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Kia Seltos

SUV · Petrol

160 PS
Power
253 Nm
Torque
17.5 kmpl
Mileage

Variant

38 variants
Ex-showroom · X-Line(O) Turbo Petrol DCT ₹21.57 Lakh
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The Spec'd take

Why it stands out

  • 5-star Bharat NCAP rating (2026) that covers every variant, not just top trims
  • 158 bhp turbo-petrol with a 7-speed DCT is genuinely quick for the segment

Worth knowing

  • Turbo-petrol DCT top trims push past Rs 20 lakh

Performance

X-Line(O) Turbo Petrol DCT
160PS
253Nm
0-100 km/h8.9 sec (Turbo DCT)
Top speed195 km/h
DriveFWD
GearboxAutomatic (DCT)

Engine options

Petrol
Petrol 115 PS 144 Nm
Diesel 116 PS 250 Nm
17.5kmpl
Mileage

1.5L Smartstream Petrol (115 PS) · 50-litre tank

About 880 km on a full tank, at the claimed mileage

Mileage of every version and fuel cost

Safety

5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026

Adult31.7 / 32
Child45 / 49
6 airbags Level 2 ADAS Tyre pressure monitor Stability control ISOFIX

Space

Boot433 L
Seats
Ground clearance190 mm

Price

X-Line(O) Turbo Petrol DCT
₹21.57 Lakh
Ex-showroom
On-road, Mumbai₹24.88 Lakh
EMI, 20% down, 5 years₹36,239 / month

Loan at 9.5% a year. Insurance in the on-road figure is an estimate.

Cabin & tech

Kia Seltos, interior
  • TouchscreenDual 10.25-inch Panoramic Curved Display: 10.25-inch HD…
  • Driver display10.25-inch Full Digital Color Driver Cluster Display +…
  • AudioBose 8-Speaker Premium Sound System with Dynamic Speed…
  • SunroofDual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof with One-Touch Operation &…
  • Climate controlDual-Zone Fully Automatic Climate Control with Smart Pure…

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Dimensions

2,610 mm4,365 mm1,645 mm
Length4,365 mm
Width1,800 mm
Height1,645 mm
Wheelbase2,610 mm
Kerb weight1,260 kg - 1,385 kg

Practical figures

Mileage / range
Claimed: 16.5 kmpl (1.5L NA Petrol MT) / 16.5 kmpl (1.5L NA Petrol IVT) / 15.6 kmpl (1.5L Turbo Petrol iMT) / 17.5 kmpl (1.5L Turbo Petrol DCT) / 19.4 kmpl (1.5L Diesel MT) / 17.8 kmpl (1.5L Diesel AT)
Safety
5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026
6 airbags · Level 2 ADAS

Vehicle Details

Variant / Trim HTE, HTE(O), HTK, HTK(O), HTX, HTX(A), GTX, X-Line, GTX(A), X-Line(A), GTX(O) and X-Line(O)
Body Type Mid-Size SUV
Seating Capacity 5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type Petrol / Diesel
Displacement 1,497 cc (1.5L Smartstream) / 1,493 cc (1.5L CRDi) / 1,482 cc (1.5L Turbo GDi)
Engine Config 1.5L Smartstream Petrol (115 PS) / 1.5L CRDi VGT Diesel (116 PS) / 1.5L Turbo GDi Petrol (160 PS & 253 Nm)
Max Power 115 PS (1.5L) / 116 PS (Diesel) / 160 PS (158 bhp) @ 5,500 rpm (1.5L Turbo GDi)
Max Torque 144 Nm (1.5L) / 250 Nm @ 1,500-2,750 rpm (Diesel) / 253 Nm @ 1,500-3,500 rpm (Turbo)
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
0-100 8.9 sec (Turbo DCT)
Top Speed 195 km/h
Mileage 16.50 kmpl (1.5L Petrol MT) / 16.50 kmpl (1.5L Petrol IVT) / 15.60 kmpl (1.5L Turbo Petrol iMT) / 17.50 kmpl (1.5L Turbo Petrol DCT) / 19.40 kmpl (1.5L Diesel MT) / 17.80 kmpl (1.5L Diesel AT), ARAI

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission 6-Speed Manual / Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed Dual-Clutch DCT
Gears 6 / IVT / 7-DCT
Paddles Yes (Paddle Shifters on IVT, AT & DCT)
Hybrid None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes Ventilated Disc (Front)
Rear Brakes Solid Disc (Rear) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard across all variants
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Wheel Type 18-inch Crystal-Cut Glossy Black / Matte Alloy Wheels (17-inch on HTX)
Tyre Size 215/55 R18 (or 215/60 R17) Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel Full Size 17-inch Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length 4,365 mm
Width 1,800 mm
Height 1,645 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase 2,610 mm
Ground Clearance 190 mm
Kerb Weight 1,260 kg - 1,385 kg
Boot Space 433 Litres
Fuel Tank 50 Litres
Turning Radius 5.3 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating Bharat NCAP (2026): 5 stars for adult occupants (31.70/32) and 5 stars for children (45/49).
Airbags 6 Airbags Standard across all variants
ESP/TC Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Vehicle Stability Management VSM, Hill-Start Assist Control HAC, All 4 Disc Brakes, Electronic Parking Brake EPB with Auto Hold)
ADAS Level 2 ADAS (Kia Drive Wise with 17 Autonomous Features: Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist for Car/Ped/Cyc/Junction Turning, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance, Lane Keeping & Following Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance, Safe Exit Warning)
Camera 360-Degree Surround View Camera with Blind View Monitor (BVM in digital cluster) & Front/Rear Parking Sensors
TPMS Yes (Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
ISOFIX Yes (Rear outer seats)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen Dual 10.25-inch Panoramic Curved Display: 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen Navigation with Kia Connect
Digital Cluster 10.25-inch Full Digital Color Driver Cluster Display + 8.0-inch Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
CarPlay/Android Auto Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech Kia Connect with 60+ Connected Features, In-Built Amazon Alexa Home-to-Car, Over-The-Air (OTA) System Updates
Audio System Bose 8-Speaker Premium Sound System with Dynamic Speed Compensation & Subwoofer
Sunroof Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof with One-Touch Operation & Voice Control
Seat Features 8-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat with Front Row Ventilated Seats in Black & Sage Green Leatherette
Climate Control Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Climate Control with Smart Pure Air Purifier with HEPA Filter
Wireless Charger Yes (Fast Wireless Smartphone Charger with Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights Crown Jewel LED Headlights with Star Map Sweeping LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights Connected Star Map Full-Width LED Tail Lamps with Sequential Dynamic Turn Indicators
Fog/DRLs Ice Cube LED Front Fog Lamps & Integrated LED DRLs

