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  • Published: Sep 25 2025 11:16 AM
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Kia Seltos prices in India cut by up to ₹75,371 after GST revision, making the SUV more affordable across all variants.



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The Kia Seltos has just seen its prices reduced tremendously in India due to the Governor's change in the GST structure. All variants now see price drops of up to ₹ 75,371 making the SUV even more appealing in the midsize segment.

The newly updated GST structure which would come into effect as of September 22, 2025 has reduced the overall tax rate on SUVs from 45% to 40%. Kia India has cleared all customers the full advantage of this and has formally launched lower ex-showroom prices in it's network throughout India.

Kia Seltos New Price After GST

After the GST revision in September 2025, the Kia Seltos X Line Turbo Diesel automatic variant has witnessed the most significant price loss of up to ₹75,371 in terms of savings for customers. The X Line is the top-of-the-line model in the Seltos lineup and features a competent turbocharged engine, a smooth DCT transmission, and premium features found on higher-priced models like a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, a 360-degree camera, and ADAS to improve comfort and safety. With these upgrades in place, it becomes an excellent value proposition (performance, technology, and value). Specific price actions for the other Seltos variants follow for prospective interested parties.

Kia Seltos GST Price Cut: Old and New Price List

The revised prices provide visible savings across the Seltos lineup. The petrol and diesel variants have both decreased by ₹39,000 and ₹75,000.

Variant

Old Price (₹)

New Price (₹)

Reduction (₹)

% Drop

HTE (O) Petrol Manual

11,18,900

10,79,276

39,624

3.54%

HTK Petrol Manual

12,63,900

12,17,572

46,328

3.67%

HTX Petrol Manual

15,81,900

15,23,910

57,990

3.67%

X Line Turbo Petrol DCT

20,55,900

19,80,529

75,371

3.67%

HTK Diesel Manual

14,11,900

13,60,144

51,756

3.67%

X Line Turbo Diesel AT

20,55,900

19,80,529

75,371

3.67%

The most significant reduction is on the premium X Line versions of the Seltos, which are now priced below ₹20 lakh ex-showroom.

Kia Seltos New Price After GST: Features Still Stand Out

The Seltos was a very well-featured SUV in its segment, even before the cut in GST. Buyers will now have great value for money on all of the higher trims with the new pricing.

The SUV offers three engine options, which is a 1.5L petrol, 1.5L diesel and 1.5L turbo-petrol. As for the transmission options, you have a manual, iMT, CVT, DCT and torque converter all to choose from.

Features include a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, ADAS, a 360-degree camera and six airbags. The new pricing makes these premium features more attractive, and perhaps allows for a push further up the trim levels for the majority of buyers.

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Kia Seltos After New GST Price: Impact on Market and Rivals

The new pricing structure gives Kia a competitive edge in the crowded mid-size SUV segment. The Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, and Skoda Kushaq don't have a real opportunity to recalibrate their offerings as buyers find themselves comparing the value they receive to the features they are missing out on.

Market analysts feel the GST cut will help revive sales in the urban and semi-urban customers where price is often a consideration in the decision-making process. While insurance and registration fees remain sanctioned, the lower ex-showroom cost helps the overall presentation appear significantly more attractive.

Early returns from the dealers have shown that since the new price was announced, inquiries for the Seltos have increased rather rapidly.

Conclusion

The GST revision has made the Kia Seltos possibly the most compelling mid-size SUV in India; with savings soaring to ₹75,371, the SUV now blends premium features with stronger affordability.

By bringing the customer benefit to market immediately, Kia has rebaked their status as a customer-first proposition. For buyers, it could hardly be better timed with festivities on top of it.

The Seltos now may offer the rare combination of style, technology and lower ownership costs, but it also looks and feels as one most conscientious buys in 2025.

FAQ

The Seltos now starts at around ₹10.79 lakh and goes up to ₹19.80 lakh (ex-showroom), depending on the variant.

Customers save between ₹39,000 to ₹75,000, with higher trims like the X Line benefiting the most.

The reduction comes from a government GST cut on SUVs, lowering tax from 45% to 40%. Kia passed the full benefit to buyers.

No, the current revision is specific to Seltos variants in India. Other models may see separate adjustments.

Possibly, as competition is heating up. However, no official announcements from rivals have been made yet.

Yes, indirectly. While insurance and registration remain unchanged, lower ex-showroom prices reduce the total on-road cost.

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