Korean automotive giant Kia offers its first and most successful SUV, the Seltos, in India with two powertrain options. Currently, Kia India pairs the diesel-powered engine of the Seltos with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. However, according to recent reports, Kia plans to introduce an iMT transmission for its diesel-powered Seltos in 2022. Kia may introduce the Diesel iMT similarly to the Petrol iMT found on the current HTK+ trim of the Seltos.
The iMT transmission or Intelligent Manual Transmission is essentially a manual gearbox with an automated clutch. This type of gearbox enhances convenience as drivers do not need to use the clutch while driving the car. Based on speculations, Kia will pair the iMT transmission to the 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel engine of the Seltos. Kia currently pairs the iMT transmission on the 1.5-litre, naturally-aspirated, four-cylinder petrol engine of the Seltos.
In September 2021, Kia launched the X Line version of the Seltos, priced at INR 17.79 lakh (ex-showroom). The new X Line takes inspiration from its concept version and is officially the new top-spec version of the Seltos. Kia has ensured to offer several new and exclusive cosmetic features to differentiate the Seltos from its GT Line variants. Kia offers the new Seltos X Line with two engine options, excluding the naturally aspirated petrol and two automatic gearboxes.
The new Seltos X Line sports a unique, Made-in-India ‘Xclusive Matte Graphite’ colour scheme showcased on its concept version. The ‘Xclusive Piano Black’ front and rear skid plates with ‘Sun Orange’ accents on both ends are Accentuating the colour scheme. At the front, the X Line features a Radiator Matte Graphite Grille with an ‘Xclusive Piano Black’ outline. The ‘Xclusive Piano Black’ outline continues towards the Fog Lamp housing, Dual Muffler Design, and the Tailgate Garnish.
Other unique exterior details include a side door garnish and a centre wheel cap which feature ‘Sun Orange’ accents. The interior sports Indigo Pera Leatherette upholstery with an exclusive X Line logo and 18-inch, crystal-cut Matte Graphite Alloy Wheels. Kia pairs a 7-speed DCT transmission to the 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine found on the Seltos X Line. The turbo-petrol powertrain produces 140 PS of power and 242 Nm of torque. The 1.5-litre diesel powertrain paired to a 6-speed automatic produces 115 PS and 250 Nm in the Seltos X Line.
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