Kia Seltos X-Line Launched In India At Rs 17.79 Lakh: 138bhp, Matte Graphite Colour, New Interiors

Variants & Pricing

• X-Line Petrol: Rs 17.79 Lakh
• X-Line Diese: Rs 18.10 Lakh

All prices mentioned are ex-showroom (India). Bookings for the Seltos X-Line have begun across India with deliveries said to start soon.



Exterior Design

The Seltos X-Line features an exclusive Matte Graphite exterior colour, which looks similar to the concept model showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo.



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

• Matte Graphite radiator grille
• Piano Black grille surrounds
• 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



Interior Features

The X-Line feature an all-black interior theme with an exclusive Indigo Pera leatherette seat with honeycomb pattern & grey contrast stitching. It also features door cards finished in black with Sun Orange accents and a leather-wrapped D-cut steering wheel with the Seltos logo.



Apart from the aforementioned changes, other features such as touchscreen infotainment system, instrument cluster, sunroof will remain the same as the GT-Line of the Seltos.



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



Safety

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



Engine & Gearbox

The Seltos X-Line is offered with two engine options. This includes the 1.5-litre CRDi VGT unit and the top-spec 1.4-litre GDI turbo-petrol motor. Both engines are offered with an automatic transmission as standard.



1.4-litre GDi turbo-petrol

• Max power: 138bhp 6000rpm
• Peak torque: 242Nm 3200rpm
• Transmission: 7-speed DCT

1.5-litre CRDi diesel engine

• Max power: 113bhp 4000rpm
• Peak torque: 250Nm 2750rpm
• Transmission: 6-speed AT



Thoughts About The Kia Seltos X-Line Launched In India

Kia has launched a new version of the Seltos with a host of cosmetic changes. With a blacked-out look inside and out, the Seltos X-Line certainly looks apart. However, we would have liked to see some mechanical changes as well for extra oomph!