New Kia Seltos
Doha: The all-new Kia Seltos brings sophistication, class-leading space and cutting-edge technology and safety features to the global compact SUV segment. Following its unveiling earlier this year, the new Seltos has gone on sale in the Middle East with the advent of 2020.
In a statement, James (Kyung Hyeon) Kim, President of Kia Motors Middle East and Africa, said: “The Seltos is playing a central role in Kia’s continued growth in the Middle East. Global sales of compact SUVs are forecast to expand from 6.5 million vehicles in 2018 to more than 8.2 million by the end of 2022, and the Middle East represents an important growth market in this sector. The Seltos fills a gap in our portfolio and offers Kia’s traditional strengths in design, quality and technology. The car has been designed to fulfill the needs of youthful, tech-savvy customers in the Middle East, with a striking design inside and out, and a range of cutting-edge technology and safety equipment.”
As proof of its integral status to Kia’s global plans, the Seltos established all sorts of sales records during its launch in India such as more than 6,000 pre-booking commitment on the first day, leading to around 32,000 pre-launch bookings all in all. Also the very first Kia model sold in India, Seltos was able to deliver 6,200 units in its first month of sales alone. With this promising start, the wave has reached the shores of Doha as the Seltos has started sales already through its distributor, Al Attiya Motors and Trading Co (AMTC). Base option starts at QR62,900.
The Seltos stands apart from its rivals thanks to a sophisticated, sporty design and the space and capabilities of a larger SUV.
While the Seltos is only subtly larger on the outside than other B-segment SUVs, its long wheelbase and fine proportions result in significantly more space in the cabin and trunk than any other rival.
A colorful character, the Seltos is available in a choice of up to eight distinctive exterior paint finishes: Clear White, Glacier White Pearl, Steel Silver, Gravity Gray, Aurora Black Pearl, Intelligence Blue, Punchy Orange and Intense Red.
The Seltos is also available in Qatar in GT-Line specification, inspired by Kia’s ‘GT’ performance models such as the Stinger.
The eye-catching interior of the Seltos is designed with high-quality materials and futuristic in-car technology. Developed to meet the needs of youthful, tech-savvy buyers, the refined and advanced cabin is characterised by broad, sweeping shapes and highly technical details.
The ergonomics of the cabin allow the driver to sit comfortably with a commanding view, helping to maintain focus on the road ahead and naturally reduce fatigue.
The rear of the Seltos’s cabin is the most accommodating in the class, and the centre console features vents in the rear for ventilation and air conditioning, as well as a USB charger for rear occupants’ mobile devices and a small tray to hold them.
The sporty, stylish exterior is matched with strong on-road performance, engaging dynamics, and a comfortable ride for occupants. The new model is equipped with a range of newly developed powertrains for high efficiency and powerful performance.
The Seltos is available with a choice of two gasoline engines, depending on market. The 1.6-litre MPI (multi-point injection) engine is available with a choice of six-speed manual or automatic transmissions, and produces 123 PS and 151 Nm torque, enabling 0-to-100 kph acceleration in 12.2 seconds.
The Seltos is a technologically advanced and refined compact SUV equipped with a range of market and world-first features. These aren’t just designed to make driving safer and less stressful, but also more enjoyable.
At the heart of the dashboard, and providing total ease of operation, is the car’s infotainment system. The system provides Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
Kia’s passive and active safety systems ensure that Seltos occupants remain well protected on every journey. With the safety of occupants a number-one priority for the brand in all of its cars, Kia is targeting the most rigorous safety standards in every market in which the Seltos will be sold.
Al Attiya Motors and Trading Co is the exclusive distributor of Kia Motors in Qatar for more than three decades, blending rational experience with modern sensitivity in reaching to an evolving customer base. Its corporate office is in Al Rayyan Road, Al Sadd area, with two massive showrooms, showing the wide array of Kia models. Showrooms are at Al Sadd and the Kia City in Industrial Area Street Number 27.
