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Kia Seltos vs Leapmotor B03X in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 6 trim prices verified 13 Oct 2026Comparing X-line (A) 7DCT vs ProMax variants

The short answer

Leapmotor B03X costs रु 48,91,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Kia Seltos if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

X-Line(O) marketed as halo variant with maximum features Highest price in Seltos Nepal lineup, image-focused value

Pros

Most feature-loaded K3 Seltos variant in Nepal lineup

Distinctive exterior styling for uniqueness within segment

Stronger feature set with sunroof, ventilated seats and Bose audio

Offers diesel manual and automatic options for high‑mileage users

Sharper, more contemporary styling with GT‑Line and X‑Line halos

Starts at a lower price band with wide variant spread

Cons

Premium pricing up to Rs. 95.90 lakh narrows buyer pool

Diesel NVH is higher and future regulations may worry some buyers

Manual‑heavy line‑up can be tiring in heavy urban traffic

Service network is smaller than Hyundai’s in remote areas

Petrol IVT less refined than Creta’s overall driving feel

High price point for a compact SUV

As of 28 Sept 2026

Choose the Leapmotor B03X if

Leapmotor B03X costs रु 48,91,000 less ex-showroom.

A tech-heavy offering that bridges the gap between budget and premium EVs with its high-speed DC charging and generous ADAS suite. It suits urban professionals looking for a compact SUV that doesn't compromise on interior screen real estate or safety equipment.

Pros

Extremely fast DC charging capability (133 kW) for its battery size.

Generous 510L boot space is class-leading for a 4.2m SUV.

High safety focus with 7 airbags including a rare far-side airbag.

Modern minimalist cabin with a large 14.6-inch interface.

Cons

Rear torsion beam suspension may feel less refined on Nepal's uneven rural roads.

Manual adjustment for the internal rearview mirror feels dated in a 'ProMax' trim.

New brand in Nepal means a smaller service and spare parts network compared to established rivals.

Real-world range will likely be significantly lower than the optimistic 505km CLTC claim.

As of 12 Sept 2026

18 rows compared

Kia

Seltos

रु 95,90,000

Leapmotor

B03X

रु 46,99,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 95,90,000

रु 46,99,000Cheapest

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)

Shangrila Motors Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

K3 Seltos price band promoted up to Rs. 95.90 lakh on-road

4 offers on other variants

No offer on this variant

Explore full specifications and service support

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

117.5 kW (159.8 PS)

Not disclosed

Max torque

253 Nm

Not disclosed

Transmission

IVT

Not disclosed

Drivetrain

2WD

FWD

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

4,460 mm

Not disclosed

Width

1,830 mm

Not disclosed

Height

1,635 mm

Not disclosed

Wheelbase

2,690 mm

Not disclosed

Ground clearance

200 mm

Not disclosed

Boot space

447 litres

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

43Better

Service centres

30Better

CCS2 fast chargers

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Smoky Black & Hunter Green Two Tone Interiors

·Smoky Black & Hunter Green Leatherette Seats

·Relaxation Power Driver Seat

·10-Way Power Driver Seat with Power Lumbar Adjust

·Auto Reverse ORVM

·Integrated Memory System

As of 12 Oct 2026

·Eco-Leather Steering Wheel

·Steering Wheel 4-Way Manual Adjustment

·Multi-Function Steering Wheel

·Heated Steering Wheel

·Hands-Off Detection

·Eco-Leather Material Seats

·Driver Seat 6-Way Power Adjustment

·Front Passenger Seat 4-Way Manual Adjustment

·Heated Front Seats

·Front Reading Lights

·Ambient Lights

·Dynamic Ambient Lights

·Front Row Centre Armrest with Storage Compartment

·Rear Trunk Light

·Front Row Cup Holders

·Driver Sun Visor

·Front Passenger Sun Visor

·Driver Vanity Mirror

·Front Passenger Vanity Mirror

·Front Passenger Glovebox

·Roof Coat Hooks

·Manual Interior Door Handles

·Automatic Climate Control

·Front Single-Zone Climate Control

·Air Recirculation Manual/Automatic Switch

As of 14 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·31.24 cm (12.3") HD Display Instrument Cluster

As of 12 Oct 2026

·Vehicle Intelligent Chip SD 8155

·8.8 inch LCD Instrument Cluster

·14.65 inch Central Touchscreen

·Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

·Front and 2nd Row Type-A and Type-C

·12V Power Socket

·15W Wireless Charging

·Number of Speakers 12

·Bluetooth

·FM and DAB

·Single-Zone Speech Recognition

·Intelligent Voice Interaction

·Driver Monitoring System

·Advanced Driver Distraction Warning

·Child Presence Detection

·DVR

As of 14 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·Level 2 21 Autonomous Features

