Kia
has officially unveiled the Seltos. The small SUV was presented at a special
event in Delhi, India, and will go on sale in the second half of the year.
On the outside, it combines a youthful styling and
sharp lines with the look of a traditional SUV. The wide tiger nose grille is
the main feature that’ll help bystanders identify it as a Kia. The Seltos gets
LED DRLs, fog lamps and taillights, 3D multi-layer indicators and a selection
of 16-, 17- or 18-inch alloy wheels.
The cabin is defined by the sweeping shapes and
large infotainment system, with a 10.25-inch touchscreen display, sitting in
the middle of the dashboard, joined by the Sound Mood Lighting. Clients will
also be able to spec it with an 8-inch head-up display, Bose premium sound
system and a few other items, while enjoying “the lounge-like and spacious
interior” that’s “aimed at youthful, tech-savvy buyers”.
Drivers will be assisted by several active and passive
safety systems, such as the Vehicle Stability Management, which incorporates
traction control and electronic stability control, a standard feature, as well
as the usual hill-start assist, brake-force assist, front and rear parking
sensors and others. The Seltos can adapt to different road conditions by
choosing one of the three driving modes, called Normal, Eco and Sport.
Depending on the market, the Seltos will be offered
with a choice of two petrol engines. This includes a 1.6-liter turbo rated at 177
PS and 2.0-liter naturally aspirated option that delivers 149
PS. There is also a 136 PS 1.6-liter
diesel. The power units can be linked to three transmission options, consisting
of six- and seven-speed autos and a CVT.
Production of the vehicle will kick off soon in
Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh, India, and Gwangju, Korea.