Kia Seltos was first launched in August 2019 and received its first update earlier this year. The mid-size SUV has been generating volume for the automaker ever since its market arrival. In fact, it managed to outsell its arch rival and India’s top-selling SUV – Hyundai Creta – in the month of October. Now, the company is planning to further expand the Seltos model lineup with the new diesel iMT variant. According to fresh media report, the Kia Seltos diesel iMT will see a release in 2022. It will come after the company’s much-anticipated compact 7-seater MPV – Kia Carens.
Details of the upcoming new Kia Seltos Diesel iMT variant are yet to be revealed. Though, it’s expected to be offered with the HTK+ trim. Currently, the iMT gearbox is available with the HTK+ 1.5L petrol variant only that costs Rs 12.29 lakh. The diesel iMT variant is likely to be priced around Rs 50,000 premium over its manual counterpart. At present, the Seltos HTK+ manual is available at Rs 13.19 lakh. The SUV model lineup comes in the price range of Rs 9.95 lakh – Rs 18.10 lakh. All aforementioned prices are ex-showroom.
The Kia Seltos also available with the 6-speed manual, 6-speed torque convertor automatic, CVT automatic and 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox options. The 1.5L diesel motor that’s good for 114bhp and 250Nm, can be had with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. The 115bhp, 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine comes with the 6-speed manual, 6-speed iMT and CVT gearbox options. The most powerful 140bhp, 1.4L turbo petrol unit is available with the 6-speed manual and 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox options.
Talking about the Seltos HTK+, the trim comes with the wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, beige seat upholstery, remote engine start, auto climate control system and a powered sunroof.
