Kia Motors entered the Indian market with the Seltos SUV, and it made a mark for itself in a highly competitive space. What makes the Kia Seltos so popular that it still sells considerably well in the ‘Creta segment’? Here are the top Kia Seltos pros and cons.
The Seltos boasts of a premium cabin experience, thanks to the CMF design such as the soft-touch materials used on various touchpoints. It comes loaded with features such as ventilated front seats, a premium sound system, and a panoramic sunroof, all of which elevate the commuting experience.
Featuring a large tiger nose grille at the front with distinctly-shaped headlights, connected tail lights, stylish alloy wheel designs, and an overall likeable styling, the Kia Seltos nails it in the design department and looks quite distinct from other SUVs in India belonging to the same class.
There’s ton of powertrain options to choose from, including a naturally-aspirated petrol engine with a manual or a CVT, a turbo-petrol engine with an iMT or a dual-clutch, and a diesel engine with a manual, an iMT, and a torque convertor.
As you go higher up the ladder, the Kia Seltos variants start getting significantly pricier, making other options in the segment seem more value for money. You do get more features and a better experience on the higher variants, but they come at a hefty premium.
The Seltos still lacks wireless connectivity for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the bigger 10.25-inch touchscreen (we’re on the verge of 2025). What’s more annoying is that you get wireless connectivity on the smaller 8-inch infotainment system and all other cars in the segment, except its sister car, the Hyundai Creta, also have it.
The petrol engines on the Seltos aren’t the most pocket-friendly ones in the class, and cars like the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara or the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder offer much better fuel economy numbers than the Seltos.