Kia Motors is preparing to begin its india innings with the Seltos SUV, which will launch here on August 22. In the meanwhile, Kia dealerships across the country have started readying their showrooms, which are in the final stages of completion and should be ready by July 15. Kia Motors india has also confirmed its plans to set up 265 touch points across 160 cities, by the time the SUV goes on sale.
Mechanically, the Seltos SUV will come with a choice of three BS6-compliant engines a 115hp, 1.5-litre diesel mated to a 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter; a 115hp, 1.5-litre petrol offered with a 6-speed manual and CVT; and a 140hp, 1.4-litre turbo-petrol with direct injection and mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. Kia will only offer the 1.4-litre engine on the sportier GT-Line trim, which gets unique cosmetic changes on the inside and outside.
The Korean carmaker will officially start accepting bookings from July 15,2019, via its dealerships and official website. The Seltos SUV will likely be on display at the dealerships by the end of July 2019, with test drives for the new SUV expected to begin by early August.
