Kia Seltos HTX A Turbo DCT
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₹1,089,900 - ₹2,000,000
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The Kia Seltos HTX A Turbo DCT is a feature-packed compact SUV tailored for India, powered by a punchy 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine (160 PS/253 Nm) with 7-speed DCT transmission, ensuring refined acceleration, paddle shifters, and drive modes for versatile handling on city roads and highways. I appreciate its grown dimensions offering generous cabin space, premium leatherette upholstery, ventilated front seats, and a flat floor for three rear passengers with ample knee/headroom. Key highlights include a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, 4.2-inch driver display, 5-inch AC controls, Bose 8-speaker system, front/rear parking aids, rear camera, and safety suite with 6 airbags, ESC, hill-start assist, and tyre pressure monitoring. The suspension balances comfort over potholes with stability at speed, while 190mm ground clearance suits Indian roads. This variant strikes the ideal balance of luxury, tech, and performance, positioning it as a top contender for families and enthusiasts seeking a premium daily driver with strong resale and service support.
December 31, 2025
Our Verdict
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I find the Kia Seltos HTX A Turbo DCT to be an outstanding choice in India's compact SUV segment, delivering a perfect balance of performance, features, and premium appeal that makes it my top recommendation for buyers seeking value without compromise. The 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine pumps out 160PS and 253Nm, paired exclusively with a slick 7-speed DCT for effortless city drives and highway overtakes, while the refined ride absorbs potholes superbly thanks to the updated suspension. Inside, I love the spacious cabin with ample knee and headroom for five, premium leatherette finishes, a vibrant 12.3-inch touchscreen, Bose 8-speaker audio, and ventilated front seats that elevate comfort on long journeys. Safety shines with 6 airbags, Level 2 ADAS, front/rear sensors, and a rear camera, earning it strong crash test credentials. Though real-world mileage hovers around 11-12kmpl in mixed use, the feature-loaded package justifies it for enthusiasts who prioritize punchy dynamics and modern tech over pure efficiency. At this price, it undercuts rivals in equipment while offering superior drive modes, paddle shifters, and traction control, making it a smart buy for families or urban commuters wanting premium ownership without stretching the budget.
December 31, 2025
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I've been thoroughly impressed by the Kia Seltos HTX A Turbo DCT in India, where its 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine churning out 158 bhp and 253 Nm delivers smooth, punchy acceleration through the quick-shifting 7-speed DCT, making highway overtakes effortless and city crawls refined without any noticeable turbo lag. The cabin feels premium with dual 10.25-inch screens for seamless infotainment and navigation, supportive seats offering excellent legroom and thigh support for all three rows, plus practical touches like a 433-litre boot and 190mm ground clearance that handles potholes confidently. Real-world mileage hovers around 11-15 kmpl in mixed conditions, aligning with user reports of 10-12 in city traffic and up to 17 on open roads, though ARAI claims 17.9 kmpl. Features like Level 2 ADAS, ESC, rear camera, and six airbags add reassurance, but the 3-star GNCAP rating and pricier top-end positioning are minor drawbacks amid its upscale materials, LED lighting, and strong service network. Overall, it stands out as a feature-loaded, comfortable compact SUV that's agile yet planted, perfect for Indian roads.
December 31, 2025
Price
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In India, the Kia Seltos HTX A Turbo DCT carries an ex-showroom price starting around ₹18.5 lakh to ₹19.5 lakh depending on the city and ongoing offers, positioning it as a value-packed mid-variant in the lineup. On-road prices typically range from ₹21.5 lakh to ₹23 lakh, factoring in 8-10% road tax, insurance (around ₹60,000-₹80,000 for comprehensive), RTO registration, fastag, and dealer handling charges, with Delhi or Mumbai quotes often higher due to elevated taxes while southern cities like Chennai see slightly lower figures post-GST adjustments. I view this pricing as exceptionally competitive, offering turbo-DCT powertrain and premium features like ADAS, panoramic sunroof options, and Bose sound at a point where rivals demand top trims for similar spec. Negotiate for sub-₹22 lakh on-road via exchange bonuses or festive discounts, as dealers quoted up to ₹21-21.5 lakh for comparable variants recently; this undercuts Hyundai Creta equivalents by ₹50,000-₹1 lakh while delivering better power and space, making it a resale-strong investment with Kia's 3-year unlimited km warranty and low depreciation in the used market. Running costs remain manageable with affordable parts and widespread service network, tipping the scales for buyers eyeing long-term ownership value.
