Seltos was the first product from Korean car maker Kia in Indian market. The Seltos was a showcased as a concept at the 2018 Auto Expo and in 2019 Kia launched it in India. The Seltos became popular among buyers even after being a new brand. The main reason behind its popularity was its bold looks, feature loaded and cabin and an attractive price tag. Kia Seltos currently competes with cars like Hyundai Creta, Tata Harrier, MG Hector in the segment. Like any other car in the market, aftermarket accessories for Seltos have also arrived in the market. Here we have HTE and HTX trim Seltos SUVs that have been modified with aftermarket accessorized beautifully.
The video has been uploaded by VIG AUTO ACCESSORIES on their youtube channel. The video shows all the main modifications and customisations that are made to the SUVs. Both HTE and HTX versions of Seltos get an aftermarket front lip spoiler. The spoiler get a carbon fibre finish which gives it a sporty look from the front. The HTE version of Seltos gets chrome garnishes at the front. There are ice cube design aftermarket LED foglamps on the SUV.
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Moving to the side profile, the HTE version gets rain visors, window line chrome garnish and chrome door handles were installed. The SUV also gets high infrared heat rejection film on the window. Moving inside, the HTE variant gets ice pearl colour seat covers with floor mats. Other aftermarket accessory that has been installed in this SUV is an aftermarket touchscreen infotainment screen which 10.1 inch in size. The screen is kept inside a glossy frame which is similar to what we normally see on top-end trim Seltos. The touchscreen also shows feed from the reverse parking camera which is an aftermarket accessory.
The HTE variant of Seltos also get a chrome garnish on the boot and the both SUVs get an aftermarket diffuser with red accents on it. Moving to the HTX variant, it got an aftermarket floor mat with mesh design and high infrared heat rejection film. Apart from that no major modifications were made to the SUV. Overall both SUVs looks great with all these aftermarket accessories in place.
Coming back to Kia Seltos, top-end version of Seltos is a feature loaded SUV. It offers 10.25 inch touchscreen infotainment screen, electric sunroof, ventilated seats, 360 degree camera, HUD, inbuilt air purifier and so on. It is available in two trims of Tech Line and GT Line. GT Line gets red accents at various places and looks sportier than the regular Tech Line version.
Kia Seltos is available with a variety of engine and gearbox options. There is a 1.5 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. This engine generates 115 Ps and 144 Nm of torque. It is available with a manual and IVT (CVT) gearbox option. The 1.5 litre diesel engine is available with 6-speed manual and tirwue converter automatic transmission options and generates 115 Ps and 250 Nm of torque. The most powerful version of the SUV is the 1.4 litre turbo petrol version. It generates 140 Ps and 242 Nm of torque. It is available with manual or a 7-speed DCT gearbox option.
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