2023 Kia Seltos | 4/5 Stars? Why? | First Drive Review | evo India
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2023
- The Kia Seltos has received more than just a nip and tuck. While the styling has obviously been revised, there's a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, updated interiors, new infotainement, level 2 ADAS, bigger 18-inch wheels, and more. And with that, the Kia Seltos is now priced from ₹10.89 lakh to ₹19.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Our Ed Sirish Chandran finds out how the updates have impacted the new Kia Seltos. He rates it 4/5 stars. But why? Watch this first drive review to find out.
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How much would you rate the new Seltos on a scale of 1-5 stars?
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3.5.. the reason ppl chose the creta over seltos is the pan sunroof and the ride Quality. Now we have the panroof, but the ride is still concerning.. also the safety could have been improved
4/5
2.8 for fooling the bling loving Indians.
I am still surprised why so many people are still whining about the safety when many of them would never even bother wearing a seat belt in rear or maintain speed limits on an open highway. Kia seltos has a lot of secret admirers. It gets openly criticised but many of them still go and buy it coz it makes total sense when it comes to value.
Cause the value proposition is too good to ignore
@@Vicky-ne9mt If Kia sold the same Seltos that is sold in the US and Australian market, you would have to shell out atleast another 10 lakhs with lot less feel good features making it as expensive as a Tucson or upcoming Sportage which would make no sense for car buyers in this price segment to upgrade to hence wont be a profitable venture for Hyundai group. I am happy lot of folks like urself have started to think about safety after seeing some safety marketing stunts by some local manufacturers but unfortunately manufacturers are not building cars for charity they are here to sustain based on popular demand. My biggest question is after all this bashing and criticism why are lot of folks still buying Kia and Hyundai. Their sales numbers are record high
You don’t speak for everybody do you? Everyone hopes it gets better in terms of safety. But the fact is that it still lacks in that aspect
@@whyzi6143 any proof to back your statements or jus assumption based on previous platform
😂 you would be whining in a Kia after an accident that I don't wish upon you
Finally journalists now are giving honest opinions about the Hyundai Kia Cars unlike earlier times🙂
We have always been honest and unbiased.
@sireesh: is it safe n good practice to adjust steering position while car is on the move. Which you did in this video.
One of best review channels for cars! Absolutely loved the small details which you covered especially about the ride quality! No one covers such in-depth pieces! Way to go! ❤
One of your best reviews! Loved the visuals, details & music. Thanks for being honest with review Sirish!
Thank you for the kind words
Hi sir nice review.
I m confused between skoda 1.5 tsi , creta sx opt turbo and kia gtx plus turbo.
Which one you will go for as a car expert?
Great review, as always. For new folks, Shirish is from the original generation of solid automotive journalism magazines (almost 3 decades). One of the best road testers !!! I drive an XUV500 & Ford ES. Next upgrade, XUV700/ Harrier.
Your absolutely spot on...reducing air pressure a bit on my 7DCT has made a lot of difference to the horrible harsh ride of earlier...and nitrogen helps a gee bit too...but, still needs to be worked upon by KIA.
I was amazed really at what a difference dropping pressures made!
What PSI do you keep it at now?
@@sirishch it doesn't make much difference reducing 2 or 3 PSI. Higher profile tires make difference.
@@nikhilkumar.mp4...33psi of Nitrogen
Which is a better option the Carens or Seltos for a family of 5? Please advise
Kindly make a video on the diesel HTX+ iMT its a different gearbox, different interiors than other trims, and 17" wheels eager to know the review, especially in the ride area I am considering it as our next car.
It’s really nice to see genuine reviews about ride quality and suspension rather than just praising everything just because they are given a car to review by Kia.. kudos team
Thank you, and you shall always honest and unbiased reviews on our channel!
I would have got this if this could score at least 4 stars in GNCAP crash test.
I hope Kia sends it for the crash tests
@@sirishch not every brand has the balls like vw.
@@freud1025 both mahindra and tata send their cars even small low priced one's like tiago was sent by tata
@@Vicky-ne9mt Tata has not sent harrier and safari for crash test yet☺️
@@sreeraggovind2499 its not build on a new platform, its build on previous gen land rover platform
what is the safety rating of the previous model
Great Review Sirish! Such a comprehensive review.
