Kia has launched the 2021 Seltos in India with prices starting at INR 9.95 lakh and going all the way up to INR 17.65 lakh. For the 2021 model year, Kia has discontinued the Seltos diesel in HTX+ form, it has added two new variants to the midsize SUV’s line-up. The mid-spec HTK+ variant is now available with an iMT gearbox with the 115hp, 1.5-liter petrol engine and there’s a new higher-spec GTX(O) Turbo trim on offer which is only available with a manual gearbox.

The Seltos line now comes with added features as well. The HTK trims now get wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, while the HTK+ trims add remote engine start. The iMT-equipped HTK+ further comes with beige seat upholstery, a powered sunroof and an auto climate control system.

HTX trims now come with safety features such as ESC, hill-start assist, traction control and brake assist. The infotainment system now accepts a wider variety of voice commands to control things like the sunroof, the driver’s side power window, the AC vents and the front defogger. This trim also gets an air purifier as standard.

The HTX+ variant (now only available with the two petrol engines) now gets black and brown leatherette seat covers, while the new GTX(O) variant gets beige and black leatherette covers with red stitching. Meanwhile, range-topping GTX+ trims have been updated with paddle shifters.

With the addition of the new iMT gearbox, the Kia Seltos is now available with five powertrain options. The 115hp, 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine is now on offer with a 6-speed manual, 6-speed iMT and CVT gearbox options. The 140hp, 1.4-litre turbo-petrol continues with the 6-speed manual and 7-speed dual-clutch auto options. The 115hp, the 1.5-litre diesel engine also continues with the previously available 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque convertor automatic options.