The Luxury version of the Kia Seltos car line is attracting many customers' attention.
The Kia Seltos facelift version was launched with 4 different variants with a selling price of 599 million VND for the standard AT version, 679 million VND for the Luxury version, 749 million VND for the Premium version and the most advanced GT-Line version has not yet been announced. announced price.
Accordingly, it can be seen that the Premium version is considered suitable for families, the standard AT version is optimized for service business, and the Luxury version can be considered a balance for the above two versions. With the GT-Line version, thanks to a different configuration, it is probably suitable for those who prefer the feeling of operation.
Returning to the Luxury version, we can see that the car's appearance is not too different from the Premium, the car still has large wheels, LED lights, and sporty bumpers. The car still applies the Opposites United design philosophy thanks to its angular, sporty SUV-like lines and contrasting details for a majestic appearance.
The tiger nose style grille is still a characteristic of the brand and comes with LED lights combined with flow effect turn signals. The car has a length, width and height corresponding to the parameters 4,365 x 1,800 x 1,645, wheelbase 2,610 mm and ground clearance 190 mm.
This parameter is enough to operate on common terrain types. In addition, both versions use tires with parameters 215/60 R17, star-map LED taillights shaped in harmony with the front combined with large sporty bumpers to bring visual effects and recognition to the vehicle. car model.
The interior space of the Kia Seltos Luxury version has been upgraded to be more streamlined with a dual Panoramic screen cluster integrating an electronic driving clock and central screen both measuring 10.25 inches. The car also has common supports such as Apple Carplay/Android Auto, 6 speakers, USB Type C port, 2-zone air conditioning, rear seat air vents.
Unfortunately, the Luxury version does not have Hud, wireless charging, seat cooling, rain sensor, electric trunk, gearshift lever, Kia Connect. In return, the car is still equipped with an electronic handbrake that comes with Auto hold and remote start, which still partly meets the above shortcomings.
Both rows of seats are covered in leather, the rear seats can be folded in a 60/40 ratio, thereby increasing the standard luggage compartment volume from 433L to 1,401L. Notably, the spare wheel is the same size as the vehicle, not an iron wheel like some other competitors.
All three versions are equipped with a Smartstream gasoline engine, 1.5L capacity for 113 horsepower and maximum torque of 144 Nm, comes with CVT gearbox, front-wheel drive but can have 3 terrain modes. Model includes Snow/Mud/Sand and 3 driving modes: Normal/Eco/Sport. The GT-Line version is similar but uses a turbocharger for higher performance up to 158 horsepower and maximum torque of 253Nm with a 7-speed CVT gearbox.
In terms of safety, the car has a relatively complete set of basic systems, in addition to a tire pressure sensor and rear parking assist sensor. The car still does not have a 360-degree camera system or automatic lighting system and cruise control. Other driving assistance functions are only available on the Premium version and are more complete on the GT-Line version.
With a price difference of nearly 60 million VND compared to the Premium version, the Luxury version is considered highly practical, as the manufacturer arranges options to compensate for each other. Some features can be retrofitted from outside garages.
According to data from general reports, in just 10 days since its first launch in the Vietnamese market, Kia Seltos quickly had 2,000 orders, thus becoming one of the best-selling car models. of Kia after its launch.
In addition, since the delivery of the first cars until now, there have been more than 45,000 cars on the road in Vietnam. At the same time, it is a name that continuously appears in the lists of best-selling cars on the market and top in the B-SUV segment.
With the new version, Kia Seltos has overcome the limitations of the old generation and is expected to have more advantages over new competitors appearing on the Vietnamese market such as Mitsubishi Xforce, Toyota Yaris Cross or Toyota Yaris Cross.
The veteran player is the Hyundai Creta. With a price of 679 million VND, Kia Seltos 2024 Luxury does not have full options like the other two versions, but with the company's positioning, this can be considered the version that brings the most sales for Kia.