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Kia Seltos – Petrol – 59850 km – Ownership Review

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by Sunderdeep Singh // in Car Reviews, Kia

Car Details

Name

Varun Srinivas

City

Chennai

Car/Brand/Variant

Kia Seltos 1.5 IVT

Year of purchase

2022

KMs on ODO

59850 KMs

Avg. Service Cost

11000

Fuel Efficiency

9.5 kmpl

Fuel Type

Petrol

Ratings

Sales Experience

Service Experience

Reliability

Fuel Efficiency

Looks

Ride & Handling

Suspension & Comfort

Overall Ratings

Niggles Faced
  • Minor Quality Issues
  • Suspension
  • Less Mileage
  • Battery or Tyre Issues
Review Comments
Overall Ownership Experience

It’s been three years since I bought my Kia Seltos 1.5L Petrol IVT HTX.

Mine was one of the first models with the new Kia logo, and it still looks modern and sharp today.

If I had to sum it up:

"A reliable and comfortable city car that gets you from point A to point B without a fuss."
Service & Maintenance Experience
  • Routine service is on schedule — no major complaints.
  • The dealership calls, picks up the car, and drops it back after service.
  • Service cost: ₹8,000 – ₹13,000 depending on the visit
  • Haven’t done major service yet, so can’t comment on long-term costs.
Things You Like & Dislike
What I Like
  • Steering feedback is surprisingly good — light and direct, especially in the city.
  • So light, I can steer with one finger (though I don’t recommend doing that).
  • Seats are well-padded, and the beige interior has aged well.
  • Infotainment & camera system: The feed is crisp, and dynamic guidelines help a lot in tight spots.
  • Creature comforts: Korean cars spoil you — the feature list is impressive even today.
What I Don’t Like
  • Suspension: Harsh and unrefined — you feel every bump and pothole.
  • Highway confidence: I hit 150 km/h once but felt nervous and slowed to 110–120.
  • Safety: Only 2 airbags in the HTX variant makes me uneasy.
  • My biggest regret is not waiting for the German rivals.
  • But now, selling doesn’t make financial sense.
  • Mileage: Poor — not for the fuel-conscious.
  • Build quality:
  • Creaks in the doors
  • Paint yellowing, even when parked in shade
Final Verdict

The Kia Seltos HTX IVT is a great city car for families who prioritize comfort and features over performance and safety.

Pros:
  • Rich features
  • Refined engine
  • Smooth CVT
  • Stylish design
  • Light steering
Cons:
  • Lacks critical safety (only 2 airbags)
  • Suspension too firm
  • Paint and interior quality concerns
  • Poor fuel efficiency
  • Underwhelming highway confidence

Disclaimer: Information is submitted by the owner of the vehicle through online form medium. Volklub-Sunderdeep Singh doesn't take any responsibility to confirm accuracy or authenticity of the information provided. Readers are requested to make their opinion by reading from other means as well and do take a test drive of the car you are interested in and ask all doubts from the authentic service/sales advisors in a particular brand.

Sole purpose of this review is to try providing readers with factual information where other readers have shared their ownership experiences that may help readers for their car buying decision.

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