Kia Seltos Facelift Variants – Feature Comparison
In this article, we’ll present a quick feature comparison between the HTE, HTE Plus, HTK, HTK Plus, HTX, HTX Plus, GTX Plus and X Line variants of the Kia Seltos. We’ll look at the Seltos base model features, top model features and also what the mid variants of the Seltos SUV offer. Based on this information, you can decide which variant meets your feature requirements and make a buying decision.
Note: If you don’t just want to do a Seltos variant comparison and want to know which variant you should buy to get the best value for money and ownership experience, then you should go through our Kia Seltos Facelift Petrol Variants Explained article.
Kia Seltos HTE – Base Model Standard Features
The Seltos is available with 6 powertrain combinations but the base HTE variant of the Kia Seltos gets only the 1.5L normal petrol-manual transmission and 1.5L turbo diesel-auto clutch manual transmission powertrain options.
Here’s a look at the standard features of the Seltos HTE:
KIA SELTOS HTE BASE MODEL STANDARD FEATURES |
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Safety |
Functional |
Style |
Std. safety features |
12V power outlet |
Shark fin antenna |
4.2-inch full-colour LCD MID |
Silver inside door handles |
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All disc brakes |
Front cabin lamps |
Fabric upholstery |
Electronic stability control (ESC) |
Rear cabin lamps |
16-inch steel wheels |
3x USB-C ports |
Wheel covers |
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Hill start assist (HSA) |
Silver dashboard garnish |
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Gear-shift indicator |
Body-coloured bumpers |
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5x 3-point seatbelts |
Body-coloured door handles and outside mirrors |
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2x front side thorax airbags |
Follow-me-home headlamps |
Front and rear skid plates |
2x curtain airbags |
Sunglass holder |
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Impact-sensing auto door unlock |
Rear AC vents |
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Speed-sensing auto door lock |
Front passenger vanity mirror |
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Adjustable front headrests |
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Height-adjustable front seatbelts |
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Idle start/stop |
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Rear window curtains |
Following is a list of features you may miss in this variant:
- Front and rear armrests
- Adjustable rear headrests
- Auto AC
- Power mirrors
- Touchscreen music system with speakers
- Steering-mounted controls
- Rear parcel tray
- Rear camera
Kia Seltos HTK – Features Over HTE Variant
The Seltos HTK variant also gets the same 2 powertrain options like the base model. In addition to the features of the HTE variant, the Seltos HTK variant gets the following extra features:
KIA SELTOS HTK FEATURES OVER HTE |
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Infotainment & Safety |
Style & Functional |
8-inch touchscreen |
Auto headlamps |
Wireless Android Auto |
All mud flaps |
Wireless Apple Carplay |
Driver window 1-touch down |
Steering-mounted controls |
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4x speakers |
Silver roof rails |
2x tweeters |
Projector fog lamps |
Bluetooth |
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+1x USB port |
Indicators on outside mirrors |
Live rear camera feed (DRVM) |
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You may miss the following features in the Seltos HTK variant:
- Rear washer wiper
- Rear defogger
- Auto AC
- LED DRLs
- Front and rear armrests
- Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
- Split-folding rear seat backs
- Adjustable rear headrests
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Kia Seltos HTK Plus – Features Over HTK Variant
The Seltos HTK Plus variant gets the same powertrain options as the base model but also gets the 1.5L turbo diesel with torque converter automatic transmission option.
