Kia Seltos 1st Gen (2019-25)

Carwyapar Rating (4.5)

₹ 12.25 – 22.88 Lakh*

* On-Road PriceNew Delhi

Overview

The Kia Seltos may wear a sharp suit of its own, but under the skin it shares bloodlines with a very familiar face, the Hyundai Creta. Both sit on the same platform, born out of Hyundai-Kia’s shared architecture strategy, which explains why their sizes, engines, and even driving manners feel like cousins at a family reunion. Where the Creta was the pioneer that cracked open India’s mid-size SUV market back in 2015, the Seltos arrived in 2019 as the cooler, younger s... More

The Kia Seltos may wear a sharp suit of its own, but under the skin it shares bloodlines with a very familiar face, the Hyundai Creta. Both sit on the... More

Kia Seltos 1st Gen (2019-25) Colors

Aurora Black Pearl

Kia Seltos 1st Gen (2019-25) Overview

Body Construction

Monocoque

Body Type

SUV

Length

4365 mm

Engine

1.5L NA/1.5L Turbo/1.5L CRDi

Transmission

MT/AT

Drivetrain

FWD

Fuel Type

Petrol/Diesel

Fuel Efficiency

16.8-20 KM/L

Tank Range

840 KMs

Kia Seltos 1st Gen (2019-25) Colors

Aurora Black Pearl

Kia Seltos 1st Gen (2019-25) Expert Opinions

Design and Aesthetics

Features and Specifications

After Sales Support

Brand Value

Resale Value

Likes

Diverse Powertrains
Braking and Handling
Feature Rich

Dislikes

DCT Varinats Overheat
Stiff Suspensions

Seltos HTE (O)

Petrol / Manual

₹ 12,24,979
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Seltos HTK

Petrol / Manual

₹ 13,81,944
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Seltos HTE (O) Turbo Diesel

Diesel / Manual

₹ 13,97,955
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Seltos HTK (O)

Petrol / Manual

₹ 14,26,772
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Seltos HTK Diesel

Diesel / Manual

₹ 15,43,763
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Seltos HTK Plus (O)

Petrol / Manual

₹ 15,80,939
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Seltos HTK (O) Diesel

Diesel / Manual

₹ 15,97,340
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Seltos HTX

Petrol / Manual

₹ 17,60,116
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Seltos HTK Plus (O) iVT

Petrol / Automatic

₹ 17,60,116
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Seltos HTK Plus (O) Diesel

Diesel / Manual

₹ 17,82,369
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Seltos HTK Plus (O) Diesel AT

Diesel / Automatic

₹ 17,82,369
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Seltos HTX (O) iVT

Petrol / Automatic

₹ 18,65,818
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Seltos X-Line Turbo DCT

Petrol / Automatic

₹ 18,65,818
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Seltos HTX (O)

Petrol / Manual

₹ 18,65,818
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Seltos HTX iVT

Petrol / Automatic

₹ 19,21,450
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Seltos HTX Diesel

Diesel / Manual

₹ 19,34,802
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Seltos HTX (O) Diesel

Diesel / Manual

₹ 20,49,404
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Seltos HTX Diesel AT

Diesel / Automatic

₹ 20,81,672
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Seltos GTX Plus Turbo DCT

Petrol / Automatic

₹ 22,25,203
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Seltos GTX Plus Diesel AT

Diesel / Automatic

₹ 22,25,203
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Seltos GTX Plus Diesel AT DT

Diesel / Automatic

₹ 22,47,455
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Seltos GTX Plus Turbo DCT DT

Petrol / Automatic

₹ 22,47,455
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Seltos X-Line Diesel AT

Petrol / Automatic

₹ 22,87,510
On Road Price
( New Delhi )

Kia Seltos 1st Gen (2019-25) Expert Opinions

Design and Aesthetics

Features and Specifications

After Sales Support

Brand Value

Resale Value

Likes

Diverse Powertrains
Braking and Handling
Feature Rich

Dislikes

DCT Varinats Overheat
Stiff Suspensions

Kia Seltos 1st Gen (2019-25) Ownership Expense

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Kia Seltos 1st Gen (2019-25)

Carwyapar Rating (4.5)

₹ 12.25 – 22.88 Lakh*

* On-Road PriceNew Delhi

Overview

The Kia Seltos may wear a sharp suit of its own, but under the skin it shares bloodlines with a very familiar face, the Hyundai Creta. Both sit on the... More

Kia Seltos 1st Gen (2019-25) Overview

Body Construction

Monocoque

Body Type

SUV

Length

4365 mm

Engine

1.5L NA/1.5L Turbo/1.5L CRDi

Transmission

MT/AT

Drivetrain

FWD

Fuel Type

Petrol/Diesel

Fuel Efficiency

16.8-20 KM/L

Tank Range

840 KMs

Kia Seltos 1st Gen (2019-25) FAQs

The Seltos is a 5-seater compact SUV. It offers good headroom and legroom for front and rear passengers, making it comfortable for small families or groups of friends. Boot space is 433 litres, enough for weekend luggage or groceries.

Mileage depends on the engine and transmission. Petrol versions deliver around 17-18 kmpl under mixed conditions; diesel trims push closer to 19-20 kmpl in highway use. Variants with turbo petrol will be slightly lower.

Using a petrol version with ~17.9 kmpl and assuming petrol at ₹102 per litre: Fuel cost per km ≈ ₹6.00 (₹102 ÷ 17.0-18 kmpl)

The Seltos measures about 4365 mm in length, 1800 mm width, and 1645 mm in height. Ground clearance is decent. Being a compact SUVs' upper mid-SUV segment, parking in tight lanes or old colonies might need care, but in most modern apartments or shopping complexes, it’s manageable.

If you want a stylish SUV with good features, strong after-sales, multiple engine options, and you drive a mix of city + highway, the Seltos makes a strong case. It's good for young families, professionals who want presence without going full luxury, or people wanting a reliable SUV with resale value.

You have multiple engine choices: ~1.5-litre petrol (NA), a 1.5-litre turbo petrol (higher power), and diesel options. Transmission choices include manual, automatic, IVT, DCT depending on engine/variant.

Yes, the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta are like cousins who went to different fashion schools. Both sit on the same platform, share engines, and are built under the Hyundai-Kia umbrella. But Seltos is tuned for a sportier, tech-forward feel while Creta goes for softer ride comfort and mass appeal. If Creta is the “practical elder brother,” the Seltos is the “stylish cousin” with a sharper suit.