SELTOS – A SINGULARITY
At the moment, the Kia Seltos exudes a sense of uniqueness about it in India. Being the first in our country from a manufacturer that has a couple of Red Dot design awards under its belt, Kia had already made waves with the SP2 concept at the 2018 Auto Expo. When seen in the flesh for the very first time, the Seltos has a charming aura that is capable of keeping its eyes fixated. This compact SUV looks quite proportionate and futuristic. With a distinct tiger nose front grille and its crown jewel LED headlamps, the front gets a dapper appearance, one that we feel will ensure immense popularity for the brand in India. Heartbeat LED DRLs, sweeping light bar and ice cube LED fog lamps round up the unique look this SUV sports in the front, with the bumper housing multiple air dams and sporting a neatly chiselled appearance.
The profile of the Kia Seltos is highlighted with strong character lines and seamless curves. The roof line tapers slowly towards the rear and gives the Seltos a definite SUV-like look. This is further highlighted by roof rails and squared-off wheel arches. The rear has a broad and bulky look with elegantly crafted heartbeat tail lamps. With an adequate amount of cuts and creases, the design of Kia Seltos exudes a profound sense of craftsmanship.
Kia is offering the Seltos in two trims – the Tech Line and the GT Line. While the former appears to be positioned for urban family-oriented buyers, the latter is targeted at customers looking for something sporty and youthful. The GT Line gets stylish and sporty elements like dedicated badging, skid plates with red accents, red brake callipers and side cladding. Kia is also offering a contrasting look on the roof and a sporty-looking spoiler as alternate design options.
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