Compact SUV exterior1/5Ex-showroom
₹11.19L - 20.51L
Mileage
17.0 kmpl
Power
158 bhp
Seating
5 seats
Overview
Kia Seltos review
The Seltos plays the feature game harder than anyone: dual widescreens, ADAS, ventilated seats and a genuinely quick turbo-petrol DCT. Diesel automatic remains a highway favourite.
AutoChase expert rating
8.2/10
Should you buy it
Pros and cons
What we like
- 1.5 turbo DCT
- Dual 10.25-inch screens
- Level 2 ADAS
- Bose audio
What could be better
- Third-row or boot space shrinks when the cabin is full
- Dual-clutch gearbox needs city-traffic-friendly driving habits
- Waiting period on popular Seltos variants can stretch past a month
Verdict
Buy the Kia Seltos if you want commanding seating, rough-road ability and a features list that holds up against pricier rivals. At ₹11.19 lakh onwards it sits at the value end of the compact suv class, and the HTK+ 1.5 Diesel AT is the variant we would sign for.
Specifications
Key specs & dimensions
- Engine
- 1.5L Turbo Petrol
- Power
- 158 bhp
- Fuel
- Petrol / Diesel
- Transmission
- Manual / iMT / DCT / AT
- Mileage / range
- 17.0 kmpl
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Body type
- Compact SUV
- Safety
- Level 2 ADAS
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 4340 mm
- Width
- 1820 mm
- Height
- 1755 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2600 mm
- Ground clearance
- 200 mm (unladen)
- Boot space
- 385 litres
- Kerb weight
- 1350 kg approx
- Fuel tank
- 45 litres
Dimensions are indicative and can vary by variant and wheel size.
Efficiency
Kia Seltos mileage — claimed vs real world
Line-up
Variants & prices
HTE 1.5 Petrol MT
Entry
₹11.19L
HTK+ 1.5 Diesel AT
Highway pick
₹17.29L
X-Line 1.5 Turbo DCT
Flagship
₹20.51L
Select a variant
Mid trim
HTK+ 1.5 Diesel AT
Highway pick
- Ex-showroom
- ₹17.29L
- RTO + insurance + others
- ₹2.52L
- On-road, Delhi NCR
- ₹19.81L
- EMI (20% down, 5 yrs @ 9.2%)
- ₹33,059/mo
Added at this variant
- Reverse camera with guidelines
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Automatic climate control
- Rear AC vents
- Keyless entry + push-button start
- Cruise control
- Electric sunroof
Everything included on HTK+ 1.5 Diesel AT
Safety
6 airbags • ABS + EBD, ESC & hill-hold • ISOFIX child-seat mounts • Rear parking sensors • Reverse camera with guidelines • Tyre pressure monitoring
Comfort & convenience
Manual AC (base variant only) • Automatic climate control • Rear AC vents • Keyless entry + push-button start • Cruise control • Electric sunroof
Infotainment
Digital instrument cluster • 7-inch touchscreen • Wireless Android Auto / Apple CarPlay • Connected-car app
Exterior
Halogen projector headlamps • LED headlamps with LED DRLs • Steel wheels with covers • 16-inch alloy wheels • Roof rails & skid plates
Variant-wise equipment is indicative and can change with model-year updates — confirm the final list with your dealer.
Equipment
Features list
Safety
- 6 airbags standard
- ABS with EBD and brake assist
- Electronic stability control and hill-hold
- ISOFIX child-seat mounts
- Rear parking sensors with reverse camera
- Level 2 ADAS suite
- Rear defogger
Comfort & convenience
- Automatic climate control
- Push-button start with keyless entry
- Cruise control
- Rear AC vents
- Height-adjustable driver seat
- 60:40 split rear seat
- Auto headlamps and rain-sensing wipers
Infotainment & connectivity
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Connected-car app with remote lock and geofencing
- Voice commands in English and Hindi
- 4-speaker + 2-tweeter setup
- Digital instrument cluster
- Type-C fast charging ports
Exterior & wheels
- LED projector headlamps with LED DRLs
- LED tail lamps with light bar
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Roof rails and skid plates
- Single-pane electric sunroof (mid trims up)
- Shark-fin antenna
Feature availability varies by variant — confirm with your dealer before booking.
Paint options
Kia Seltos colours
Calculators
On-road price & EMI
Estimate what the Kia Seltos really costs in your city, then plan the monthly EMI.
On-road price calculator
Indicative build-up for your city. Dealers may vary by a few thousand rupees.
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹11.19L
- Road tax & registration (Delhi)
- ₹1.12L
- Insurance (1st year, comprehensive)
- ₹0.44L
- FASTag, handling & extras
- ₹0.14L
EMI calculator
Based on the on-road price of the HTE 1.5 Petrol MT in Delhi NCR.
Monthly EMI
₹21,507
Loan amount
₹10.31L
Total interest
₹2,59,188
Ownership
5-year service cost estimate
1st service (10,000 km)
Engine oil, filter, inspection
₹4,200
2nd service (20,000 km)
Oil, air filter, brake check
₹6,500
3rd service (30,000 km)
Oil, cabin filter, coolant top-up
₹9,800
4th service (40,000 km)
Brake pads, spark plugs, fluids
₹14,500
5th service (50,000 km)
Oil, filters, suspension check
₹11,200
Indicative labour + parts at authorised workshops; excludes consumables like tyres.
Questions
Kia Seltos FAQs
What is the price of the Kia Seltos?+
The Kia Seltos is priced from ₹11.19 lakh to ₹20.51 lakh ex-showroom. On-road price varies by city — use the calculator on this page for your RTO and insurance estimate.
Which Kia Seltos variant offers the best value?+
HTK+ 1.5 Diesel AT at ₹17.29 lakh is our pick — it carries the features most buyers actually use without the top-trim premium.
What is the real-world mileage of the Kia Seltos?+
Claimed figure is 17.0 kmpl. In mixed Indian driving expect roughly 75-85% of that, depending on traffic, air-con use and load.
How safe is the Kia Seltos?+
Safety credentials: Level 2 ADAS. All variants get six airbags, ESC and ISOFIX mounts as standard.
How many people can the Kia Seltos seat?+
It is a 5-seat compact suv.