·Front Collision Warning

·Front Collision-Avoidance Assist-Car/Pedestrian/Cycle

·Front Collision-Avoidance Assist-Direct Oncoming

·Front Collision-Avoidance Assist-Junction Turning

·Lane Departure Warning

·Lane Keeping Assist

·Lane Following Assist

·High Beam Assist

·Driver Attention Warning

·Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

·Blind Spot Collision Warning

·Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

·Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning

·Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist

·Safe Exit Warning

·360 Degree Camera

·Blind View Monitor

·Parking Collision Avoidance Assist - Reverse

·Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go

·Front Dual Airbags

·Front Seat Side Airbags

·Side Curtain Airbags

·6 Airbags

·Highline Tyre Pressure Monitor

·HAC (Hill-start Assist Control)

·ESS (Emergency Stop Signal)

·ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

·BAS (Brake Assist System)

·ESC (Electronic Stability Control)

·VSM (Vehicle Stability Management)

·All Wheel Disc Brakes

·Rear Parking Sensors

·Speed Sensing Auto Door Locks

·Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

·Child Lock

·Front & Rear All Seat 3-Point Seat Belts with Reminder

·ISOFIX (Rear Anchors)

·Front Passenger Airbag on/off Indicator

·Rear Occupant Alert

·DBC (Downhill Brake Control)

·Rollover Sensor

·Auto Light Control

·Rear View Camera with Dynamic Guidelines

As of 12 Oct 2026

·Electronic Stability Control

·Anti-Lock Braking System

·Electronic Brakeforce Distribution

·Hydraulic Brake Assist

·Traction Control System

·Active Rollover Protection

·Dynamic Braking Function

·Multi-Collision Brake

·Hill Hold Control

·Hill Descent Control

·Auto Hold

·Drive Modes 3

·Comfortable Stop

·Driver Airbag

·Front Passenger Airbag

·Front Row Side Airbag

·Side Curtain Airbag

·Passenger Airbag Cut-Off Switch

·Far-Side Airbag

·Front Seat Belts with Double Pretensioners and Force Limiter

·2nd Row Seat Belts with Pretensioner and Force Limiter - L&R

·2nd Row ELR Seat Belt - Middle

·Driver Seat Belt Reminder

·Passenger Seat Belt Reminder

·2nd Row Seat Belt Reminder

·2nd Row ISOFIX Child Seat Port

·2nd Row Top Tether Port

·Tyre Inflator

·Low-Speed Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System

·Central Door Lock

·Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locking

·Impact-Sensing Auto Door Unlocking

·2nd Row Mechanical Child Lock

·Event Data Recorder

·Front and Side-Looking Millimetre-Wave Radar

·Forward-Looking Millimetre-Wave Radar

·Reversing Ultrasonic Radar

·Parking Ultrasonic Radar

·Front-View Monocular Camera

·Surround View Camera

·Adaptive Cruise Control

·Lane Centering Control

·Automatic Lane Change

·Intelligent Speed Assist

·Front Vehicle Departure Warning

·Forward Collision Warning

·Advanced Emergency Braking

·Lane Departure Warning

·Lane Keeping Assist

·Emergency Lane Keeping

·Rear Collision Warning

·Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)-Brake

·Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)-Brake

·360° Surround View

·Transparent Chassis

·Reversing Image

·Narrow Road Assist Image

·Start Assist Image

·Hill Start Assist Image

·Blind Spot Detection

·Door Open Warning

As of 14 Aug 2026

Warranty & After-sales

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·Extended Battery Warranty Program available for up to 11 Years total (standard + extended)

·3 years Extended Battery Warranty period spanning Years 9-11

·Program administered by Himalayan Everest Insurance Limited (HEI) with full reimbursement of approved claims

·Covers manufacturing defects in the Traction (High Voltage) Battery Pack

·Covers failures not caused by external damage or misuse

·Excludes normal wear-and-tear items (tires, brake pads, wipers, etc.)

