Test drove & booked the 2023 Kia Seltos X-Line: 7 likes & 3 dislikes

I would have chosen the GTX+ but the only thing I didn't like is the interior seat tubular shape & colour combination.

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I have booked the Seltos XLine Petrol DCT with the K-Code on 14-July-2023 from Automotive Kia, Hyderabad. The response was prompt from the dealership and they assigned me the SA the very next day.

I was invited to the launch on 15th which was good and the X-Line which was available there was the Diesel variant. Even the dealership folks weren't familiar with the new changes that came along with the facelift.

The overall experience was good with the car. Personally, I would have chosen the GTX+ but the only thing I didn't like is the interior seat tubular shape & colour combination. The sage green interior of XLine is just stunning.

The next day I was asked by SA to send me some docs for confirming the booking which I sent and he shared the quote and confirmed the variant. The test drive was done on Friday 28th July with GTX+ DCT Petrol Automatic.

Test Drive Experience

The SA promptly schdeuled the drive and brought the car to my home. It was a GTX+ DCT Petrol. I went with one of my friend and they were two persons from showroom so total 4 people were in the car.

I took a test drive for 10-15 kms approx constituting the highway, my usual routes, some bad roads. The thing which I wanted to check most is the suspension feel and comfort especially in rear seats. The driving experience gave lot of pleasure. Here are some things I like & didn't like

Likes

• Stunning looks and matte finish is just abosolute perfection. The DRLs stand out during night and rear LED tail lamps add an extra layer of premium feel. The car looks beautiful from every possible angle.
• Ride comfort came out great. Although little on the firm side but nothing which gives u discomfort. Tried extereme pothole testing on driver & rear seat. No deal breaker for me.
• Preimuim interior, comfortable seats with ventilation, great fit and finish, ergonomically placed buttons are ergonomically placed. Paddle shifters feels sturdy and responsive.
• ADAS is welcome addition with plethora of features to keep the driving safe and tech savvy.
• Panaromic sunroof is another worthy addition which makes the whole cabin a lot roomier with the dark interiors.
• Bright and responsive touchscreen & instrument cluster, dual zone AC is chiller, music system is pretty nice.
• The ride was good and even with 4 persons in the car, there was no shortage of power. DCT was pretty responsive on both auto & manual modes.

Dislikes

• Cost cutting on wiper blades, manual fuel lid opener feels cheap considering the premium package of 20+ lacs.
• NVH levels could have been better but has a sporty grunt which will not bother. Maybe used a better Yoko tyres for better tyre noise reduction. Currently using Yoko BluEarth which are very silent and provides nice grip.
• ADAS can be a bit aggressive which sometimes is a little uncomfortable. Would have been better if there was an option to set the sensitivity.

Now the biggest dilemma I am in is whether to buy the car in Telangana and pay 2% [~40k] extra tax as there is another vehicle [bike] on my name or get it from my hometown [MP]. I am also preferring a BH series number which is not available in Telangana. I have reached out to Kia dealers in my hometown to get more details on this. The SA for Hyd has promised me the delivery by 20-Aug with PPF.

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