Can the 2023 Kia Seltos facelift diesel AT do Delhi-Amritsar-Delhi on a single tank? Find out in the video linked below
Kia India introduced the Seltos facelift in July 2023 and is priced between Rs. 10.9 lakh and Rs. 20.3 lakh (ex-showroom). The midsize SUV has been a major contributor for the brand since its market debut back in 2019 and the facelift comes with a host of changes inside and out, and a new performance-based powertrain has also been added to the lineup.
In the video linked below, we drove the 2023 Kia Seltos from Delhi to Amritsar and all the back the way to Delhi to find out how frugal it is on a 1,100 km drive and the result might surprise. We have also talked about all the practical aspects of the five-seater along with its new equipment and technologies, including Level 2 ADAS system.
On the outside, the updated SUV gains revised front grille with extended LED DRLs, a new bumper with wider air inlet, newly designed alloy wheels, connected LED tail lamps with new signatures and an updated rear bumper. It is offered in eight single-tone and two dual-tone shades with an exclusive Matte edition in the X-Line variant.
Some of the notable interior changes are new AC vent design, a curved display integrating the touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and a digital instrument console. The equipment list also boasts dual-zone automatic climate control, dual pane sunroof, a 360-degree camera system, and so on.
The 2023 Kia Seltos measures a length of 4,315 mm, a width of 1,800 mm and a height of 1,645 mm with a wheelbase length of 2,610 mm and a fuel tank capacity of 50 litres. It has a bootspace capacity of 433 litres and a ground clearance of 190 mm. It continues to be powered by a 1.5L NA four-cylinder petrol and a 1.5L four-cylinder diesel engine.
The former develops a maximum power output of 115 PS and 144 Nm while the latter kicks out 116 PS and 250 Nm. The all-new 1.5L turbo petrol engine produces 160 PS and 253 Nm, and is paired with a six-speed iMT or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission as an option.