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Kia Carens vs Kia Seltosin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 28 Aug 2026Comparing Premium vs HTK variants
The short answer

Kia Carens costs रु 1,00,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Kia Carens if
Kia Carens costs रु 1,00,000 less ex-showroom.

At Rs 48.90 lakh, Premium is the more attainable Carens, but it only makes sense if you want a 7-seat Kia badge and can live with the likely basic trim. Buyers focused on equipment-per-rupee will probably want the Prestige or a rival SUV/MPV.

Pros
Lowest-priced Carens in Nepal.
7-seat practicality in a Kia MPV.
Smaller upfront cost than Prestige.
Petrol power keeps ownership straightforward.
Cons
Likely the least-equipped trim.
No Nepal-disclosed premium safety or comfort features.
Weak value if key features are omitted.
Service-network convenience can be limited versus mass-market rivals.
As of 13 Aug 2026
Choose the Kia Seltos if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)

Pros
Affordable entry price for Seltos range
Stronger feature set with sunroof, ventilated seats and Bose audio
Offers diesel manual and automatic options for high‑mileage users
Sharper, more contemporary styling with GT‑Line and X‑Line halos
Starts at a lower price band with wide variant spread
Level 2 ADAS available on upper trims for added safety tech
Cons
Manual petrol only, no automatic option in this trim
Diesel NVH is higher and future regulations may worry some buyers
Manual‑heavy line‑up can be tiring in heavy urban traffic
Service network is smaller than Hyundai’s in remote areas
Petrol IVT less refined than Creta’s overall driving feel
Top X‑Line pricing stretches close to larger SUV territory
As of 14 Aug 2026
11 rows compared
Kia Carens price in Nepal
Kia
रु 48,90,000Lowest price
Kia Seltos price in Nepal
Kia
रु 49,90,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 48,90,000Cheapest
रु 49,90,000
Range, all variants
रु 48,90,000 – रु 59,90,000
रु 49,90,000 – रु 95,90,000
Variants on sale
3
22
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)
Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
No offer on this variant
12 offers on other variants
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
115 PS
Not disclosed
Max torque
144 Nm
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Seating
7
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
37
37
Service centres
29
29
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·7-seater MPV layout is the Nepal-market positioning.
·Premium is the entry trim, so equipment is expected to be the most basic.
As of 13 Aug 2026
·Driver Seat Welcome Retract
·Centre Console with Armrest & Cup holders
·Command-Centric Trinity Panoramic Display
·Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
·Command-Centric Trinity Panoramic Display Panel
·Adaptive 12.7 cm (5") Touchscreen Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
·Immersive Bose Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers
·Captivating 64 Color Ambient Mood Lighting
·Exquisite Double D-Cut Dual Tone Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel
·Boundless Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof
·Adaptive Integrated Memory System (Driver Seat & ORVMs)
·Indulgent Front Ventilated Seats (Driver & Passenger)
·Dynamic 10-Way Power Driver Seat with Power Lumbar Adjust
·60:40 Split Rear Seats with Rear Centre Armrest & Cup Holders
·Smartphone Wireless Charger
As of 13 Aug 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Not disclosed officially in the Nepal sources provided.
As of 13 Aug 2026
·Smartphone Wireless Charger
As of 13 Aug 2026
🛡️Safety
·Not disclosed officially in the Nepal sources provided.
As of 13 Aug 2026
·6 Airbags
·Rear View Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
·Reactive Side Parking Sensors
·Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold
·Precise All Wheel Disc Brakes
·Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill Assist Control (HAC) & Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
·Front Collision-Avoidance Assist-Junction Turning (FCA-JT)
·Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
·Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go
·High Beam Assist (HBA)
·Front Collision Warning and Avoidance Assist (FCW & FCA)
·Blind View Monitor in Cluster (BVM)
·ADAS Level 2 with 21 Autonomous Features
As of 13 Aug 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Carens is marketed as a new MPV for Nepal roads.
·Premium is the lower of the two Nepal trims.
As of 13 Aug 2026
·Intense Ice Cube LED Projection Headlamps with Star Map LED DRLs
·Iconic R18 Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels with Neon Callipers
·Automatic Streamline Door Handles
·Striking Star Map LED connected Tail Lamps
·Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof
As of 13 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Launched in Nepal with Premium priced at Rs 48.90 lakh.
·Nepal-market line-up here is two trims only: Premium and Prestige.
As of 13 Aug 2026
·Base variant priced at Rs. 49.90 lakhs in Nepal
As of 13 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

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What each one really costs you

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

Ex-showroom
रु 48,90,000
रु 49,90,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 25,500
≈ रु 25,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 49,23,985
≈ रु 50,23,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 58,791 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 59,994 · 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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Kia Carens vs Kia Seltos — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Carens or Kia Seltos?

As of August 2026, the Kia Carens starts at Rs 48.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1 lakh less than the Kia Seltos at Rs 49.9 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Carens and Kia Seltos in Nepal?

The Kia Carens costs Rs 48.9 lakh to Rs 59.9 lakh and the Kia Seltos costs Rs 49.9 lakh to Rs 95.9 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Carens or the Kia Seltos?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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