Kia Seltos
₹11 – 21.82 Lakh (ex-showroom)
SUV · Petrol, Diesel · 44 variants
Checked against the maker's own figures on 28 September 2026 · Sources
The Seltos is Kia's five-seat mid-size SUV, sold in an all-new generation that is 4,460 mm long with a 2,690 mm wheelbase and a 447-litre boot (VDA method). It has three 1.5-litre engines, all with two-wheel drive: a petrol (114.75 PS) with a 6-speed manual or Kia's IVT continuously variable automatic, a turbo-petrol (159.76 PS) with a 6-speed iMT, a manual gearbox without a clutch pedal, or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, and a diesel (115.57 PS) with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic.
Six airbags, ESC, hill-start assist, tyre-pressure monitoring, a rear camera, cruise control, disc brakes on all four wheels and a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard. The HTK(O) adds a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, front parking sensors and a wireless charger; the HTX a 12.3-inch touchscreen, dual-zone automatic climate control, ventilated front seats, connected-car features and an eight-speaker Bose system. The (A) versions add Level 2 driver assistance, a 360-degree camera and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, with adaptive cruise control on the automatics. The GTX trims, automatic only, have 18-inch wheels, LED projection headlamps and a 10-way powered driver's seat, and the GTX(O) adds a head-up display and rain-sensing wipers; X-Line versions are GTX trims with their own styling, including black-painted wheels and a black and green interior. Bharat NCAP rated this Seltos five stars for adult and child occupants in 2026.
Key specs
Variants
| Variant | Fuel · gearbox | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|---|
| HTE Petrol MT | Petrol · Manual | ₹11 Lakh |
| HTE(O) Petrol MT | Petrol · Manual | ₹12.42 Lakh |
| HTE Diesel MT | Diesel · Manual | ₹12.94 Lakh |
| HTE(O) Turbo Petrol iMT | Petrol · Manual | ₹13.22 Lakh |
| HTK Petrol MT | Petrol · Manual | ₹13.42 Lakh |
| HTE(O) Petrol IVT | Petrol · CVT | ₹13.72 Lakh |
| HTE(O) Diesel MT | Diesel · Manual | ₹14.04 Lakh |
| HTK Turbo Petrol iMT | Petrol · Manual | ₹14.22 Lakh |
| HTK(O) Petrol MT | Petrol · Manual | ₹14.52 Lakh |
| HTK Petrol IVT | Petrol · CVT | ₹14.72 Lakh |
| HTK Diesel MT | Diesel · Manual | ₹15.04 Lakh |
| HTK(O) Turbo Petrol iMT | Petrol · Manual | ₹15.3 Lakh |
| HTE(O) Diesel AT | Diesel · Automatic (TC) | ₹15.32 Lakh |
| HTK(O) Petrol IVT | Petrol · CVT | ₹15.82 Lakh |
| HTX Petrol MT | Petrol · Manual | ₹15.92 Lakh |
| HTK(O) Diesel MT | Diesel · Manual | ₹16.14 Lakh |
| HTK Diesel AT | Diesel · Automatic (TC) | ₹16.34 Lakh |
| HTK(O) Turbo Petrol DCT | Petrol · DCT | ₹16.62 Lakh |
| HTX(A) Petrol MT | Petrol · Manual | ₹17.02 Lakh |
| HTX Petrol IVT | Petrol · CVT | ₹17.22 Lakh |
| HTK(O) Diesel AT | Diesel · Automatic (TC) | ₹17.44 Lakh |
| HTX Diesel MT | Diesel · Manual | ₹17.54 Lakh |
| HTX Turbo Petrol DCT | Petrol · DCT | ₹18.02 Lakh |
| HTX(A) Petrol IVT | Petrol · CVT | ₹18.32 Lakh |
| HTX(A) Diesel MT | Diesel · Manual | ₹18.64 Lakh |
| X-Line Petrol IVT | Petrol · CVT | ₹18.72 Lakh |
| GTX Petrol IVT | Petrol · CVT | ₹18.72 Lakh |
| HTX Diesel AT | Diesel · Automatic (TC) | ₹18.84 Lakh |
| HTX(A) Turbo Petrol DCT | Petrol · DCT | ₹19.12 Lakh |
| GTX Turbo Petrol DCT | Petrol · DCT | ₹19.52 Lakh |
| X-Line Turbo Petrol DCT | Petrol · DCT | ₹19.52 Lakh |
