Kia Seltos Crosses 6 Lakh Unit Production Milestone In India

Kia Seltos has crossed the 6 lakh unit production milestone in India, marking a key moment for the brand's operations in the country. The mid-size SUV has reached this figure since its market debut in 2019. It is to be noted that the Seltos was the first model of the South Korean brand in the Indian market and is currently in its second generation.

Kia says that around 29 percent of Seltos sales come from top variants, indicating that a sizable share of customers are opting for versions with more equipment and advanced safety technology.

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According to Kia India, the Seltos was positioned from day one with a clear brief: combine distinctive styling with multiple powertrain choices and a feature-rich cabin. The model is available with three engine alternatives, featuring 1.5-litre engines: a naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 115 hp, a diesel engine generating 116 hp, and a turbo-petrol engine with 160 hp.

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Transmission choices consist of a 6-speed manual and CVT for the naturally aspirated petrol, a 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic for the diesel, and a 6-speed iMT along with a 7-speed DCT for the turbo-petrol engine.

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Currently, sold at a starting price of Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and comes packed with features like wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, ventilated front seats, 64-colour ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control, Level 2 ADAS, a 10-way powered driver's seat, 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, wireless charging pad, 8-speaker Bose sound system, connected car tech, etc.

Commenting on the milestone, Sunhack Park, Chief Sales Officer, Kia India, said, "Crossing 6 lakh sales reflects sustained customer preference for a product that delivers strong fundamentals in design, safety, technology, and performance. Seltos expanded expectations in the mid-SUV segment by offering features and configurations that were not widely available at the time of its launch. The consistent uptake across variants, including strong demand for top trims, indicates growing customer confidence in advanced safety systems and connected technologies."