Kia Cars New Prices After GST Rate Cut: Compare Old vs New Prices Here
The highest benefit of over Rs 4 lakh is applicable to Kia’s flagship MPV offering – the Carnival – in India
Kia has slashed prices of the Sonet by up to Rs 1.64 lakh.
Prices of the Kia Syros have come down by up to Rs 1.86 lakh.
The Kia Seltos has become more affordable by up to Rs 75,000.
Kia has cut the prices of the old Carens by up to Rs 49,000.
Prices of the Carens Clavis have reduced by up to Rs 79,000.
No price cuts on the Carens Clavis EV, EV6 and EV9.
With the Central Government’s directives of reforming the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on various products, carmakers too have slashed prices of most of their offerings in India. One such carmaker is Kia who has also lowered the asking prices of all internal combustible engine (ICE) models in its portfolio. In this story, let’s check out the revised variant-wise prices of all the eligible Kia offerings in India:
With the Central Government’s directives of reforming the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on various products, carmakers too have slashed prices of most of their offerings in India. One such carmaker is Kia who has also lowered the asking prices of all internal combustible engine (ICE) models in its portfolio. In this story, let’s check out the revised variant-wise prices of all the eligible Kia offerings in India:
Sonet
Petrol
| Variant | Old Price (Old GST rates) | New Price (Updated GST rates) | Savings |
| 1-litre N/A petrol | |||
| HTE MT | Rs 8 lakh | Rs 7.30 lakh | (-Rs 70,000) |
| HTE (O) MT | Rs 8.44 lakh | Rs 7.70 lakh | (-Rs 74,000) |
| HTK MT | Rs 9.24 lakh | Rs 8.41 lakh | (-Rs 83,000) |
| HTK (O) MT | Rs 9.60 lakh | Rs 8.74 lakh | (-Rs 86,000) |
| HTK Plus MT | Rs 10 lakh | Rs 9.10 lakh | (-Rs 90,000) |
| HTK Plus (O) MT | Rs 10.54 lakh | Rs 9.59 lakh | (-Rs 95,000) |
| 1-litre turbo-petrol | |||
| HTK iMT* | Rs 9.66 lakh | Rs 8.79 lakh | (-Rs 87,000) |
| HTK (O) iMT* | Rs 10 lakh | Rs 9.10 lakh | (-Rs 90,000) |
| HTK Plus iMT* | Rs 10.40 lakh | Rs 9.47 lakh | (-Rs 93,000) |
| HTK Plus (O) iMT* | Rs 11.04 lakh | Rs 10.05 lakh | (-Rs 99,000) |
| HTX iMT* | Rs 11.87 lakh | Rs 10.80 lakh | (-Rs 1.07 lakh) |
| HTX DCT^ | Rs 12.74 lakh | Rs 11.60 lakh | (-Rs 1.14 lakh) |
| GTX Plus DCT^ | Rs 14.84 lakh | Rs 13.51 lakh | (-Rs 1.33 lakh) |
| X-Line DCT^ | Rs 15 lakh | Rs 13.65 lakh | (-Rs 1.35 lakh) |
*iMT – intelligent manual transmission (manual without the clutch pedal)
^DCT- Dual-clutch automatic transmission
Diesel
| Variant | Old Price (Old GST rates) | New Price (Updated GST rates) | Savings |
| 1.5-litre diesel | |||
| HTE (O) MT | Rs 10 lakh | Rs 8.98 lakh | (-Rs 1.02 lakh) |
| HTK (O) MT | Rs 11.10 lakh | Rs 9.94 lakh | (-Rs 1.16 lakh) |
| HTK Plus MT | Rs 11.50 lakh | Rs 10.30 lakh | (-Rs 1.20 lakh) |
| HTK Plus (O) MT | Rs 12.04 lakh | Rs 10.78 lakh | (-Rs 1.26 lakh) |
| HTX MT | Rs 12.56 lakh | Rs 11.25 lakh | (-Rs 1.31 lakh) |
| HTX AT* | Rs 13.43 lakh | Rs 12.03 lakh | (-Rs 1.40 lakh) |
| GTX Plus AT* | Rs 15.64 lakh | Rs 14 lakh | (-Rs 1.64 lakh) |
*AT – Torque converter automatic transmission
- The highest savings of Rs 1.64 lakh are applicable to the fully loaded GTX Plus AT diesel variant of the Kia Sonet.
