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Kia
Seltos
Summary
The Kia Seltos is highly regarded for its stylish design, spacious interior, and feature-rich offerings, making it a favored choice among families. Users enjoy its smooth ride, advanced technology, and good fuel efficiency. However, some express concerns about rear seat comfort and the underpowered engine options compared to competitors. The Seltos Gravity IVT is noted for its comfortable seats and premium design, but lacks a 360-degree camera and can feel underpowered during highway overtaking. Overall, it is viewed as a great value in the compact SUV segment.
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  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 17th July 2025
    3.5

    KIA Seltos, because it offers best in class features at highly competetive price and is a trusted brand.

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 21st July 2025
    3.2

    Kia Seltos currently. Because I own one. From the time the car was launched in 2019 it was a dream to purchase one. This marks my 1st car and it turned out to be a best car. and if i talk about features then it has a comfortable seating, a roomy back seat, and modern interior make it ideal for family use. The infotainment system is responsive and the features list is generous. Slight suspension firmness over bumps, though it handles well overall.

  • ZD
    Zeel Dhameliya
    on 2nd September 2025
    5.0

    Kia Seltos is grate car for Family and Kia Seltos Diesel Has 20 KMPL Average for best City Drive

  • H
    Harsh
    on 12th September 2025
    4.7

    I own Kia Seltos from last 3 & half years and I drive it in city and highways both the maximum average I get is in highway of 23 & the less in cities is 13.5. It is fun to drive and the top speed I achieved with full load is 213km/hr.

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 23rd September 2025
    3.0

    My current Kia Seltos GTX+ 1.4 turbo manual. The reason is the car being feature rich and sufficient powerful with good space. Always hits the mark of cool design of the Seltos, offering exceptional comfort and user-friendliness

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 17th October 2025
    1.0

    Very good car under budget available with almsot very good features. Provides 10-12 km per litre in petrol in city and 17-18 km per litre on highway. Overall performance is good. Stable Car.

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 17th October 2025
    4.0

    Kia Seltos NA IMT 1. My first car and only car. 2. Learnt how to drive in it. 3. The dynamic guidelines helped me learn how to park the car in tight spaces ( considering the fact that we did not have a dedicated parking space when we got the car) 4. The IMT gear box helped me avoid stalling in bumper to bumper traffic. 5. I had motion sickness while growing up, my car helped me overcome that with decent road manners. 6. I don't have an experience living with other cars, but I can surely say that Seltos NA IMT gives good value for its price.

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 1st December 2025
    4.0

    I enjoy the Kia Seltos because it blends comfort, style, and practicality for Indian roads. On long trips, its ride quality and features like ventilated seats make a real difference. It feels modern yet reliable, giving me confidence whether driving in the city or exploring highways.

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 1st December 2025
    4.0

    My favourite car is Kia Seltos which I also own currently. I like the comfort, looks and the mileage of Kia Seltos. While it could do better on safety ratings, I prefer it for the every day practicality and good city driving comfort. AC is a great chiller.

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 1st December 2025
    4.0

    On highways, the steering feels stable and the turbo has eNough power for quick overtakes. Suspension is a bit firm on bad patches, but handling stays sharp. For city and long trips, it works smoothly and looks stylish too.

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 14th February 2026
    4.0

    My current favourite is the Kia Seltos. It entered the market with a bang and offered features and options that the other brands started to follow. Pricing also has been good. Ride quality is good. DCT system is a boon in city tracking helping in both start stop conditions as well as helping in overtaking on highways. The 1.4Turbo as good output and make riding fun and peppy. It is now overdue for a second generation with ADAS and more safty features.

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 5th March 2026
    4.0

    I love the Kia Seltos for the shape.. pick up (I have turbo charged) for the high clearance. While it lacks features, its road presence and low maintenance are unbeatable

  • A
    Anonymous
    on 29th May 2025
    4.8

    My Kia Seltos DCT (top model) is in excellent condition, with ceramic coating, extra 3-year Kia Connect, new mats, and wipers. Single hand driven and Drives perfectly.

  • AM
    Aditya Mondal
    on 8th October 2023
    5.0

    Compact and good for family ..engine is also great

  • O
    Omkar
    on 2nd October 2023
    4.1

    Seltos is comfortable car for long touring. It has low maintenance in terms of other cars.

  • SB
    Sharanya Bagchi
    on 10th October 2023
    4.6

    Very good car with every possible comfort and luxury

  • HB
    HVK BHARGAVI
    on 2nd October 2023
    4.3

    I felt Kia seltos was most convenient and most value for money car in its area. Everything is smooth about it.

  • D
    Diya
    on 23rd October 2023
    4.5

    Amazing car! Comfortable. Good boot space. Quite loaded with features

  • HB
    HVK BHARGAVI
    on 4th October 2023
    4.8

    It's very convenient and comfortable for long rides

  • SG
    Shilpa Goswami
    on 5th October 2023
    4.5

    Driving experience was awesome. Comfort zone is outstanding., killer looks elegant design and performance wise car like unbeatable. Features are main focus point. In one word awesome

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    Frequently asked questions

    According to user reviews on Cars24, the Kia Seltos has an average interior rating of 4.37 out of 5.

    According to user reviews on Cars24, the Kia Seltos has an average exterior rating of 4.54 out of 5.

    Similar cars to the Kia Seltos in India include Creta, Victoris, Thar, Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Sierra. These vehicles offer comparable features, body types, and price ranges.

    The average city mileage of Kia Seltos is 17.0 - 20.7km/l.
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