Cycle & Carriage Kia have announced the launch of the new Seltos, adding Kia's latest SUV to its lineup of models in Singapore.

At the front, the Seltos sports Kia's 'tiger nose grille', making the car instantly recognisable as a Kia. GT Line cars are equipped with full LED head lights and taillights, providing the car with a commanding and confident presence on the road. While from the flank, a robust shoulder line and a glasshouse shape which tapers towards the rear of the car lend the SUV an air of sportiness.

The Seltos is equipped with a new 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 138bhp and242Nm of torque.

Several segment-first features come as standard in the Seltos such as a 10.25-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, which also allows users to control and monitor numerous vehicle features at the same time with its advanced split-screen functionality.

At launch, the Seltos now available in Singapore will come with an 8.0-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 10.25-inch system will arrive later in June 2020.

GT Line cars are also fitted with a Sound Mood Lighting system which emits soft light from panels in the doors. The Sound Mood Lighting system pulses in time to the beat of music playing through the audio system, and features eight customisable colours and six illumination themes.

GT Line cars also get an 8.0-inch head-up display system that projects data on to a small glass panel behind the steering wheel. The front seats of the Seltos are ventilated and occupants can make use of the wireless smartphone charger to keep connected on the go.

The Seltos' body is made up of a blend of steel and aluminium, maximising torsional rigidity while keeping body weight low. The body also aids in reducing road vibrations and enhancing occupant safety in the event of a collision.

The Seltos is fitted with six airbags, as well as a suite of electronic vehicle safety systems. These include Kia's Vehicle Stability Management system as standard, incorporating traction control and electronic stability control.

The car is also fitted with an Anti-lock Braking System, a Brake-force Assist System and Hill-start Assist Control, as well as front and rear parking sensors.

The current Seltos GT Line is now available, with the EX variant to follow in the later part of the year with a targeted launch price below $90,000.