Kia is gearing up to introduce the mid-lifecycle facelift for the Seltos SUV in India next week which will bring new cosmetic updates, a heavily revised cabin, and even a new powertrain option. It will also get important equipment updates that will bring it to par with the competition, and a few that will even be segment-first.
Kia Seltos Facelift 5 New Features
We take a look at the top five new features the Seltos facelift will gain over its predecessors ahead of its launch in July end.
1. Panoramic Sunroof
The Seltos has only been offered a single-pane panoramic sunroof, which is one of the most desired features among Indian car buyers. Remarkably, car’s cousin, the Hyundai Creta, got an all-encompassing sunroof when its second-gen cycle was sent off in 2020, so this was a miss for the Seltos.
2. Twin-screen curved display
New 10.25-inch screens for the infotainment system and all-digital instrument clusters will be added to the car interior. This feature, first introduced by Mercedes, is now available on vehicles like the Mahindra XUV700 and Hyundai Verna. The exact screen configuration, however, is likely to differ depending on the trim.
3. ADAS suite
The MG Astor was the main one in the section to offer ADAS – the Seltos might be the subsequent SUV in this portion with this component. It’s costly and has restricted seen worth and utility on Indian streets, however, it adds to the wellbeing remainder with valuable highlights, for example, a vulnerable side screen and independent crisis slowing down.
4. Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone climate control will be available for the first time in a midsize SUV with the Seltos, which is a nice convenience. It will get an updated air conditioning board with every actual button, and like the active model, will likewise accompany cooled front seats. The Mahindra XUV300 is the most reasonable vehicle in our market to offer double zone environment control.
5. Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
While Kia offered a wireless charger with the outgoing Seltos, it did not offer wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. With the facelift, then, you’ll be able to have a completely wireless experience in the Seltos’ cabin, and that surely improves usability while also eliminating the hassle of wires.