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Kia Seltos

2026 • AUTOMATIC • DIESEL

4★ NCAP
km/l
mm
ColorsGlacier White PearlAurora BlackGravity GreyIntense RedImperial Blue
On-Road Price
₹12.07 L
Estimated in New Delhi
All Variants in New Delhi

Lifecycle Highlights

5-Year Retained Value49.5%
5-Year Maintenance₹577.4k
Reported Issues2 Known
ac-hvac: AC cooling insufficient in peak summer
Key Tech
RadioWireless Phone ChargingBluetooth ConnectivityTouchscreen

Dimensions & Practical

L × W × H4460 × 1830 × 1635 mm
Wheelbase2690 mm
Ground Clearance mm
Boot Space447 L
Fuel Tank47 L
Seating5 seats
Drive Type2WD

Performance & Tech

Power114bhp@4000rpm
Torque250Nm@1500-2750rpm
Engine1493cc · 4 cyl
Gearbox6-speed automatic
Key Safety
Front SuspensionRear SuspensionSteering TypeSteering ColumnFront Brake Type
Key Tech
RadioWireless Phone ChargingBluetooth ConnectivityTouchscreenTouchscreen Size

Ride & Handling

Front SuspensionMacPherson Strut suspension
Rear SuspensionRear twist beam
Front BrakesDisc
Rear BrakesDisc
SteeringElectric

AI Lifecycle Insights

White and silver colors hold 2-3% higher resale in India due to broader appeal.

Deep Dive Intelligence

1. Variant Intelligence

All Variants (62)

₹12.1L — ₹23.9L ex-showroom · ₹11.8L spread

Variant Ladder

Ex-Showroom
RTO
Insurance
Others
₹12.1L — ₹23.9L on-road in New Delhi (62 variants)
HTE
₹12.1L
petrol/MT
HTE Opt
₹13.3L
petrol/MT
HTE (O)
₹13.6L
petrol/MT
HTE Opt TGDi iMT
₹14.2L
petrol/iMT
HTE Diesel
₹14.2L
diesel/MT
HTE (O) Turbo iMT
₹14.5L
petrol/iMT
HTE Opt iVT
₹14.7L
petrol/CVT
HTK
₹14.7L
petrol/MT
HTE (O) iVT
₹15.0L
petrol/CVT
HTE Opt Diesel
₹15.2L
diesel/MT
HTK TGDi iMT
₹15.3L
petrol/iMT
HTE (O) Diesel
₹15.4L
diesel/MT
HTK Opt
₹15.6L
petrol/MT
HTK Turbo iMT
₹15.6L
petrol/iMT
HTK (O)
₹15.9L
petrol/MT
HTK iVT
₹16.1L
petrol/CVT
HTK Opt TGDi iMT
₹16.4L
petrol/iMT
HTK Diesel
₹16.5L
diesel/MT
HTE Opt Diesel AT
₹16.6L
diesel/AT
HTK (O) Turbo iMT
₹16.8L
petrol/iMT
HTE (O) Diesel AT
₹16.8L
diesel/AT
HTK Opt iVT
₹17.0L
petrol/CVT
HTK (O) iVT
₹17.3L
petrol/CVT
HTK Opt Diesel
₹17.5L
diesel/MT
HTX
₹17.5L
petrol/MT
HTK (O) Diesel
₹17.7L
diesel/MT
HTK Opt TGDi DCT
₹17.9L
petrol/DCT
HTK Diesel AT
₹17.9L
diesel/AT
HTK (O) Turbo DCT
₹18.2L
petrol/DCT
HTX A
₹18.7L
petrol/MT
HTK Opt Diesel AT
₹18.8L
diesel/AT
HTX iVT
₹18.9L
petrol/CVT
HTK (O) Diesel AT
₹19.1L
diesel/AT
HTX Diesel
₹19.2L
diesel/MT
HTX TGDi DCT
₹19.4L
petrol/DCT
HTX Turbo DCT
₹19.8L
petrol/DCT
HTX A iVT
₹20.1L
petrol/CVT
HTX A Diesel
₹20.4L
diesel/MT
X-Line iVT
₹20.5L
petrol/CVT
GTX iVT
₹20.5L
petrol/CVT
HTX A TGDi DCT
₹20.6L
petrol/DCT
HTX Diesel AT
₹20.7L
diesel/AT
HTX A Turbo DCT
₹21.0L
petrol/DCT
X-Line TGDi DCT
₹21.1L
petrol/DCT
GTX TGDi DCT
₹21.1L
petrol/DCT
GTX Turbo DCT
₹21.4L
petrol/DCT
X-Line Turbo DCT
₹21.4L
petrol/DCT
X-Line A iVT
₹21.7L
petrol/CVT
GTX A iVT
₹21.7L
petrol/CVT
HTX A Diesel AT
₹21.9L
diesel/AT
X-Line A TGDi DCT
₹21.9L
petrol/DCT
GTX A Turbo DCT
₹21.9L
petrol/DCT
X-Line A Turbo DCT
₹21.9L
petrol/DCT
X-Line Diesel AT
₹21.9L
diesel/AT
GTX A TGDi DCT
₹21.9L
petrol/DCT
GTX Diesel AT
₹21.9L
diesel/AT
GTX A Diesel AT
₹22.3L
diesel/AT
X-Line A Diesel AT
₹22.3L
diesel/AT
GTX (O) Turbo DCT
₹23.6L
petrol/DCT
X-Line (O) Turbo DCT
₹23.6L
petrol/DCT
X-Line (O) Diesel AT
₹23.9L
diesel/AT
GTX (O) Diesel AT
₹23.9L
diesel/AT

Which Variant is Right for You?

