Kia Seltos Variant Explained - Which One to Buy?

As the best option for the family, the Kia Seltos compact SUV provides fantastic space and luxury well-balanced with a heavy-duty list of features that make it look appealing, hence making it a highly sought-after option in a highly competitive market. The more affordable prices will cut into the overall appeal though, beginning with the price range of Rs. 10.90 lakh to Rs. 20.35 lakh, ex-showroom. This blog discusses all the variants of Kia Seltos to ensure that the best one is picked for your needs.

Pros and Cons of 2024 Kia Seltos Petrol

Pros (Advantages)

• High-end variants come with loads of equipment, including dual zone AC, adaptive cruise control, and a large touchscreen.
• It is best-in-class in terms of space and power, hence a strong performer.
• The value for money in its price is also outstanding, as it comes with features of GTX plus advanced safety.
• Turbo petrol packs a punch with good power and decent efficiency.
• Spacious interiors and a premium feel ensure that this car is pretty hassle-free for any family.

Cons (Disadvantages or Weaknesses)

• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are not offered with the larger touchscreen. Therefore, for the technology-addicted customers, that becomes a letdown.
• The rear armrest isn't on the base version, so three-split rear seats become uncomfortable.
• The lower models feel slightly incomplete with less weightage. When the base variant does not offer many features, then in the same price bracket, the competitor MG Astor has much more to offer.
• Lower and middle variants carry much less importance and less appeal. 
• Top-shelf features are missed in the diesel and petrol engines by Creta's competitors.
• ADAS is present only on automatic turbo-petrol variants, just like with the engine lineup. The manual and non-turbo variants are missing.

2024 Kia Seltos Variants and Prices

The 2024 Kia Seltos petrol variants come in a host of powertrains for different tastes. Here's everything you get and at what price.

Powertrain Options

1.5L Normal Petrol:
Manual
Automatic (CVT)

1.5L Turbo Petrol:
Auto-Clutch Manual Transmission (ACMT)
Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)

Price Breakdown

1.5-litre normal petrol

Variant	Manual Price	Automatic Price
HTE	Rs.10,89,900	-
HTK	Rs. 12,23,900	-
HTK Plus	Rs. 14,05,900	Rs. 15,41,900
HTX	Rs. 15,29,900	Rs. 16,71,900

The premium for Automatic: Rs. 1.40 lakh over the manual for HTK Plus and HTX

1.5L Turbo Petrol

Variant	Automatic Price	DCA Price
HTK Plus	Rs. 15,44,900	-
GTX +(S)	-	Rs.19.39,900
X-Line (S)	-	Rs. 19,64,900
HTX Plus	Rs. 18,72,900	Rs. 19,72,900
GTX Plus	-	Rs. 19,99,900
X-Line	-	Rs. 20,34,900

AMT Price: HTK Plus costs Rs. 1.39 lakh more than the normal petrol manual.
DCT Price Comparison: DCT variants cost Rs. 1.00 lakh more than the corresponding turbo-petrol variants with AMT.

Normal Petrol Prices: Between Rs. 10.89 lakh (HTE) and Rs. 16.71 lakh (HTX Automatic).
Turbo Petrol Prices: Between Rs. 15.44 lakh (HTK Plus with AMT) and Rs. 20.34 lakh (X Line with DCT).

The new Kia Seltos has several options and features at various price points and is a very competitive player in the segment of compact SUVs.

Kia Seltos Petrol HTE - Base Model Standard Features

The price of the Kia Seltos facelift starts at Rs.10.90 lakh, so it has a 1.5-litre normal petrol-manual powertrain as the base model variant. Here is an exhaustive list of standard features in the HTE variant:

Standard Features

Interior Features	Exterior Features	Safety Features
Height-Adjustable Driver Seat	Body-colored bumpers, door handles, and mirrors	All Standard Safety Features
Front Armrest	Halogen Projector Headlamps	Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Adjustable Front Headrests	16-inch steel wheels with covers	Remote Central Locking
Rear Window Curtains	Front and rear skid plates	Gear-Shift Indicator
12V Power Outlet	Shark fin antenna	All Disc Brakes
Idle Start/Stop	Follow-Me-Home Headlamps	5x 3-Point Seatbelts
Sunglass Holder		Airbags & 2x Curtain Airbags
Rear AC Vents		2x Front Side Thorax
Fabric Upholstery		Speed-Sensing Auto Door Lock
Front Passenger Vanity Mirror		Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
		Impact-Sensing Auto Door Unlock
		Hill Start Assist (HSA)

Features not in HTE

The HTE version does well, though there is something the buyer might go wrong with:

• Rear armrest
• The rear headrests are adjustable.
• Automatic AC
• Power mirrors
• Touch-screen music system with speakers
• Steering-mounted controls
• Rear parcel tray
• Rear camera

The Kia Seltos HTE Petrol is one of the best choices for budget-conscious buyers, featuring only as many features and safety at an interestingly affordable price. Though it misses out on some convenience features available on the higher variants, you can simply add them on with aftermarkets, so there's no dire need to splurge on pricier models. 

