{"id":246908,"date":"2023-11-30T12:49:39","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T12:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=246908"},"modified":"2023-11-30T12:49:39","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T12:49:39","slug":"old-seltos-gtx-owner-buys-the-new-seltos-gtx-differences-observed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/news-features\/old-seltos-gtx-owner-buys-the-new-seltos-gtx-differences-observed\/","title":{"rendered":"Old Seltos GTX owner buys the new Seltos GTX: Differences observed"},"content":{"rendered":"

The engine operates incredibly smoothly, delivering power precisely when needed.<\/h2>\n

BHPian tauk2mi<\/strong> recently shared this with other enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

I wanted to share my experience of purchasing the Kia Seltos facelift GTX+ after having owned the same variant for the past four years.<\/p>\n

I was an early buyer of the Kia Seltos GTX+ DCT in sparkling silver when it launched back in 2019. The car was acquired through my company’s car lease program, but due to the pandemic, I didn’t get to drive it much. Over four years, I managed just 40,000 kilometres. As the car lease program concluded, I deliberated and eventually sold it for a great price. I used the proceeds to repay a housing loan, slashing the interest outflow by nearly 70 lakhs and reducing the tenure by 7 years! The monthly EMI I was used to didn’t dictate my next financial move, so I opted for the new facelift version of the Seltos GTX+, unable to find a comparable alternative within my budget.<\/p>\n

I made a personal booking in early September to avoid a long wait. The process, however, took longer than expected due to the asset retirement and ownership transfer, taking almost a month. Eventually, I submitted the purchase application at the office, which took an additional 2-3 weeks due to various stakeholders. Finally, the payment was made to the dealer, and the car was ready for pickup. I changed the colour choice thrice during the waiting period\u2014from pewter olive to steel silver and finally to imperial blue. Red wasn’t an option, as our apartment already boasts three vehicles in that colour.<\/p>\n

The day of collection arrived after completing registrations and formalities. I preferred a simple and neat ceremony, instructing no garlands, poojas, or ribbons, and requested the removal of plastics. I added a 7D mat and a 3D boot mat as accessories but steered clear of additional chrome since, in my opinion, it detracts from the car’s appearance. Surprisingly, this is the first time in 20 years of driving that I didn’t take a test drive or see the vehicle in person beforehand.<\/p>\n

Here’s a summary of my car history over the past four years: Maruti 1000 (used), silver Esteem, beige Honda City, automatic Honda City, Seltos 2019 (sparkling silver), and now Seltos 2023 (imperial blue) – all top end variants!<\/p>\n

The only disappointment I encountered with this car was the pre-installed Apollo tires; everything else, from the overall booking to the delivery experience, was flawless.<\/p>\n

Having driven both variants, here’s my breakdown of what I find different and better:<\/strong><\/p>\n