Kia Seltos Features And Overview

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₹11.24 Lakh to ₹21.81 Lakhex-showroom

Verified from brochure · Updated Nov 2026

About The Kia Seltos

The Kia Seltos is one of India's favourite compact SUVs, and the latest one is bigger and more premium. It carries five in a roomy cabin with a long feature list. The upmarket feel is a big part of why it sells so well. It has topped its segment for years on the strength of that mix.

Engine choice is a real strength here. A 1.5 litre petrol suits calm city use, a 1.5 litre turbo petrol adds genuine pace, and a 1.5 litre diesel rewards long drives. The turbo makes 158 bhp, the strongest engine in the range. Gearboxes span a manual, an IVT automatic, a 7 speed DCT and a torque converter automatic. To narrow it down, line up the Seltos grades on equipment.

The cabin is where the money shows. Higher trims add a panoramic sunroof, larger screens and more safety kit. The 447 litre boot is generous, and rear space suits three at a push. Ground clearance of 190 mm copes with rough city roads. Sort the Seltos trims by what they carry to find your level.

Prices run from 11.24 lakh to 21.81 lakh across 38 variants. That covers plain petrol runabouts and quick turbo flagships alike. Buyers wanting the turbo engine should budget for the upper grades. On-road prices climb once tax and insurance are added.

The Seltos stays a safe, sensible pick for a family first SUV. It blends space, kit and strong engines without asking for a big brand premium. It remains an easy car to recommend across a wide range of buyers. To finish the look, choose from the Seltos shades.

At A Glance

Starts at

₹11.24 Lakh

ex-showroom

Mileage

16.5 to 19.4 kmpl

ARAI claimed

Max power

158 bhp

Fuel options

Petrol · Diesel

Seating

seater

Boot space

447 litres

Choice

38 variants

Key Feature Highlights

The standout kit this car gives you, and the variant each feature starts from.

Six airbags on every variant

Standard

You get six airbags on every Seltos, starting right from the base HTE, so strong crash protection does not depend on picking a costlier trim.

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Smart key push-button start

From HTK

From the HTK you can leave the key in your pocket, walk up and start the car with a button, and the smart key even senses your approach.

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Crystal cut alloy wheels

From HTK Diesel

Step up to the HTK Diesel or the HTK IVT and the plain steel wheels give way to sharp 17 inch crystal cut alloys that lift how the Seltos looks on the road.

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Wireless phone charging

From HTK (O)

From the HTK (O) you can drop your phone on the centre pad and top up its battery without plugging in any cable.

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Panoramic sunroof

From HTK (O)

The big dual pane panoramic glass roof opens up the cabin and arrives from the HTK (O), so you do not need the top trim to get it.

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Ventilated front seats

From HTK (O) Turbo

Pick the HTK (O) Turbo and the front seats push cool air through the cushions, which keeps you comfortable on hot and sticky days.

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Connected car tech

From HTX

The HTX brings Kia Connect 2.0, which adds remote diagnostics and over the air software updates so the car keeps improving after you buy it.

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360 degree camera

From HTX (A)

The HTX (A) adds a full 360 degree camera plus a blind view feed in the cluster, making tight parking and lane changes much easier to judge.

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Level 2 ADAS

From HTX (A)

From the HTX (A) you get Level 2 ADAS, with auto braking and lane keep aids that watch the road and step in when needed, plus smart cruise on the automatics.

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Popular Variants

All 39 variants →

Variant	Fuel	Transmission	Ex-showroom
HTE Petrol	Petrol	Manual	₹11.24 Lakh
HTE (O) Petrol	Petrol	Manual	₹12.41 Lakh
HTE Diesel	Diesel	Manual	₹12.93 Lakh
HTK Petrol	Petrol	Manual	₹13.41 Lakh
HTE (O) Petrol IVT	Petrol	IVT (CVT)	₹13.71 Lakh
HTE (O) Diesel	Diesel	Manual	₹14.03 Lakh

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Kia Seltos: Your Questions

Is the Kia Seltos a good compact SUV?

Yes. It is roomy, well equipped and offers three engines, which keeps it a top seller. Prices start at ₹11.24 Lakh.

How many people does the Seltos seat?

Five, with generous rear space and a 447 litre boot. It is one of the roomier compact SUVs in its class.

Does the Seltos have a sunroof?

Yes. A dual pane panoramic sunroof comes on the HTK (O) and every grade above it.

Which Seltos engine should I choose?

Petrol suits light city use, diesel rewards high mileage drivers, and the turbo petrol is for those who want quick performance.

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