HTE (O) Diesel AT Price and Specs, Kia Seltos

The HTE (O) Diesel AT is the cheapest way into a diesel automatic Seltos, at ₹15.32 lakh. It combines the 114 bhp, 250 Nm diesel with a 6 speed automatic and is rated at 17.8 kmpl.

Diesel plus automatic is a strong pairing if you drive long distances and also sit in city traffic. The engine's low down pull means the gearbox rarely needs to hunt for gears. You also get an electric parking brake with auto hold, paddle shifters, drive modes and traction modes for sand, mud and snow. Traction modes change how the car manages wheel spin, which helps on wet mud or loose sand.

As an HTE (O), it keeps the reclining rear seat, the 10.25 inch touchscreen, cruise control and six airbags, but rides on 16 inch steel wheels with manual air conditioning. The HTK Diesel AT adds 17 inch alloys and push button start for ₹1.02 lakh more. You can compare the diesel manual and automatic mileage before you choose.