. This inspite of the semiconductor issues and stuff. The situation currently is way better and I'm sure Kia has ramped up the production, so rest assured you'll get you car soon.

If you have another dealer in your state, than probably you can with with them.

[Flasshhhh]

Originally Posted by multiloop

Auto Hold is a useful feature in city traffic.
I have a feeling Kia will come out with a variant that has light interiors; there is a decent bit of noise about the black interiors.
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Mileage is a must for me. Should I wait for Creta?

[riteshritesh]

I got my RC Card from MH03 RTO. It is no more the chip based hard card, but a panzy flexible card with a barcode. It is more colourful than earlier.
The Kia Seltos is now a Station Wagon against the 'Category of Vehicle'.

Originally Posted by ssoni.1411

I will wait till the 30th post which I will cancel the booking, if the dealership refuses to give the delivery on time

There is Shivaay Kia in Ghatkopar and 1 after Vashi toll. Visit both of them and check if they have your variant in stock. Incentivise them with Insurance + some accessories + Ceramic coating or something that would make them give you instead of another person. With the price increments, paying a bit of 'official premium' is more sensible than being stuck endlessly to your principles.