After its launch in major markets like the US and South Korea, the Kia Seltos 2024 has now made its way to the Southeast Asia region, where it has received design and equipment upgrades.
The Kia Seltos 2024 has recently been released in the Philippines market. Available in three versions – 1.5 LX, 1.5 EX, and 1.4 Turbo SX – the South Korean SUV model is priced between 1,198 – 1,688 million Pesos (approximately 524 – 739 million VND).
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Belonging to the B-segment SUV/CUV segment, the Kia Seltos 2024 measures 4315 x 1800 x 1645 mm, with a wheelbase of 2610mm and ground clearance of 190 mm. The car boasts a modern and trendy appearance compared to its previous version. The front of the car features a prominent “tiger’s nose” grille, connected to new LED headlights. The grille has been extended to the sides for a more balanced and commanding look. Additionally, the lighting cluster has been redesigned to give a more modern touch. At the rear, new taillights with an inverted L-shaped design and LED strips running across the trunk lid add to the car’s appeal.
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Inside, the Kia Seltos 2024 boasts a modern interior with a new curved screen on the dashboard, merging a digital instrument cluster and a central touch screen. Other standard features include leather or fabric seats, a 6-speaker audio system, automatic air conditioning, electronic parking brake, and Auto Hold.
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In addition to the design and equipment upgrades, the Kia Seltos 2024 also offers safety technologies such as smart cruise control, front collision avoidance assist, lane-keeping assist, lane departure warning, and parking distance warning. The standard version of the car is equipped with 2 airbags, while the higher versions come with up to 6 airbags.
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In the Philippines, the Kia Seltos 2024 is available with two engine options. The first is a naturally aspirated 1.5L gasoline engine, delivering a maximum power of 115 horsepower and a peak torque of 144 Nm, paired with an iVT continuously variable transmission.
The second option is a turbocharged 1.4L gasoline engine, generating a maximum power of 140 horsepower and a peak torque of 242 Nm, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
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After its launch in the Philippines, the Kia Seltos 2024 will continue to be introduced in other Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam. Currently, the Kia Seltos, along with the Hyundai Creta, are the two best-selling SUV/CUV models in the B-segment in Vietnam.
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