- All diesel variants of the sub-4m SUV have gotten a price reduction of over Rs 1 lakh.
- Kia has slashed prices of the Sonet’s petrol variants by up to Rs 1.35 lakh.
Syros
Petrol
| Variant | Old Price (Old GST rates) | New Price (Updated GST rates) | Savings |
| 1-litre turbo-petrol | |||
| HTK MT | Rs 9.50 lakh | Rs 8.67 lakh | (-Rs 83,000) |
| HTK (O) MT | Rs 10.30 lakh | Rs 9.39 lakh | (-Rs 91,000) |
| HTK Plus MT | Rs 11.80 lakh | Rs 10.74 lakh | (-Rs 1.06 lakh) |
| HTX MT | Rs 13.30 lakh | Rs 12.10 lakh | (-Rs 1.20 lakh) |
| HTK Plus DCT | Rs 13.10 lakh | Rs 11.92 lakh | (-Rs 1.18 lakh) |
| HTX DCT | Rs 14.60 lakh | Rs 13.29 lakh | (-Rs 1.31 lakh) |
| HTX Plus DCT | Rs 16 lakh | Rs 14.56 lakh | (-Rs 1.44 lakh) |
| HTX Plus (O) DCT | Rs 16.80 lakh | Rs 15.29 lakh | (-Rs 1.51 lakh) |
Diesel
| Variant | Old Price (Old GST rates) | New Price (Updated GST rates) | Savings |
| 1.5-litre diesel | |||
| HTK (O) MT | Rs 11.30 lakh | Rs 10.14 lakh | (-Rs 1.16 lakh) |
| HTK Plus MT | Rs 12.80 lakh | Rs 11.46 lakh | (-Rs 1.34 lakh) |
| HTX MT | Rs 14.30 lakh | Rs 12.80 lakh | (-Rs 1.50 lakh) |
| HTX Plus AT | Rs 17 lakh | Rs 15.22 lakh | (-Rs 1.78 lakh) |
| HTX Plus (O) AT | Rs 17.80 lakh | Rs 15.94 lakh | (-Rs 1.86 lakh) |
- The highest price cut of Rs 1.86 lakh is available on the top-spec HTX Plus (O) AT diesel variant of the Kia Syros.
- Like the Sonet, all diesel variants of the Syros too come with savings of more than Rs 1 lakh each.
- For those of you looking to pick a turbo-petrol variant, Kia is offering savings of up to Rs 1.51 lakh.
Seltos
Petrol
| Variant | Old Price (Old GST rates) | New Price (Updated GST rates) | Savings |
| 1.5-litre N/A petrol | |||
| HTE (O) MT | Rs 11.19 lakh | Rs 10.79 lakh | (-Rs 40,000) |
| HTK MT | Rs 12.64 lakh | Rs 12.18 lakh | (-Rs 46,000) |
| HTK (O) MT | Rs 13.05 lakh | Rs 12.57 lakh | (-Rs 48,000) |
| HTK Plus (O) MT | Rs 14.46 lakh | Rs 13.93 lakh | (-Rs 53,000) |
| HTX MT | Rs 15.82 lakh | Rs 15.24 lakh | (-Rs 58,000) |
| HTX (O) MT | Rs 16.77 lakh | Rs 16.15 lakh | (-Rs 62,000) |
| HTK Plus (O) CVT | Rs 15.82 lakh | Rs 15.24 lakh | (-Rs 58,000) |
| HTX CVT | Rs 17.27 lakh | Rs 16.64 lakh | (-Rs 63,000) |
| HTX (O) CVT | Rs 18.10 lakh | Rs 17.44 lakh | (-Rs 66,000) |
| 1.5-litre turbo-petrol | |||
| HTK Plus iMT | Rs 15.78 lakh | Rs 15.20 lakh | (-Rs 58,000) |
| GTX Plus DCT | Rs 20 lakh | Rs 19.27 lakh | (-Rs 73,000) |
| X-Line DCT | Rs 20.56 lakh | Rs 19.81 lakh | (-Rs 75,000) |
Diesel
| Variant | Old Price (Old GST rates) | New Price (Updated GST rates) | Savings |
| 1.5-litre diesel | |||
| HTE (O) MT | Rs 12.77 lakh | Rs 12.32 lakh | (-Rs 45,000) |
| HTK MT | Rs 14.12 lakh | Rs 13.60 lakh | (-Rs 52,000) |
| HTK (O) MT | Rs 14.61 lakh | Rs 14.07 lakh | (-Rs 54,000) |
| HTK Plus (O) MT | Rs 16.02 lakh | Rs 15.43 lakh | (-Rs 59,000) |
| HTX MT | Rs 17.39 lakh | Rs 16.75 lakh | (-Rs 64,000) |
| HTX (O) MT | Rs 18.42 lakh | Rs 17.74 lakh | (-Rs 68,000) |
| HTK Plus (O) AT | Rs 17.28 lakh | Rs 16.65 lakh | (-Rs 63,000) |
| HTX AT | Rs 18.71 lakh | Rs 18.02 lakh | (-Rs 69,000) |
| GTX Plus AT | Rs 20 lakh | Rs 19.27 lakh | (-Rs 73,000) |
| X-Line AT | Rs 20.56 lakh | Rs 19.81 lakh | (-Rs 75,000) |
- The highest savings of Rs 75,000 are applicable to the fully equipped X-Line petrol-DCT and X-Line diesel-AT variants of the Kia Seltos.
