- First made-in-India ‘Xclusive Matte Graphite’ exteriors add to the premium touch of the car and ‘Indigo Pera Leatherette Upholstery’ complements the distinctive interiors
- First-in-segment 18” Crystal cut Matte Graphite Alloy Wheels to enhance the strong and tough look
New Delhi, September 01, 2021: Kia India, the fastest-growing carmaker of the country, has introduced a top-of-the-line ‘X Line’ trim for its successful mid-SUV offering the ‘Seltos’. The Seltos X Line will add more premiumness and exclusivity to the Seltos badge. Positioned to be “A New Species of Badass”, the Seltos X Line is offered in a first made-in-India ‘Xclusive Matte Graphite’ colour that extends a premium touch to the car’s exteriors. The car is also equipped with first-in-segment 18” Crystal cut Matte Graphite Alloy Wheels that enhance its strong and tough personality. The Indigo Pera Leatherette upholstery with Honeycomb pattern enriches the premium looks of the interiors and add to the distinctive style of the Seltos X Line. The Seltos X Line will be available exclusively with the automatic transmissions – G1.4 T-GDi 7DCT and D1.5 6AT.
The company has introduced the Seltos X Line at a starting price of INR 17,79,000 (ex-showroom, pan India) and can be booked at any of Kia’s 300+ touch points across the country and on https://www.kia.com/in
Commenting on th occasion, Mr. Tae-Jin Park, Executive Director and Chief Sales & Business Strategy Officer, Kia India said, “Seltos is a breakthrough product that laid a strong foundation and marked the beginning of Kia’s journey in India. This product has been an inspiration for the entire mid-SUV segment in the country, in a true sense. With the introduction of top-of-the-line X Line trim, we want to offer an even more premium, exclusive product that will consolidate Seltos imagery leadership and premium positioning”.
Apart from the first made-in-country ‘Xclusive Matte Graphite’ exterior colour, the first-in-segment 18” (R18-46.2 cm) Crystal cut Matte Graphite Alloy Wheels and Indigo Pera Leatherette upholstery, the Kia Seltos X Line hosts multiple exterior changes over and above the regular Seltos that adds to the dynamic look of the car. The striking aspects of the exterior of Seltos X Line include:
- Radiator Matte Graphite Grille with Xclusive Piano Black outline
- Fog lamp with Xclusive Piano Black accent
- Xclusive Piano Black Front Skid Plates with Sun Orange accents
- Xclusive Piano Black Rear Skid Plates with Sun Orange accents
- Xclusive Piano Black Dual Muffler Design
- Xclusive Piano Black Tailgate Garnish
- Side door garnish with Sun Orange Accents
- Center Wheel Cap with Sun Orange Accents
- Xclusive Piano Black ORVM
- Xclusive Piano Black Shark Fin Antenna, and
- An exclusive X Line emblem
Developed basis deep insights gathered from extensive research of the Indian market, the Kia Seltos has set new benchmarks in the Indian automobile industry and emerged as a revolutionary product driving Kia’s success in India. With sales of over 2,00,000 units in less than two years and over 40% segment share, the Seltos has been one of the top selling vehicles in its segment since its launch and has completely transformed the perception of mid-SUVs in the country.
In line with Kia’s new brand slogan ‘Movement that inspires’, the brand is continuously striving to inspire its consumers through products, services and their experiences with the brand. Seltos X Line is built on the brand Kia’s commitment to bringing in newer product experiences and catering to the new age, young-at-heart dynamic buyers. The vehicle will be a perfect choice for a contemporary tech-savvy customer, who desires an enhanced driving experience with a premium feel.
Ex-showroom prices (in INR):
Engine | Variant | Price |
Smartstream Petrol 1.4 T-GDi | X Line 7DCT | 17,79,000 |
Diesel 1.5 CRDi VGT | X Line 6AT | 18,10,000 |
Kia India – about us
In April 2017, Kia India signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the State Government of Andhra Pradesh, India, to build a new manufacturing facility at Anantapur District. Kia commenced mass production in August 2019 and has an annual production capacity of approximately 300,000 units. In April 2021, Kia India reimagined itself in line with its new brand identity, “Movement that Inspires” aimed at offering customers meaningful experiences backed by innovative products and services. Under the new brand identity, Kia has set out to find ways to achieve new benchmarks and inspire consumers to be more and do more. Till date, Kia India has launched three vehicles for Indian market – the Seltos, the Carnival and the Sonet; and has become the youngest brand to be the 4th largest automaker in India with class-leading product offering, service quality and reliability. Kia India became the quickest brand to achieve the 300,000 sales milestone in the domestic automotive market in less than two years of its operations. Kia is also leading the connected car evolution in India with over 1.5 lakh cars on Indian roads, it is the connected SUV Leader. The brand has a widespread network of 300 customer touchpoints and is focused on strengthening its footprints across the country.
Kia Corporation – about us
Kia (www.kia.com) is a global mobility brand with a vision to create sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies around the world. Founded in 1944, Kia has been providing mobility solutions for more than 75 years. With 52,000 employees worldwide, a presence in more than 190 markets, and manufacturing facilities in six countries, the company today sells around three million vehicles a year. Kia is spearheading the popularization of electrified and battery electric vehicles and developing a growing range of mobility services, encouraging millions of people around the world to explore the best ways of getting around. The company's brand slogan – ‘Movement that inspires’ – reflects Kia’s commitment to inspire consumers through its products and services.
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