Budget Pick
HTE
₹11.0L
Lowest entry, essential features
Dual Front AirbagsABS with EBDBluetooth AudioUSB Charging
Best Value
HTE
₹11.0L
Optimal feature-to-price ratio
Dual Front AirbagsABS with EBDBluetooth AudioUSB Charging
Feature King
GTX (O) Diesel AT
₹21.8L
Everything the model offers
Front SuspensionRear SuspensionRadioWireless Phone Charging

Compare Variants Side-by-Side

Select 2-3 variants to compare features, specs, and pricing.

FeatureHTE
₹11.0L
HTE Opt
₹12.1L
TierBaseBase
FuelPetrolPetrol
TransmissionMANUALMANUAL
Power113bhp@6300rpm115 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque144Nm@4500rpm144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Mileage-16.5 km/l
VFM Score--
Resale Adj.0%0%
Safety Features (30)
Dual Front Airbags
ABS with EBD
Rear Parking Sensors
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Steering Type
Steering Column
Front Brake Type
Rear Brake Type
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist
Central Locking
Child Safety Locks
No. of Airbags
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Side Airbag
Day & Night Rear View Mirror
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Traction Control
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Engine Immobilizer
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Rear Camera
Hill Descent Control
Hill Assist
360 View Camera
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Comfort Features (30)
Manual AC
Power Windows (Front)
Tilt Steering
Day/Night IRVM
Power Steering
Air Conditioner
Heater
Adjustable Steering
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Ventilated Seats
Electric Adjustable Seats
Automatic Climate Control
Accessory Power Outlet
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable Headrest
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Rear AC Vents
Lumbar Support
Cruise Control
Parking Sensors
Foldable Rear Seat
KeyLess Entry
Engine Start/Stop Button
Paddle Shifters
USB Charger
Central Console Armrest
Drive Modes
Additional Features
Power Windows
Cup Holders
Tech Features (13)
Bluetooth Audio
USB Charging
Digital Instrument Cluster
Radio
Wireless Phone Charging
Bluetooth Connectivity
Touchscreen
Touchscreen Size
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
No. of Speakers
Usb Ports
Speakers
Convenience Features (2)
Remote Central Locking
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps

What You Get By Upgrading

HTE → Kia Seltos HTE Opt+₹1.1L more
Same features

Variant Resale Impact

💡 Tip: If resale value matters, consider the variant — it retains the most value over time.

2. Reliability & Risks

Known Failure Points

ac-hvac
Year 3-5

AC cooling insufficient in peak summer

Severity: 55/100occasionalRepair: ₹5,906.244stable trend
suspension
Year 4-5

Shock absorber leak after 4 years

Severity: 31/100occasionalRepair: ₹7,157.097stable trend

3. Resale & Depreciation

Depreciation Curve with Confidence Bands

Liquidity Score
73/100
Avg Days to Sell
35days
Market Demand
rising

What Affects This Car's Resale Value

Color Choice+0.6%

Neutral colors add value

Fuel Type Impact+0.7%

This fuel type is in demand

Per Additional Owner-6.6%

Each owner after the first reduces value

Authorized Service History+3.0%

Complete service records boost value

Emission Norm (BS4 vs BS6)-4.6%

BS4 faces increasing restrictions

What's My Car Worth?

1 yr5 yr10 yr
Estimated Value after 5 yrs
₹6.1L
(50% retained)
Range: ₹4.9L – ₹7.3L

4. Ownership Timeline

Month 0
Purchase & Delivery
Took delivery. Initial inspection completed.
Est. Cost: ₹13,40,000
Month 1
First Month Ownership
Honeymoon period. Getting used to driving dynamics.
Month 6
First Free Service
First scheduled service. Oil change, general inspection.
Est. Cost: ₹1,500
Month 12
Annual Service + Insurance
Second service. Insurance renewed.
Est. Cost: ₹5,000
Month 18
Minor Electronics Issue
Infotainment froze once. Reset fixed it.
Month 24
2-Year Major Service
Brake pad replacement, filters.
Est. Cost: ₹12,000
Month 36
3-Year Service + Tire Check
Full service, suspension check.
Est. Cost: ₹8,000
Month 48
4-Year Service + Tires
Major service with tire replacement.
Est. Cost: ₹25,000
Month 60
5 Years — Resale Decision
Key decision: Keep, sell, or upgrade?

5. Ownership Costs

Year-by-Year Ownership Costs

YearServiceInsuranceFuel/10k kmTiresConsumablesRepair RiskTotal
Year 1₹9,455₹43,282₹75,714₹0₹1,7503%₹130,201
Year 2₹9,550₹27,872₹75,714₹0₹1,7505%₹114,886
Year 3₹9,571₹21,574₹75,714₹0₹1,7508%₹108,609
Year 4₹10,523₹17,688₹75,714₹15,000₹1,75013%₹120,675
Year 5₹10,865₹14,740₹75,714₹0₹1,75018%₹103,069
Year 6₹11,967₹12,060₹75,714₹0₹1,75022%₹101,491
Year 7₹11,754₹10,720₹75,714₹0₹1,75028%₹99,938
Year 8₹13,607₹8,442₹75,714₹15,000₹1,75033% ⚠₹114,513
Year 9₹13,343₹7,236₹75,714₹0₹1,75038% ⚠₹98,043
Year 10₹13,983₹6,030₹75,714₹0₹1,75042% ⚠₹97,477
Total₹1,088,902

6. Driving & Comfort

Driving & Comfort Assessment

Performance Score8.8/10
Comfort Score6.5/10

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

158 bhp provides confident highway cruising with adequate overtaking power. Turbo power kicks in nicely at mid-range, making highway merges confident.

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. 447L boot space is adequate for weekend trips.

7. Community Sentiment

No community data available.
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Loan ₹9.9LInterest ₹2.4LTotal ₹12.3L
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