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Dongfeng Nammi Box vs Kia Seltos in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 6 trim prices verified Comparing Box E2 330 vs X-line (A) 7DCT variants
The short answer

Dongfeng Nammi Box costs रु 64,91,000 less ex-showroom. Seltos has 92.5 PS more power.

Choose the Dongfeng Nammi Box if
Dongfeng Nammi Box costs रु 64,91,000 less ex-showroom.

Strong feature set with ADAS and 360° camera at around NPR 31 lakh, good value for urban families. Best suited to buyers wanting a compact, tech-rich city EV and not needing very long range.

Pros
Competitive price for an ADAS-equipped EV hatchback.
Level 2 ADAS and 360° camera rare at this price.
Reasonable 330 km claimed range for daily city use.
8-year battery and motor warranty provides long-term peace of mind.
Cons
Smaller 31.4 kWh battery less suitable for frequent long highway trips.
Brand and service network still relatively new compared with established EV rivals.
Lack of clear info on DC peak charging speed and CarPlay/Android Auto support.
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Choose the Kia Seltos if
Seltos has 92.5 PS more power.

The flagship performance trim, offering the most powerful engine and exclusive styling for those who want the best Seltos available.

Pros
Powerful T-GDi engine
Sporty aesthetics
Top-tier safety and tech
Cons
Highest price in the lineup
DCT requires specific maintenance
Fuel efficiency may be lower than non-turbo models
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Dongfeng
रु 30,99,000Lowest price
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Kia
रु 95,90,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationDongfeng Nammi BoxKia Seltos
Ex-showroom priceरु 30,99,000Cheapestरु 95,90,000
Fuelevpetrol
DistributorMAW VriddhiContinental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
SpecificationDongfeng Nammi BoxKia Seltos
Offers
cashरु 1,00,000Expired
NADA Auto Show discount on E2 330, reducing price to NPR 2,999,000
Ended
No offer on this variant
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrain5 of 7 values verified by the distributor; the rest researched
SpecificationDongfeng Nammi BoxKia Seltos
Max power49.5 kW (67.3 PS)117.5 kW (159.8 PS)+92.5 PS
Max torqueNot disclosed253 Nm
Battery31.5 kWhNot disclosed
Claimed range330 km (CLTC)Not disclosed
TransmissionNot disclosedIVT
DrivetrainNot disclosed2WD
📐Size & practicality6 of 9 values verified by the distributor; the rest researched
SpecificationDongfeng Nammi BoxKia Seltos
Length4,030 mm4,460 mm
Width1,810 mm1,830 mm
Height1,570 mm1,635 mm
WheelbaseNot disclosed2,690 mm
Ground clearanceNot disclosed200 mm
Boot spaceNot disclosed447 litres
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationDongfeng Nammi BoxKia Seltos
Showrooms in Nepal58Better44
Service centres1930Better
CCS2 fast chargers00
📋Other detailsAs stated per category; verified where a distributor sheet confirmed it
SpecificationDongfeng Nammi BoxKia Seltos
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·seating_capacity: 5
·Frameless doors
·Flat-folding front seats for 'lie-flat' mode
·Automatic climate control
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·Smoky Black & Hunter Green Two Tone Interiors
·Smoky Black & Hunter Green Leatherette Seats
·Relaxation Power Driver Seat
·10-Way Power Driver Seat with Power Lumbar Adjust
·Auto Reverse ORVM
·Integrated Memory System
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·infotainment_size_in: 12.8-inch touchscreen
·5-inch digital instrument cluster
·Wireless phone charging
·auto_hold: Yes
·parking_brake_type: Electronic
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·31.24 cm (12.3") HD Display Instrument Cluster
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🛡️Safety
·airbag_count: 2 Airbags
·camera_360: 360-degree panoramic camera
·adas_level: Not available on E2 variant
·ABS with EBD and ESC
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·Level 2 21 Autonomous Features
·Front Collision Warning
·Front Collision-Avoidance Assist-Car/Pedestrian/Cycle
·Front Collision-Avoidance Assist-Direct Oncoming
·Front Collision-Avoidance Assist-Junction Turning
·Lane Departure Warning
·Lane Keeping Assist
·Lane Following Assist
·High Beam Assist
·Driver Attention Warning
·Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
·Blind Spot Collision Warning
·Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
·Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning
·Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
·Safe Exit Warning
·360 Degree Camera
·Blind View Monitor
·Parking Collision Avoidance Assist - Reverse
·Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go
·Front Dual Airbags
·Front Seat Side Airbags
·Side Curtain Airbags
·6 Airbags
·Highline Tyre Pressure Monitor
·HAC (Hill-start Assist Control)
·ESS (Emergency Stop Signal)
·ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
·BAS (Brake Assist System)
·ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
·VSM (Vehicle Stability Management)
·All Wheel Disc Brakes
·Rear Parking Sensors
·Speed Sensing Auto Door Locks
·Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
·Child Lock
·Front & Rear All Seat 3-Point Seat Belts with Reminder
·ISOFIX (Rear Anchors)
·Front Passenger Airbag on/off Indicator
·Rear Occupant Alert
·DBC (Downhill Brake Control)
·Rollover Sensor
·Auto Light Control
·Rear View Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
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Warranty & After-sales
·Standard Warranty (Non-Chargeable) - Battery and Motor: 8 years/2,00,000 KM*
·Premium Warranty (Chargeable) - Battery and Motor: 11 years/2,50,000 KM*
·MAW Vriddhi's Extended Warranty Program: 11 Years/2,50,000* KM applies to Battery and Motor
·Extended Warranty cannot be issued as a standalone policy - must be issued along with Shikhar's Comprehensive Motor Policy
·For 2024 model year vehicles insured elsewhere, Shikhar Insurance will charge additional premium for past years to enter extended warranty cover
·Both Shikhar Comprehensive Motor Policy and Extended Warranty Policy must be maintained continuously until end of total warranty period (Manufacturer Warranty + Extended Warranty)
·Existing Dongfeng Nammi customers with 2024 models or above can add extended warranty by paying applicable premium, provided vehicle insurance is with Shikhar Insurance and vehicle meets eligibility/inspection criteria
·Condition: Service only at Authorized Service Centers
·Condition: Follow recommended maintenance schedule and owner's manual requirements
·Condition: Use genuine / approved parts only
·Condition: Maintain required records and compliance as per program terms
·Condition: Continuous insurance coverage with Shikhar Insurance is mandatory for warranty validity
·Condition: Year 1 insurance through Shikhar Insurance; subsequent years customer must continue insurance with Shikhar Insurance for total Warranty Period
·Condition: If insurance is changed, extended warranty will be terminated
·Exclusion: Manipulation of odometer or tachograph
·Exclusion: Failure to report defects immediately and not making vehicle available
·Exclusion: Repairs caused by non-compliance with Dongfeng's Operator's Manual
·Exclusion: Costs of rectifying material defects on radios, wireless systems, electronic accessories, unless installed ex-works by MAW Vriddhi
·Exclusion: Repair conducted using parts not manufactured by Dongfeng and causing other faults
·Exclusion: Indirect costs (e.g., cost of accommodation, loss of freight business, contractual penalties) not recognized/reimbursed
·Exclusion: Costs of repairs in workshop not authorized by MAW Vriddhi, cost of oils and other fluids not necessitated by the damage itself
·Exclusion: Maintenance or repair conducted in unauthorized repair workshop
·Exclusion: Wrong charging or damaged vehicle due to improper power connection
·Exclusion: Consumables/wear parts - Brake shoe, Brake Pad, Wiper Blade, Windscreen, All vehicle Glasses, Bulb, Fuse, Various Filter Elements, Brake Fluid, Lubricating Grease, Coolant, Battery Electrolyte, A/C refrigerant
·Exclusion: Accident - direct and sudden external physical force acting upon a part or vehicle
·Exclusion: Willful or malicious acts, fire or explosion
·Exclusion: Force majeure, road conditions, improper handling of vehicle, or weather conditions
·Exclusion: Participation in competitive or racing events or driving practice
·Exclusion: Use of unsuitable fluids (e.g., lubricants, coolant)
·Exclusion: Changes to vehicle's original design or installation of third-party parts/accessories not approved by MAW Vriddhi
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✨Design & Exterior
·Closed grille
·Triangular headlights
·Hidden door handles
·Frameless doors
·Suspended roof
·Round taillights
·16-inch rims (optional 17-inch rims)
·Available in five vibrant color options
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·R18 - 46.20 cm (18") Black Painted Alloy Wheels
·Robust Front & Rear Skid Plate with Black High Glossy Finish
·Side Door Garnish with Dark Gunmetal Accents
·Ice Cube LED Projection Headlamps
·Star Map LED DRLs with Integrated Turn Signal
·LED Reverse Lamps
·Glossy Black Front Bumper and Cladding
·X-clusive Matte Graphite body color
·Spare Tyre Size: 215/60 R17 - 43.66 cm (17") (Steel) [X-Line (A)]
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📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU from China by MAW Vriddhi
·charge_10_80_dc_min: 30 minutes for 30-80%
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·Imported as CBU by Continental Trading Enterprises
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Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Dongfeng Nammi Box
Kia Seltos

