Kia Seltos Facelift Vs. Rivals- Do We Finally Have A Clear Winner?

In every car purchase here and there, you see a compact SUV rolling out of showrooms. And why not? It is a nice blend of comfort, convenience, and practicality. The competition, therefore, is cutthroat as well. With Kia Seltos facelift now slated for the Indian unveil on July 4th, the fight is only getting tougher for everyone in the game. So, how will the compact SUV game is going to change, and do we finally have a winner?

Check out what the scenario will look like and if one could be crowned the compact SUV king.

Dimensions

There are quite a few changes lined up for the Seltos facelift, but the dimensions are the same as before. So, the Grand Vitara comes out as the longest(4345 mm) whereas the Kia Seltos facelift is the widest with a breadth of 1800 mm. Since both Seltos and Vitara stand tall at 1645 mm height, it is a tie and Hyundai Creta shorter by 1 cm. On the other hand, Seltos and Creta share a similar boot size of 433 litres and take the top spot.

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Features- What Kia Seltos Facelift Will Offer Extra?

Without a doubt, all these SUVs offer a features platter. There is no dearth when you talk about the tech on board. From wireless phone projection, to cruise control, tyre pressure monitoring system, big infotainment screen, 6 airbags, ABD with EBD, Hill-decent control, automatic climate control and whatnot. The list is endless. On top of that, safety is pretty solid as well if the features are concerned. But what extra will the Kia Seltos facelift pack?

Firstly, ADAS! Yes, the Kia SUV is coming with Advanced Driver's Assistance System along with a slew of features. It will sport dual screens for infotainment and the instrument cluster, a panoramic sunroof( already on the Grand Vitara and Creta), a new dashboard layout, fresh interiors, and more. The exact feature list is still unknown, but it looks quite promising already.

Powertrain

Although the details are not concrete clear about the engine options on the Kia Seltos facelift, according to some sources, it will most likely continue with the same engine options as before. As a result, we are taking the current engine options of the Kia Seltos for comparison.

Both Kia Seltos and the Hyundai Creta come with 1.5 L diesel and 1.5 L petrol engine options. Since Maruti axed the diesel powertrain from its entire line-up back in 2020, a strong hybrid compensates for the same. The Grand Vitara comes with a 1.5 Litre Petrol mild-Hybrid unit and a 1.5 L Petrol with a strong hybrid.

Since we are comparing engines, the strong Hybrid Grand Vitara and the 1.5 L petrol units of both Seltos and Creta produce 115 Ps power and 144 Nm of torque. The grand Vitara slips at the second spot by just 3 Nm at 141. Obviously, diesel engines are known for their torquey nature, Seltos and Creta have 250 Nm of torque.

Additionally, a new 1.5 Litre Turbo petrol unit is on the cards with the Seltos facelift that will churn out 160 PS of power.

VERDICT

Unquestionably, the conquest for the top spot is hot already. On top of that, carmakers are pushing even harder to make their offer a little better than before. Following the same, the Kia Seltos facelift is hitting the showrooms soon. Although the details do look promising, the Hyundai Creta facelift is nearing its launch soon as well to close this gap. But do we have a clear winner now? With one taking the top spot in one segment, it slips down in another one. The debate still seems to have no end. Also, you must join our Whatsapp Group Community of petrolheads to find out more exciting stuff about the Auto world.

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