<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>T</strong>he new Kia Seltos
which is expected to hit the market from July 2019, brings sophistication,
assertiveness and cutting-edge technology and safety features to the global
compact SUV segment. Kia revealed the Seltos for the first time globally today
at a special event in Delhi, India.<br>
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In a release by the media team made available to
OpenLife, the Seltos is characterized by distinctive design details, lending
the compact SUV an air of understated sportiness. It combines forward-looking
technical features, class-leading space and a suite of world-class safety
features, and is powered by a choice of highly-efficient Smartstream petrol and
diesel engines.<br>
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Mr. Han-Woo Park, President and CEO, Kia Motors
Corporation, commented: “The Seltos is an important car for Kia as it will play
a central role in the expansion of our global footprint, and especially in a
priority market like India. We’ve adapted our strengths in design, quality and
technology to fulfil the needs of customers in the Indian market.”<br>
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“Seltos is aimed at youthful, tech-savvy buyers
and is packed full of our most cutting-edge technology and safety equipment.
The world premiere is a significant milestone for Kia as it shows our
commitment to the Indian market – and this is just the beginning. We have big
plans for Kia in this wonderful country.”<br>
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The Seltos provides outstanding value for money
– thanks to a range of technology features that maximize connectivity and
safety, a roomy interior that seats five people in comfort, and high levels of
space and versatility.<br>
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Kia plans to commence retail sales in India with
the highest number of dealerships ever seen from a new car entrant into the
market. Kia has also partnered with India’s eight leading financial
institutions to offer comprehensive financial services to customers across the
country.<br>
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The Seltos will be manufactured for different
regions at two of Kia’s production facilities – in Anantapur District, Andhra
Pradesh, India, and Gwangju, Korea. It is due on sale in global markets from
the second half of 2019.<br>
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<strong>Exterior design</strong><br>
<strong>A sporty and sophisticated compact SUV</strong><br>
The Seltos stands apart from its rivals with
thanks to its sophisticated, sporty design and the space and capabilities of a
traditional SUV – all in a compact package.<br>
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The Seltos offers distinctive exterior design
details, such as its long hood, a strong, character line on the front bumper,
and sharp lines pressed into the bodywork. It also sports a wide ‘tiger nose
grille’, making the car instantly recognizable as a Kia, but with a difference.
Its robust shoulder line and glasshouse shape, which tapers towards the rear of
the car, lends the compact SUV an air of understated sportiness. The rear
bumper with a metallic muffler effect accentuates this dynamic appearance.<br>
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Seltos is equipped with intricate and sharply
designed full LED headlights and taillights, providing the car with a commanding
and confident presence on the road. For daytime driving, the car also has LED
daytime running lights and rear lamps, and 3D multi-layer indicators to make it
clear exactly where the Seltos is heading. For driving in foggy conditions, the
car is also equipped with LED fog lights.<br>
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The Kia Seltos sits on a choice of 16-, 17- or
18-inch premium crystal cut alloy wheels, which complement the dimensions of
the car, lending it a powerful stance. The wheels are shod with high-grip
205/60 R16, 215/55 R17 or 235/45 R18 tyres.<br>
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<strong>Interior design</strong><br>
<strong>A forward-looking interior characterized by futuristic and high-quality
materials</strong><br>
The interior of the Seltos is designed with
high-quality, futuristic materials. Aimed at youthful, tech-savvy buyers, the
cabin is characterized by broad, sweeping shapes and highly technical details.