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

SpecificationDongfeng Nammi BoxKia Seltos
Ex-showroomरु 30,99,000रु 95,90,000
Road tax + registration≈ रु 15,500≈ रु 25,500
Third-party insurance≈ रु 8,485≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road≈ रु 31,22,985≈ रु 96,23,985
EMI / month≈ रु 37,259 · 5 yr @ 7.5%≈ रु 1,15,298 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Dongfeng Nammi Box is रु 64,91,000 cheaper ex-showroom (209.5%), while the Kia Seltos is ahead on dealer and service reach and power — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Dongfeng Nammi Box if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 14 more showrooms in Nepal (58 vs 44).

Choose the Kia Seltos if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking

Measured: 11 more service centres in Nepal (30 vs 19); 92.5 PS more power.

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Price movements we logged
1 recorded since July 2026

Each is a dated change we applied to a published ex-showroom price after checking it. A logged change may be a distributor's revision or our own correction coming into line with the official figure — the log says which way each one moved, and when, not why.

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Trim prices distributor-verified
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Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 31 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Dongfeng: 58 showrooms, 19 service centres · Kia: 44 showrooms, 30 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Dongfeng Nammi Box vs Kia Seltos — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Dongfeng Nammi Box or Kia Seltos?

As of October 2026, the Dongfeng Nammi Box starts at Rs 30.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 28.91 lakh less than the Kia Seltos at Rs 59.9 lakh.

What is the price of the Dongfeng Nammi Box and Kia Seltos in Nepal?

The Dongfeng Nammi Box costs Rs 30.99 lakh and the Kia Seltos costs Rs 59.9 lakh to Rs 95.9 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Dongfeng Nammi Box or the Kia Seltos?

These two split the decision: the Dongfeng Nammi Box is रु 64,91,000 cheaper ex-showroom (209.5%), while the Kia Seltos is ahead on dealer and service reach and power — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Dongfeng Nammi Box if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Kia Seltos if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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