The Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) segment is fast gaining popularity in the country. Most of the people are showing interest in this segment due to sporty look, better space and performance. In this segment, the Korean carmaker is leading Hyundai’s Creta, but in the month of October, Kia Seltos has captured the number one position, beating everyone.
If we look at the sales figures, then in the month of October, a total of 10,488 units of Kia Seltos have been sold, which is 18% more than 8,900 units in the same month last year. With this, it has become the country’s best-selling SUV and the sixth best-selling vehicle. It has also left behind Hyundai Creta in sales.
There has been a tremendous decline in the sales of Hyundai Creta in the last month. The company has sold a total of 6,455 units of the Creta this month as against 14,023 units in the month of October last year. Its sales have seen a complete 54% decline. Somewhere people’s interest in Creta has definitely decreased.
Why people are liking Kia Seltos:
Kia Seltos is the first vehicle to be introduced by the company in the Indian market, and it has become very popular among the people since its arrival in the market. Coming in 7 variants with a total of two trim HT line and GT trim, this SUV has been launched in the market with three engine options. It has a seating capacity of 5 people. This SUV comes with the option of two petrol engines and one diesel engine.
The company claims that the petrol variant of the Seltos gives a mileage of 16.5 km and the diesel variant up to 21 kmpl. Even in terms of features, this SUV is much better. Kia’s UVO Connected Car technology with 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, air purifier, ambient lighting, 8-inch head-up display, ventilated front seats, power adjustable driving seat, 7-inch multi information display, 8-speaker There is a Bose sound system and a sunroof.
Other features include smartwatch connectivity, smart key remote-engine start and ‘Hello Kia’ wake up command. The company has also taken full care of safety in this. Features like Anti Lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Emergency Stop Signal, Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Hill Hold Assist with 6 airbags with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). Its price ranges from Rs 9.95 lakh to Rs 18.10 lakh.
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