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I introduce newly released Genesis, Hyundai and Kia cars.
And the car I have behind me today is 2023 Kia Seltos that's got the facelift.
but another saltos right there before this facelift model.
and let me give you a back to back comparison of how they differ on the exterior.
And let's get started with the front of the car and
you can probably see another Seltos right there
but that no doubt it's saying out loud that this is the best selling SUV in its segment
The compact SUV or CUV.
This is actually my daily driver and there is an intense review on this one right here.
So go check that video out.
And there is also a review on that card the facelift right here as well.
So go check that out.
But I want to give you a back-to-back comparison of how these two differ.
The differences are quite subtle.
However, when the cars are parking right next to each other
there are a lot of differences here and there
that I will show you one by one.
Right here, it seems to be a good spot to get started.
The fog lights. One, two, three, four. Whereas that one got three.
I thought this was the complete Tiger Face on Seltos on this version right here,
we can see that the front of the face is much larger and prominent on the facelift model as well.
And also the DRL that stretches out from here to here.
This actually stretches out all the way like so.
That drops down vertically with the fog lamp.
So I think it gives more of the continuous look.
This light that stretches all the way out to the middle of the bonnet
is also found on here but it's a little bit shorter? Or not.
But this Tiger Nose, this thing that we see right here,
it's much bigger on the facelift.
Overall feel with the two tones and different colors here and there, it feels quite the same.
Take turns looking at this one for a second and that one for a second,
you can probably spot the differences.
But it's really, really subtle seeing this in person.
One can definitely say that this is a little bit more masculine.
I thought that was a masculine enough, but that one looks much more masculine.
And more of a newer design per se.
And they both have the new logo because this car is less than a-year-old actually.
This car popped out right after I got this car.
And as for the profile, they look almost identical.
So the length and the way this how far this headlight stretches out, it's exactly the same.
Because, well, after all this is the facelift of that version, right?
So that it's not like they can change the chassis or the exterior.
The bones of the car, so they kept all these the same.
So the parting lines here we see it's the same thing as the previous model.
Even for the mirror, side mirrors here, too. It's the same thing.
However, on this model, we see a camera right there.
So, it means it's got the surround view.
So that is all the upgrade that the space lift has got.
This comes with a surround view, which is really, really handy.
Having the plastic cladding on here, it's the same thing.
Wheels is actually different.
So what we saw here, the accent.
The red accent that we just saw is gone on the facelift model.
Don't know exactly why.
Because that was one of like the characteristics of Seltos.
Because no other cars from Kia family has that.
But this was a uniquely Seltos and I was hoping that would continue on the facelift model as well.
It's not. It's gone on the facelift model.
And a combiner type HUD.
Previous model also has it. So, I just wanted to point that out.
Roof rack. A little bit of this tip that was pointing out.
It's all there on the previous model as well.
The shark tail. It's all there, same thing.
Same for the third brake light.
So that being said, let me zoom out and give you the overall look of the rear design.
Rear is really distinctive. One could or anyone could definitely tell that there is a difference between the two.
Those taillights are still connected on the previous model.
This is done on purpose, so that the car looks much more wider.
By connecting those two taillights together, it makes the car look more robust and larger than its actual size.
Because this is a compact SUV, so you want to make the car look larger.
This time on the facelift model, they actually, literally connected the whole bar together and
this now is a whole one piece that's been all connected.
Because of that, the lights are continuously connected all throughout like so.
This looks really, really great.
Now, this definitely is uniquely Seltos.
Anybody would be able to tell such during the night time when the lights are on.
And that was a not so much of that on this on previous model, I want to say.
Another difference is that the reverse light embedded right on the top here
instead, this time, the reverse light has moved down to here.
So that is another difference.
The reflector was right up here, there was nothing on the bottom of the car.
However, this facelift Seltos got it all at the bottom.
This is the reverse light.
This is the reflector and the sensors.
This is all just a piece of plastic that was used on this version.
This is all fake but Seltos had the design of having such exhaust tips right here.
The actual tip is just located right underneath, that's it.
That's gone on the facelift model.
Now, you can't see any exhaust tips on this version.
There is none, of course. There is the actual exhaust tip right there located.
However, there is no design on the bumpers. That's completely gone.
A little bit of a plastic here. Gloss finish. And the body color.
So there are many colors all throughout on the facelift model.
It's the same case with the profile as well.
The side skirts gets the plastic part right here.
The plastic cladding. There's the piano black in the middle.
So it's not all that boring. It has another design to it.
And is that the case with the previous model?
I don't think so. No.
So there is actually the body color part, a piece of plastic, that's it.
This portion right here, it stretches out exactly, identically same length as it does on the previous model.
Because the mold, the frames, the body, it's completely same.
Same for the trunk.
And also there's some DayLight Opening looking like design.
Quickly rising up belt line, it's exactly the same.
So a lot of parts are actually used and shared obviously, between the two models.
While saving the cost, I think Kia has managed to give a completely new look
at least on the back right? That's for sure.
As for the interior, I have gone through a review of the interior on this car extensively on this review right here
so go check it out.
But the biggest difference let me quickly point out would be
this is the Shift By Wire type, the dial type.
So the gear shifter that was here is gone.
And all the buttons have moved down to here which were originally up here.
And other than that, it's just a pretty much same thing.
I definitely have to point this out.
That Kia Seltos now gets a powered tailgate.
Automated trunk. This is something that the previous model didn't get.
Go check out the review as i go over in detail what and how the differences feel
compared to the good old original seven speed dry dual clutch transmission versus 8 speed automatic.
So that's where they blink.
So it's quite similar on the back.
However, when you come to the front.
Side repeaters, it's the same thing.
They both still have those three lines for the blinkers.
Another four light dots right here along with the three lines
whereas there is just the three lines on the facelift model.
So that's it for today comparing the exterior of the facelift model versus the previous one.
Tell me in the comment below which one is your favorite.
The previous one versus the newer one.
Honestly, I gotta go with the newer one.
The newer one is always better when it comes to cars.
But, that's me there could be other people favoring this.
And also do let me know and share your thoughts about the transmissions, too.
The 7-speed dry dual clutch transmission versus 8-speed automatic.
Alright, so that's it. Don't forget to miss out the detailed review on the facelift Seltos
and I'll see you on the next video. Bye!