·Excludes routine maintenance and consumables

·Excludes air conditioning, suspension, steering, brake, and multimedia systems

·Excludes unauthorized repairs, modifications, or counterfeit parts

·Excludes damage from accidents, negligence, extreme temperatures, water immersion, or environmental factors

·Requires servicing only at Leapmotor's authorized service centers

·Requires compliance with manufacturer's routine maintenance schedule

·Requires uninterrupted Comprehensive Motor Policy + Extended Warranty Policy with HEI from Year 1 through Year 11

·Requires annual mileage ≤18,000 km and personal use only unless otherwise approved

·Extended warranty is transferable to a subsequent owner if insurance continuity with HEI is maintained without interruption

·Ownership transfer requires endorsement/documentation with insurer and registration with Shangrila Motors and HEIL within 30 days

·For vehicles (2024 or newer) currently insured elsewhere, Extended Warranty must be bundled with HEI's Comprehensive Motor Policy and cannot be issued separately, with HEI applying an adjusted premium for past ownership years

·Any change of insurer, lapse, or non-renewal automatically terminates extended warranty benefits

As of 12 Sept 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·R18 - 46.20 cm (18") Black Painted Alloy Wheels

·Robust Front & Rear Skid Plate with Black High Glossy Finish

·Side Door Garnish with Dark Gunmetal Accents

·Ice Cube LED Projection Headlamps

·Star Map LED DRLs with Integrated Turn Signal

·LED Reverse Lamps

·Glossy Black Front Bumper and Cladding

·X-clusive Matte Graphite body color

·Spare Tyre Size: 215/60 R17 - 43.66 cm (17") (Steel) [X-Line (A)]

As of 12 Oct 2026

·Metallic Roof Cover

·Roof Racks

·Built-in Antenna

·Front Windshield Boneless Wipers

·Front Windshield Rain-Sensing Wipers

·Rear Windshield Wipers

·Front and Rear Nozzles

·4 Windows One-Touch with Anti-Pinch Function

·Heated Rear Windshield

·LED Headlights

·LED High Mount Brake Light

·LED Brake Lights

·LED Rear Fog Lights

·LED Reversing Lights

·Adaptive High and Low Beam

·LED Daytime Running Lights

·Automatic Headlights

·Headlight Height Power Adjustment

·Headlight Delay

·Exterior Lighting Effect

·Exterior Rearview Mirror LED Turn Signals

·Exterior Rearview Mirror Blind Spot Lights

·Exterior Rearview Mirror Power Adjustment

·Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors

·Exterior Rearview Mirror Automatic Folding when Locking

·Exterior Rearview Mirror Powering Folding

·Anti-Dazzling IRVM - Manual

·Available colors: Acorn Brown, Berry Blue, Tundra Grey, Galaxy Silver, Seaweed Green

As of 14 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Price range for K3 Seltos up to Rs. 95.90 lakh including X-Line

·Imported via Kia Nepal network, specific import route undisclosed (As of: 13/07/2026)

·Imported as CBU/SKD units for the Nepal market

As of 29 Sept 2026

·Launched in Nepal August 2026 ahead of NAIMA Mobility Expo

·Marketed as B03X globally; equivalent to A10 in China

·Shangrila Motors is sole authorized Leapmotor distributor in Nepal

·Intro price Rs 44.99 lakh for first 100 customers; standard Rs 46.99 lakh

·Meromoto lists showroom price at Rs 46,99,000 for B03X Pro Max

·Production milestone: A10/B03X reached 100,000 units in China in 135 days

·Nepal‑spec confirmed with 53 kWh battery, 145 kW FWD motor

As of 23 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Kia Seltos

Leapmotor B03X

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom

रु 95,90,000

रु 46,99,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 25,500

≈ रु 20,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 96,23,985

≈ रु 47,27,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 1,15,298 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 56,495 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

Kia Seltos full details Leapmotor B03X full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

Choose the Kia Seltos if

you want servicing within reach of where you live
you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 27 more service centres in Nepal (30 vs 3); 26 more showrooms in Nepal (43 vs 17).

Choose the Leapmotor B03X if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Trim prices distributor-verified

6 of 6

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 13 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal

Kia: 43 showrooms, 30 service centres · Leapmotor: 17 showrooms, 3 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh

Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Kia Seltos vs Leapmotor B03X — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Seltos or Leapmotor B03X?

As of October 2026, the Leapmotor B03X starts at Rs 46.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 12.91 lakh less than the Kia Seltos at Rs 59.9 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Seltos and Leapmotor B03X in Nepal?

The Kia Seltos costs Rs 59.9 lakh to Rs 95.9 lakh and the Leapmotor B03X costs Rs 46.99 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Seltos or the Leapmotor B03X?

These two split the decision: the Leapmotor B03X is रु 48,91,000 cheaper ex-showroom (104.1%), while the Kia Seltos is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Kia Seltos if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Leapmotor B03X if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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