Kia Seltos 2019-2023Discontinued
2019 • MANUAL • DIESEL
Lifecycle Highlights
Dimensions & Practical
Performance & Tech
Ride & Handling
Deep Dive Intelligence
1. Variant Intelligence
All Variants (34)
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| Feature | HTE G ₹10.9L | Base ₹10.9L |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Base | Base |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Transmission | MANUAL | MANUAL |
| Power | 113.43bhp@6300rpm | 113.43 bhp @ 4000 rpm |
| Torque | 144Nm@4500rpm | 250 Nm @ 4500 |
| Mileage | 18.03 km/l | 16.8 km/l |
| VFM Score | - | - |
| Resale Adj. | 0% | 0% |
| Safety Features (38) | ||
| Front Suspension | ||
| Rear Suspension | ||
| Steering Type | ||
| Steering Column | ||
| Front Brake Type | ||
| Rear Brake Type | ||
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | ||
| Brake Assist | ||
| Central Locking | ||
| Power Door Locks | ||
| Child Safety Locks | ||
| No. of Airbags | ||
| Driver Airbag | ||
| Passenger Airbag | ||
| Side Airbag | ||
| Day & Night Rear View Mirror | ||
| Passenger Side Rear View Mirror | ||
| Rear Seat Belts | ||
| Traction Control | ||
| Adjustable Seats | ||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||
| Vehicle Stability Control System | ||
| Engine Immobilizer | ||
| Crash Sensor | ||
| Engine Check Warning | ||
| EBD | ||
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | ||
| Rear Camera | ||
| Anti-Pinch Power Windows | ||
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | ||
| Heads-Up Display (HUD) | ||
| Hill Assist | ||
| 360 View Camera | ||
| Airbags (Driver) | ||
| Electronic Stability Control | ||
| Rear Parking Camera | ||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||
| Hill Hold Control | ||
| Comfort Features (33) | ||
| Power Steering | ||
| Air Conditioner | ||
| Heater | ||
| Adjustable Steering | ||
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | ||
| Ventilated Seats | ||
| Electric Adjustable Seats | ||
| Automatic Climate Control | ||
| Air Quality Control | ||
| Low Fuel Warning Light | ||
| Accessory Power Outlet | ||
| Rear Seat Headrest | ||
| Adjustable Headrest | ||
| Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest | ||
| Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts | ||
| Rear AC Vents | ||
| Lumbar Support | ||
| Cruise Control | ||
| Parking Sensors | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Foldable Rear Seat | ||
| KeyLess Entry | ||
| Engine Start/Stop Button | ||
| Paddle Shifters | ||
| USB Charger | ||
| Central Console Armrest | ||
| Gear Shift Indicator | ||
| Drive Modes | ||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||
| Additional Features | ||
| Air Conditioning | ||
| Power Windows (Front) | ||
| Power Windows (Rear) | ||
| Tech Features (7) | ||
| Radio | ||
| Wireless Phone Charging | ||
| Bluetooth Connectivity | ||
| Touchscreen | ||
| Android Auto | ||
| Apple CarPlay | ||
| No. of Speakers | ||
| Convenience Features (0) | ||
What You Get By Upgrading
Variant Resale Impact
2. Reliability & Risks
Known Failure Points
3. Resale & Depreciation
Depreciation Curve with Confidence Bands
What Affects This Car's Resale Value
Unusual colors reduce value
This fuel type is in demand
Each owner after the first reduces value
Complete service records boost value
BS4 faces increasing restrictions
What's My Car Worth?
4. Ownership Timeline
5. Ownership Costs
Year-by-Year Ownership Costs
| Year | Service | Insurance | Fuel/10k km | Tires | Consumables | Repair Risk | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ₹5,000 | ₹41,469 | ₹51,667 | ₹0 | ₹2,500 | 3% | ₹100,636 |
| Year 2 | ₹7,500 | ₹26,345 | ₹51,667 | ₹0 | ₹2,500 | 5% | ₹88,012 |
| Year 3 | ₹6,500 | ₹20,491 | ₹51,667 | ₹0 | ₹2,500 | 8% | ₹81,158 |
| Year 4 | ₹9,500 | ₹16,832 | ₹51,667 | ₹20,000 | ₹2,500 | 13% | ₹100,499 |
| Year 5 | ₹7,500 | ₹13,416 | ₹51,667 | ₹0 | ₹2,500 | 18% | ₹75,083 |
| Year 6 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,977 | ₹51,667 | ₹0 | ₹2,500 | 22% | ₹73,144 |
| Year 7 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,757 | ₹51,667 | ₹0 | ₹2,500 | 28% | ₹72,924 |
| Year 8 | ₹11,000 | ₹8,538 | ₹51,667 | ₹20,000 | ₹2,500 | 33% ⚠ | ₹93,705 |
| Year 9 | ₹8,500 | ₹7,318 | ₹51,667 | ₹0 | ₹2,500 | 38% ⚠ | ₹69,985 |
| Year 10 | ₹10,000 | ₹6,098 | ₹51,667 | ₹0 | ₹2,500 | 42% ⚠ | ₹70,265 |
| Total | ₹825,411 | ||||||
6. Driving & Comfort
Driving & Comfort Assessment
City Driving
Manual gearbox requires more effort in heavy traffic, but offers good control. Turning radius of 5.2m is reasonable for urban maneuvers. Good ground clearance for everyday Indian road conditions.
Highway Performance
The 113 bhp engine is sufficient for highway cruising but needs planning for quick overtakes.