Regarding the Safety, do you think the ADAS helps in better Safety ratings? Also, in the KIA presentation, they have categorically mentioned that there have been changes and bolstering made to strengthen structure at key points which weren't there earlier. Can you shed some light on that?
until you get a G-NCAP or later Bharat-NCAP crash safety rating there's no way of commenting on safety.
I think it will get 1 star because on older norms, ignis scored 3 star and seltos was marginally 3 star or some people say it is 2 star. So you can imagine the rating on new norms
Please let me know one thing - if in GT line Diesel engine variant, instead of 18 inch wheels, we replace it with 17 inch wheels, will the ride quality improve? Can it be customised if we ask the company to do?
Beautiful car good video sir wht about impact safety rating
Diesel mileage city and highways?
Tested ?
Is it better to buy the Carens it seems to have better ride quality?
Kia Cars are very good looking. Barring the Karens, other models have been nice looking.
Carens also looks good
Though people love the Carens too.... styling is after personal
Did sirish try steering adjustment while driving and beep being heard ~80ish 😱 is it even advisable to try steering changes while on the move? Didnt expect this from ppl of this Calibre
Great review Sirish 👏 . So do you think should i need to wait for honda elevate or just go ahead with seltos IVT ?
My requirements are comfortable city and highway drives , boot space , rear seat comfort for two .
You should wait, the Honda IVTECH in incomparable
Aatish is driving the Elevate today so let's wait for his review.....
I came here to listen to that passionate presentation, aplomb of enthusiasm ☝️😎
Hi Shirish, did you mention the mileage on the new turbo petrol engine ?
yes sir, it's mentioned
Coming from a gen 2 swift .. which is better in terms of grip, handling and steering control .. seltos or grand vitara ?
GV
@@sirishch thanks 😊 delighted to find your reply
Loved the Cyberpunk music of this episode, apt for futuristic designs of these Kia models.
Hey, thanks!
Lovely as always from Sirish... So core in terms of review... Thats why when you have auto enthusiats... you ask them and they can talk for loads and loads of time no matter what!!! I just feel connected to the good old days of auto review with Sirish... Thanks a lot... And loved the Drone shots..
But really in terms of Seltos and Creta the structural rigidity has always been a question with often cases of their cars breaking into two halves during an impact!!! 🙃
Hope they fixed it or fix it and dont take Indian customers lightly compared to their export spec...
Thank you for the kind words. Breaking into two pieces is a bit harsh but that said I'd have liked NCAP crash safety ratings to put safety into perspective
@@sirishch yes Sirish agree with you... I try to control posting comments or my perspective because it is always my view point of what I get to see when I blog...🙂
But ya certainly need to wait for NCAP ratings..
Hi, i am confused in Gtx+ and Xline variant i want to know about xline color since it is a dark grey matt color looks great and premium but i am worried about maintaince of matt color. Is it good to buy matt color how it will work in long terms usuage and how to maintain it like washing or precautions required for it.
Or should i opt for gtx+ variants which has glossy finish.
Same problem here! Trying to find an answer. Lemme know if you come to a decision.
Thanks for the honest review particularly on the ride and handling, a critical aspect for me. My other critical aspect is the safety that is also a suspect. It has ticked all other boxes including the performance, interiors and NVH and super feature rich. But I will again stay away from the car based on the primary expectation.
I will now wait for the facelift of Taigun.
Who knows when the Taigun facelift is coming?
6:40 the person behind you would have already honked his guts out before Seltos 😂
Haha! Unless that person was also on the phone :P
Considering to get a 2024 Seltos GTX DCT. Currently own a Taigun GT. Do you think the transition would be good? Will I miss the excellent driving dynamics of the Taigun GT?. Or is Seltos a good handler too?
Seltos is an okayish handler, no way near VW levels. What you get better than Taigun would be space, better interiors fit & finish, hassle free ownership. If safety and driving dynamics are your top priority then Seltos will disappoint you.
Again nice review. Seeing it I can say that waiting for new gen creta would be better. Creta generally has a softer suspension. And these cars are comfort oriented. So people will again I think will go for creta.
Yes, Creta does better ride comfort
which colour car is this ? Gravity Grey
Please do a detailed comparison with Taigun 1.5 TSI
Yes sir
is there any option to put Heads-up Display in GTX+ variant?