- Prices of other petrol and diesel variants have been slashed in the range of Rs 40,000 to Rs 73,000.
Carens
Petrol
| Variant | Old Price (Old GST rates) | New Price (Updated GST rates) | Savings |
| 1.5-litre N/A petrol | |||
| Premium (O) 7-seater MT | Rs 11.41 lakh | Rs 10.99 lakh | (-Rs 48,000) |
Diesel
| Variant | Old Price (Old GST rates) | New Price (Updated GST rates) | Savings |
| 1.5-litre diesel | |||
| Premium (O) 7-seater MT | Rs 13.26 lakh | Rs 12.77 lakh | (-Rs 49,000) |
- Prices of the Kia Carens have been reduced by up to Rs 49,000.
- The highest savings are applicable to the Premium (O) 7-seater diesel-MT variant of the pre-facelift Carens.
Carens Clavis
Petrol
| Variant | Old Price (Old GST rates) | New Price (Updated GST rates) | Savings |
| 1.5-litre N/A petrol | |||
| HTE 7-seater MT | Rs 11.50 lakh | Rs 11.08 lakh | (-Rs 42,000) |
| HTE (O) 7-seater MT | Rs 12.50 lakh | Rs 12.04 lakh | (-Rs 46,000) |
| HTK 7-seater MT | Rs 13.50 lakh | Rs 13.01 lakh | (-Rs 49,000) |
| 1.5-litre turbo-petrol | |||
| HTE (O) 7-seater MT | Rs 13.40 lakh | Rs 12.91 lakh | (-Rs 49,000) |
| HTK 7-seater MT | Rs 14.40 lakh | Rs 13.87 lakh | (-Rs 53,000) |
| HTK Plus 7-seater MT | Rs 15.40 lakh | Rs 14.84 lakh | (-Rs 56,000) |
| HTK Plus (O) 7-seater MT | Rs 16.20 lakh | Rs 15.61 lakh | (-Rs 59,000) |
| HTX 7-seater MT | Rs 18.40 lakh | Rs 17.73 lakh | (-Rs 67,000) |
| HTX Plus 7-seater MT | Rs 19.40 lakh | Rs 18.69 lakh | (-Rs 71,000) |
| HTX Plus 6-seater MT | Rs 19.40 lakh | Rs 18.69 lakh | (-Rs 71,000) |
| HTX 7-seater iMT | Rs 18.70 lakh | Rs 18.01 lakh | (-Rs 69,000) |
| HTX Plus 7-seater iMT | Rs 19.70 lakh | Rs 18.98 lakh | (-Rs 72,000) |
| HTX Plus 6-seater iMT | Rs 19.70 lakh | Rs 18.98 lakh | (-Rs 72,000) |
| HTK Plus 7-seater DCT | Rs 16.90 lakh | Rs 16.28 lakh | (-Rs 62,000) |
| HTK Plus (O) 7-seater DCT | Rs 17.70 lakh | Rs 17.05 lakh | (-Rs 65,000) |
| HTX Plus 7-seater DCT | Rs 21.50 lakh | Rs 20.71 lakh | (-Rs 79,000) |
| HTX Plus 6-seater DCT | Rs 21.50 lakh | Rs 20.71 lakh | (-Rs 79,000) |
Diesel
| Variant | Old Price (Old GST rates) | New Price (Updated GST rates) | Savings |
| 1.5-litre diesel | |||
| HTE 7-seater MT | Rs 13.50 lakh | Rs 13.01 lakh | (-Rs 49,000) |
| HTE (O) 7-seater MT | Rs 14.55 lakh | Rs 14.02 lakh | (-Rs 53,000) |
| HTK 7-seater MT | Rs 15.52 lakh | Rs 14.95 lakh | (-Rs 57,000) |
| HTK Plus 7-seater MT | Rs 16.50 lakh | Rs 15.90 lakh | (-Rs 60,000) |
| HTK Plus (O) 7-seater MT | Rs 17.30 lakh | Rs 16.67 lakh | (-Rs 63,000) |
| HTX 7-seater MT | Rs 19.50 lakh | Rs 18.79 lakh | (-Rs 71,000) |
| HTK Plus 7-seater AT | Rs 18 lakh | Rs 17.34 lakh | (-Rs 66,000) |
- The maximum savings of Rs 79,000 are available on the fully loaded HTX Plus 6- and 7-seater turbo-petrol DCT variants of the Carens Clavis.
