2020 Kia Seltos With More Features Launched Rivals New Hyundai Creta MG Hector

• Prices for the Seltos have been hiked by up to Rs 30,000.
• New features include remote engine start stop (using key fob), voice command-based feature activation and a new dual-tone colour.
• GTK and GTX DCT turbo-petrol variants have now been discontinued.
• Features from top-end variants now offered in lower ones.

In a bid to tackle rising competition from the 2020 Creta and the. Almost all variants of the Seltos have seen feature additions along with a bump in price. Here's the detailed price list:

Engine	Variant	Seltos	2020 Seltos	Difference
1.5-litre Petrol	HTE	Rs 9.89 lakh	Rs 9.89 lakh	NIL
	HTK	Rs 10.29 lakh	Rs 10.49 lakh	Rs 20,000
	HTK+	Rs 11.49 lakh	Rs 11.59 lakh	Rs 10,000
	HTX	Rs 13.09 lakh	Rs 13.34 lakh	Rs 25,000
	HTX CVT	Rs 14.09 lakh	Rs 14.34 lakh	Rs 25,000
1.4-litre Turbo-petrol	GTK	Rs 13.79 lakh	Discontinued	-----
	GTX	Rs 15.29 lakh	Rs 15.54 lakh	Rs 25,000
	GTX 7DCT	Rs 16.29 lakh	Discontinued	-----
	GTX+	Rs 16.29 lakh	Rs 16.39 lakh	Rs 10,000
	GTX+ 7DCT	Rs 17.29 lakh	Rs 17.29 lakh	NIL
1.5-litre Diesel	HTE	Rs 10.34 lakh	Rs 10.34 lakh	NIL
	HTK	Rs 11.54 lakh	Rs 11.69 lakh	Rs 15,000
	HTK+	Rs 12.54 lakh	Rs 12.69 lakh	Rs 15,000
	HTK+ 6AT	Rs 13.54 lakh	Rs 13.69 lakh	Rs 15,000
	HTX	Rs 14.14 lakh	Rs 14.44 lakh	Rs 30,000
	HTX+	Rs 15.34 lakh	Rs 15.49 lakh	Rs 15,000
	HTX+ 6AT	Rs 16.34 lakh	Rs 16.49 lakh	Rs 15,000
	GTX+ 6AT	Rs 17.34 lakh	Rs 17.34 lakh	NIL

All prices ex-showroom

Prices for the Seltos have been increased by up to Rs 30,000 depending on the variant you pick. That said, prices for the top-spec automatic variant and base-spec manual variants remain unchanged. The carmaker has also discontinued the base-spec GTK turbo-petrol MT and mid-spec GTX turbo-petrol AT variant from the lineup.

We had already reported the the 2020 Seltos will be featuring but here's a quick brush-up:

For starters, emergency start stop signal and rear USB chargers are standard on all variants while the automatic variants benefit from remote engine start stop through the keyfob. The UVO connected car technology now features voice command-based feature activation with the hot word "Hello Kia" and UVO smartwatch app connectivity. The top-spec HTX+ and GTX+ variants now come with a new dual-tone orange/white colour scheme. Further, you can now opt for a sunroof in the dual-tone variants. Here's a detailed table of the variants which will benefit from these new features:

Sr. No.		New Features	Variants
Safety
1	Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) Standard		All Variants
Connectivity and Convenience
2	Smart-Key Remote Engine Start		All Automatic variants
3	UVO - Voice Assist wake up Command "Hello Kia"		HTX / HTX+ / GTX / GTX+
4	UVO Smart Watch App Connectivity		HTX / HTX+ / GTX / GTX+
5	UVO LITE - Control Air Purifier		HTX / HTX+ / GTX / GTX+
6	UVO andndash;Voice Assist Indian Holiday Info.		HTX / HTX+ / GTX / GTX+
7	UVO andndash;Voice Assist Cricket Score		HTX / HTX+ / GTX / GTX+
Interiors
8	FATC (Full Automatic Temperature Control) Deco Panel Silver Garnish		HTX /HTX+ / GTX / GTX+
9	Dual Tone option on Sunroof		HTX+ / GTX+
Exterior
10	New Dual tone colour Orange/White roof		HTX+ / GTX+

Select features from the top-end variant have also trickled down to the lower-spec variant based on customer response. The table below is self explanatory of what all top-spec equipment the lower variants will feature:

Interiors
Sr. No.	Features	Old Seltos	New Seltos
1	Sunroof with LED Room Lamp	HTX+ / GTX+	HTX / HTX+ / GTX / GTX+
2	Rear USB charger	HTX / HTX+ / GTX / GTX+	All Variants
3	Metal scuff plates	GTK / GTX / GTX+	HTX / HTX+ / GTX / GTX+
4	Leatherette Gear Knob	HTX / HTX+ / GTX / GTX+	HTK+ / HTX / HTX+ / GTX / GTX+
5	Black Leatherette Interior	GTK, GTX	GTX / GTX+
6	Front Tray USB charger	HTK / HTK+ / HTX / HTX+ / GTX / GTX+	All Variants
7	Printed Dashboard Garnish	GTK	HTK+
Exterior
8	Dual Muffler Design	HTX / HTX+ / GTX / GTX+	HTK+ / HTX / HTX+ / GTX / GTX+

Though prices of the Seltos have been increased, we feel the introduction of these new features does make up for it. Further, features like a sunroof are now available in lower-spec variants as well.

The Kia Seltos locks horns with the, MG Hector and Tata Harrier. What do you think of the refreshed Kia Seltos? Is it more appealing with the introduction of new features? Let us know in the comments section below.