The Kia Seltos is ready to get a revised line-up for 2021. Just like the revision in 2020, some variants are anticipated to be discontinued and a few tools is predicted to be added. This time round although, a number of vendor sources inform us that Kia plans to supply clients a further gearbox possibility – its “clutchless handbook” iMT unit.
- Revised Seltos variant line-up to be introduced by late-April 2021
- 6-speed iMT gearbox anticipated to be paired to 115hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine
- Different variants are anticipated to get extra options
Kia Seltos iMT: anticipated engine and variant particulars
Kia is predicted to supply the 6-speed iMT unit with simply the 1.5-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine that makes 115hp and 144Nm of torque. This implies this petrol unit shall be out there with three gearbox choices – a 6-speed handbook, a CVT auto and the iMT.
Kia Seltos: different powertrain choices
With the includsion of the iMT possibility, the Seltos shall be out there with a complete of seven powertrain choices. Kia gives a 115hp, 1.5-litre diesel engine with 6-speed handbook and torque convertor computerized choices, together with a 140hp, 1.4-litre turbo-petrol unit, which is paired to both a 6-speed handbook or a 7-speed dual-clutch auto.
Kia Seltos: competitors examine
That the Kia Seltos has made fairly an impression within the Indian market is an understatement. It consistently seems on the listing of bestselling utility autos each month, regardless of going through stiff competitors from the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Nissan Kicks, MG Hector, Tata Harrier, Renault Duster and Maruti Suzuki S-Cross.
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