KiaGravity Editions of the Sonet and Seltos SUVs and the Carens MPV have been introduced by Kia India. The Sonet starts at Rs. 10.50 lakh, the Seltos at Rs. 16.63 lakh, and the Carens at Rs. 12.10 lakh (ex-showroom) for this edition. The special edition of each model has many more features than the corresponding version on which it is based. New Gravity badging for the front doors is also included. Let’s examine everything that these new car models have to offer:
Kia Seltos Gravity Edition
Based on the mid-spec HTX version, it is available with a 1.5-liter N/A petrol (115 PS/144 Nm) or 1.5-liter diesel (116 PS/250 Nm) gearbox (with a 6-speed manual or CVT transmission). The color options for it are Glacial White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, and Dark Gun Metal (Matte).
It receives certain extra features in addition to those found in the HTX. The complete list of new features is as follows:
- A dashcam
- Ventilated front seats
- Bose audio system
- Electronic parking brake (with the CVT transmission)
- Zbara Cover (CVT)
- 17-inch redesigned alloy wheels
- Gloss-black finish for the rear spoiler
- Body-coloured door handles
- Gravity badges
Engine | Transmission Option | Kia Seltos HTX | New Kia Seltos Gravity Edition | Difference |
1.5-litre N/A petrol | 6-speed manual | Rs 15.45 lakh | Rs 16.63 lakh | Rs 1.18 lakh |
CVT | Rs 16.87 lakh | Rs 18.06 lakh | Rs 1.19 lakh | |
1.5-litre diesel | 6-speed manual | Rs 16.96 lakh | Rs 18.21 lakh | Rs 1.25 lakh |
Kia Sonet Gravity Edition
The engine options are as follows: a 1.2-liter gasoline engine producing 83 horsepower and 115 Nm when matched with a 5-speed manual gearbox; a 1-liter turbo-petrol producing 120 horsepower and 172 Nm when matched with a 6-speed clutch-pedal less manual (iMT); and a 1.5-liter diesel producing 115 horsepower and 250 Nm when matched with a 6-speed manual gearbox exclusively.
It takes its eight-inch touchscreen, six speakers, push-button start/stop, electronically folding ORVMs, and auto air conditioning from the HTK Plus model. Six airbags, a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, TPMS, and a rear defogger are among the safety features.
Engine | Transmission Option | Kia Sonet HTK Plus | New Kia Sonet Gravity Edition | Difference |
1.5-litre N/A petrol | 5-speed manual | Rs 10.12 lakh | Rs 10.50 lakh | Rs 38,000 |
1-litre turbo-petrol | 6-speed iMT | Rs 10.72 lakh | Rs 11.20 lakh | Rs 48,000 |
1.5-litre diesel | 6-speed manual | Rs 11.62 lakh | Rs 12 lakh | Rs 38,000 |
Kia Carens Gravity Edition
The 1.5-liter N/A petrol engine (115 PS/144 Nm) mated exclusively to a 6-speed manual transmission, the 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine (160 PS/253 Nm) paired with a 6-speed iMT, and the 1.5-liter diesel engine (116 PS/250 Nm) mated to a 6-speed manual transmission are the three powertrain options available.
It uses the same halogen tail lights and headlights as the Premium (O) model. In addition, it has six speakers, an 8-inch touchscreen, a semi-digital driver’s display, electrically adjustable and folding ORVMs, and controls positioned on the steering wheel. It has a rear parking camera and four airbags for protection.
Engine | Transmission Option | Kia Carens Premium (O) | New Kia Carens Gravity Edition | Difference |
1.5-litre N/A petrol | 6-speed manual | Rs 11.06 lakh | Rs 12.10 lakh | Rs 1.04 lakh |
1.5-litre turbo-petrol | 6-speed iMT | Rs 12.56 lakh | Rs 13.50 lakh | Rs 94,000 |
1.5-litre diesel | 6-speed manual | Rs 13.06 lakh | Rs 14 lakh | Rs 94,000 |