Nope
No
Why haven't they updated the wireless connectivity even after providing wireless charger option in Gtx & X-line?
We hope they sort it soon!
So classy n rowdy❤❤❤❤...very manly n class car ..love it
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Please bring a ToD comparison of the 1.5 NA petrols
Nice suggestion! We shall surely try for that.
They should have worked on the body structure and the dynamics of the car . This engine should come with a torque converter. So should the 1.5 of the VW . Atleast they are reliable and can be launched hard .
the DCT / DSG are reliable now, not to worry
Why they are not launching awd in india !!!
Which high is this boss ? @sirish
is the 1.5 turbo engine better than the diesel 1.5 engine in terms of power ?
Of course
another "Beat that" review
No more like "appko ye mil jaata hai and wo mil jaata hai and all BS"
Love these videos
Thanks man
Hahaha. Apt comment
Amazing start of vedio🔥🔥❤️❤️
Thanks! The video editors are going a fab job
What do think about 1.5 petrol, is it worth buying .is it underpowered
@@SuyashKaul thank you
True impeccable integrity wala review
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Negatives have been pointed out appropriately
1. Worsened ride quality
2. Steering feed back
3. No wireless Apple car play/android auto in today’s tech world …really 😢
4. And that phrase in review “it’s loaded with tech but structural integrity remains the same nails it”
No doubt it’s loaded with all tech and Adas and having great silent engines
But the basic negatives of previous Seltos have not been taken care off …
Safety is least priority
A great car but a fearful car ….
Evo India is completely unbiased channel…..
Keep up the good work
Exactly
Thank you! Our loyalty has to remain to you, dear viewer.
No manual transmission for turbo petrol 😢
No worries it comes with dct with paddle shifters
No worries it comes with dct with paddle shifters
Nope...
Some say they did work in structure rigidity etc etc.. some say they did not say anything
Will go with the elevate vx trim .
Aatish is driving it today, stay tuned for his review
The best thing about ADAS is it can be switched off. 😂😂
I think it high time car manufacturers start offering ADAS as an optional saftey pack for all variants rather than just making it available only on top trim variant.
If someone wants active safety features on base spec why not sell it to them.
I think sunroof should also be an option no matter the the variant. I would not opt for sunroof or glass roof even on the top model or have it deleted from factory even if price remains same as with sunroof model. Those who wish to have the useless feature, let them have it on any variant.
Same thing with premium audio, offer it as an option on all variants it is not available. People spend tons of money on audio in karol bagh like places but I think if there was an option for factory premium audio a lot of people would spec it.
Them there should be only a standard variant with minimum features and customers should be able to opt for combinations which they need
So... ADAS does come in handy on our new roads and expressways, in the city it's best kept switched off. Sunroof... most people spending top-variant money want the sunroof and a manufacturer will offer what customers want. Premium audio I love
These auto influencers never soeak about the frame rigidity of the car which is so bad for seltos😢
I'm not an "influencer", I'm a journalist. and unless we get torsional rigidity figures we cannot talk about it, it's not like there's a Swiss-knife-sized tool we can carry around to measure body stiffness. That said I have talked about rigidity and safety, please watch the video again
Evo India need to reduce volume of BGM a lot. Way too loud.
Great review but the typo at 12:03 distracted me sorta xd
sorry about that
@@sirishch It's all good, doesn't change the fact that you are still fun to watch man. Appreciate the work.
Apologies for that one!
When will VW localise the 1.5 TSI Evo?
That requires sales volume to localise stuff, don't see that happening with vw
Best question
@@SaurabhNJR10 I'm seeing more (new) VW/Skoda cars on the roads then ever. Their Sales charts are also ringing. Unless they walk the talk of 2.0 and localise that 1.5 TSI and 2.0 TSI engines, the Japs and Koreans will wallop them again. 🙂
I will request Evo to check out with Kia if u have any source
Source for what?
8 inch display info system of HYUNDAI and KIA cars have wireless Android auto and Apple carplay , i have i20 ASTA and it have it :)
Strange! Somehow it didn't work on the cars we were driving.
