Kia Motor India is planning to expand its Seltos SUV model lineup in coming weeks. The carmaker has already confirmed the 2021 Kia Seltos Gravity Edition that’s slated to launch on 27th April. Besides this, the company will also introduce two new variants – iMT HTK+ and Turbo GTX (O). Both variants are reported to hit showrooms towards the end of this month.
One must note that the new iMT gearbox will be offered from the HTK+ trim onwards, powered by 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine. The motor is good enough for 115bhp and 144Nm of torque. Currently, the NA petrol unit comes with the 6-speed manual and CVT automatic gearbox options.
The new 2021 Kia Seltos GTX (O) will be the new top-end turbo-petrol variant in the model lineup. It will be exclusively offered with a panoramic sunroof. While the existing 1.4L GTX+ turbo-petrol variant costs Rs 17.29 lakh, the upcoming GTX (O) is estimated to be priced near around Rs 17.50 lakh (ex-showroom). The SUV comes with the 1.4L direct injection turbo petrol and 1.5L diesel engines making 140bhp with 242Nm and 115bhp and 250Nm respectively. Read – Kia To Focus On SUVs In India
While the turbo-petrol unit can be had with the 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox, the oil burner is available with the 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque convertor automatic transmission options. The Seltos offers three drive modes – Normal, Eco and Sport along with three terrain modes – Wet, Mud and Sand.
At present, prices of the Kia Seltos fall in the range of Rs 9.89 lakh – Rs 17.45 lakh. The diesel models cost between Rs 10.35 lakh – Rs 17.45 lakh, while the petrol variants are priced from Rs 9.89 lakh to Rs 17.29 lakh. The SUV model lineup has 6 automatic variants that cost between Rs 14.45 lakh – Rs 17.45 lakh. All aforementioned prices are ex-showroom.
