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Kia Seltos vs MG Astorin Nepal — price & specs compared

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

MG Astor costs रु 1,41,000 less ex-showroom.

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
Choose the MG Astor if
MG Astor costs रु 1,41,000 less ex-showroom.

At Rs 48.49 lakh, it suits buyers wanting a petrol compact SUV with a richer feature set than basic rivals. It is harder to recommend if you want automatic convenience or a strong safety/feature bargain.

Pros
Good ground clearance for Nepal roads.
Feature-rich cabin for a single-trim SUV.
Established dealer/support network through Paramount Motors.
Manual transmission keeps running costs simpler.
Cons
Only one variant limits buyer choice.
No official Nepal-confirmed automatic transmission.
Boot space and several practical specs are not disclosed locally.
Price is high versus many similarly sized competitors.
As of 17 Aug 2026
16 rows compared
Kia Seltos price in Nepal
Kia
रु 49,90,000
MG Astor price in Nepal
MG
रु 48,49,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 49,90,000
रु 48,49,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 49,90,000 – रु 95,90,000
रु 48,49,000
Variants on sale
22
2
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)
Paramount Motors
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
12 offers on other variants
No offer on this variant
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
Not disclosed
110 PS
Max torque
Not disclosed
110 Nm
Transmission
Not disclosed
manual
Drivetrain
Not disclosed
front-wheel drive
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
4,323 mm
Width
Not disclosed
1,809 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,650 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
2,385 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
205 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
37
38Better
Service centres
29
99Better
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·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
·Dual-tone ivory cabin with soft-touch dashboard (Nepal portal).
·Multilayer dashboard design (Nepal portal).
As of 17 Aug 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Smartphone Wireless Charger
As of 13 Aug 2026
·10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment (Nepal portal).
·3.5-inch instrument cluster (Nepal portal).
As of 17 Aug 2026
🛡️Safety
·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
·Dual airbags (Nepal portal).
·ABS with EBD, ESP, TCS, HHC, HDC, rear parking sensors, reverse camera (Nepal portal).
As of 17 Aug 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·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
·Available in black, orange, and red (Nepal portal).
·Celestial grille and Hawkeye LED headlamps described in Nepal coverage (Nepal portal).
As of 17 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Base variant priced at Rs. 49.90 lakhs in Nepal
As of 13 Jul 2026
·Only Nepal-official trim reported as currently sold: Super (Nepal portal).
·Authorized distributor is Paramount Motors (Nepal portal).
As of 17 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Kia Seltos

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MG Astor

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 49,90,000
रु 48,49,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 25,500
≈ रु 25,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 50,23,985
≈ रु 48,82,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 59,994 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 58,298 · 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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Kia Seltos vs MG Astor — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Seltos or MG Astor?

As of August 2026, the MG Astor starts at Rs 48.49 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.41 lakh less than the Kia Seltos at Rs 49.9 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Seltos and MG Astor in Nepal?

The Kia Seltos costs Rs 49.9 lakh to Rs 95.9 lakh and the MG Astor costs Rs 48.49 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Seltos or the MG Astor?

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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