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Mileage
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I get real-world mileage of 10-12 kmpl in city traffic and 17-18 kmpl on highways with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol DCT, close to ARAI's 17.7-17.9 kmpl claim. Running costs stay reasonable at Rs 8-10 per km with current petrol prices, beating pricier turbo rivals, so it's a solid buy if you mix city-highway drives and value performance over pure efficiency.
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Specifications
- ARAI Mileage (Certified)
- 17.9 kmpl kmpl
- Boot Space
- 447 litres litres
- Ground Clearance
- 190 mm mm
- Engine cc (Displacement)
- 1482 cc cc
- Maximum Power
- 160 PS
- Maximum Torque
- 253 Nm
- Number of Gears
- DCT
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 50 litres litres
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Kia Seltos HTX A Turbo DCT Price Range
₹10,89,900 - ₹20,00,000
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Complete Specifications
Kia Seltos HTX A Turbo DCT
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
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- Overall Length
- 4460 mm mm
- Overall Width
- 1830 mm mm
- Overall Height
- 1635 mm mm
- Wheelbase
- 2690 mm mm
- Ground Clearance
- 190 mm mm
- Kerb Weight
- 1289 Kg kg
- Maximum Permissible Weight
- 1790 kg kg
- Gross Vehicle Weight
- 1790 Kg kg
- Permitted Load
- 501 kg kg
- Turning Radius
- 5.3 metres metres
- Front Headroom
- 1024 mm mm
- Rear Headroom
- 1003 mm mm
- Front Shoulder Room
- 1443 mm mm
- Rear Shoulder Room
- 1418 mm mm
- Front Legroom
- 1055 mm mm
- Rear Legroom
- 886 mm mm
- Front HipRoom
- 1356 mm mm
- Rear HipRoom
- 1349 mm mm
- Front Overhang
- 870 mm mm
- Rear Overhang
- 900 mm mm
- Front Track
- 1603 mm mm
- Rear Track
- 1615 mm mm
- Rear Seat Width
- 1350 mm mm
- Headroom
- 1000 mm mm
- Steering Wheel Diameter
- 375 mm mm
- Dry Weight
- 1289 Kg kg
- Seat Cushion Height from Ground
- 646 mm
- Open Door Angle
- 70 degrees
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
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- Engine cc (Displacement)
- 1482 cc cc
- Gearbox Type
- DCT
- Number of Gears
- DCT
- Maximum Power
- 160 PS
- Maximum Torque
- 253 Nm
- Engine Details
- 1.5L Turbo Petrol
- Number of Cylinders
- 4
- Compression Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 72 mm x 91.2 mm mm
- Cam Type
- DOHC
- Super Charger
- Off-Road Mode
- Maximum Payload
- 501 Kg kg
- Clutch Type
- Dual Clutch
- Turbo Charger
- Maximum Towing Capacity
- 1300 kg kg
- Driving Modes
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Paddle Shift
- Emission Norms
- BS6 Phase 2
- Automatic Start/Stop Function
- Valve Timing
- VVT
- Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
- Under Guard Under Engine
- Cooling System
- Liquid Cooled
- Positive Torque Control
- Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
- Ignition System
- Electronic
- Eco Drive Indication System
- Torque Assist
QUICK FACTS & INFORMATION
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- Car Variant
- HTX (A) Turbo DCT
- Availability Status in India
- Car Type
- SUV
- Fuel Type
- Turbo Petrol
- Latest Price in India
- ₹18.51 Lakh
- ARAI Mileage (Certified)
- 17.9 kmpl kmpl
- Top Speed
- 180 kmph
PERFORMANCE & MILEAGE
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- Mileage (Combined)
- 17.9 kmpl kmpl (approx.)
- Mileage (City)
- 17.9 kmpl kmpl (approx.)
- Mileage (Highway)
- 17.9 kmpl kmpl (approx.)
