Introduction
The Kia Seltos is one of the most popular mid-size SUVs in India, offering a range of features, powertrain options, and variants to suit different customer preferences. The Seltos was recently updated with a facelift in July 2023, which introduced a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, a new X-Line trim, and some cosmetic and feature enhancements. The facelifted Seltos has received a positive response from the buyers, as evident from the high booking numbers and waiting periods.
New Kia Seltos Waiting Period – City Wise
As the demand for the 2023 Kia Seltos facelift soars, the waiting periods for different variants have been disclosed by the automaker. Starting with the entry-level petrol variants, which include the HTE, HTK, HTK+, and HTX trims, customers can expect a waiting period of four to five weeks from the day of booking for the petrol variants. The CVT-equipped HTX 1.5-litre petrol trim has a waiting period of eight to nine weeks.
The HTK Plus, HTX Plus, and GTX Plus variants powered by the new 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol mill also ask for a wait of eight to nine weeks. However, customers going for the GTX Plus and X-Line variants utilising the same powertrain, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic unit, have to wait for 14 to 15 weeks each.
The diesel variants of the 2023 Kia Seltos facelift have similar waiting periods as the petrol ones, except for the HTE trim, which has a waiting of eight to nine weeks instead of four to five weeks. The range-topping diesel trims, GTX Plus AT and X-Line AT, also come with a waiting of 14 to 15 weeks.
The table below shows the variant-wise waiting periods for the 2023 Kia Seltos facelift in some of the popular cities in India as of October 2023. The waiting periods may vary depending on the dealer stock availability, colour choice, and customer location.
| City | HTE | HTK | HTK+ | HTX | HTX+ | GTX+ | X-Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 5 weeks / 9 weeks (diesel) | 5 weeks / 9 weeks (diesel) | 5 weeks / 9 weeks (diesel) | 5 weeks / 9 weeks (petrol CVT) / 9 weeks (diesel) | 9 weeks | 15 weeks | 15 weeks |
| Mumbai | 4 weeks / 8 weeks (diesel) | 4 weeks / 8 weeks (diesel) | 4 weeks / 8 weeks (diesel) | 4 weeks / 8 weeks (petrol CVT) / 8 weeks (diesel) | 8 weeks | 14 weeks | 14 weeks |
| Nashik | 4 weeks / 8 weeks (diesel) | 4 weeks / 8 weeks (diesel) | 4 weeks / 8 weeks (diesel) | 4 weeks / 8 weeks (petrol CVT) / 8 weeks (diesel) | 8 weeks | 14 weeks | 14 weeks |
| Kolkata | 6 weeks / 10 weeks (diesel) | 6 weeks /10weeks (diesel) | 6weeks/10weeks(diesel) | 6weeks/10weeks(petrol CVT)/10weeks(diesel) | 10weeks | 16weeks | 16weeks |
| Bangalore | 5weeks/9weeks(diesel) | 5weeks/9weeks(diesel) | 5weeks/9weeks(diesel) | 5weeks/9weeks(petrol CVT)/9weeks(diesel) | 9weeks | 15weeks | 15weeks |
| Chennai | 4weeks/8weeks(diesel) | 4weeks/8weeks(diesel) | 4weeks/8weeks(diesel) | 4weeks/8weeks(petrol CVT)/8weeks(diesel) | 8weeks | 14weeks | 14weeks |
| Pune | 4weeks/8weeks(diesel) | 4weeks/8weeks(diesel) | 4weeks/8weeks(diesel) | 4weeks/8weeks(petrol CVT)/8weeks(diesel) | 8weeks | 14weeks | 14weeks |
| Jaipur | 5weeks/9weeks(diesel) | 5weeks/9weeks(diesel) | 5weeks/9weeks(diesel) | 5weeks/9weeks(petrol CVT)/9weeks(diesel) | 9weeks | 15weekss | 15weekss |
| Noida | 6weekss/10weekss(diesell) | 6weekss/10weekss(diesell) | 6weekss/10weekss(diesell) | 6weekss/10weekss(petroll CVT)/10weekss(diesell) | 10weekss | 16weekss | 16weekss |
| Hyderabad | 5weeks/9weeks(diesel) | 5weeks/9weeks(diesel) | 5weeks/9weeks(diesel) | 5weeks/9weeks(petrol CVT)/9weeks(diesel) | 9weeks | 15weeks | 15weeks |
| Lucknow | 6weeks/10weeks(diesel) | 6weeks/10weeks(diesel) | 6weeks/10weeks(diesel) | 6weeks/10weeks(petrol CVT)/10weeks(diesel) | 10weeks | 16weeks | 16weeks |
| Gurgaon | 5weeks/9weeks(diesel) | 5weeks/9weeks(diesel) | 5weeks/9weeks(diesel) | 5weeks/9weeks(petrol CVT)/9weeks(diesel) | 9weeks | 15weekss | 15weekss |
| Chandigarh | 4weekss/8weekss(diesell) | 4weekss/8weekss(diesell) | 4weekss/8weekss(diesell) | 4weekss/8weekss(petroll CVT)/8weekss(diesell) | 8weekss | 14weekss | 14weekss |
Conclusion
The 2023 Kia Seltos facelift is a compelling offering in the mid-size SUV segment, with its attractive design, feature-rich cabin, and multiple engine and transmission options. However, the high demand for the SUV also means that customers have to wait for a considerable amount of time to get their hands on their desired variant.
The waiting periods may also change depending on the market conditions, festive season, and supply chain issues. Therefore, it is advisable to check with your nearest Kia dealer for the exact waiting period and availability of your preferred Seltos variant before making a booking.
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