Kia rolls out Seltos diesel variants with six-speed manual transmission starting at Rs 12 lakh

South Korean carmaker Kia on Friday introduced five new variants of its popular Seltos model, all equipped with a dynamic six-speed manual transmission and powered by a diesel engine, priced from Rs 11,99,900 to Rs 18,27,900 (ex-showroom nationwide). The five variants of the all-new 1.5l CRDi VGT Diesel, HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX and HTX+, take the total number of variants under the Seltos lineup to 24.   

Since its launch in July 2023, the New Seltos has achieved remarkable success, with sales soaring to 65,000 units, according to the company. 

Kia Seltos Diesel: Key features 

The new Seltos offers a total of 32 safety features, including 15 hi-safety features standard across the entire range. Positioned as a mid-SUV, the Seltos comes loaded with premium features such as a dual-screen panoramic display featuring a 26.04 cm Full Digital Cluster and a 26.03 cm HD Touchscreen Navigation system.   

Here are some of those features

• Dual Zone Fully Automatic Air Conditioner  
• R17 43.66 cm Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels 
• Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof  
• Electric Parking Brake 

"We always believe in empowering consumers with choices when it comes to the drive experience. A lot of customers wanted to experience the joy of shifting gears, and hence, we are introducing a 6-speed manual transmission in 5 Seltos diesel variants for true enthusiasts who love to have full control on the road,” said Myung-sik Sohn, Chief Sales and Business Strategy Officer at Kia India.  

“This inclusion in the new Seltos will make its positioning as the smartest, safest driving experience even stronger," he added.  

Kia Seltos Diesel: Key Highlights 

• Introduction of 5 new trims (HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+) with competitive pricing ranging between Rs 11,99,900 and 18,27,900 (Ex-showroom) 
• Kia now offers the most transmission choices for diesel engines among all OEMs 
• In addition to the 6-speed manual transmission, Seltos Diesel also comes in iMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission), a clutchless technology in mid-variants, and 6-speed Torque Converter in top variants 

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