- 100-0 kmph
- 82.5 metres seconds
- Maximum gradeability (degrees)
- 30
- Maximum wading depth
- 400 mm mm
SEATS & UPHOLSTERY
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- Front Centre Armrest
- Front Seat Back Pockets
- Leather Seats
- Rear Headrest (Adjustable)
- Heated Seats Front/Rear
- Lumbar Support
- Folding Rear Seats
- Rear Centre Armrest
- Seat Back FoldableTables
- Fabric Upholstry
- Driver Seat Adjustment
- 8 Way Manual
- Front Headrest (Adjustable)
INFOTAINMENT
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- Apple Car Play
- Subwoofer
- Internet Connectivity Features
- Android Auto
- Music System
- 8 Speaker
- Number of Speakers
- 8
- Tweeters
- AUX Compatibility
- USB Compatibility
- AM/FM Radio
- CD Player
- iPod Compatibility
- SD Card Reader
- GPS Navigation System
- Bluetooth Compatibility
- Glass Embedded Antenna
INSTRUMENTATION
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- Digital Speedometer
- Instrument Cluster
- Digital
- Digital Fuel Gauge
- Average Fuel Consumption
- Water Temperature Warning Light
- Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Trip Distance
- Programmed Service Reminder
- Digital Clock
- LED Fuel Gauge
- Average Speed
- Parking Brake Indicator
- Door Ajar Warning
- Heads-up Display
- Low Fuel Warning
- LED Temperature Gauge
- Distance to Empty
- Tachometer
- Gear Shift Indicator
- On-Board Trip Computer
LIGHTING
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- Adaptive Frontlight System
- Xenon Headlamps
- Projector Headlamps
- Front Fog Lights
- Lead Me To Vehicle Headlamps
- DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
- Cornering Lamps
- Headlight Leveller
- Follow Me Home Headlamps
- LED Tail light
- IC Light Adjustment (Rheostat)
- 3rd Brake Light
- Standard Halogen Headlamps
- Interior Room Lamp
- Escort Function - Headlamps
BRAKES & SUSPENSION
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- Front Brakes
- Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Disc
- Brake Energy Regeneration
- Front Suspension
- McPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
- Brakes
- Disc
- Suspension
- McPherson Strut Front, Coupled Torsion Beam Rear
- Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
- Parking Brakes
- Electronic
CAPACITY
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- Seating Capacity
- 5
- Number of Seating Rows
- 2 Rows
- Number of Doors
- 5 Doors
- Boot Space
- 447 litres litres
- Boot Space (Folded Rear Seats)
- 1300 litres litres
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 50 litres litres
- Engine Coolant Capacity
- 7 litres litres
- Engine Oil Capacity
- 4 litres litres
WHEELS & TYRES
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- Alloy Wheels
- Wheels
- Alloy
- Spare Wheel
- Tyre Pressure
- 33 psi
- Tubeless Tyres
- Tyre-inflation Compressor
- Tyre Size
- 215/60 R17
- Runflat tyres with Runflat indicator
- Full Wheelcaps
- All Terrain Tyres
BRAKING & TRACTION
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- Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Traction Control
- Brake Assist
- Corner Stability Control (CSC)
ACTIVE & PASSIVE SAFETY FEATURES
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- Terrain Management System
- Speed Alert System
- Boot Open Warning Beep
- 360-Degree View Camera
- Impact Sensing Auto Door Unloock System
- Electronic Hand Brake
- Side & Curtain Airbags
- Roof Crash System
- Pedestrian Protection
- Collapsible Steering Column
- Hill Descent Control
- Wiplash Reduction System
- Crosswind Assist
- Clutch Lock System
- 4 kmph Impact Proof Front and Rear Bumpers
- Automatic Emergency Unlock
- Rear Seat Belts
- Head Restraint
- Park Distance Control (PDC)
- Boot Open Warning
- Battery Run Down Protection
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring system
- Panic Brake Indication
- Rollover Sensor
- Side Impact Beams
- Airbags
- 6
- Seat Occupancy Sensor
- Hill Start Assist Control
- Underbody Coating
- Side Impact Protection System (SIPS)
- Rear View Camera
- Front Seat Belts
- 3 Point
- Crash Sensor
- Cornering Light Function
- Safe cage
- Hill Hold Control
- Perimeter Alarm
- Pedestrian Contact Sensing
- Downhill speed Regulation (DSR)
- Adaptive Brake Lights (Flashing)
- Self Locking Doors
- Seatbelt Reminder
- Crumple Zones
