Kia Motors, known for its popular SUVs in India, has launched the new generation of its well-known SUV, the Kia Seltos. This updated model is more stylish, more powerful, and comes with many new features.
From the design to the engine, major upgrades have been made, making it a strong competitor in the mid-size SUV segment.
Key Design and Feature Upgrades
The new Seltos comes with a refreshed exterior and interior. Its digital Tiger Face design and Starmap LED lights give it a modern and premium look.
New metal accents, updated body lines, and redesigned alloy wheels enhance its road presence.
This new generation Seltos is built on Kia’s global K3 platform, which improves strength, stability, and safety. It also gets a new bumper, a redesigned front grille, and a sharper lighting setup.
Inside, the biggest upgrade is the 30-inch integrated display. Other features include a wireless charger, ventilated seats, a 10-way powered driver seat, 64-color ambient lighting,
and an eight-speaker Bose sound system. For safety, it offers Level-2 ADAS, 21 safety features, ABS, EBD, and ISOFIX child seat anchors.
More Space and Engine Options
The SUV is now 4,460 mm long and 1,830 mm wide. Its wheelbase has increased to 2,690 mm, which is 90 mm longer than before. This extended wheelbase improves cabin space, offering better legroom and storage.
The new Kia Seltos comes with three engine options:
1.5L naturally aspirated petrol: 115 PS power, 144 Nm torque
1.5L turbo petrol: 160 PS power, 253 Nm torque (most powerful)
1.5L diesel: 116 PS power, 250 Nm torque
Launch, Bookings, and Competition
Bookings for the new Seltos have already started. Prices will be announced in January 2026, and deliveries will begin soon after.
In India, the new Seltos will compete with SUVs like the Hyundai Creta, Tata Curvv, Tata Sierra, Tata Harrier, MG Hector, Honda Elevate, and Skoda Kushaq.