Equipped with a range of technologies to maximize convenience, connectivity and
ease of use, the bold design of the cabin incorporates a 10.25-inch touchscreen
infotainment system and Sound Mood Lighting.<br>
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The ergonomics of the cabin allow the driver to
sit comfortably with a commanding view, helping to focus on driving and
naturally reduce fatigue. Within the lounge-like and spacious interior, the
Seltos also houses an available 8.0-inch Head-Up Display system which
unobtrusively projects relevant driving information on to a small glass panel
behind the steering wheel – such as turn-by-turn navigation directions and
vehicle speed information.<br>
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The car is also available with a premium eight speaker
Bose audio system delivering clear, lifelike sound to all Seltos passengers.<br>
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<strong>Performance</strong><br>
<strong>A range of highly efficient Smartstream petrol and diesel engines ;</strong><br>
The Seltos comes equipped with a range of newly
developed third-generation powertrains for high efficiency and powerful
performance. All powertrains are engineered with Kia’s Smartstream technology
for improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions.<br>
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The vehicle is available as a 1.6-liter T-GDI
turbocharged gasoline engine producing 177 PS, a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated
gasoline engine producing 149 PS and a 1.6-liter diesel engine producing 136
PS. Depending on market, the Seltos will be offered with up to three automatic
transmission options to suit their needs and driving style – a seven speed dual
clutch transmission (7DCT), a six-speed automatic transmission (6AT) and a
continuously variable transmission (CVT) .<br>
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To further elevate the driving experience, the
Seltos is equipped with a Drive Mode Select system that lets drivers adapt the
car to their preferred style or the road conditions. Drivers can choose from
‘Normal’, ‘Eco’ and ‘Sport’ mode. The Eco mode is tuned to maximize vehicle
range by using fuel-saving measures, while Sport mode increases responses from
the steering and electric motor to maximize the dynamic driving feel of the
car. Normal mode provides a careful balance between the two.<br>
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<strong>Technologies and features</strong><br>
<strong>Market and world-first features in its segment</strong><br>
The Seltos is a technologically advanced and
refined compact SUV equipped with a range of market and world-first features
designed to make driving safer and less stressful, while also providing total
ease of operation.<br>
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The car’s 10.25-inch advanced infotainment
system is packed full of technology and gives advanced split-screen
functionality. This allows users to control or monitor numerous vehicle
features at the same time, and customize the screen to display up to three
applications simultaneously. The driver, therefore, can choose to have a single
display (such as navigation) or combine different elements on-screen.<br>
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Other segment-first features include a Bose
eight-speaker premium sound system that fills the car with a rich and immersive
sound, taking in-car entertainment to a new level.<br>
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The cabin is also fitted with an optional Sound
Mood Lighting system, emitting soft light from panels in the doors. This
includes a unique 3D-patterned surface on the door panels. The Sound Mood
Lighting system pulses in time to the beat of music playing through the audio
system, with eight customisable colours and six themes illuminating the cabin.<br>
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The Seltos also offers Kia’s innovative UVO
CONNECT telematics system. UVO CONNECT is designed to bring driving into the
digital era, connecting drivers to the world around and providing useful
information – via the in-car touchscreen, and compatible smartphones.<br>
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UVO features the Kia Live system, housed within
the 10.25-inch TFT LCD widescreen in the center of the dashboard. The system
uses its own SIM card to retrieve and update live data during a drive, such as
traffic information, weather forecasts and points of interest. The second
element of the UVO system is the UVO App, designed for compatibility on Android
and Apple smartphones. The app offers users peace of mind with a range of
features to provide diagnostic data about their car and the trips they take.<br>
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The UVO system is free to users for the first
three years, and includes stolen vehicle notification and tracking, safety
alerts, auto collision notification and emergency assistance.<br>
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<strong>Safety</strong><br>
<strong>Full range of advanced active safety systems available</strong><br>
Kia’s passive and active safety systems ensure
that Seltos occupants remain well protected on every journey.<br>
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The Seltos’ body is made up of a blend of steel
and aluminium, maximising torsional rigidity while keeping body weight low.
With a high proportion of Advanced High-Strength Steel components, the rigid
bodyshell reduces road vibrations and enhances occupant safety in the event of
a collision.<br>
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The Seltos is fitted with six airbags, as well
as a suite of electronic vehicle safety systems. These include Kia’s Vehicle
Stability Management system as standard, incorporating traction control and
electronic stability control.<br>
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The car is fitted with an Anti-lock Braking
System, a Traction Control System, a Brake-force Assist System and Hill-start
Assist Control, as well as front and rear parking sensors, for assistance when
parking.<br>
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<strong>Production and sales</strong><br>
<strong>Built in Korea and India and on-sale in global markets from the second
half of 2019</strong><br>
Kia Seltos production will be based at two of
Kia’s production facilities – in Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh, India, and
in Gwangju, Korea. It is due on sale in global markets from the second half of
2019.<br>
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