2026 Kia Seltos Variants Explained: HTE, HTK, HTX, GTX, and More

The 2026 Kia Seltos has intensified competition in the mid-size SUV segment, with a range of notable exterior and interior updates, along with feature improvements. Pricing for the revised model will be unveiled on January 2, while bookings are already open with a nominal token of Rs 25,000. Customer deliveries are said to begin by mid-January. The SUV has four core trims (HTE, HTK, HTX, and GTX) and the same set of engine 1.5-litre engine options. These include a 113bhp/144Nm naturally aspirated petrol (6MT/CVT), a 158bhp/253Nm turbo-petrol (6IMT/7DCT), and a 114bhp/250Nm diesel (6MT/6AT). Here’s a detailed breakdown of variant-wise powertrains and features.

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2026 Kia Seltos: HTE

-Ice Cube MFR LED Headlamps & Star Map LED DRLs
-Star Map LED Tail Lamps
-R16 - 40.56 cm (16”) Steel Wheels with Cover
-Robust Front & Rear Skid Plate with Silver Finish
-Shark Fin Antenna
-Integrated Rear Spoiler with LED High Mount Stop Lamp
-Streamline Door Handles (Manual Type)
-Smoky Black & Grey Two Tone Interiors
-Driver Seat Manual Height Adjust
-Double D-Cut Steering with Audio Controls, Metallic
Inside Door Handles
-30.48 cm (12”) Full Segment LCD Cluster with 10.5 cm
(4.2”) Color TFT MID
-26.04cm (10.25”) HD Touchscreen with Wireless Android
Auto/Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers
-Centre Console with Armrest & Cup Holders
-C-Type USB Charger (Front x2 and Rear x2)
-Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist
-Keyless Entry & Central Locking
-Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination
-LED Room & Map Lamp, Sunglass Holder & Passenger
Side Vanity Mirror, Day & Night Inside Rear View Mirror
-Front Passenger Adjustable Headrest
-Electric Adjust Outside Mirror, Body Color ORVMs
-Aero Type Wiper Blades & Front Hood Easy Lift
-Dual Shell Horn
-Manual Air Conditioner & Rear AC vents

2026 Kia Seltos: HTE (O) [In addition to HTE]

-R16 - 40.56 cm (16”) Style Steel Wheels
-Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps
-Black High Glossy Roof Rails
-Smoky Black & Grey Semi-Leatherette Seats
-Rear Passenger Adjustable Headrest (x3)
-Driver Window One Touch Auto Up/Down with Safety
-Driver & Passenger Seatback Pocket
-60:40 Split Rear Seats with Rear Centre Armrest & Cup
Holders

Automatics Only :

-Drive Mode Select [Eco/ Normal/ Sport]
-Paddle Shifters & Cup Holder with Premium Sliding Cover
-Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold
-Traction Control Mode [Sand/ Mud/ Snow]

2026 Kia Seltos: HTK [ In addition to HTE (O) ]

-R17 - 43.66 cm (17”) Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels
-R16 - 40.56 cm (16”) Style Steel Wheels (G1.5 MT Only)
-Electric Adjust Outside Mirrors with Auto Fold
-Hidden Rear Wiper
-Rear Defogger
-Streamline Door Handles (Automatic)
-Smart Key with Push Button Start & Motion Sensor
-Rear Door Sunshade Curtains
-Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel
-Rear Parcel Shelf
-Smart Key Proximity Unlock Function

2026 Kia Seltos: HTK (O) [In addition to HTK]

-Smoky Black & Grey Leatherette Seats
-Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof
-Dual Tone Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel
-Sporty Alloy Pedals
-LED Personal Lamps
-Front Parking Sensors (4)
-Smartphone Wireless Charger

Automatics Only:

