- Kia has revealed the all-new 2026 Seltos at its global premiere in Hyderabad, showcasing a generational redesign with a more modern interior, a larger footprint, new tech features, and updated powertrain options. Bookings open December 12 ahead of the January 2026 launch.
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Check OffersKia has unveiled the all-new 2026 Seltos in India, with Hyderabad set as the global stage for the SUV’s world premiere. The 2026 model carries a generational update, which brings a major design refresh alongside a more premium cabin with a revamped tech suite, making this the South Korean carmaker’s most important launch of the year. The new Kia Seltos will be open for bookings later at midnight on December 12, 2025, ahead of its official launch on January 2, 2026.
The new Seltos brings a stronger visual identity for the new generation, while growing noticeably larger than the outgoing model. Its front fascia has been revised with a wider grille flanked by vertically stacked LED DRLs and redesigned LED headlamps. The SUV puts on flush-fitting door handles, aligning itself with Kia’s latest design direction for its global portfolio. It rides on new 18-inch alloy wheels and reveals a new connected taillamp assembly at the rear, alongside tweaked front and rear bumpers with cosmetic skid plates. Additional design elements include a revised roof spoiler with an integrated stop lamp, a hidden rear wiper, and a shark fin antenna.
Kia additionally showcased a matte red paint option paired with a contrasting black roof, highlighting the SUV’s more assertive stance. The Seltos continues to be built at Kia’s Anantapur plant, with design and development inputs contributed by the brand’s India R&D team.
Reworked cabin with dual-screen layout
Kia has completely overhauled the new Seltos’ interior, with changes pushing the cabin towards a more modern, feature-rich experience. The SUV adopts a new floating dual-screen setup for the infotainment and the digital cluster with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The driver is treated to a new steering wheel design, fresh switchgear, and a heads-up display, while the rest of the interior benefits from ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control, and a dual-pane panoramic sunroof. The rear seats fold flat in a two-row configuration, helping expand boot capacity to 447 litres.
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Familiar performance
The 2026 Kia Seltos will continue offering the familiar trio of engines: the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, and the 1.5-litre turbo-diesel. Transmission options include manual, iMT, iVT, DCT, and a 6-speed torque converter for the diesel.
For 2026, the Seltos gains three traction modes—Snow, Mud, and Sand. These alter the traction control and drivetrain behaviour based on surface conditions, broadening the SUV’s usability in varied terrain.
Six years after the first-gen Seltos established Kia’s reputation in the Indian market, the 2026 model arrives with a noticeably beefier, aggressive design and a tech-rich cabin. Full variant and pricing details will be revealed closer to January 2 as Kia prepares to fully launch the second generation of its popular midsize SUV in India.
| Engine Type | Power Output | Torque | Gearbox Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 113 bhp | 144 Nm | Manual, iVT |
| 1.5-litre Turbo-Petrol | 158 bhp | 253 Nm | iMT, DCT |
| 1.5-litre Diesel | 114 bhp | 250 Nm | Manual, TC |
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First Published Date: 10 Dec 2025, 13:44 pm IST
