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Kia Seltos vs Nissan Tektonin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 03 Sept 2026Comparing HTK GSL 1.5L Petrol vs Visia T160 MT variants

The short answer

Kia Seltos costs रु 1,09,000 less ex-showroom. Tekton has 12 mm more ground clearance. Seltos has 17.5 PS more power.

Choose the Kia Seltos if

Kia Seltos costs रु 1,09,000 less ex-showroom.Seltos has 17.5 PS more power.

Best-priced genuine Seltos, suits budget buyers who want space and brand image over features.

Pros

Lowest entry price into Seltos range.

Reliable 1.5L petrol, adequate for city and highway.

Full-size boot and practical dimensions.

Kia brand and resale stronger than smaller crossovers.

Stronger feature set with sunroof, ventilated seats and Bose audio

Offers diesel manual and automatic options for high‑mileage users

Cons

Missing many convenience and safety features.

Steel wheels and halogen lights feel basic at this price.

Manual only; no automatic option for city traffic.

Value hurt by better-equipped rivals at similar money.

Diesel NVH is higher and future regulations may worry some buyers

Manual‑heavy line‑up can be tiring in heavy urban traffic

As of 14 Aug 2026

Choose the Nissan Tekton if

Tekton has 12 mm more ground clearance.

Entry Tekton suits buyers wanting strong turbo performance at lowest Tekton price. Good for city and highway users who prioritise engine over features.

Pros

Most affordable Tekton entry point in Nepal.

Turbo-petrol performance with 6-speed manual at this price.

Solid Duster-based ride and rough-road ability.

Standard safety like ESC and hill-start assist.

Cons

Missing premium features like big screen and sunroof.

Lower perceived value versus mid variants with more kit.

No automatic option for city traffic convenience.

Basic interiors may feel plain for the price.

As of 29 Aug 2026

14 rows compared

Kia

Seltos

रु 52,90,000Lowest price

Nissan

Tekton

रु 53,99,000

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 52,90,000Cheapest

रु 53,99,000

Range, all variants

रु 52,90,000 – रु 95,90,000

रु 53,99,000 – रु 87,99,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)

Pioneer Moto Corp Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cashरु 1,00,000

Typical festival cash discounts on Seltos range

14 offers on other variants

cashरु 2,70,000

NAIMA Expo launch price benefit vs regular list

Valid until 30 Sept 2026

5 offers on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

Not disclosed

999 cc

Max power

117.5 PS+17.5 PS

100 PS

Max torque

253 Nm+87 Nm

166 Nm

Transmission

IVT

Manual

Drivetrain

2WD

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Wheelbase

Not disclosed

2,657 mm

Ground clearance

200 mm

212 mm+12 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

37Better

Service centres

29Better

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Seating Capacity: 5

·Power Windows (All Doors)

·Driver Window One Touch Auto Up/Down with Safety

As of 31 Aug 2026

·Electric Power Steering with Tilt & Telescopic Adjustment

·All Power Windows with One-Touch Up/Down & Anti-Pinch

·Electrical Adjustment Outside Mirror with LED Indicator

·Rear AC Vent

·Driver Seat Height Adjuster

·Graphite Woven Soft-touch Interior Trim

·Illuminated Glovebox with Smart Organizer

·Centre Console with Sliding Armrest

·Luggage Light

·Premium Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel: Semi

As of 23 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Command-Centric Trinity Panoramic Display

·12.7 cm (5") Touchscreen

·Bose Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers

·64 Color Ambient Mood Lighting

·Smartphone Wireless Charger

As of 31 Aug 2026

·17.78cm (7 inch) Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display

As of 23 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·Front Dual Airbags

·Front Seat Side Airbags

·Side Curtain 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

As of 31 Aug 2026

·6 Airbags

·Automatic Headlamps

·Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Highline

·Frameless Wipers

·Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution

·Brake Assist System

·Electronic Stability Control

·Traction Control System

·Cornering Stability Control

·Hill Start Assist

·Roll-over Sensors

·Central Locking

·Child Safety Door Lock

·Speed Alert Warning

·Interior Mirror Manual Day/Night

·Rear Parking Sensors

·Tyre Repair Kit

As of 23 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Tyre Size - Vehicle: 205/65 R16 - 40.56 cm (16"), 215/60 R17 - 43.66 cm (17"), 215/55 R18 - 46.20 cm (18")

·Tyre Size - Spare: 205/65 R16 - 40.56 cm (16") (Steel), 215/60 R17 - 43.66 cm (17") (Steel) [X-Line (A)]

·Body Colors: Glacier White Pearl

·Body Colors: Magma Red

·Body Colors: Pewter Olive

·Body Colors: Morning Haze

·Body Colors: Ivory Silver Gloss

·Body Colors: Gravity Gray

·R18 - 46.20 cm (18") Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels

As of 31 Aug 2026

·Matrix Vision LED Headlamps

·Signature C-Shaped LED DRLs

·Signature C-Shaped LED Tail Lamps

·LED Turn Indicators on Outside Mirror

·LED High Mounted Stop Lamp

·Dynamic Interlock Skid Plate - Front & Rear

·Aero Tuned Rear Roof Spoiler

·Aero Optimised Air Curtains

·Body Colour Outside Mirror & Door Handles

·R17 225/60 Steel Wheel

·Colors: Pearl White, Flare Garnet Red, Indigo Blue, Blade Silver, Moonbow Gray, Onyx Black, Pearl White & Onyx Black, Flare Garnet Red & Onyx Black, Indigo Blue, Red & Onyx Black, Blade Silver & Onyx Black, Moonbow Gray & Onyx Black

·Available colors: Pearl White, Flare Garnet Red, Indigo Blue, Blade Silver, Moonbow Gray, Onyx Black, Pearl White & Onyx Black, Flare Garnet Red & Onyx Black, Indigo Blue & Onyx Black, Blade Silver & Onyx Black, Moonbow Gray & Onyx Black

·Wheel Applicability: VISIA & ACENTA - R17 225/60 Steel Wheel; N-CONNECTA - R18 225/55 Painted Alloy Wheel; TEKNA - R18 225/55 Diamond Cut Alloy Wheel; R17 225/60 Steel Wheel Standard Except VISIA

As of 23 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·CKD/CBU import via Kia Nepal; petrol volume variant

·Part of 10–11 variant Seltos line-up

As of 28 Jul 2026

·Imported from India as CBU/CKD, India-built

·Launched at NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026

·Intro price lower than regular ex-showroom

As of 29 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Kia Seltos

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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 52,90,000

रु 53,99,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 25,500

≈ रु 22,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 7,355

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 53,23,985

≈ रु 54,28,855

EMI / month

≈ रु 63,600 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 64,911 · 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 Nissan Tekton — questions buyers ask

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

As of September 2026, the Kia Seltos starts at Rs 52.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.09 lakh less than the Nissan Tekton at Rs 53.99 lakh.

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

The Kia Seltos costs Rs 52.9 lakh to Rs 95.9 lakh and the Nissan Tekton costs Rs 53.99 lakh to Rs 87.99 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Seltos or the Nissan Tekton?

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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