Kia Motors launched the Seltos Anniversary Edition in India. It has been a year since the market launch of the Seltos midsize crossover SUV in India.

The limited-edition model will be a cosmetically upgraded variant and will be based on the HTX trim.

Exterior:

The new Anniversary edition gets new front and rear bumpers, new side skirts and blacked-out 17-inch alloy wheels. There are also Tangerine orange accents on the fog-light surrounds, side skirts, lower section of the rear bumper and the centre caps of the alloy wheels. Additionally, there is also an orange

The Seltos Anniversary Edition will be offered only on Gravity Grey and Steel Silver colours and will also offer Aurora Pearl Black roof. Apart from these shades, the limited edition will also be available on the standard Aurora Pearl Black colour as well.

Interior:

The Seltos anniversary edition will feature an all-black interior theme with honeycomb pattern leatherette seats and will offer the same features seen on the HTX trim. Hence, it will get equipment like ABS with EBD, dual front airbags, LED headlights and tail-lights, ‘Ice cube’ LED fog lights, keyless entry, electric sunroof, rear AC vents, electrically adjustable ORVMs with in-built turn indicators, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Kia's ‘UVO’ connect tech, a six-speaker music system, wireless charging, air purifier, ambient mood lighting and remote engine start, which was made standard across all variants with the last update.

Engine:

The Seltos Anniversary Edition will come with the same 1.5L petrol engine that produces 115PS through either a 6-speed manual or CVT gearbox.  There will also be the 1.5L CRDi turbo-diesel engine that will produce 115PS power through only a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Price:

The Kia Seltos Anniversary Edition price starts from Rs.13.75L ( Ex-showroom) for the petrol manual, Rs.14.75L for the Petrol IVT and Rs.14.85L for the Diesel manual. Stay tuned for further updates.

Morris Garages India has silently been developing a facelift version of their best selling Hector 5 seat Crossover SUV and now this facelift version has started to arrive at showrooms a few weeks ahead of its expected launch. Here's a quick summary on what to expect on the updated Hector.

The 2021 MG Hector gets cosmetic and feature upgrades to the exterior and interior.

Exterior updates:

• New front grille with Chrome studs (similar to Mercedes Benz cars)

• Glossy black strip connecting the tail lamps, replacing the red reflector.

• 18” dual tone alloy
  

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Apart from these updates, the 2021 Hector will look largely the same as the current model and will carry forward the same features including LED headlamps, DRLs and tail lamps, Roof rails, Panoramic sunroof and surround body cladding.

Interior and feature updates:

• Dual tone, beige and black interior theme

• Ventilated front seats

• Wireless charging

• Proximity auto door locks

While the design layout and quality will remain exactly the same, the 2021 Hector will get a dual tone colour theme while also offering some new features to have an edge over the Seltos and Creta. It will also receive Proximity sensing auto door locks which can automatically lock or unlock the car by sensing the distance of the key fob, without the need to press the request button on the door handles.

Other features including the large portrait-style touchscreen system, 100+ voice commands, ambient mood lighting, digital instrument cluster, powered seats, leather upholstery are expected to remain the same on the top spec variants.

The Hector will continue to offer class leading 625L of boot space, while also offering smart powered tailgate.

Powertrain:

The current range of engine will be carried forward to the facelift Hector as well:

• 1.5L turbo petrol non hybrid producing 145PS through 6 speed manual or DCT

• 1.5L turbo petrol with 48V mild hybrid producing 145PS through 6 speed manual

• 2.0L Fiat-sourced turbo diesel producing 170PS through a 6 speed manual.

Launch and price:

The new MG Hector facelift is expected to be launched officially before mid-January and the top spec Sharp Variant is expected to be priced around ?30,000 higher than the current Sharp trim level.

       Just as before, the new Hector will compete against the Tata Harrier, Jeep Compass. Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.

Stay tuned for further updates.

Based on the XT variant, this new XT+ variant offers a massive Panoramic Electric sunroof in addition to the standard features. This panoramic sunroof is claimed to be best in class with anti pinch, global closure and rain sense closure features similar to that of the top spec XZ+ variant.

Other than this feature, the XT+ will carry forward the same specifications as on the XT variant. Standard features will include:

• Projector headlamps with LED DRLs

• Auto folding ORVMs

• Rear wiper and defogger

• 17” Alloy wheels

• Automatic climate control

• Auto headlamps & wipers

• Cruise control

• 7” Touchscreen system

• Android auto & Apple carplay

• Harman audio system with 8 speakers

• Reverse camera

• 6 way
  

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• Rear centre armrest

• Smart key with Push button start

• Follow me headlamps

Safety:

Standard safety features on the Harrier BS6 include:

• ABS with EBD

• Corner stability control

• Dual airbags

• Electronic stability program

• Traction control

• Hill hold control

• Roll over mitigation

• Electronic brake prefill

• Hydraulic brake assist

• Brake disc wiping

• Perimetric alarm system

• Pretensioner seatbelts

Powertrain:

The New Harrier XT+ variant, just like all variants of the Harrier will be available with a diesel engine mated to a 6 speed manual transmission. The 6 speed automatic gearbox will be available only with the XMA, XZA & the XZA+ variants. The 2L Kryotec turbo diesel produces 170PS Power and 350NM torque. From the XM variant onwards, the Harrier is available with three drive modes; Eco, City and Sport.

Launch & price:

The new Harrier XT+ variant is priced at RS 16.99L ex-showroom. Priced at around RS 50,000 more than the standard XT variant, this new variant could effectively compete against the similarly priced and equipped Hyundai Creta while offering better value for money and attracting buyers preferring a panoramic sunroof.