Colours & Warranty

Colours Available Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue, Intense Red, Gravity Grey, Sparkling Silver, Glacier White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, Matte Graphite (X-Line) + Dual Tone
Standard Warranty 3 Years / Unlimited km (Extendable up to 5 Years / Unlimited km + 3 Years complimentary RSA)
Service Interval 12 Months / 10,000 km

Every variant

38 variants, pick one to see its figures
VariantGearbox and driveEx-showroom
Manual · FWD₹11.25 Lakh
Manual · FWD₹12.42 Lakh
Manual · FWD₹12.94 Lakh
Manual · FWD₹13.42 Lakh
Automatic (IVT) · FWD₹13.72 Lakh
Manual · FWD₹14.04 Lakh
Manual · FWD₹14.52 Lakh
Automatic (IVT) · FWD₹14.72 Lakh
Manual · FWD₹15.04 Lakh
Automatic · FWD₹15.32 Lakh
Automatic (IVT) · FWD₹15.82 Lakh
Manual · FWD₹15.92 Lakh
Automatic (DCT) · FWD₹16.62 Lakh
Manual · FWD₹16.14 Lakh
Automatic · FWD₹16.34 Lakh
Manual · FWD₹17.02 Lakh
Automatic (IVT) · FWD₹17.22 Lakh
Automatic · FWD₹17.44 Lakh
Automatic (DCT) · FWD₹18.02 Lakh
Manual · FWD₹17.54 Lakh
Automatic (IVT) · FWD₹18.32 Lakh
Automatic (IVT) · FWD₹18.72 Lakh
Automatic (DCT) · FWD₹19.12 Lakh
Manual · FWD₹18.64 Lakh
Automatic · FWD₹18.84 Lakh
Automatic (DCT) · FWD₹19.52 Lakh
Automatic (IVT) · FWD₹19.82 Lakh
Automatic (IVT) · FWD₹19.82 Lakh
Automatic (DCT) · FWD₹19.99 Lakh
Automatic (DCT) · FWD₹19.99 Lakh
Automatic · FWD₹19.94 Lakh
Automatic · FWD₹19.99 Lakh
Automatic · FWD₹20.32 Lakh
Automatic · FWD₹20.32 Lakh
Automatic (DCT) · FWD₹21.57 Lakh
Best valueAutomatic (DCT) · FWD₹21.57 Lakh
Automatic · FWD₹21.82 Lakh
Automatic · FWD₹21.82 Lakh

On-road price

Ex-showroom price plus RTO road tax, insurance, and mandatory accessories for your city.

Estimate only. Actual RTO tax, insurance and accessory costs vary by dealer and change with government notifications, so always confirm the final on-road price with your dealer.

Or see the full breakdown for a specific city:

Mumbai, Maharashtra Pune, Maharashtra New Delhi Bengaluru, Karnataka Chennai, Tamil Nadu Hyderabad, Telangana

Daily running cost

5-year cost to own

Purchase price plus 5 years of fuel and maintenance, minus estimated resale value.

Kia Seltos: quick answers

Kia Seltos price in India starts at ₹11.25 Lakh ex-showroom, about ₹12.89 Lakh on-road in New Delhi. Our pick for value is the X-Line(O) Turbo Petrol DCT.

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What is the on-road price of the Kia Seltos?

For the HTE Petrol MT, the cheapest version, it starts at about ₹12.89 Lakh in New Delhi, with road tax, insurance and FASTag included. Elsewhere: Mumbai ₹13.11 Lakh, Pune ₹13.11 Lakh, Bengaluru ₹13.74 Lakh, Chennai ₹13.86 Lakh, Hyderabad ₹13.89 Lakh.

Which Kia Seltos version is the best value?

Our pick is the X-Line(O) Turbo Petrol DCT, at ₹21.57 Lakh ex-showroom.

What mileage does the Kia Seltos give?

Between 15.6 kmpl and 19.4 kmpl, depending on the version. These are claimed figures; day-to-day mileage is usually lower. See every version's mileage and fuel cost

What is the Kia Seltos's crash test rating?

5 stars from Bharat NCAP, tested in 2026. It comes with 6 airbags and Level 2 ADAS.

What are the Kia Seltos's main rivals?

The Tata Sierra, MG Hector and Hyundai Creta. See it side by side with the Tata Sierra.

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