Ride & Comfort
Torsion beam rear suspension handles most road imperfections adequately. Cabin noise is well-controlled at city speeds; some wind noise creeps in on highways. 350L boot space is adequate for weekend trips.
7. Community Sentiment
Community verdict for Kia Seltos 2019-2023: Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive. Owners frequently praise value for money, but express concern about concern.
Recent Owner Reviews
20 reviews"A Balanced Ride: I'm delighted by the KIA Seltos' remarkable qualities as an owner. Everywhere I go, people stop to stare at the alluring design and elegant lines. Having a roomy cabin and an easy-to-use entertainment system offers connectivity and comfort. The Seltos offers smooth and secure driving thanks to its powerful engine and responsive handling. Enhancing the comfort of the mind are safety features like blind spot detection. However, there is room for improvement in terms of fuel economy, and the window configuration limits rear visibility. The KIA Seltos is impressive with its style, performance, and general dependability despite these slight drawbacks."
"Best Choice Compact SUV: For compact car enthusiasts, this is the ultimate choice. It stands out in its segment with top-notch features, easy accessibility, an attractive appearance, and impressive performance."
"Impressive And Comfortable Ride: The KIA Seltos offers an emotional and comfortable experience. With its satiny design and commodious innards, it provides a sense of luxury and comfort. The availability is effective, making it cost-effective for long drives. The performance of the machine is estimable, delivering a smooth and important lift. The features that stand out are the advanced infotainment system and the stoner-friendly controls. The pros of the Seltos include its seductive design, comfortable seating, and excellent running. Still, some cons to consider are the slightly stiff suspense and limited visibility."
"Amazing Car: The driving experience, overall, is truly delightful, providing a beautiful and enjoyable time behind the wheel. The interior and features of the vehicle are absolutely amazing and add to the satisfaction of driving. However, the mileage falls into the average range, which might be the only downside of this otherwise fantastic experience."
"Nice Dynamic Car: I am the proud owner of the top-end Seltos model, and I purchased it right when KIA launched it. My overall experience has been positive, and I particularly adore the abundance of features it offers."
"Feel The Richness: The Kia Seltos is the top choice for a compact SUV that surpasses the Creta and Safari. With its exceptional performance and compact design, it outshines its competitors. The Seltos boasts a noise-free driving experience, making it highly appealing. Its sleek and attractive appearance adds to its overall appeal. I am definitely planning to purchase a Kia Seltos."
"Recommend(Safety Could Be Better): Good buy One of the initial owners of Car Drove it for 1 Lakh already No major drawback as such Great Mileage Good cost of running Safety could have been better in the price range"
"Comfortable Car: The Seltos offers a well-designed and spacious interior. It provides comfortable seating for up to five occupants with ample legroom and headroom in both the front and rear seats."
"Good Car To Buy: This car offers a combination of excellent mileage and comfort, providing a delightful driving experience. Its stunning appearance and impressive technology further enhance its appeal."
"Masculine-Designed Beast With Some Compromises: Overall in styling, it is literally the best in the segment. The 2023 one is really looking awesome. The mileage is also decent but in petrol imt and automatic variants, city mileage is really bad. Performance is great, some compromises are done regarding safety but safety wise it is alright and services are also great. One should go for it."
"Good Car And Nice Features: Overall, the experience has been positive, with the car offering nice features and an appealing appearance. Moreover, the cost of the car is within a budget that is suitable for everyone. I highly recommend going for it."
"Car Is Very Good Overall: Car is very good overall i am using this for 4years maintaining well this car will ggoes long best for using diesel could be better option power and comfort feel great"
"Fantastic Craft Engineered: This car is awesome. Never faced any problem since it is with me. Drove long distance 1000km in one go, no trouble. Maintenance service cost is also very low. Tried in almost in all terrine, never felt under power. Boot size is bit low but manageable. It has very good suspension, gives comfortable ride. Overall value for money."
"Seltos 2019-2023: Connected car app is buggy and drains phone battery. The remote start feature fails more often than it works."
"Well Designed Car: The Kia Seltos boasts a bold and contemporary design that stands out in its segment. It has a muscular and aggressive stance with a prominent front grille, sleek LED headlights, and sharp character lines."
"Great Car: The appearance is highly appealing, and it provides a very comfortable driving experience. The safety features are also good, and within this price segment, there's no other car quite like it."
"Its Really A Nice Car Overally Chosen By Most Ind: Its really a nice car I purchased with a good mileage 22per ltr initially, upto first three years service was totally free, then very nominal charges for next service. The pickup is super, very comfortable for long journey, very spacious dickey for the luggages of whole family, and its really a maintenance free car."
"Really good experience except that it i doesn't have 360 degree view and automatic ac. It is htk diesel auto torque conversion."
"Best In Segment SUV: Kia Seltos is very good SUV. The iMT feature is very comfortable to drive. No need for a clutch, only the gear and accelerator are enough. I am very happy with its performance on all roads and conditions. All features are latest and very useful for everyone. Thank you so much Kia to make a really comfortable SUV at affordable prices."
"Seltos With Style And Performance: Once I ride the Kia Seltos and I am giving my experience on it. The Kia Seltos is an impressive compact SUV. The interior cabin is comfortable and loaded with features. The infotainment system is user-friendly and supports smartphone. The Seltos offers a smooth and responsive ride. The pricing is competitive, making it a great value for the money. Overall, the Kia Seltos is a fantastic option for anyone who is in search of a perfect SUV. The seltos engine produce noticable engine noise while heavy acceleratio."
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