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NEWS8New Kia Seltos takes aim at Corolla Cross and KonaKia’s bolder small SUV ditches petrol-only power for hybrid tech, but it’ll cost you up to $7460 more than the car it replacesFeann Torr - Oct 2nd

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NEWS8New Kia Seltos takes aim at Corolla Cross and KonaKia’s bolder small SUV ditches petrol-only power for hybrid tech, but it’ll cost you up to $7460 more than the car it replacesFeann Torr - Oct 2nd

Kia’s bolder small SUV ditches petrol-only power for hybrid tech, but it’ll cost you up to $7460 more than the car it replaces

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Chasing CarsMotoring press2 October at 11:32 am

Kia Seltos 2027: all-hybrid small SUV priced below Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross

Kia has announced pricing for the all-new, hybrid-only Seltos ahead of its arrival in showrooms in late October. The small SUV will arrive in six variants: S, S with Safety Pack, Sport, Sport+, and…

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NEWS8New Kia Seltos takes aim at Corolla Cross and KonaKia’s bolder small SUV ditches petrol-only power for hybrid tech, but it’ll cost you up to $7460 more than the car it replacesFeann Torr - Oct 2nd

Compiled by ADME Newsroom from 2 sources

First reported by carsales · 2 October at 5:30 pm

Who's covering this — 2 articles

Marketplace editorial: 1
Motoring press: 1

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Kia's new Seltos will be available in six variants, all with hybrid powertrains.
The new Seltos will cost up to $7460 more than the car it replaces.
The Seltos will arrive in showrooms in late October.
The Seltos' hybrid-only powertrain will compete with the Toyota Corolla Cross and Hyundai Kona.

For dealers: Australian dealers need to be prepared for the potential impact of the Seltos' higher price point on customer demand and purchasing decisions.

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The Kia Seltos' shift to hybrid-only power will force dealers to rethink their stock mix, as the new model's higher price point of up to $7460 more than its predecessor will impact customer demand and purchasing decisions.

This change will particularly affect dealers who have traditionally sold the petrol-only Seltos, as they will need to adapt to the new hybrid-only lineup and its associated pricing.

What it means for the order bank

Dealers should expect a potential slowdown in sales of the current Seltos model as customers wait for the new hybrid-only variant to arrive in showrooms in late October.

The Seltos' move to hybrid-only power also puts pressure on competitors like Toyota, which offers the Corolla Cross with a range of powertrain options, including petrol and hybrid.

Competitor response and pricing

Kia's decision to ditch petrol-only power for the Seltos will likely prompt a response from other manufacturers in the small SUV segment, potentially leading to a pricing war or a shift towards more hybrid and electric options.

Impact on showroom traffic

Dealers can take advantage of the Seltos' hybrid-only lineup to attract customers who are looking for more environmentally friendly options, potentially increasing showroom traffic and leads.

To capitalize on the Seltos' new hybrid-only powertrain, dealers should review their marketing strategies and lead handling processes to ensure they are effectively communicating the benefits of the new model to customers.

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