Kia Seltos HTK - Price and Features 

The HTK variant of the Kia Seltos features a 1.5-litre normal petrol engine, and the same is offered for Rs. 12.24 lakh. This means it will cost Rs. 1.34 lakh more than the base model of the Seltos facelift.

Price Comparison

Engine	HTE	Difference	HTK
1.5-litre normal petrol	Rs. 10,89,900	Rs. 1,34,000	Rs. 12,23,900

Features of HTK over HTE

Features of HTK over HTE
8-inch Touchscreen	Auto Headlamps
Wireless Android Auto	Driver Window 1-Touch Down
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Power Mirrors
Live Rear Camera Feed (DRVM)	Front Parking Sensors
Rear Camera with Guidelines	Indicators on Outside Mirrors
USB and Bluetooth Connectivity	Boot Lamp
4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters	Projector Fog Lamps

Features Not Available in HTK

• Rear Washer Wiper
• Rear Defogger
• Automatic AC
• LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
• Rear Armrest
• Keyless Entry with Push-Button Start/Stop
• Split-folding rear seatbacks
• Adjustable Rear Headrests

The HTK version is much more worthwhile than the HTE version. It also offers a very developed infotainment system and an additional safety feature. But it is available with a Rs. 12.23 lakh price tag. This makes it Rs. 1,34,000 better than the HTE.

Despite the improvements, the version of HTK lacks some vital information, so its overall worth may be compromised. The tighter budget will find the HTE version to be practical, but it can still be modded with after-market accessories later.

Kia Seltos HTK Plus Variant - Price and Feature Comparison

There are quite some options available with the HTK Plus variant that would include 1.5-litre normal petrol-automatic and 1.5-litre turbo petrol-ACMT engines. The priced versions of the variants in the normal petrol manual are Rs. 14.06 lakh, followed by an automatic one Rs.15.42 lakh, and the last variant for turbo petrol-auto-clutch is Rs. 15.45 lakh. 

The petrol-manual version is Rs. 1.82 lakh above the price of HTK. Upgradation for the turbo petrol-ACMT costs Rs 1.39 lakh more than this and Rs. 1.36 lakh more special than the normal petrol-automatic.

Price Overview

Engine	HTK	Difference	HTK Plus
1.5-litre normal petrol manual	Rs. 12,23,900	Rs. 1,82000	Rs. 14,05,900
1.5-litre normal petrol automatic	-	Rs. 1,36,000	Rs. 15,41,900
1.5-litre turbo-petrol ACMT	-	Rs. 1,39,000	Rs. 15,44,900

Additional Features of HTK Plus

Features of HTK Plus over HTK
Keyless Entry with Push-Button Start/Stop	Panoramic Sunroof
Auto AC	LED Reading Lamps
Rear Defogger	Silver Roof Rails
Cruise Control	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob
Power-folding outside mirrors	Gloss Black Dashboard Garnish
1-Touch Driver Window Up	LED cabin lamps
Rear Washer Wiper	Paddle Shifters (Auto Only)
LED DRLs	Drive Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport - Automatic Only)
16-inch alloy wheels	LED Ambient Lights

Features Not Available in HTK Plus

• Rear armrests
• Split-folding rear seatbacks
• LED headlamps
• Telescopic steering
• Adaptive rear headrests

There are many differences between the two variants. The HTK Plus variant has more powertrain options, sophisticated safety features, and prestige touches like a panoramic sunroof. The price difference is Rs. 1,82,000 for the petrol-manual variant.

While the HTK Plus has some attractive features going for it, it does miss some essentials that most buyers at this price expect. For all those looking to see a turbo petrol option, the HTK Plus with the auto-clutch manual transmission might be an option.

Kia Seltos HTX and HTX Plus Variant: Price and Features 

The HTX variant is offered with a normal petrol engine and manual as well as a CVT-type automatic transmission. The price begins at Rs. 15.30 lakh for the manual and Rs. 16.72 lakh for the automatic. That puts it between Rs. 1.24 lakh to Rs. 1.30 lakh more than the HTK Plus.

The HTX Plus of the Seltos is available with a turbo-petrol engine only. The auto version of the turbo petrol-ACMT costs Rs. 18.73 lakh, whereas the auto version costs Rs. 19.73 lakh. To get the HTX Plus, you have to pay the extra amount of Rs. 3.28 lakh against the HTK Plus turbo-ACMT. The lack of difficulty in changing the gear manually adds an extra Rs. 1 lakh to choose the automatic transmission.

