Engine, Power & Transmission varies by variant | - Smartstream G1.5 Petrol Engine
- Power: 84.4 kW / 6 300 rpm
- Torque: 144 Nm / 4 500 rpm
- Transmission: 6MT
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 47 l
- 4 Cylinders
- Drive System: 2WD
- Suspension - Front: McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
- Suspension - Rear: Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
- Brakes: Disc - All Wheels
- Gear Shift Indicator: 6MT/6iMT
- Transmission options: 6MT/IVT/7DCT
| - Smartstream G1.5 Petrol Engine
- Power: 84.4 kW / 6 300 rpm
- Torque: 144 Nm / 4 500 rpm
- Transmission: 6MT
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 47 l
- 4 Cylinders
- Drive System: 2WD
- Suspension - Front: McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
- Suspension - Rear: Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
- Brakes: Disc - All Wheels
- Gear Shift Indicator: 6MT/6iMT
- Transmission options: 6MT/IVT/7DCT
| - Smartstream G1.5 Petrol Engine
- Power: 84.4 kW / 6 300 rpm
- Torque: 144 Nm / 4 500 rpm
- Transmission: IVT
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 47 l
- Traction Control Mode [Sand/Mud/Snow]
- Drive Mode Select [Eco/Normal/Sport]
- Paddle Shifters
- 4 Cylinders
- Drive System: 2WD
- Suspension - Front: McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
- Suspension - Rear: Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
- Brakes: Disc - All Wheels
- Gear Shift Indicator: 6MT/6iMT
- Transmission options: 6MT/IVT/7DCT
| - Smartstream G1.5 Petrol Engine
- Power: 84.4 kW / 6 300 rpm
- Torque: 144 Nm / 4 500 rpm
- Transmission: IVT
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 47 l
- 4 Cylinders
- Drive System: 2WD
- Suspension - Front: McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
- Suspension - Rear: Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
- Brakes: Disc - All Wheels
- Gear Shift Indicator: 6MT/6iMT
- Transmission options: 6MT/IVT/7DCT
| - Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi Petrol Engine
- Power: 117.5 kW / 5 500 rpm
- Torque: 253 Nm / 1 500 ~ 3 500 rpm
- Transmission: 7DCT
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 50 l
- 4 Cylinders
- Drive System: 2WD
- Suspension - Front: McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
- Suspension - Rear: Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
- Brakes: Disc - All Wheels
- Gear Shift Indicator: 6MT/6iMT
- Transmission options: 6MT/IVT/7DCT
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Wheelbase & Ground Clearance varies by variant | - Ground Clearance: 200mm
- Wheelbase: 2 690 mm
| - Ground Clearance: 200mm
- Wheelbase: 2 690 mm
| - Ground Clearance: 200mm
- Wheelbase: 2 690 mm
| - Ground Clearance: 200mm
- Wheelbase: 2 690 mm
| - Ground Clearance: 200mm
- Wheelbase: 2 690 mm
- Wheelbase: 2690 mm
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Dimensions varies by variant | - Overall Length: 4 460 mm
- Overall Width: 1 830 mm
- Overall Height: 1 635 mm
- Length: 4460 mm
- Wheelbase: 2690 mm
- Width: 1830 mm
- Height: 1635 mm
| - Overall Length: 4 460 mm
- Overall Width: 1 830 mm
- Overall Height: 1 635 mm
- Length: 4460 mm
- Wheelbase: 2690 mm
- Width: 1830 mm
- Height: 1635 mm
| - Overall Length: 4 460 mm
- Overall Width: 1 830 mm
- Overall Height: 1 635 mm
- Length: 4460 mm
- Wheelbase: 2690 mm
- Width: 1830 mm
- Height: 1635 mm
| - Overall Length: 4 460 mm
- Overall Width: 1 830 mm
- Overall Height: 1 635 mm
- Length: 4460 mm
- Wheelbase: 2690 mm
- Width: 1830 mm
- Height: 1635 mm
| - Overall Length: 4 460 mm
- Overall Width: 1 830 mm
- Overall Height: 1 635 mm
- Length: 4460 mm
- Width: 1830 mm
- Height: 1635 mm
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Cargo same across range | | | | | |
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Comfort & Interior varies by variant | - Smoky Black & Grey Two Tone Interiors
- Smoky Black & Grey Semi-Leatherette Seats
- Double D-Cut Steering Wheel with Audio Control
