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Kia Seltos X-Line Trim Launched in India, Available in Two Variants
As a part of the yearly update, the Kia Seltos has received a new top-of-the-line X-Line trim level in its lineup. Available with both turbo-petrol automatic and diesel automatic powertrains, the prices for the new Kia Seltos X-Line start at Rs. 17.79 lakh.
2021 Kia Seltos X-Line: Pricing and Variants
The new X-Line trim of the Kia Seltos is positioned above the GT-line trim, thus making it the new top-spec trim level. The Kia Seltos X-Line is being offered in only two variants – turbo-petrol automatic and diesel-automatic. While the turbo-petrol automatic variant is priced at Rs 17.79 lakh, the diesel automatic variant will set you back by Rs 18.10 lakh. These prices make the X-Line variant pricier than the erstwhile top-spec GT-Line versions by almost Rs. 15,000-25,000.
2021 Kia Seltos X-Line: Exterior Updates
Similar on the lines of the Dark Edition of Tata Harrier, the new Kia Seltos X-Line comes with a whole range of visual enhancements over its standard version. The new X-Line variant will be exclusively available with a new paint shade of ‘Xclusive Matte Graphite’, making it the first SUV in its price range to offer a matte paint scheme.
Other visual changes in the Kia Seltos X-Line include ‘Xclusive’ piano black inserts on front and rear skid plates, outer rear view mirrors, tailgate, shark-fin antenna and faux exhaust surrounds on the rear bumper. In addition, the side door garnish, skid plates and center caps of the alloy wheels get ‘Sun Orange’ accents. The new Seltos X-Line rides on bigger 18-inch alloy wheels, which also get matte graphite theme.
2021 Kia Seltos X-Line: Interior Updates
On the inside, the new Kia Seltos X-Line gets the same cabin layout as the regular Seltos, albeit with a few additional touches. These include new ‘Indigo Pera’ leatherette upholstery for the seats and door pads. Other than this, the X-Line variant is packed with all the features of the GT-Line variant, including 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, head-up display, electric sunroof, wireless charger, ventilated front seats, UVO connected car tech and a whole array of safety features.
2021 Kia Seltos X-Line: Powertrain Options
The new Kia Seltos X-Line will be exclusively available with two powertrain combinations, both of which are already available with the GT-Line variants as well.
The turbo-petrol automatic combination includes a 1.4-liter four cylinder turbocharged petrol engine paired to a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission. This makes 140 bhp of maximum power and 242 Nm of maximum torque.
The other option is a 1.5-liter four cylinder diesel engine mated to a 6-speed torque converter, which produces 115 bhp of maximum power and 250 Nm of maximum torque.
Kia Seltos X-Line: Competitors
Kia has launched the Seltos X-Line in the wake of an array of new rivals coming in its view, such as Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq and MG Astor. It will also take on the bigger SUVs priced near to it, such as MG Hector, Tata Harrier and the recently launched Mahindra XUV700.
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