Kia, the leading car manufacturer in the country, has introduced new GTX trims for its Sonet and Seltos SUVs.
With the introduction of this new trim, both popular SUVs receive several feature updates including new exterior colour options. The company has added the new GTX trims for the Sonet and Seltos models to close the gap between the current HTX+ and GTX+ trims.
Kia Sonet GTX
With the new update, the Kia Sonet gets a 360-degree camera with a blind spot monitor and front and rear parking sensors.
Apart from that, it is also equipped with two 10.25-inch digital displays for the infotainment and instrument cluster with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Additionally, the car features ventilated seats in the front and a four-way electronically adjustable driver’s seat, according to Hindustan Times Auto. The Sonet GTX model also gets an air purifier inside the cabin.
The Kia Sonet GTX comes in two engine options i.e. a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel motor. The petrol engine produces 118 bhp and 172 Nm of peak torque, while the diesel engine pumps out 114 bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque. The turbo petrol engine comes with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, the latter is linked to a six-speed automatic torque converter.
This variant has been priced at Rs 13.71 lakh (ex-showroom).
Kia Seltos GTX
Coming to the Kia Sletos GTX, it is also slotted between the HTX+ and GTX+(S) trims. Similar to the Sonet GTX version, it comes with a 360-degree camera and a blind spot monitor on the instrument cluster.
The car includes Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) with 19 driver assistance features including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist and automatic emergency braking. Furthermore, the Seltos GTX version gets 18-inch alloy wheels, which is an upgrade from the previous 17-inch wheels found on the HTX+ trim.
Other features include ventilated front seats, a dual-zone climate control system and two 10.25-inch touchscreen displays for infotainment and instrument cluster with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
As for the engine, the Kia Seltos GTX version is also available in two engine options i.e. a 1.5 litre turbocharged Petrol engine that produces 158 bhp and gets a 7-speed DCT. Also, a 1.5-litre diesel engine which generates 114 bhp and gets a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission.
The Kia Seltos GTX is priced at Rs 19 lakh (ex-showroom).
Colors
Both the Sonet and Seltos X-Line variants are now available in a new Aurora Black Pearl colour option. Earlier, the X-line variants of both models were only available in the Matte Graphite shade.
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