- Leatherette Dashboard Centre Garnish
- Metallic Inside Door Handles
- Driver seat manual height adjust
- Front passenger adjustable headrest
- Centre Console with Armrest & Cup Holders
- 60:40 Split Rear Seats
- Rear Passengers Adjustable Headrest
- Day & Night Rear View Mirror
- Manual Air Conditioner Controls
- Rear AC vents
- Sunglass Holder
- Electric adjust outside mirror
- Keyless Entry
- Driver & Passenger Seatback Pockets
- Passenger Side Vanity Mirror
- Front hood Easy Lift
- Power Windows
- Driver Window One Touch Auto Up/Down with Safety
| - Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof
- Smart Key with Push Button Start & Motion Sensor
- Smart Key Proximity Unlock function
- Smoky Black & Grey Leatherette Seats
- Dual Tone Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Double D-Cut Steering Wheel with Audio Control
- Leatherette Dashboard Centre Garnish
- Driver & Passenger Seatback Pockets
- 60:40 Split Rear Seats
- Front passenger adjustable headrest
- Rear Passengers Adjustable Headrest
- Driver seat manual height adjust
- Sunglass Holder
- Metallic Inside Door Handles
- Rear Door Sunshade Curtains
- Centre Console with Armrest & Cup Holders
- Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel
- Auto fold ORVM
- Electric adjust ORVM
- LED Personal Lights
- Day & Night Rear View Mirror
- Passenger Side Vanity Mirror
- Front hood Easy Lift
- Manual Air Conditioner Controls
- Rear AC vents
- Rear Defogger
- Sport Alloy Paddels
| - Front Ventilated Seats
- 8-Way Power Driver Seat
- Relaxation Power Driver Seat
- Premium Sliding Cup Holder Cover
| - Premium Brown & Grey Two Tone Interiors
- Premium Brown & Grey Leatherette Seats with Neon Accents
- 8-Way Power Driver Seat
- Front ventilated Seats
- Leatherette Dashboard Center Garnish
- Leatherette Front Door Trims
- Auto Antiglare Rear View Mirror
| - 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
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Infotainment & Convenience varies by variant | - Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist
- 30.48 cm (12") Full Segment LCD Cluster with Advanced
- 10.5 cm (4.2") Color TFT MID
- 26.04 cm (10.25") HD Touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- 6 Speakers
- Power window with switch illumination
- C-Type USB Charger
- LED Room and Map light
- Dual Shell Horn
| - Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist
- Power window with switch illumination
- 30.48 cm (12") Full Segment LCD Cluster with Advanced
- 10.5 cm (4.2") Color TFT MID
- 26.04 cm (10.25") HD Touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- 6 Speakers
- C-Type USB Charger
- Smartphone Wireless Charger
- 31.24 cm (12.3") HD Touchscreen
- 64 Color Ambient Mood Lighting
- Bose Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers
- LED Room and Map light
- Dual Shell Horn
- Hidden Rear Wiper
| - Command-Centric Trinity Panoramic Display Panel
- Adaptive 12.7 cm (5") Touchscreen Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
- Immersive Bose Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers
- Captivating 64 Color Ambient Mood Lighting
- Smartphone Wireless Charger
| - 12.7 cm (5") Touch Screen Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
- Trinity Panoramic Display Panel
- 31.24 cm (12.3") HD Display Instrument Cluster
| - 31.24 cm (12.3") HD Display Instrument Cluster
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Safety varies by variant | - 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
| - Front Parking Sensors
- Side Parking Sensors
- 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
| - Electronic Parking Brake with Autohold
- 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
| - 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
| - 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
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Warranty & After-sales varies by variant | - Vehicle warranty: typically 3 years / 100,000 km for Kia Nepal ICE models.