-Front Ventilated Seats
-8-Way Power Driver Seat with Relaxation Position

2026 Kia Seltos: HTX [ In addition to HTK (O) ]

-Robust Front & Rear Skid Plate with Satin Silver Finish
-Side Door Garnish with Silver Metallic Accents
-Premium Brown & Grey Two Tone Interiors with Neon Green Accents &
Leatherette Seats
-Kia Digital Tiger Face With Black High Glossy Grille
-LED Front Fog Lamps
-Leatherette Dashboard Centre Garnish, Leatherette Front Door Trims
-64 Colour Ambient Mood Lighting
-31.24cm (12.3”) HD Touchscreen
-Kia Connect 2.0
-Auto Antiglare Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Controls
-12.7cm (5”) Touch Screen - Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
-Front Ventilated Seats
-OTA Software Updates with Kia Remote Diagnostics
-Bose Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers
-8-Way Power Driver Seat with Relaxation Position (Automatics Only)
-Gloss Black ORVM

2026 Kia Seltos: HTX (A) [In addition to HTX]

-Trinity Panoramic Display Panel
-31.24cm (12.3”) HD Display Instrument Cluster
-Side Parking Sensors (2/Side)
-ADAS Level 2 with 21 Autonomous Features#
-Front Collision Warning (FCW)
-Front Collison-Avoidance Assist-Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist (FCA-Car/Ped/Cyc)
-Front Collison-Avoidance Assist-Direct Oncoming (FCA-DO)
-Front Collison-Avoidance Assist-Junction Turning (FCA-JT)
-Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
-Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) & Lane Following Assist (LFA)
-High Beam Assist (HBA)
-Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)
-Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
-Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA)
-Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
-Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
-Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
-Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
-360 Degree Camera & Blind View Monitor in Cluster

Automatics Only:

- Parking Collision Avoidance Assist - Reverse (PCA-R)
- Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go

2026 Kia Seltos: GTX [ In addition to HTX ]

-Ice Cube LED Projection Headlamps with Dynamic Welcome Function
-Star Map LED DRLs with Integrated Turn Signal
-Kia Digital Tiger Face with Dark Gunmetal Accents
-Gloss Black Front Bumper and Cladding, Sporty Black Roof Lining
-Robust Front & Rear Skid Plate with Dark Gunmetal Finish
-R18- 46.20 cm (18”) Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels
-Neon Brake Calipers (Only for GT-Line)
-Mudflaps (Fr + Rr), LED Reverse Lamps
-Side Door Garnish with Body Color Accents
-Smoky Black & White Two-Tone Interiors with White Accents &
Leatherette Seats
-GT-Line (Fr + Rr) Body Styling, Body Color (Fr + Rr) Bumper Inserts
-10-Way Power Driver Seat with Power Lumbar Adjust
-Driver Seat Welcome Retract Function
-Auto Reverse ORVM
-Relaxation Power Driver Seat (One Touch with Memory)
-Integrated Memory System (Driver Seat & ORVM)

2026 Kia Seltos: GTX (A) [In addition to GTX]

-Trinity Panoramic Display Panel
-31.24cm (12.3”) HD Display Instrument Cluster
-Side Parking Sensors (2/Side)
-Kia DriveWise Technology
-ADAS Level 2 with 21 Autonomous Features
-Front Collision Warning (FCW)
-Front Collison-Avoidance Assist-Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist
(FCA-Car/Ped/Cyc)
-Front Collison-Avoidance Assist-Direct Oncoming (FCA-DO)
-Front Collison-Avoidance Assist-Junction Turning (FCA-JT)
-Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
-Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) & Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)
- Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) &
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
- 360 Degree Camera & Blind View Monitor in Cluster
- Parking Collision Avoidance Assist - Reverse (PCA-R)
- Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go

2026 Kia Seltos: X- Line Styling Pack (Available for GTX/ GTX (A)

-Robust Front & Rear Skid Plate with Black High
Glossy Finish
-Side Door Garnish with Dark Gunmetal Accents
-Smoky Black & Hunter Green Two-Tone Interiors
-Exterior Color Options: Xclusive Matte Graphite
& Aurora Black Pearl
with Satin Metal Accents
-Smoky Black & Hunter Green Leatherette Seats
-R18- 46.20cm (18”) Black Painted Alloy Wheels