Kia Seltos facelift garners over 13,000 bookings on first day

Bookings for the Seltos facelift commenced on July 14, 2023. The SUV will be available in three trims: Tech Line, GT Line and X Line.

Kia claims to have received a record 13,424 pre-orders for the Seltos facelift on the first day. Out of these, 1,973 bookings were done using the K-Code, which is a special program for priority delivery.

Bookings for the Seltos facelift commenced on July 14, 2023. Customers can place their orders by paying an initial amount of Rs 25,000. The SUV will be available in three trims: Tech Line, GT Line and X Line.

The updated Seltos gets a redesigned front fascia featuring a new grille, LED headlamps and new LED daytime running lights. The front bumper has also been reworked and looks more rugged with its large vents and skid plate. It gets L-shaped LED tail lamps with an LED light bar in the centre, a new rear bumper with a grey insert and a faux skid plate with dual exhaust tips.

Inside, the Seltos facelift gets a sleeker dashboard with a dual-screen setup. It has a digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment head unit in the centre. The SUV also gets features such as a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats, an 8-way adjustable driver seat and ambient lighting. For the first time, the Seltos will be available with Level 2 ADAS as well.

The Seltos is powered by 1.5-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines. Kia is also offering a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine option. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and automatic as well as a CVT, while the turbo-petrol unit comes with an iMT or a 7-speed DCT.