Gwanggu Lee, MD & CEO, Kia India along with Kia India Management for the new Seltos production roll-out ceremony at Anantapur PlantKia India on Tuesday said it has commenced production of the new Kia Seltos at its manufacturing facility in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, marking the start of local manufacturing for the latest generation of the mid-size SUV. The company said that prices for the model will be announced on January 2, 2026.
The Seltos, first introduced in India in 2019, has been one of Kia’s key models in the country. The new generation is positioned to address evolving customer preferences, with changes to dimensions, technology and safety features, while continuing to be produced at Kia’s first Indian manufacturing plant.
Gwanggu Lee, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kia India, said that the roll-out of the all-new Kia Seltos marks a milestone for Kia India.
“Seltos has long set benchmarks in the mid-SUV segment, and this new generation represents a bigger and more progressive evolution shaped by insights from Indian customers. With production now underway at our Anantapur facility, our teams are geared to ensure customers can take delivery without long waiting periods,” added Lee.
Updated platform, features and powertrains
The all-new Seltos is built on Kia’s India-first global K3 platform, which the company said offers improved structural rigidity, suspension tuning and lower noise, vibration and harshness levels. In terms of technology, the model features a 75.18 cm panoramic display integrating the instrument cluster and infotainment system, wireless smartphone connectivity and an updated connected-car suite. Safety equipment includes a standard safety package and an ADAS Level 2 system with 21 features.
The Seltos will be offered with three engine options: A 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel. Transmission choices include manual, clutchless manual, automatic and dual-clutch options. The SUV will be available across four main trims, with additional variants and accessory packages.
The Anantapur facility, established in 2019, serves both domestic and export markets and remains a central part of Kia’s manufacturing strategy for India. The company said that the start of production of the new Seltos underlines its focus on the mid-SUV segment, which continues to see sustained demand in the Indian market.
