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Kia Seltos vs Nissan Kicks in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 14, 2026

At a glance
Kia SeltosNissan Kicks
Ex-showroom priceRs 49.9 lakh – Rs 95.9 lakhRs 49.99 lakh – Rs 72.99 lakh
Fuelpetrolpetrol
Variants on sale179
DistributorContinental Associates Pvt. Ltd.Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd. (Nissan Nepal)
Variant-wise prices (July 14, 2026)

Kia Seltos

HTK Plus (GSL) 1.5 Petrol MTरु 57,90,000
HTK Plus (iMT) 1.5T Petrol iMTरु 56,90,000
HTX MT 1.5 Petrolरु 65,90,000
HTK Plus (DSL) 1.5 Diesel MTरु 71,90,000
HTKरु 49,90,000
HTK+ Petrolरु 53,40,000
HTK+ Diesel MTरु 57,90,000
HTK+ Diesel ATरु 60,90,000

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Nissan Kicks

Kicks XLरु 49,99,000
XL Petrolरु 55,49,000
XV Petrolरु 54,49,000
XV Turboरु 59,49,000
XV Premium Turboरु 63,99,000
XV Premium (O) Mono Turbo – Petrolरु 68,99,000
XV Premium (O) Dual Turbo – Petrolरु 69,99,000
XV CVT Turboरु 69,99,000

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Specifications — Seltos HTX MT 1.5 Petrol vs Kicks XL Petrol
CategoryKia SeltosNissan Kicks
Battery & Range
  • Not an EV; no traction battery
  • Not applicable: internal-combustion petrol vehicle, not an EV or hybrid
Motor Power & Drivetrain
  • 1.5L Smartstream petrol, ~115 PS, FWD, 6MT
  • Higher-trim manual focused on features
  • 1.5L petrol engine, manual transmission
  • Front-wheel-drive configuration
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance
  • Wheelbase 2610 mm shared across all Nepal Seltos trims
  • Ground clearance 190 mm for all trims unless stated otherwise
  • Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
Dimensions
  • Length 4365 mm for all current Nepal Seltos variants
  • Width 1800 mm for all trims
  • Height 1645 mm for all trims
  • Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
Cargo
  • Boot ~433–445L, flat load bay
  • Foldable rear seats for larger cargo
  • Boot volume not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
Comfort & Interior
  • Premium fabric or leatherette seats
  • Automatic climate control on HTX
  • Multifunction steering, rear armrest
  • Spacious cabin with premium upholstery claimed by Nissan Nepal
  • Automatic climate control available in Kicks range
Infotainment & Convenience
  • Large touchscreen with smartphone connectivity
  • Cruise control likely on HTX trim
  • USB charging ports front and rear
  • Floating touchscreen infotainment system in Kicks lineup
  • Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support in Kicks range
Safety
  • Dual airbags, ABS, rear camera, parking sensors
  • Additional safety like ESC on higher trims
  • Dual airbags standard across Kicks range
  • ABS with EBD standard in Kicks range
Design & Exterior
  • LED headlamps and DRLs on HTX
  • Alloy wheels with premium design
  • Chrome exterior accents and roof rails
  • Crossover SUV styling with bold stance
  • Signature Nissan V-motion grille on Kicks
Sales & Imports
  • Positioned as premium manual petrol option
  • Imported via official Kia Nepal channels
  • Officially imported and distributed by Pioneer Moto Corp
  • On-road MRP listed as NPR 55,49,000 for XL Petrol
Value for Money Verdict
  • Strong feature list for price in Nepal
  • Good choice for tech-focused buyers
  • Positioned as entry Kicks variant with competitive pricing
Pros
  • Rich equipment without automatic price premium
  • Stylish exterior with LEDs and alloys
  • Comfort features like auto AC, rear armrest
  • Lower entry price within Kicks lineup
  • Backed by Nissan’s nationwide after-sales network
Cons
  • Manual gearbox only; no IVT at this price
  • Higher purchase cost than HTK+ petrol
  • Detailed feature list for XL not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Seltos or Nissan Kicks?

As of July 2026, the Kia Seltos starts at Rs 49.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.09 lakh less than the Nissan Kicks at Rs 49.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Seltos and Nissan Kicks in Nepal?

The Kia Seltos costs Rs 49.9 lakh to Rs 95.9 lakh and the Nissan Kicks costs Rs 49.99 lakh to Rs 72.99 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Seltos or the Nissan Kicks?

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

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