- Parking Sensors
- Front and Rear
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
- Acceleration Skid Ccontrol (ASR)
- Dual Horns
- Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
- Crash Structure
EXTERIOR FEATURES
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- Electrically Foldable ORVMs
- Electrically Adjustable ORVMs
- LED Turn Indicators
- LED Light Bar
- Shark Fin Antenna
- Mud Flaps
- Side Cladding
- Molding Side Sill
- Functional Roof Rack
- Body Colored Radiator Grille
- Chrome Front Grille
- Body Coloured Outside Mirrors
- Skid Plates
- Locking Wheel Nut for Spare Wheel
- Body Coloured Door Handles
- Twin Exhausts
- LED lights
- B Pillar Black Out Tape
- Body Colored Tailgate Handle
- Puddle Lights
- Body Coloured Bumpers
- A-Pillar Glossy Black Finish
- Rear Lip Spoiler
- Headlamp Cleaning System
- Door Black out Tapes
- Chrome Window Sash
- Chrome Exhaust Pipe
- Outside Rear-view Mirrors
- Powered & Foldable
- Rear Garnish
- Roof Rails
- Side Repeater on Fender
- Foot Step
- Waistline Moulding
- Rear Spoiler
- Tinted Glass
- Heated Outside Rear View Mirrors
- Body
- SUV
- Chrome Door Handles
- Full LED Headlamps
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
72
- Anti-glare Mirrors
- Smart Trunk
- Storage Space Under Co-Driver Seat
- Assist Grips
- Illuminated key hole
- Integrated Active Noise Cancellation
- Fast Charging Ports
- Rear Seat Recline
- Sliding Front Armrest
- Telescopic Steering Wheel
- eSIM Compatibiity
- Tilt Steering Wheel
- Front Passenger Seat Adjustement
- Manual
- Power Sockets
- One Touch Triple Turn Signal
- Ashtray
- Key In Reminder
- Luggage Lamp
- Steering Adjustment (Rake)
- Reading Lamp
- Steering Mounted Controls
- Service Reminder
- Steering Mounted Calling Controls
- Trunk Room Light
- Cabin Filter
- Under-Floor Storage
- Power Outlet
- Rear AC Vents
- Remote Fuel Filler
- Hands Free Telephone
- HVAC Air Distribution Settings
- Driver Side Storage Shelf
- Centre Console With Cup Holder
- Hands-free Bluetooth
- Ottoman Seat
- Hydraulic Assisted Bonnet
- Vanity mirror
- Rear Parcel Shelf
- Variable Intermittent Wipers
- Steering Adjustment (Reach)
- Air Conditioner
- Dual Zone
- Glove Box Damper
- Boot-mounted Umbrella
- Rear Seat (Split)
- Captain Seats
- Programmable Smart Screen
- Keyless Entry
- Power Steering
- Electric
- Rear Defogger
- Speed Volume Compensation
- Universal Garage Door Opener
- Solar Glass
- Front Bucket Seats
- Engine Start/Stop Button
- Rear Washer & Wiper
- Cruise Control
- Steering Position Reminder
- Anti-Pinch Smart Window
- Audible Headlight-on Reminder
- Auto Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror
- Clutch Foot Rest
- Power Windows
- All
- Remote Boot Release
- Accessory Socket
- Drawer under co-driver's seat
- HVAC Rear Temperature Control Unit
- Luggage Net & Hook
- Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row of Seats
- Coat Hooks
- MID (Multi Information Display)
- Ventilated Front Seats
- Grab Rail
INTERIOR FEATURES
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- Rear Door Sunshade Curtain
- Rear USB Charger & Tray
- Front Tray USB Charger
- Fast Charging Smartphone Port
- Air Purifier
- Adjustable Headrests
- Chrome Inner Door Handles
- Mood Lighting
- Leather Steering/Gear knob
- Overhead Console with Storage
- Illumination Control
- Outside Air Temperature Display
- Footwell Lighting
- Door Centre trim and door armrest
- Illuminated Door Sill Panels
- Glove Box Cooling
- Map Pockets
- Side Pillar Air Vents
- Chrome Inside Rear View Mirror
- Glove Box
- Child Seat Mounting Provisions
- Integrated Front Headrest
- Supervision Cluster
- Air-quality Sensor
- Door Scuff Plates
- Sunvisor with Ticket Holder
- Cigarette Lighter
- Sunroof
- Privacy Glass
- Dual Tone Interiors
- Umbrella Holder
- Load Sill Guard
- Under Seat Tray
- Dew Point Sensor
- Chrome Inside Door Handles
- Day & Night Inside Rear View Mirror
- Sunglass Holder
LOCKS & SECURITY
6
- Engine Immobilizer
- Speed Sensitive Door Autolock
- Anti-theft Alarm
- Smart Key
- Child-Protection Door Locks
- Central Locking
Key Features of the Car
6
- Drag coefficient (Cd)
- 0.34
- Gradeability
- 30 degrees %
- Grade Restartability
- 30 degrees %
- Battery Saver
- Rheostat
- Crash Pad Garnish
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