Kia Motors India has launched the updated 2020 Seltos. The updates are only technical, and there are no mechanical or aesthetic changes to the car. There are a total of 18 features, added to specific trims, and there is also a consequent price hike on the Seltos.
The 2020 Kia Seltos now offers Emergency Stop Signal, Remote engine start, Automatic climate control panel garnish, dual-tone paint option, and additional UVO smart car feature (wake up command, smartwatch connectivity, Indian holiday information, cricket score information, and air purifier controls). Also, some features previously available only on the higher trims have been added on to lower trims as well. Refer to the table below for all the changes.
| 2020 Kia Seltos new features list | ||
Feature |
Currently available on |
Previously available on |
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) |
All Variants |
N/A |
Smart-Key Remote Engine Start |
All Automatic Variants |
N/A |
Automatic Climate Control Panel Silver Garnish |
HTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+ |
N/A |
Dual Tone option on Sunroof |
HTX+/GTX+ |
N/A |
New Dual-Tone colour Orange/White roof |
HTX+/GTX+ |
N/A |
UVO - Voice Assist wake up Command “Hello Kia” |
HTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+ |
N/A |
UVO Smart Watch App Connectivity |
HTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+ |
N/A |
UVO LITE - Control Air Purifier |
HTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+ |
N/A |
UVO –Voice Assist Indian Holiday Information |
HTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+ |
N/A |
UVO –Voice Assist Cricket Score |
HTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+ |
N/A |
Sunroof with LED Cabin Light |
HTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+ |
HTX+/GTX+ |
Rear USB charger |
All Variants |
HTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+ |
Metal scuff plates |
HTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+ |
GTK/GTX/GTX+ |
Leatherette Gear Knob |
HTK+/HTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+ |
HTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+ |
Black Leatherette Interior |
GTX/GTX+ |
GTK/GTX |
Front Tray USB charger |
All Variants |
HTK/HTK+/HTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+ |
Printed Dashboard Garnish |
HTK+ |
GTK |
Dual Muffler Design |
HTK+/HTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+ |
HTX/HTX+/GTX/GTX+ |
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Apart from the changes made to the equipment list, Kia has also changed the trim list of the new Seltos. The ‘GTK 1.4 Automatic’ and ‘GTX 1.4 Manual’ trim configurations have been removed now. As mentioned before, the prices have been changed as well.
| Kia Seltos trim-wise price hike | |||
Variant |
Old Price |
New Price |
Price Hike |
HTE 1.5L petrol-manual |
Rs. 9,89,000 |
Rs. 9,89,000 |
Rs. 0 |
HTK 1.5L petrol-manual |
Rs. 10,29,000 |
Rs. 10,49,000 |
Rs. 20,000 |
HTK+ 1.5L petrol-manual |
Rs. 11,49,000 |
Rs. 11,59,000 |
Rs. 10,000 |
HTX 1.5L petrol-manual |
Rs. 13,09,000 |
Rs. 13,34,000 |
Rs. 25,000 |
HTX 1.5L petrol-automatic |
Rs. 14,09,000 |
Rs. 14,34,000 |
Rs. 25,000 |
HTE 1.5L diesel-manual |
Rs. 10,34,000 |
Rs. 10,34,000 |
Rs. 0 |
HTK 1.5L diesel-manual |
Rs. 11,54,000 |
Rs. 11,69,000 |
Rs. 15,000 |
HTK+ 1.5L diesel-manual |
Rs. 12,54,000 |
Rs. 12,69,000 |
Rs. 15,000 |
HTX 1.5L diesel-manual |
Rs. 14,13,999 |
Rs. 14,44,000 |
Rs. 30,001 |
HTX+ 1.5L diesel-manual |
Rs. 15,33,999 |
Rs. 15,49,000 |
Rs. 15,001 |
HTK+ 1.5L diesel-automatic |
Rs. 13,54,000 |
Rs. 13,69,000 |
Rs. 15,000 |
HTX+ 1.5L diesel-automatic |
Rs. 16,34,000 |
Rs. 16,49,000 |
Rs. 15,000 |
GTX+ 1.5L diesel-automatic |
Rs. 17,34,000 |
Rs. 17,34,000 |
Rs. 0 |
GTK 1.4L petrol-manual |
Rs. 13,79,000 |
Discontinued |
- |
GTX 1.4L petrol-manual |
Rs. 15,29,000 |
Rs. 15,54,000 |
Rs. 25,000 |
GTX+ 1.4L petrol-manual |
Rs. 16,29,000 |
Rs. 16,39,000 |
Rs. 10,000 |
GTX 1.4L petrol-automatic |
Rs. 16.29,000 |
Discontinued |
- |
GTX+ 1.4L petrol-automatic |
Rs. 17,29,000 |
Rs. 17,34,000 |
Rs. 6,000 |
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Mechanically, the Seltos remains the same as before. It has three engine options- a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel, and a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol. The first one is capable of generating 115 PS and 144 Nm, and comes paired to either a 6-speed manual or a CVT gearbox. The second one can produce 115 PS and 250 Nm, and has two transmission options– a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed auto. The third powerplant option is the most powerful one, with 140 PS and 240 Nm on tap. This motor comes mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT.