| Battery & Range | - Not an EV; no traction battery
| - Not an EV; petrol-only model in Nepal
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 1.5L Smartstream petrol, ~115 PS, FWD, 6MT
- Higher-trim manual focused on features
| - 1498 cc petrol engine, automatic transmission
- Front‑wheel drive SUV configuration
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase 2610 mm shared across all Nepal Seltos trims
- Ground clearance 190 mm for all trims unless stated otherwise
| - Wheelbase: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Ground clearance: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Dimensions | - Length 4365 mm for all current Nepal Seltos variants
- Width 1800 mm for all trims
- Height 1645 mm for all trims
| - Overall length: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Overall width: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Overall height: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Cargo | - Boot ~433–445L, flat load bay
- Foldable rear seats for larger cargo
| - Boot capacity: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Rear seat fold configuration: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Comfort & Interior | - Premium fabric or leatherette seats
- Automatic climate control on HTX
- Multifunction steering, rear armrest
| - Premium fabric or synthetic leather upholstery
- Automatic climate control with rear AC vents
- Height‑adjustable driver seat for better ergonomics
- Rear seats designed for three passengers
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - Large touchscreen with smartphone connectivity
- Cruise control likely on HTX trim
- USB charging ports front and rear
| - Large touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity
- Steering‑mounted audio and phone controls
- Keyless entry and engine start/stop
- Multiple USB charging ports for front and rear
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| Safety | - Dual airbags, ABS, rear camera, parking sensors
- Additional safety like ESC on higher trims
| - ABS with EBD and brake assist standard
- Dual front airbags at minimum; higher trims may add more
- Electronic stability control and hill‑hold assist
- Rear parking sensors with camera assistance
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| Design & Exterior | - LED headlamps and DRLs on HTX
- Alloy wheels with premium design
- Chrome exterior accents and roof rails
| - Compact 5‑seater SUV body style
- Distinctive MG grille with chrome highlights
- LED daytime running lights and projector headlamps
- Stylish alloy wheels; size not disclosed officially
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| Sales & Imports | - Positioned as premium manual petrol option
- Imported via official Kia Nepal channels
| - Imported and distributed by Paramount Motors in Nepal
- Single listed price: NPR 48,49,000 on‑road
- Positioned as MG’s petrol crossover option in Nepal
- Sales volumes: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Value for Money Verdict | - Strong feature list for price in Nepal
- Good choice for tech-focused buyers
| - Offers MG SUV styling for buyers preferring petrol
- Less running‑cost advantage than MG EV lineup
- Appeals to customers without home charging access
- Faces competition from similarly priced subcompact SUVs
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| Pros | - Rich equipment without automatic price premium
- Stylish exterior with LEDs and alloys
- Comfort features like auto AC, rear armrest
| - Recognizable MG brand and styling cues
- Automatic gearbox adds urban driving convenience
- Modern infotainment and safety kit for segment
- Backed by MG’s established EV‑oriented service network
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| Cons | - Manual gearbox only; no IVT at this price
- Higher purchase cost than HTK+ petrol
| - Higher fuel running cost versus MG EVs
- Only one Nepal‑official variant limits choice
- Detailed specs poorly disclosed for Nepal market
- No official ADAS Level‑2 feature listing for Nepal Astor
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