Kia Seltos facelift

Quick review

Exterior design

Fascia gets a larger grille, new bumper and tweaked headlamps.
Connected LED light bar replaces chrome strip on the tailgate
Also gets a revised rear bumper with body-coloured inserts

Interior

Twin screens, slimmer AC vents make the dashboard look cleaner
10.25inch touchscreen is slick in operation, easy to navigate
Digital dials are bright, has different animation for each drive mode

Seating comfort

Front seats are well-cushioned, supportive and has enough adjustability
Space at the rear is ample and the backrest can be reclined too

New features

Panoramic sunroof
Dual-zone climate control (first-in-class)
Radar-based ADAS
360-degree camera,
Heads-up display
Bose audio system
Ventilated front seats
Standard 6 airbags

Performance

1.5 turbo-petrol impresses with refinement, strong performance
DCT gearbox is quick in Sport mode

1.5 diesel isn’t punchy, but is smooth & refined
6-speed AT is smoother than DCT

Ride and handling

Ride quality is good, but is a bit jittery and stiff at low speeds
It feels balanced going around corners
Steering has good heft in Sport mode

Verdict

What we like:
Refined powertrains
Packed with features
Premium cabin

 

What we don’t like:
Huge variant line-up is confusing
Top-end models are pricey

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