Kia Seltos X-Line Details Leaked Ahead Of India Launch: Here Are All The Changes

Kia India is gearing up to launch the new X-Line variant of the Seltos. Ahead of its launch, several details of the upcoming X-Line variant have been leaked from an image surfaced on the internet.

According to the leaked image, the Seltos X-Line will feature an exclusive Matte Graphite colour scheme, that will give the SUV an appealing look. The X-Line concept model showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo has the same paint scheme as well.

Other exterior changes on the X-Line that have been leaked includes:

  • Matte Graphite radiator grille
  • Piano Black surrounds on the grille
  • Piano Black skid plates with Sun Orange accents
  • Ice cube fog lamps
  • Piano Black fog lamp inserts
  • 18-inch Matte Graphite alloy wheels
  • Piano Black ORVMs
  • Door garnish with Sun Orange accents
  • Hub cap with Sun Orange accents
  • Piano Black shark-fin antenna
  • Piano Black boot lid accents
  • X-Line badge on the boot lid
  • Piano Black dual muffler design
  • The changes made to the interior of the X-Line have also been leaked. The upcoming new variant of the Seltos will feature an exclusive Indigo Pera leatherette seat with honeycomb pattern & grey contrast stitching.

    Apart from the new seat upholstery, the company could have made a few other cosmetic changes, which will be revealed at the time of launch. However, other features such as touchscreen infotainment system, instrument cluster, sunroof will remain the same as the GT-Line of the Seltos.

    The X-Line will also feature the brand's UVO connected technology, which will enable owners to control their SUV via the smartphone application provided by the company. Features that can be controlled using voice commands include the operation of infotainment, sunroof, and climate control among others.

    Also, the X-Line will feature a host of safety equipment, which are currently offered on the Seltos GT-Line. This includes:

    • Front & rear parking sensors
    • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
    • Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
    • Brake Assist (BA)
    • ABS with EBD
    • Six airbags
    • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
    • Blind-spot monitoring
    • Traction control
    • 360-degree camera
    • As mentioned earlier, the changes on the X-Line is expected to be limited to just cosmetic upgrades and will remain the same mechanically as the outgoing GT-Line variant.

      The Seltos is offered with a host of engine and powertrain options. This includes a 1.5-litre Naturally-Aspirated (NA) engine, a 1.5-litre CRDi VGT unit and the top-spec 1.4-litre GDI turbo-petrol motor.

      1.5-litre NA engine

      • Max power: 113bhp 6300rpm
      • Peak torque: 144Nm 4500rpm
      • Transmission: 6-speed MT, 6-speed iMT, iVT
      • 1.4-litre GDi turbo-petrol

        • Max power: 138bhp 6000rpm
        • Peak torque: 242Nm 3200rpm
        • Transmission: 6-speed MT, 7-speed DCT
        • 1.5-litre CRDi diesel engine

          • Max power: 113bhp 4000rpm
          • Peak torque: 250Nm 2750rpm
          • Transmission: 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT
          • The 2021 Kia Seltos now retails between Rs 9.95 lakh and Rs 17.44 lakh, ex-showroom (Delhi). However, the upcoming Seltos X-Line will be the new top-of-the-line variant, which could be priced around Rs 17.80 lakh, ex-showroom.

            Thoughts About The Kia Seltos X-Line Details Leaked Ahead Of India Launch

            The Seltos X-Line will feature a host of cosmetic changes that gives the mid-size SUV a sporty look and design. It also adds to the exclusivity factor and stands out from the other variants of the SUV.

            However, the India-spec X-Line model will miss out on a larger 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine and an AWD system, that is offered on the global-spec variant of the SUV.

            Image Source: Rushlane

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Article Published On: Monday, August 23, 2021, 10:47 [IST]
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