@@evoIndia Because you are driving Top Models with 10 Inch Display Unit, i also have New Verna and Creta both Top Model they don't have Wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay Even i10 Asta Optional don't support Wireless just Asta and below models
That sunroof is gonna kill in summers
Despite that people want a sunroof in India....
Strange that the brochure from their website claims to have wireless android auto and apple carplay.
Well that wasn't working on our test cars
The lower variant does have wireless function, higher variants don't
some techno vibes
Haha! Fab job Prathmesh!
In this video the reviewer mentions CVT gear box which is wrong....Seltos has IVT gear box which does not have a rubber band effect....one of my relatives has purchased the facelift....
IVT is also a CVT. It does have a rubber band effect when you try to accelerate hard. Although both Honda and KIA have reduced the effect on their latest generation cars.
2:08 crossover
I am a owner of Kia Seltos. It's light are not up to the mark for night driving. It gives a mileage of 8-9 km/l.
yes, have heard a lot of complaints about the LED lights
wireless android auto is available in my 2020 Kia Sonet HTX
In higer variants it's not available. I drive HTX+ Seltos and there is no wireless Android auto
Even Renault Kiger has wireless Android and Apple car play😅
New seltos available in diesel?
Yep. There's a 1.5-litre diesel.
BADASS.....
That's a little play on Kia's nickname for it.
I had a mountain cow jump off a height on to my roof while my suv was moving ..
I wonder how would have ADDAS helped me in that situation 😂😂
Thankfully it was Mahindra XUV so i survived to live another day 😂😂
Diesel models are expensive. Better to go for scorpio base model
Monocoque vs ladder-frame....
Even Baleno have wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay
What is the crash test rating...
dunno
The reason the ride is stiff because the structure of the car is extremely weak. They have to stiffen the springs to compensate for it. If they don't stiffen it, the car will handle like a refrigerator and even roll over. That's also the reason it will score not more than 3 stars on GNCAP.
Lmao, do you feel better after vomitting out all that BS?
This car scored 3 stars on margin. 8.03 out of a maximum of 17.00 for adult protection and 15.00 out of 49.00 for child protection.
Sir should we buy diesel car in 2023
yes!
@@sirishch will it be banned in near future?
The diesels are expected to be phased out slowly, but that's for the new cars. We might be very far from a complete ban.
@@evoIndia really helpful sir am taking a delivery of altroz diesel on monday ❣️
Sirish and his Hindi Commands.... Hilarious.
But hey, that's how the car understands.
Same crash safety NCAP ratings 👎
No increase in the steel guage used.
Structure and the Shell remains the same 👎🤦
So its a no go for me! 🤷
Structure has been reinforced with more UHSS used, go read about it on tbhp
Sir it will sense animal or human only??
animal also
Diesel is 250Nm torque, how come Sirish said 215Nm?
You're right, 250Nm
@@sirishch didn’t think you would respond.
Good reviews, nice watch on your wrists and the drift tutorials 👌🏻
Kia Seltos x line is the best car in its segment. Period. It's peers don't compare to it.
There is no revive and recall option when the Kia Seltos splits into 2 pieces and also their passengers.
If u overspeed on a narrow highway and split into two its ur motor vehicle and health insurance company's responsibility to take care of u and not the manufacturer's. I think u would be better of riding on a horse or a camel if u r after that assurance of not splitting into 2 😂
Coz not everyone crashes their car every day to see if the car splits into two or not🤡
Btw altroz also got split into 2💪
Everything has a breaking point, and nothing is beyond rules of physics. Not even the safest car can provide a guarantee.
These 4 stars are more like 3.5stars. They are just touching 4star just coz of airbags . Otherwise chassis of creta n seltos is 3 stars.
That was an overall rating for the car, not it's safety ratings. We hope Kia sends it for testing soon.
Ride quality, comfort and handling are not Hyundai/Kias priority, especially ride and comfort.
Features, quality interiors are the main priority.
Its quick but not safe
Let's wait for the crash safety ratings before we can comment on that.
If you use ADAS pedestrian collision in city, Seltos will become two-seater car. 😂
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Super 👍🏻
Thank you! Cheers!
Can't believe these 18 lakh rupee cars can't beat 0-100 of a 8 year old Punto Abarth still..
If this car was launched 8 years ago it would cost only as much as a Punto Abarth 😏
Abarth iss too quick thats abarth does not exist.......
