The facelifted Kia Seltos has touched down on Australian shores with lots of the identical updates launched in abroad markets.

Kia Australia will promote the facelifted Seltos in 4 trims, dubbed the S, Sport, Sport+ and GT-Line, obtainable with two powertrain choices. Costs kick off at AU$29,500 ($19,956) for the S and improve to AU$32,700 ($22,121) for the Sport, AU$35,800 ($24,218) for the Sport+, and AU$41,500 ($28,074) for the GT-Line when geared up with the two.0-liter four-cylinder. Sport+ and GT-Line variants with the 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder begin at AU$39,300 ($26,586) and AU$44,900 ($30,374) respectively.

The aforementioned 2.0-liter four-cylinder has gone unchanged from the pre-facelifted Seltos however the 1.6-liter turbocharged mill advantages from 12 per cent extra energy, the identical quantity of torque, and is extra gasoline environment friendly due to a brand new camshaft and valve management system and an built-in thermal administration system. Kia’s seven-speed dual-clutch transmission has additionally been dropped in favor of an 8-speed automated.

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A bunch of design adjustments distinguish the facelifted Seltos from the previous mannequin. These alterations begin on the entrance finish the place there’s a new entrance bumper and outstanding skid plate garnish whereas GT-Line fashions additionally profit from newly-designed signature lighting. Nonetheless, it’s the rear the place the obvious adjustments have been made, together with the fitment of latest taillights that, within the GT-Line, incorporate LEDs and a full-width mild bar.

Kia has additionally altered the inside of the Seltos. Now, all fashions function digital gauge clusters, consisting of a small show for the S and twin 10.25-inch shows for the Sport, Sport+, and GT-Line, similar to these from the brand new Sportage and EV6. All fashions additionally now come normal with rear air vents and USB-C charging retailers whereas the GT-Line has heated and ventilated entrance seats, a heated steering wheel, tilt and sliding sunroof, wi-fi cellphone charging, an 8-speaker Bose audio system, ambient lighting, and a head-up show.

Native patrons will be capable to order the brand new Seltos in considered one of seven obtainable colours, together with a brand new one dubbed Pluton Blue. The GT-Line can be provided with two completely different two-tone paint schemes.

“With its broad enchantment to singles, {couples} and households, the Seltos has been successful small SUV automobile patrons over because it was first launched in 2019,” Kia chief working officer Damien Meredith stated in a press launch. “The brand new Kia Seltos combines an already stable providing with a brand new dynamic design and a powerful checklist of added options, and we’re assured its reputation won’t solely proceed however develop.”