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Kia Seltos vs MG Hector in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu5 of 11 trim prices distributor-verified 13 Oct 2026Comparing X-line (A) 7DCT vs Sharp (CVT) variants
The short answer

MG Hector costs रु 17,65,000 less ex-showroom. Seltos has 16.8 PS more power.

Choose the Kia Seltos if
Seltos has 16.8 PS more power.

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 MG Hector if
MG Hector costs रु 17,65,000 less ex-showroom.

The flagship of the petrol lineup in Nepal, offering the complete MG luxury experience for those who prioritize features over fuel economy.

Pros
Top-tier features like 360 camera and ventilated seats
Sophisticated interior feel with ambient lighting
Best-in-class second-row space
Cons
Very high price point for a front-wheel-drive petrol SUV
Real-world mileage can drop to 6-8 kmpl in traffic
No ADAS features at this price point
As of 14 Sept 2026
19 rows compared
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Kia
रु 95,90,000
MG Hector price in NepalMG Hector price in Nepal
MG
रु 78,25,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 95,90,000
रु 78,25,000Cheapest
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)
Paramount Motors and G.O Automobiles 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
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
1,451 cc
Max power
117.5 kW (159.8 PS)+16.8 PS
141 bhp (143 PS)
Max torque
253 Nm+3 Nm
250 Nm
Transmission
IVT
manual
Drivetrain
2WD
front-wheel drive
📐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
Seating
Not disclosed
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🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
43
61Better
Service centres
30
54Better
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋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
·Ice Grey cabin theme (5-seater Hector)
·Rear backrests recline to adjustable angles
·Rear legroom of 8 to 10 inches of knee clearance reported for a passenger of 5'10"
·Rear AC vents
·Rear USB port
·Centre armrest with cup holders (rear)
·Front ventilated seats with electrical adjustment (driver and co-driver)
·Auto-dimming rearview mirror
·8-colour ambient lighting system with continuous transition mode
·PM 2.5 cabin air filter
·Panoramic sunroof with voice control
As of 23 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·31.24 cm (12.3") HD Display Instrument Cluster
As of 12 Oct 2026
·14-inch vertical touchscreen
·Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support
·Gesture control system (two-finger and three-finger swipes for AC temperature, fan speed, volume)
·Voice assistant recognising over 100 commands in Hinglish
·7-inch digital instrument cluster showing trip data, speed, RPM and individual tyre pressures
·Front parking sensors with mute button
As of 23 Sept 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
·Six airbags
·ABS with EBD
·Level-2 ADAS
·360-degree camera with wheel view mode
·Hill hold control
·Traction control
·Disc brakes on all four wheels
·Electronic parking brake with auto-hold
As of 23 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
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·5 years or 150,000 km
As of 14 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
·Aura Hex grille
·Redesigned front and rear bumpers
·LED headlamp setup with low beam outside and high beam inside each cluster
·LED tail lamp bar spanning the width of the boot lid with sequential turn indicators
·18-inch Aura Bolt alloy wheels
·Celadon Blue exterior colour option
As of 23 Sept 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
·India import
As of 14 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Kia Seltos
MG Hector

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 78,25,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 25,500
≈ रु 25,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 96,23,985
≈ रु 78,58,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 1,15,298 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 94,078 · 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 detailsMG Hector full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the MG Hector is the stronger buy: it is रु 17,65,000 cheaper ex-showroom (22.6%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Kia Seltos if
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking

Measured: 16.8 PS more power.

Choose the MG Hector if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 24 more service centres in Nepal (54 vs 30); 18 more showrooms in Nepal (61 vs 43).

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
5 of 11

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 · MG: 61 showrooms, 54 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 MG Hector — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Seltos or MG Hector?

As of October 2026, the Kia Seltos starts at Rs 59.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.09 lakh less than the MG Hector at Rs 59.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Seltos and MG Hector in Nepal?

The Kia Seltos costs Rs 59.9 lakh to Rs 95.9 lakh and the MG Hector costs Rs 59.99 lakh to Rs 78.25 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Seltos or the MG Hector?

On our data the MG Hector is the stronger buy: it is रु 17,65,000 cheaper ex-showroom (22.6%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Kia Seltos if you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking. Take the MG Hector 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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