- Extended warranty programmes available via Continental Trading dealers.
| - Vehicle warranty: commonly 3 years / 100,000 km from Kia Nepal.
- Extended warranty and service packages via Continental Trading dealers.
| - Vehicle warranty: typically 3 years / 100,000 km via Kia Nepal.
- Optional extended warranty and service packs marketed by Continental Trading.
| - Vehicle warranty likely 3 years / 100,000 km via Kia Nepal.
- Optional extended warranty and service bundles via dealers.
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Design & Exterior varies by variant | - Star Map LED DRLs
- Ice Cube MFR LED Headlamps
- Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps
- R16 - 40.56 cm (16") Style Steel Wheels
- Black High Glossy Roof Rails
- Shark Fin Antenna
- Streamline Door Handles
- Robust Front & Rear Skid Plate with Silver Finish
- Integrated Rear Spoiler with LED Highmount Stop Lamp
- Aero Type Wiper Blades
| - Star Map LED DRLs
- Ice Cube MFR LED Headlamps Up/Down with Safety
- Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps
- R16 - 40.56 cm (16") Style Steel Wheels
- Black High Glossy Roof Rails
- Shark Fin Antenna
- Streamline Door Handles
- Robust Front & Rear Skid Plate with Silver Finish
- Integrated Rear Spoiler with LED Highmount Stop Lamp
- Aero Type Wiper Blades
- LED Front Fog Lamps
- Robust Front & Rear Skid Plate with Satin Silver Finish
- Side Door Garnish with Silver Metallic Accents
- Glossy Black ORVMs
| - R17 - 43.66 cm (17") Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels
| - R17 - 43.66 cm (17") Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels
- Kia Digital Tigerface
- Black Glossy Grille
| - 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)]
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Sales & Imports same across range | - Ex-showroom price around Rs 52.90 lakh in Nepal
- Part of wide 19-variant Nepal Seltos range
- Imported and distributed by Continental Trading Enterprises
| - HTK(O) petrol MT listed at NPR 68,90,000 on Kia Nepal site.
- Multiple local price trackers list HTK(O) between 58.9–59.4 lakh.
- Part of wide Seltos range from ~49.9L to ~95.9L.
| - HTK(O) IVT listed at NPR 75,90,000 on Kia Nepal site.
- Launched as part of K3 Seltos update in 2026.
- Part of 19-variant Seltos line-up from ~49.9L to ~95.9L.
- Listed as an existing Nepal-market Seltos trim
- Listed among Kia Seltos variants offered in Nepal (Nepal source).
- Imported as CBU/SKD units for the Nepal market
| - HTK (A) IVT appears as mid-level automatic petrol in Nepal price lists.
- Part of broader shift to auto-equipped SUVs in urban Nepal.
- Imported and sold via Continental Trading’s national dealer network (official brochure).
- No exact matching Nepal source found for this trim.
- Imported as CBU/SKD units for the Nepal market
| - Price range for K3 Seltos up to Rs. 95.90 lakh including X-Line
- Imported via Kia Nepal network, specific import route undisclosed
- Imported as CBU/SKD units for the Nepal market
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Value for Money Verdict same across range | - HTE(O) offers the core K3 Seltos package and strong safety for the lowest petrol price, ideal for value-focused families.
- Lack of sunroof, advanced infotainment and ADAS makes it best for buyers prioritising robustness over gadgets.
| - HTK(O) is the sweet spot for buyers wanting more features than HTE(O) without jumping to high-tech trims.
- Strong safety and adequate convenience at a still-reasonable price make it a solid family choice.
| - HTK(O) IVT blends strong safety with a genuinely premium cabin and automatic convenience, suiting urban families and commuters.
- Price is higher, but the Trinity display, Bose audio, ventilation and auto-hold make it feel like a semi-luxury SUV.
| - HTK (A) IVT is for buyers wanting automatic ease and some premium touches, without paying for full Trinity/Bose/ADAS packs.
- Good fit for city-focused families who value safety and convenience more than luxury features.
| - X-Line(O) marketed as halo variant with maximum features
- Highest price in Seltos Nepal lineup, image-focused value
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