Facelifted Kia Seltos Brings New Model And Further Options To Australia

The facelifted Kia Seltos has touched down on Australian shores with most of the similar updates launched in abroad markets.

Kia Australia will promote the facelifted Seltos in 4 trims, dubbed the S, Sport, Sport+ and GT-Line, accessible with two powertrain choices. Costs kick off at AU$29,500 ($19,956) for the S and improve to AU$32,700 ($22,121) for the Sport, AU$35,800 ($24,218) for the Sport+, and AU$41,500 ($28,074) for the GT-Line when outfitted with the two.0-liter four-cylinder. Sport+ and GT-Line variants with the 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder begin at AU$39,300 ($26,586) and AU$44,900 ($30,374) respectively.

The aforementioned 2.0-liter four-cylinder has gone unchanged from the pre-facelifted Seltos however the 1.6-liter turbocharged mill advantages from 12 per cent extra energy, the identical quantity of torque, and is extra gasoline environment friendly due to a brand new camshaft and valve management system and an built-in thermal administration system. Kia’s seven-speed dual-clutch transmission has additionally been dropped in favor of an 8-speed computerized.

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A bunch of design modifications distinguish the facelifted Seltos from the outdated mannequin. These alterations begin on the entrance finish the place there’s a new entrance bumper and outstanding skid plate garnish whereas GT-Line fashions additionally profit from newly-designed signature lighting. Nonetheless, it’s the rear the place the obvious modifications have been made, together with the fitment of latest taillights that, within the GT-Line, incorporate LEDs and a full-width mild bar.

Kia has additionally altered the inside of the Seltos. Now, all fashions function digital gauge clusters, consisting of a small show for the S and twin 10.25-inch shows for the Sport, Sport+, and GT-Line, similar to these from the brand new Sportage and EV6. All fashions additionally now come normal with rear air vents and USB-C charging shops whereas the GT-Line has heated and ventilated entrance seats, a heated steering wheel, tilt and sliding sunroof, wi-fi cellphone charging, an 8-speaker Bose audio system, ambient lighting, and a head-up show.

Native patrons will have the ability to order the brand new Seltos in considered one of seven accessible colours, together with a brand new one dubbed Pluton Blue. The GT-Line can also be supplied with two completely different two-tone paint schemes.

“With its broad enchantment to singles, {couples} and households, the Seltos has been successful small SUV automotive patrons over because it was first launched in 2019,” Kia chief working officer Damien Meredith stated in a press launch. “The brand new Kia Seltos combines an already strong providing with a brand new dynamic design and a powerful checklist of added options, and we’re assured its recognition won’t solely proceed however develop.”