Punto Abarth was a legend let down horribly by Fiat India
No MT n a turbo petrol is a nonsense move . Imt is not Mt nor Auto . That’s a gimmick
It's probably a decision taken after some research. If their customers prefer an iMT instead of an MT, that's what they would offer.
20 lakhs for a 2.5 stars car, it happens only in India!!
XUV 7OO and Harrier still kicking ass
100%
Absolutely!
I think 3 star
My new Kia diesel Gt line auto gives jerk during running at some moments, the matter is serious and till date company did not tress the fault, but customer suffers.
strange problem
that 1 star died.... when the car crashed into a splendor
They have got adas to protect itself from the splendor 😂. Jor ka jatka dheere se Lage. Substandard KIA Seltos !
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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Sad part about this comment is ! I own a seltos and I’m scared of it everyday! I was in a Škoda Octavia 1.4ltr 2017 manual and it was doing 200km/hr like a breeze and seltos at 160 feels like a flying coffin
@@rishabhrajsingh5146Why do u still keep it is the big question 😅
Best part: Muh aur Pair pe hawa do. 😂😂😂. Wondering what to say in Hindi when we want to activate seat ventilation. "Pichwade pe hawa do?" 😂😂😂😂
Hahaha! Worth a try :P
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Thank you Ravi!
Do we require such powerful cars in such hapzard traffic and road conditions
All want to be enthusiastic drivers and no wants to drive sensibly
Accidents will mount and people who drive righteously will be put into lot of pain.
It's wrong to equate powerful cars with road accidents. A scalpel is a tool in a hands of a surgeon, a hazard in hands of a monkey.
Any iphone 13 pro or 14 pro is not charging with their wireless charger properly with the facelifted seltos gtx plus version. No reviewer mentioned this.
Why do you hesitate saying it explicitly that safety is pathetic or poor structurally? You just say it's the same. When you can rave and keep going on and on about gimmicky features why does the lack of structural safety is not clearly highlighted? Instead it is hidden behind the phrase it's the same as before. Good journalism is when you call spade a spade.
There is no crash test safety yet so there no point of bashing and trolling a newly launched car jus coz in the past some douche happened to race his seltos on a narrow two lane highway and split in to two. You seem to be too much carried away from that incident in 2021 lol
Because we do not have any NCAP safety figure to go by to form a verdict there. Kia says they have done some work on the body structure but what has been done and how that impacts safety is purely guess work so we just report on the facts and wait for the NCAP figure to (eventually) arrive and then talk about it
Those people who are just constantly criticising the car for build quality, i wanna tell you one thing that people who don’t even drive cars also dies.
Soo just appreciate the effort.
And no car guarantees safety, no matter how well made or what crash test scores.
Saftey😂 Content writer hatsoff.. Safety
That was an oopsie! We apologise for that!
Better options under 20 Lack :
1) Harrier
2) Scorpio N
3) Scorpio Classic (If you are real badass)
4) XUV 700
5) Safari Lower Variants.
And the best thing all of above 5 Cars are Indian companies ❤❤❤
Mahindra and Tata reliability issues that’s it. Otherwise great offerings from the two companies.
buy cars you love...not just looking if they r indian or not
Reliability, niggles, and after sales service laughing in the corner 😅
@@tykemonster6416 Kia India on Saturday said its domestic wholesales declined 19 per cent to 19,391 units in June.
Tata Motors on Saturday reported a 1 per cent rise in total domestic sales at 80,383 units in June 2023 as against 79,606 units in the year-ago month
Just FYI 😝🤗 So do You Think Indians are Fool or your Comment?? Good Day ahead.
@@albertsmannoor1530 100% Agree. It's personal Choice and depending on how you can afford.
GTX+ is very-very overpriced and there is no other gearbox apart from DCT.
For safety and practicality, i will choose Honda Elevate over Kia Seltos
Bruv , the elevate doesn't even exist yet
What makes honda more "practical" in thr market than a kia or the Cretan or vitara....it's a matter or choice, they're all very similar in the price range.
@@mohit11 I just checked the Kia Seltos today. The Rear Seats are way too cramped. iVT / DCT Vesrions are starting way beyond 16 Lacs Ex-showroom, simply looking overpriced.
we don't have Elevate safety figures either