- Kia has reduced prices of the other petrol and diesel variants of the MPV in the range of Rs 42,000 to Rs 72,000.
Carnival
| Variant | Old Price (Old GST rates) | New Price (Updated GST rates) | Savings |
| 2.2-litre diesel | |||
| Limousine Plus 7-seater AT | Rs 63.91 lakh | Rs 59.42 lakh | (-Rs 4.49 lakh) |
- The price of the Kia Carnival MPV has been dropped by Rs 4.49 lakh.
- Kia offers the India-spec Carnival in a single fully loaded Limousine Plus variant in a 7-seater guise with a 2.2-litre diesel engine and an 8-speed AT only.
Reason For The Price Cut
Prior to the revision, the aforementioned Kia cars were placed in different tax brackets, thus attracting different tax rates. Following the GST rate revisions, the maximum savings are applicable to the flagship Carnival MPV followed by Kia’s sub-4m offerings, namely, the Sonet and Syros SUVs. Prices of Kia’s all-electric offerings, namely, the Carens Clavis EV, EV6, and EV9 have not been affected as no changes have been made in the tax applicable to EVs.
Check the table below for more details.
| Type of Vehicle | Old GST Slab (Including Cess) | New GST Rates | Savings |
| Sub-4 metre (Petrol) | 29 percent (28 percent GST + 1 percent cess) | 18 percent | 11 percent |
| Sub-4 metre (Diesel) | 31 percent (28 percent GST + 3 percent cess) | 18 percent | 13 percent |
| Cars over 4 metres in length with engine capacity up to 1,500 cc | Up to 45 percent (28 percent GST + 17 percent) | 40 percent | 5 percent |
| Cars above 4 metres in length with engine capacity exceeding 1,500 cc | Up to 50 percent (28 percent GST + up to 22 percent cess) | 40 percent | 10 percent |
When Do The New Prices Come Into Effect?
The updated variant-wise prices are now in effect, which is in line with the Central Government’s directive of implementing the new GST rates across the nation.
Kia Cars’ Rivals
While the Kia Sonet and Syros rival sub-4m SUVs such as the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, and Renault Kiger, the Kia Seltos takes on compact SUVs including the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq, and Hyundai Creta.
The Carens and Carens Clavis go up against the likes of the Maruti Ertiga, Toyota Rumion, and the Toyota Innova Crysta and Hycross duo. Kia’s premium MPV, the Carnival, is a premium alternative to the Toyota Innova Hycross and Maruti Invicto, while also serving as an affordable option to the Lexus LM and Toyota Vellfire.
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Maruti Victoris vs Kia Seltos: Which Is The Better Compact SUV?
Modified On Sep 09, 2025 01:07 PM By Shreyash
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While both Maruti Victoris and Kia Seltos are tech-loaded, they both come with distinct powertrain options catering to varied driving needs
The Maruti Victoris is the latest entrant into the compact SUV space in India. While the prices are yet to be announced, Maruti has already revealed all other features and specifications of the SUV. Let’s see how the newly unveiled Victoris stacks up against one of its direct rivals, the Kia Seltos, in terms of specifications and features on paper.