In addition to the features of the HTK variant, the Seltos HTK Plus variant gets the following notable features:
KIA SELTOS HTK PLUS FEATURES OVER HTK |
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Safety & Functional |
Style |
Panoramic sunroof (turbo only) |
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Auto AC |
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16-inch alloy wheels |
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Sound-mood ambient light |
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1-touch driver window up also |
LED reading lamps (turbo only) |
LED cabin lamps |
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Power-folding outside mirrors w/ auto fold |
Gloss black dashboard garnish |
Leather wrapped gear knob |
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Engine start w/ remote |
You may miss the following features in the Seltos HTK Plus variant:
- Front and rear armrests
- Split-folding rear seat backs
- LED headlamps
- Telescopic steering
- Adjustable rear headrests
Kia Seltos HTX – Features Over HTK Plus Variant
The Seltos HTX variant gets 4 powertrain options:
- 1.5L normal petrol with manual transmission (MT)
- 1.5L normal petrol with continuously variable transmission (CVT)
- 1.5L turbo diesel with auto-clutch manual transmission (ACMT)
- 1.5L turbo diesel with torque converter transmission (TC)
In addition to the features of the HTK Plus variant, the Seltos HTX variant gets the following extra features:
KIA SELTOS HTX FEATURES OVER HTK PLUS |
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Safety & Entertainment |
Functional |
Style |
Larger 10.25-inch touchscreen |
Larger 17-inch grey alloy wheels (MT/ACMT) |
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Wired Android Auto |
Air purifier |
Larger 17-inch machined alloy wheels (automatic) |
Wired Apple Carplay |
Dual-zone auto AC |
Connected LED taillamps |
Telematics |
Telescopic steering |
Sweeping front and rear indicators |
Infotainment OTA update |
Auto-dimming inside mirror |
Knurled finish on chrome grille surround |
Voice commands |
All windows 1-touch up/down |
Black-beige dual-tone interiors |
Amazon Alexa integration |
60-40 split-folding rear seat backs |
Leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering |
ISOFIX |
Soft-touch dashboard |
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Traction control w/ modes (auto only) |
Drive modes (eco, normal, sport – automatic only) |
Panoramic sunroof (non-turbo also) |
LED headlamps |
Front seat back pockets |
Leather upholstery |
LED projector fog lamps |
2-step rear seat back recline |
Metal door sill plates |
3x adjustable rear headrests |
Ambient lighting |
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Paddle shifters (auto only) |
Chrome outside door handles |
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Chrome window line |
You may miss the following features in the Seltos HTX variant:
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay
- Wireless phone charger
- Ventilated front seats (because of leather upholstery)
- Colour LCD instrument cluster
- 360-degree camera
Kia Seltos HTX Plus – Features Over HTX Variant
HTX Plus gets the 3 powertrain options:
- 1.5L normal petrol with manual transmission (MT)
- 1.5L turbo petrol with dual-clutch transmission (DCT)
- 1.5L turbo diesel with auto-clutch manual transmission (ACMT)
In addition to the features of the HTX variant, the Seltos HTX Plus variant gets the following extra features:
KIA SELTOS HTX PLUS FEATURES OVER HTX |
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Safety & Entertainment |
Functional |
Style |
+1x speaker |
Wireless phone charger |
17-inch machined alloy wheels (manual also) |
Subwoofer |
Ventilated front seats |
Black rear spoiler |
Bose premium sound system |
8-way power driver seat |
Black interiors with brown accents |
Heat-resistant windshield and side windows |
Brown upholstery |
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10.25-inch full-colour LCD instrument cluster |
You may miss the ADAS features in the Seltos HTX Plus variant which are exclusively available in the GTX Plus and X Line variants.
Kia Seltos GTX Plus – Features Over HTX Plus Variant
The GTX Plus gets 2 powertrain options – 1.5L turbo petrol-automatic (dual-clutch transmission) and 1.5L turbo diesel-automatic (torque converter).
In addition to the features of the HTX Plus variant, the Seltos GTX Plus variant gets the following extra features:
KIA SELTOS GTX PLUS FEATURES OVER HTX PLUS |
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ADAS |
Others |
Forward collision warning |
Larger 18-inch alloy machined wheels |
Forward collision avoidance assist (car, pedestrian, cyclist, junction turning) |
GT Line exclusive body kit |
Lane departure warning |
Dual exhaust tips (turbo only) |
Lane following assist |
Black roof rails |
Lane keep assist |
Black interiors with white accents |
Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go |
Black leather upholstery |
Leading vehicle departure alert |
GT logo on steering |
Auto high beam |
Metallic pedals |
Driver attention warning |
Black roof lining |
Blind spot collision warning |
Cup holder cover |
Blind spot collision avoidance assist |
Auto wipers |
Rear cross traffic collision warning |
Electronic parking brake w/ auto hold |
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance assist |
360-degree camera |
Safe exit warning |
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Blind-spot monitoring in instrument cluster |
You may miss the following features in the Seltos GTX Plus variant:
- Power tailgate
- Head-up display
- Power passenger seat
- Memory and welcome function for power driver seat
Kia Seltos X Line – Features Over GTX Plus Variant
X Line is the top model of the Kia Seltos. It gets 2 powertrain options – 1.5L turbo petrol-automatic (dual-clutch transmission) and 1.5L turbo diesel-automatic (torque converter).
In addition to the features of the GTX Plus variant, the Seltos X Line variant gets the following extra features:
KIA SELTOS X LINE FEATURES OVER GTX PLUS |
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Functional & Style |
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Head-up display |
Matte grey exterior colour |
Grey leather upholstery |
Black grille |
Grey cabin accents |
Black outside mirrors |
Gloss black front and rear skid plates |
Black outside door handles |
Considering the price and segment of the Seltos X Line, power tailgate, power passenger seat and memory/welcome function for power driving seat are the only features we think are missing in this variant.
To know our most value for money buying recommendation for the Kia Seltos, you can read the verdict in the following article:
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