The 2021 Kia Seltos was launched with prices starting at Rs. 9.95 lakh. In addition to the new Kia logo, the Korean brand also added a new gearbox option for Seltos: the iMT 'Manual No Clutch'. All variants of the Seltos have also been updated with new features.rnrnThe HTX Plus AT 1.5 Diesel variant of the Kia Seltos has been discontinued. Instead, two new trims - HTK+ iMT 1.5 Petrol and GTX(O) 6MT 1.4 T-GDI Petrol are added to the existing portfolio. The existing mid-level and lower-level variants of the 2021 Kia Seltos get many features that were earlier available only on the top-level variants.rnrn 2021 Kia Seltos gearshiftrn

2021 Kia Seltos: Variant-wise new features

rnOther than the entry-level HTE variant, every variant gets some additional equipment.rn

HTK

rnHTK trims now to get an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.rn

HTK+

rnThe mid-spec HTK+ variant of the Kia Seltos is now available with an iMT gearbox with the 115hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine. In addition to all the features available in HTK, it has more features, making it the best value for money alternative in the range. Here are the new features:rn

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• Smart-key with remote engine start
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• Beige seat upholstery – iMT variant
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• Powered Sunroof with LED roof lamp – HTK+ iMT variant
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• Automatic climate control with silver garnish - HTK+ iMT variant
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HTX

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• Air purifier with ‘virus and bacteria’ protection
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• Brake Assist
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• Electronic stability control
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• Hill-start assist control
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• Over-the-Air (OTA) map updates
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• Vehicle stability management
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• New AI voice commands for sunroof open/close, driver-side window, wind direction control, defroster control, and air intake control
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HTX+

rnBlack and brown leatherette seat coversrn

GTX (O)

rnBeige and black leatherette covers with red stitchingrn

GTX+

rnPaddle Shifters (GTX+ 7DCT / GTX+ AT)rn

2021 Kia Seltos: engine and gearbox options

rnIn addition to the new iMT gearbox, Seltos is now available with seven powertrain options. A 1.5-litre petrol engine that puts 115 bhp and 144Nm of maximum torque is now available with a 6-speed manual transmission, 6-speed iMT and CVT. The The1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine that puts 140 bhp and 242 Nm of peak torque with a 6-speed manual option and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic option continue. The 1.5-litre diesel engine that belts out 115 bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque continue with the previously available 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic options.rn

Variant-wise Prices of the Kia Seltos 2021 (ex-showroom, India)

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Kia Seltos Petrol 1.5

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• HTE  6MT – Rs. 9,95,000
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• HTK  6MT – Rs. 10,74,000
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• HTK+ 6MT – Rs. 11,79,000
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• HTK+ 6iMT – Rs. 12,19,000
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• HTX  6MT – Rs. 13,65,000
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• HTX IVT – Rs. 14,65,000
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Kia Seltos Petrol 1.4T-GDI

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• GTX(O) 6MT – Rs 15,35,000
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• GTX+ 6MT – Rs 16,65,000
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• GTX+ 7DCT – Rs 17,44,000
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Kia Seltos 1.5 Diesel

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• HTE 6MT – Rs 10,45,000
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• HTK 6MT – Rs 11,79,000
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• HTK+ 6MT – Rs 12,99,000
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• HTK+ 6AT – Rs 13,95,000
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• HTX 6MT – Rs 14,75,000
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• HTX+ 6MT – Rs 15,79,000
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• GTX+ 6AT – Rs 17,65,000
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