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Maruti Victoris | Kia Seltos | Difference |
| Length | 4360 mm | 4365 mm | (-) 5 mm |
| Width | 1795 mm | 1800 mm | (-) 5 mm |
| Height | 1655 mm | 1645 mm | + 10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2610 mm | (-) 10 mm |
- The Kia Seltos is both longer and wider than the Maruti Victoris by 5 mm. Hence, the Seltos also has a 10 mm longer wheelbase than that of the Maruti SUV.
- However, the Victoris is 10 mm taller than the Seltos.
- When it comes to the cargo area, the Seltos’s boot can accommodate up to 433 litres of luggage. Maruti hasn’t provided boot space figures for its SUV.
- Maruti also offers the Victoris SUV with an optional CNG powertrain. It has an underbody CNG tank that does not hamper the boot space.
Powertrain
| Specifications | Maruti Victoris | Kia Seltos | ||||
| Engine | 1.5-litre mild hybrid petrol engine | 1.5-litre strong hybrid engine | 1.5-litre petrol+CNG option | 1.5-litre naturally aspirated (NA) petrol | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre diesel |
| Power | 103 PS | 116 PS (combined) | 88 PS | 115 PS | 160 PS | 116 PS |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 141 Nm | 121.5 Nm | 144 Nm | 253 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT, 6-speed AT | e-CVT | 5-speed MT | 6-speed MT, CVT | 6-speed iMT, 7-speed DCT | 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel-drive, All-wheel-drive (AT Only) | Front-wheel-drive | Front-wheel-drive | Front-wheel-drive | Front-wheel-drive | Front-wheel-drive |
AT – Torque converter automatic transmission
e-CVT = Electronic continuously variable automatic transmission
iMT – Manual transmission without clutch pedal
DCT – Dual clutch automatic transmission
- Comparing the naturally aspirated petrol variants, the Seltos makes 12 PS and 5 Nm more than the Victoris.
- Note that Maruti is offering the Victoris mild-hybrid petrol with either a 5-speed MT or a 6-speed AT, whereas the Seltos’ NA petrol engine comes paired with either a 6-speed MT or a CVT automatic gearbox.
- Additionally, Maruti also offers the Victoris with a strong-hybrid powertrain option, which makes 116 PS, almost the same as the Seltos NA petrol. However, the Victroris strong-hybrid has an impressive claimed fuel efficiency of 28.65 kmpl.
- If you are looking for performance, the Kia Seltos is also being offered with the option of a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol which makes 160 PS. It comes with either a 6-speed iMT or a 7-speed DCT.
- Kia is also offering the Seltos with a 1.5-litre diesel engine (116 PS and 250 Nm) paired with either a 6-speed MT or a 6-speed AT.
- Unlike the Seltos, the mild-hybrid automatic variant of the Maruti Victoris can also be had with an optional AWD drivetrain. The Seltos, on the other hand, only comes with a front-wheel-drive configuration.
Features
| Features | Maruti Victoris | Kia Seltos |
| Exterior | Auto-LED projector headlights with follow-me-home functionPixel-type connected LED DRLsLED fog lightsConnected LED tail lightsDual-tone 17-inch alloy wheelsRoof railsSilver front and rear skid platesRoof-mounted spoilerShark-fin antenna | Auto-LED projector headlights with follow-me-home functionLED DRLsLED fog lightsConnected LED tail lights18-inch dual-tone alloy wheelsRoof railsSilver front and rear skid platesRoof-mounted spoilerShark-fin antenna |
| Interior | Black and Ivory dual-tone cabin themeBlack and ivory leatherette seatsLeatherette wrapped steering wheel64-colour ambient lightingFront footwell lightingSunglass holderAdjustable headrests for all seats60:40 split-folding rear seatsFront centre armrest with storage spaceRear centre armrest with cupholders | Dual-tone cabin theme (based on variant chosen)Leatherette seat upholsteryLeatherette wrapped steering wheelAmbient lightingMetallic pedalsSunglass holderAdjustable headrests for all seatsSunblinds for rear seats60:40 split-folding rear seatsFront centre armrest with storage spaceRear centre armrest with cupholders |