Price Overview

Engine	HTX	Difference	HTX Plus
1.5L Turbo Petrol - AMT	Rs. 18,72,900	Rs. 3,28,000	Rs. 18,73,000
1.5L Turbo Petrol - Automatic	-	-	Rs. 19,73,000

HTX Plus Additional Features

Features of HTX Plus over HTX
Wireless Phone Charger	Bose Premium Sound System
8-Way Power Driver Seat	Additional Subwoofer and Center Stage Speaker
Black Interiors with Brown Accents	10.25-inch Full-Colour LCD Instrument Cluster
Heat-resistant windshield and side windows	Machined Alloy Wheels (ACMT)
Ventilated Front Seats

Features Not Available in HTX Plus

• ADAS-related features are not present in the HTX Plus variant of the vehicle. The capabilities are only available in GTX Plus or the X-Line variant.

Apart from the luxury features, such as a wireless charger and premium sound system, the HTX Plus variant costs an additional Rs. 3,28,000 more than the HTX variant.

Of course, at such a high price difference, you get less for your money unless you want the turbo-petrol engine and are prepared to sacrifice the ADAS features.

Kia Seltos GTXPlus and GTX Plus (S) Over HTX Plus Variant - Price and Features

In GTX Plus, only the turbo petrol-automatic version is available, priced at Rs. 20.0 lakh, Rs. 27,000 more than the HTX Plus. Alternatively, the GTX Plus (S) variant is priced at Rs. 19.40 lakh. That makes it Rs. 60,000 less than the GTX Plus and Rs. 43,000 less than the HTX Plus with almost all of its ADAS features.

Price Overview

Engine	GTX Plus (S)	Difference	HTX Plus	Difference	GTX Plus
1.5-litre turbo-petrol - AMT	-	-	Rs. 18,72,900	-	-
1.5-litre turbo-petrol - Automatic	Rs. 19,39,900	43,000	Rs. 19,72,900	Rs. 27,000	Rs. 20,00,000

GTX Plus Additional Features

Features of GTX Plus (S), GTX Plus over HTX Plus
18-inch machined alloy wheels	Regress cross-traffic collision warning
GT Line Exclusive Body Kit	Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Dual Exhaust Tips	360-degree camera view
Black Leather Upholstery	Metallic Pedals
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) Pre-Collision Warning Lateral Steer Assistance Lane Departure Warning Adaptive Cruise Control Blind-Spot Monitoring

Features which are not available in GTX Plus (S)
Bose premium sound system	360-degree camera
1x subwoofer	Blind spot monitoring in the instrument cluster
1x centre-stage speaker

Features not included in GTX Plus

• Power tailgate for an easier opening
• Head-up display
• Power passenger seat
• Seat memory for driver's seat

The GTX Plus does offer many more upgrades than the HTX Plus, especially advanced safety features along with a sportier design. For that extra value, the price difference is small enough, hence making the GTX Plus a great recommendation for anyone looking into the turbo-petrol-automatic options.

Kia Seltos X Line over GTX Plus Variant - Price and Feature 

The top variant of the Seltos 2024 is the X Line, available for Rs. 20.35 lakh, which is an additional Rs. 35,000 over the GTX Plus. You could, however, also go for the X Line (S), which costs Rs 70,000 less, but it would miss out on some features.

Price Overview

Engine	Variant	Price (Ex-showroom)	Difference
1.5-litre turbo-petrol Auto (DCT)	GTX Plus	Rs. 19,99,900	-
	GTX Plus (S)	Rs. 19,39,900	Rs. 60,000
	X Line	Rs. 20,34,900	Rs. 35,000
	X Line (S)	Rs. 19,64,900	Rs. 70,000

X Line Additional Features

Features of X Line and X Line (S) Over GTX Plus
Matte Grey Exterior Finish	Head-Up Display
Black Grille and Door Handles	Grey Cabin Decor
Grey Leather Seats	Gloss Black Front and Rear Skid Plates

Features not available in X Line (S)
Bose premium sound system	360-degree camera
Blind spot monitoring in the instrument cluster	1x subwoofer
1x centre-stage speaker

Features not included in X Line 

• Power Tailgate
• Power Passenger Seat
• Memory Function for Driver Seat

One differs in its aesthetic and becomes the X Line variant, whereby, indeed, more styling features exist beyond the existing features of the GTX Plus. The price difference is, however, minimal, but the added safety features such as ADAS make the option of the GTX Plus a very interesting choice for people who have top priorities on the side of technology and safety.

Conclusion

The Kia Seltos is available in so many trim levels that appeal to a huge extent towards varied needs and budgets. Entry-level would, of course, be the HTE, but then there is an X-Line too, and now the fun part, a new Gravity Edition. Despite the entry battle having plenty of competitors with hybrids, the Seltos has a lot going for it to become a good contender in the compact SUV space. As you select your Seltos, think about how your values about your family, advanced technology, comfort, or great fuel efficiency shape your choice. Ultimately, it will be important to understand what these differences mean between the Seltos variants to select the vehicle that fits your family's needs.

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