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Kia Seltos vs MG Hector in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu4 of 11 trim prices distributor-verified 08 Sept 2026Comparing HTE (O) vs Hector Shine CVT variants
The short answer

Kia Seltos costs रु 5,09,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Kia Seltos if
Kia Seltos costs रु 5,09,000 less ex-showroom.

Strong base variant value with 6 airbags, LED lighting and big screen at entry price. Best suited to buyers wanting safety and core features without sunroof or fancy alloys.

Pros
Excellent safety kit for base trim, including 6 airbags.
LED headlamps, DRLs and connected tail lamps at entry level.
Large 10.25" touchscreen with wireless smartphone integration.
Competitive starting price for a well-equipped mid-size SUV.
Cons
Steel wheels instead of alloys hurt perceived premium feel.
Manual AC only, no automatic climate control.
No sunroof, which many Nepali buyers now expect.
Naturally aspirated engine may feel modest on steep highway climbs.
As of 05 Sept 2026
Choose the MG Hector if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

This trim is the sensible choice if you want automatic convenience without jumping too high in price. It only makes sense if Nepal pricing includes a meaningful equipment step-up from the MT version.

Pros
Automatic transmission adds ease in traffic.
Same large Hector body as the cheaper trim.
Officially sold and supported in Nepal.
Cons
Price jump over MT may be hard to justify.
No confirmed safety-kit advantage shown.
No confirmed comfort or tech upgrades disclosed.
Feature list is still vague on the Nepal page.
As of 07 Sept 2026
18 rows compared
Kia Seltos price in Nepal
Kia
रु 59,90,000Lowest price
MG Hector price in Nepal
MG
रु 64,99,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 59,90,000Cheapest
रु 64,99,000
Range, all variants
रु 59,90,000 – रु 85,90,000
रु 59,99,000 – रु 78,25,000
Variants on sale
5
6
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)
Paramount Motors and G.O Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
Typical festival or stock clearance cash discount; confirm with dealer
2 offers on other variants
No offer on this variant
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
1,497 cc
Not disclosed
Max power
84.4 kW (114.8 PS)
Not disclosed
Max torque
144 Nm
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
2WD
FWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
4,460 mm
Not disclosed
Width
1,830 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,635 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
2,690 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
200 mm
Not disclosed
Boot space
447 litres
Not disclosed
Seating
Not disclosed
5
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
36
43Better
Service centres
29
59Better
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Smoky Black & Grey Two Tone Interiors
·Smoky Black & Grey Semi-Leatherette Seats
·Double D-Cut Steering Wheel with Audio Control
·Leatherette Dashboard Centre Garnish
·Metallic Inside Door Handles
·Driver seat manual height adjust
·Front passenger adjustable headrest
·Centre Console with Armrest & Cup Holders
·60:40 Split Rear Seats
·Rear Passengers Adjustable Headrest
·Day & Night Rear View Mirror
·Manual Air Conditioner Controls
·Rear AC vents
·Sunglass Holder
·Electric adjust outside mirror
·Keyless Entry
·LED Room and Map light
·Passenger Side Vanity Mirror
·Front hood Easy Lift
·Dual Shell Horn
·Driver & Passenger Seatback Pockets
·Power window with switch illumination
·Driver window One touch Auto up/Down with safety
·Driver Seat Welcome Retract Function
·10-Way Power Driver Seat
·Adaptive Integrated Memory System (Driver Seat & ORVMs)
·Dynamic 10-Way Power Driver Seat with Power Lumbar Adjust
·60:40 Split Rear Seats with Rear Centre Armrest & Cup Holders
·Indulgent Front Ventilated Seats (Driver & Passenger)
·Boundless Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof
·Double D-Cut Dual Tone Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel
As of 06 Sept 2026
·5-seat cabin
·Automatic transmission improves city usability
As of 07 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist
·30.48 cm (12") Full Segment LCD Cluster with Advanced
·10.5 cm (4.2") Color TFT MID
·26.04 cm (10.25") HD Touchscreen
·Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
·6 Speakers
·C-Type USB Charger
·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
·Smartphone Wireless Charger
As of 06 Sept 2026
·Touchscreen size: Not disclosed officially (As of: 07/09/2026)
·Wireless phone mirroring: Not disclosed officially (As of: 07/09/2026)
As of 07 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·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
·Power Windows (All Doors)
·Driver Window One Touch Auto Up/Down with Safety
·Reactive Side Parking Sensors
·Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold
·Precise All Wheel Disc Brakes
As of 06 Sept 2026
·Airbags: Not disclosed officially (As of: 07/09/2026)
·360° camera: Not disclosed officially (As of: 07/09/2026)
·ADAS: Not disclosed officially (As of: 07/09/2026)
As of 07 Sept 2026
Design & Exterior
·Star Map LED DRLs
·Ice Cube MFR LED Headlamps
·Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps
·R16 - 40.56 cm (16") Style Steel Wheels
·Black High Glossy Roof Rails
·Shark Fin Antenna
·Streamline Door Handles
·Robust Front & Rear Skid Plate with Silver Finish
·Integrated Rear Spoiler with LED Highmount Stop Lamp
·Aero Type Wiper Blades
·Body Colors: Glacier White Pearl, Magma Red, Pewter Olive, Morning Haze, Xclusive Matte Graphite (X-Line), Ivory Silver Gloss, Aurora Black Pearl (Also available in X-Line), Gravity Gray
As of 06 Sept 2026
·SUV body with Hector styling
·Sunroof type: Not disclosed officially (As of: 07/09/2026)
As of 07 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Ex-showroom price around Rs 52.90 lakh in Nepal
·Part of wide 19-variant Nepal Seltos range
·Imported and distributed by Continental Trading Enterprises
As of 02 Sept 2026
·Sold by Paramount Motors in Nepal
As of 07 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Kia Seltos
MG Hector

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 59,90,000
रु 64,99,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 25,500
≈ रु 25,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 60,23,985
≈ रु 65,32,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 72,016 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 78,136 · 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.

Kia Seltos full detailsMG Hector full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Kia Seltos is रु 5,09,000 cheaper ex-showroom (8.5%), while the MG Hector is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Kia Seltos if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
Choose the MG Hector if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 30 more service centres in Nepal (59 vs 29); 7 more showrooms in Nepal (43 vs 36).

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

Trim prices distributor-verified
4 of 11

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 08 September 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Kia: 36 showrooms, 29 service centres · MG: 43 showrooms, 59 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.

Kia Seltos vs MG Hector — questions buyers ask

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

As of September 2026, the Kia Seltos starts at Rs 59.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.09 lakh less than the MG Hector at Rs 59.99 lakh.

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

The Kia Seltos costs Rs 59.9 lakh to Rs 85.9 lakh and the MG Hector costs Rs 59.99 lakh to Rs 78.25 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Seltos or the MG Hector?

These two split the decision: the Kia Seltos is रु 5,09,000 cheaper ex-showroom (8.5%), while the MG Hector is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Kia Seltos if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the MG Hector 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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