| Comfort And Convenience | 10.25-inch digital driver’s displayAuto AC with rear AC ventsVentilated front seats8-way powered driver’s seatPowered tailgatePanoramic sunroofWireless phone charger with cooling padType A and Type C USB ports at the frontType C USB ports for rear passengersHead-up displayAir purifierEngine start/stop buttonElectrically adjustable and auto-fold ORVMsCruise controlMulti-drive modes – Eco, Normal, Sport (Strong-hybrid only)Multi-terrain modes – Snow, Sport, Lock and Auto (AWD only)Paddle shifter (Automatic Only)Tilt and telescopic adjustable steering wheelAuto-dimming IRVM | 10.25-inch digital driver’s displayDual-zone ACVentilated front seats8-way powered driver’s seatPanoramic sunroofWireless phone charger with cooling padType C USB ports for front and rear passengersType A USB ports for the front rowHead-up displayAir purifierEngine start/stop buttonSmart key with remote engine startElectrically adjustable and auto-fold ORVMsCruise controlMulti-drive modes – Eco, Normal, SportMulti-terrain modes – Sand, Mud, SnowPaddle shifter (Automatic only)Tilt and telescopic adjustable steering wheelAuto-dimming IRVMDashcam with dual camera |
| Infotainment | 10.1-inch touchscreenWireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay8-speaker Infinity sound system with subwooferDolby Atmos surround sound systemAlexa connectivityConnected car tech | 10.25-inch touchscreenWireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay8-speaker Bose sound systemConnected car tech |
| Safety | 6 airbags (as standard)360-degree cameraABS with EBDAll-wheel disc brakesElectronic stability control (ESC)Front and rear parking sensorsHill-hold assistHill descent control (AWD)Rear defoggerRear wiper and washerElectronic parking brake with auto-hold (Automatic only)3-point seatbelt for all seatsSeatbelt reminder for all seatsTyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)Level 2 ADASISOFIX child seat anchorages | 6 airbags (as standard)360-degree cameraABS with EBDAll-wheel disc brakesElectronic stability control (ESC)Front and rear parking sensorsHill-hold assistRear defoggerRear wiper and washerElectronic parking brake with auto-hold (Automatic only)3-point seatbelt for all seatsSeatbelt reminder for all seatsTyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)Level 2 ADASISOFIX child seat anchorages |
- Both Maruti Victoris and Kia Seltos are loaded to the brim with features. However, the Seltos looks more sophisticated from the inside thanks to its integrated curved display setup.
- Features on board both the SUVs include a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, an 8-speaker brand sound system, ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, an 8-way powered driver’s seat, and multi-drive and multi-terrain modes.
- However, the Seltos additionally comes with sunblinds for rear seats, dual-zone AC, smart key with remote engine start, and a dashcam with dual camera. All of these are not available in the Maruti Victoris.
- While both SUVs get branded 8-speaker sound systems, the Victoris is additionally equipped with a subwoofer and Dolby Atmos surround sound, which would provide an enhanced acoustic experience compared to that in the Seltos.
- In terms of safety, both SUVs get 6 airbags (as standard), a 360-degree camera, all-wheel disc brakes, an electronic parking brake, and level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
- If you choose the AWD variant of the Victoris, you also get hill descent control which is unavailable on the Seltos.
Price
| Maruti Victoris | Kia Seltos |
| Rs 9.75 lakh to Rs 20 lakh (expected) | Rs 11.19 lakh to Rs 20.56 lakh |
All prices are ex-showroom
The Maruti Victoris is expected to undercut the Kia Seltos in both base-spec and higher-spec variants, in terms of prices. However, do note that Maruti will retain the Victoris compact SUV via its Arena chain of dealerships.
Final Takeaway
It’s clear that both the Maruti Victoris and Kia Seltos are neck and neck in terms of specifications and features. Both SUVs pack in all the bells and whistles, including dual digital screens, ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, branded audio systems, and Level 2 ADAS. However, the Seltos still edges ahead with more premium comfort and convenience features, such as rear window sunshades, dual-zone AC, and a smart key with remote engine start.
It all boils down to the powertrain options, where both SUVs cater to specific needs. The Victoris offers mild-hybrid petrol, CNG, and strong-hybrid choices, whereas the Seltos comes with naturally aspirated petrol, turbo-petrol, and diesel engine options. Unlike the Seltos, the Victoris also offers an optional AWD with its automatic transmission. If you’re looking for performance or a feature-loaded diesel SUV, the Seltos is the better choice. However, if saving money and owning an efficient petrol SUV are your priorities, the Maruti Victoris is definitely worth waiting for.
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