The Kia Seltos is one of the best-selling cars in the segment. It was the car that inaugurated Kia in India. It was the first car in its segment to introduce features like ventilated seats, a heads-up display, and a 360-degree camera. It also gets a lot of engine options, 2 petrol, and one diesel. The 1.5L NA petrol makes 115HP, the 1.4L turbo petrol makes 138HP, and the 1.5L diesel makes 115HP. Moreover, there are 5 different types of transmissions available – manual, CVT, iMT, A/T, and DCT! Within a price bracket of Rs. 10.49 – Rs. 18.65 Lakhs, there’s a Seltos for everyone! However, is it the only car you should consider? No, right? So today, here are some of the best Kia Seltos alternatives that you must consider before buying!
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Hyundai Creta
The most prominent competitor to the Seltos is the Creta. It is also one of the closest Kia Seltos alternatives in terms of pricing, features, engines, and platform. The Seltos and the Creta sit on the same platform and are powered by the same set of engines. What works in the Creta’s favor is the reliability and trust that comes with the Hyundai logo. Moreover, the Creta also gets features like a panoramic sunroof, automatic parking brake, and a digital driver’s display. The interior of the Creta feels a bit airier and premium when compared to the Seltos. 
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MG Astor
Another strong contender on the list of Kia Seltos alternatives is the Astor. It gets 2 engine options – a 1.5L NA petrol that makes 115HP and a 1.3L turbo petrol that makes around 140HP. The transmissions available here are a manual, CVT, and an A/T. What makes the Astor special is that it gets ADAS features like adaptive cruise, blind-spot monitoring, rear-cross traffic alert, and more. In general, it is a bit more feature-loaded than the Seltos with gizmos like an automatic parking brake and auto hold. However, the ADAS really sets it apart. Prices for the Astor lie between Rs. 10.32 and Rs. 18.23 Lakhs. 
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Skoda Kushaq
The Kushaq is one of the safest cars on this list of Kia Seltos alternatives. It gets almost all of the features that you would see on a Seltos, and it gets better engines. It gets a 1L turbo petrol that makes 114HP and a 1.5L turbo petrol that makes 150HP! The 1.5L engine is the most popular one in this segment. Moreover, a 5-star safety rating really uplifts the Kushaq when compared to the 3-star rating of the Seltos. The only gripe we have with the SUV is that it looks rather small. For many buyers, it doesn’t look like something that is worth almost Rs. 21L for the top-spec variant. 
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VW Taigun
The Taigun is the second German on this list of Kia Seltos alternatives. It is exactly the same car as the Kushaq, but it looks different. It looks more modern, funky, and a bit sporty. The interiors are also all black, giving out a sportier vibe in general. It sits on the same platform as the Kushaq, so safety is top-notch here as well, and it also gets the same engines. However, the Taigun has a slightly better road presence, however, it is still smaller than the competition. Overall, the Taigun and the Kushaq are excellent options for people who want a performance-oriented car with great handling. 
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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
The Grand Vitara is the newest model on this list of Kia Seltos alternatives! It gets 2 engine options, both 1.5L petrol units. However, the difference is that one engine gets a proper hybrid system. This makes this SUV as efficient as 27 km/L! Moreover, the non-hybrid of this SUV comes with the option of AWD! This is the only car in this segment that offers AWD. Coming to features, the Grand Vitara is loaded to the brim. It gets a massive panoramic roof, ventilated front seats, digital drivers and infotainment units, a 360-degree camera, and a heads-up display. Priced between Rs. 10.45 – Rs. 19.65 Lakhs, the Vitara is one of the best Kia Seltos alternatives!
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Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
The Hyryder is the twin SUV to the Grand Vitara. Apart from looks, there is nothing different in these cars. But the looks are very different. While the Vitara looks more boxy and plain, the Hyryder looks sharp, sporty, and aggressive. It is surely an eye-catcher and looks much better than the Grand Vitara. The Hyryder also gets the same engine with mild and strong hybrid support. However, it doesn’t get the AWD option. The Hyrider is priced between Rs. 10.48 – Rs. 18.99 Lakhs. 
Here were a few Kia Seltos alternatives that you should definitely consider when looking for an SUV under Rs. 20 Lakhs! Which one of these do you think is the best? Let us know in the comments below!