| X-Line(A) Petrol IVT | Petrol · CVT | ₹19.82 Lakh |
| GTX(A) Petrol IVT | Petrol · CVT | ₹19.82 Lakh |
| HTX(A) Diesel AT | Diesel · Automatic (TC) | ₹19.94 Lakh |
| GTX(A) Turbo Petrol DCT | Petrol · DCT | ₹20 Lakh |
| X-Line(A) Turbo Petrol DCT | Petrol · DCT | ₹20 Lakh |
| GTX Diesel AT | Diesel · Automatic (TC) | ₹20 Lakh |
| X-Line Diesel AT | Diesel · Automatic (TC) | ₹20 Lakh |
| GTX(A) Diesel AT | Diesel · Automatic (TC) | ₹20.32 Lakh |
| X-Line(A) Diesel AT | Diesel · Automatic (TC) | ₹20.32 Lakh |
| X-Line(O) Turbo Petrol DCT | Petrol · DCT | ₹21.57 Lakh |
| GTX(O) Turbo Petrol DCT | Petrol · DCT | ₹21.57 Lakh |
| GTX(O) Diesel AT | Diesel · Automatic (TC) | ₹21.82 Lakh |
| X-Line(O) Diesel AT | Diesel · Automatic (TC) | ₹21.82 Lakh |
Ex-showroom Delhi, from Kia: Seltos prices (online configurator, Delhi), checked 28 September 2026. Ex-showroom prices change often and vary by state. Confirm the on-road price with a dealer before you buy.
Specifications (HTE Petrol MT, base variant)
| Engine | 1.5-litre petrol (Smartstream G1.5, MPi) |
| Displacement (cc) | 1497 |
| Turbocharged | No |
| Max Power (PS) | 114.75 @ 6300 rpm |
| Max Torque (Nm) | 144 @ 4500 rpm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | 2WD |
| Fuel Tank (litres) | 47 |
| Length (mm) | 4460 |
| Width (mm) | 1830 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2690 |
| Boot Space (litres) | 447 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut with coil spring |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled torsion beam axle (CTBA) with coil spring |
| Front Brakes | Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Disc |
| Airbags | 6 |
| ABS | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Rear |
| Rear Camera | Yes |
| 360° Camera | No |
| TPMS | Yes |
| Bharat NCAP Adult (stars) | 5 (31.70/32, 2026) |
| Bharat NCAP Child (stars) | 5 (45.00/49, 2026) |
| ADAS | No |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | No |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | No |
| Lane Keep Assist | No |
| Blind Spot Monitor | No |
| Air Conditioning | Manual |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes |
| Sunroof | No |
| Keyless Entry | Yes |
| Push Button Start | No |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
| Ventilated Front Seats | No |
| Powered Driver Seat | No |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | No |
| Touchscreen (inch) | 10.25 |
| Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | Wireless |
| Speakers | 6 |
| Connected Car Tech | No |
| Wireless Charger | No |
| Instrument Cluster | 12-inch full-segment LCD, with 4.2-inch colour TFT display |
| Head-up Display | No |
| Headlamps | LED, multi-reflector |
| LED DRLs | Yes |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes |
| Front Fog Lamps | No |
| Wheel Size (inch) | 16 |
| Alloy Wheels | No |
| Tyre Size | 205/65 R16 |
| Roof Rails | No |
| Standard Warranty | 3 years / unlimited km |
Sources
- Brochure: Kia: Seltos brochure (June 2026), checked 28 September 2026
- Specifications: Kia: Seltos specifications, checked 28 September 2026
- Specifications: Kia: Seltos trim comparison, checked 28 September 2026
- Prices: Kia: Seltos prices (online configurator, Delhi), Ex-showroom Delhi, checked 28 September 2026
- Safety rating: Bharat NCAP: Kia Seltos result, checked 28 September 2026
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