New Kid On The Block

In about a month’s time, Kia Motors will launch its first car in India, but before that happens, we got a chance to briefly experience a preproduction prototype of the Seltos at its birthplace in Anantapur

- Dhruv Saxena

Just over a year after it made its debut as a concept at the 2018 Auto Expo, Kia’s first product for India was presented in June as Seltos. The SUV carriers the weight of establishing the brand in the Indian market so it is imperative that the Seltos meets, nay, exceeds expectations in most departments. We’ve Kia Seltos already seen the way it looks and we think Kia has done a great job in the design department. The flat bonnet and upright nose coupled with the wide headlamps and grille impart an imposing look, something that should bode well with SUV buyers. However, the final judgment rests solely with buyers. At a recent visit to Kia’s production facility in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, the company revealed more about the Seltos vis a vis powertrain options, features, trims and more.