At what point does the Kia Seltos in Vietnam `beat` the Kia Seltos in Malaysia? 3
What are the differences between Kia Seltos in Vietnam and `beating` the Kia Seltos model recently launched in the Malaysian market?
Kia Seltos has officially been sold in the Vietnamese market, while in Malaysia, this car model was launched not long ago.
Accordingly, in Vietnam, Kia Seltos is sold in 4 versions.
Kia Seltos is sold in the Vietnamese market with 4 versions
Besides, the selling price of these two car models in the Malaysian market has not yet been announced.
The first difference that can be noticed on the Kia Seltos in the two markets is that in Vietnam, the car is equipped with a turbocharged engine (Kia Seltos 1.4 Turbo Premium) and sold at a listed price of 719 million VND.
Meanwhile in Malaysia, the most advanced version of Kia Seltos is only equipped with a naturally aspirated 1.6 GT-Line engine (not a turbocharged engine).
The engine of the high-end Kia Seltos in Vietnam is turbocharged and in Malaysia it is a naturally aspirated engine
| Engine parameters | 1.4 Turbo Premium (Vietnam version) | 1.6 GT-Line (Malaysian version) |
| Gasoline engine | 1.4L turbocharged | 1.6L naturally aspirated |
| Maximum capacity | 138 horsepower | 123 horsepower |
| Automatic transmission | 7-speed dual clutch | 6 levels |
| Drive | front bridge | front bridge |
| Driving mode | Eco, Normal, Sport | Eco, Normal, Sport |
Safety equipment on the most advanced Kia Seltos in the two markets of Vietnam and Malaysia is also different.
The most advanced version of Kia Seltos in Vietnam has additional safety equipment such as parking sensors
| Safety equipment | 1.4 Turbo Premium (Vietnam version) | 1.6 GT-Line (Malaysian version) |
| Air bag | 6 airbags | 6 airbags |
| Anti-lock brakes | Have | Have |
| Electronic brake force distribution | Have | Have |
| Electronic balance | Have | Have |
| Traction control | Have | Have |
| Assist to begin across hill | Have | Have |
| Cruise Control | Have | Have |
| Reverse camera | Have | Have |
| Parking sensors | Have | Are not |
In terms of overall size, the most advanced Kia Seltos in the Vietnamese and Malaysian markets both have similar numbers.
The overall dimensions of the high-end Kia Seltos in Vietnam and Malaysia are the same
Along with that, the wheelbase reaches 2,610m and the ground clearance is 190mm.
The lighting systems on the two most advanced versions of Kia Seltos in the Vietnamese and Malaysian markets are both made with LED technology.
The rear lights on both high-end versions are also equipped with LED lights.
However, the high-end Kia Seltos version in Malaysia is equipped with a sportier rear bumper with chrome-plated tail trim and GT Line badge on the grille and rear trunk.
Although there are many similarities, the two most advanced versions of Kia Seltos in Vietnam and Malaysia still have the following notable points:
The high-end Kia Seltos in Vietnam has a few different equipment than in the Malaysian market
| Comfortable equipment | 1.4 Turbo Premium (Vietnam version) | 1.6 GT-Line (Malaysian version) |
| Touch screen | 10.25 inches | 8 inches |
| Entertainment system | Compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6-speaker sound system | Compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6-speaker sound system |
| Chair material | Upholstered in leather | Upholstered in leather |
| Driver’s seat | Electric adjustment, front seats have cooling feature | Electric adjustment, front seats have cooling feature |
| Automatic air conditioning | Have | Have |
| Air conditioning vents for the rear seats | Have | Have |
It can be seen that despite being the two most advanced versions in the two markets, the Kia Seltos in Vietnam still possesses some more advanced equipment, promising to be a `popular` high-riding car model in the domestic market.
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