Kia Seltos Facelift Mid Variant Spotted Undisguised Ahead of India Launch; Check Details

The 2023 Kia Seltos SUV will make its debut in India on July 4. The upcoming SUV has drawn attention from the market in advance of its market unveil because of the multiple spy photos that have surfaced online. Recently, the SUV has been sighted once more without any camouflage in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India. Industry reports claim that the spotted SUV was a mid-spec variant. For those unaware, the Seltos hasn't altered since it was introduced in our market in 2019. According to the recent shots, the SUV featured a new taillight configuration on the mid-spec, white-finished model. The upcoming SUV in a revamped form has reworked tail lights, which are now joined together by a red strip that spans the length of the tailgate and includes the Kia logo in the middle. At the rear, the 2023 SUV model has a larger skid plate. Here are some more details on the upcoming revised Seltos SUV, which is slated to mark its debut the next month. 

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Kia Seltos SUV: Exterior & Interior

Outside, the updated SUV will likely have new headlamps, a front grille with integrated LED DRLs, and fog lamps that are positioned vertically. Aside from this, the alloy wheels on the SUV will presumably get a fresh design. Inside, the facelift model will likely feature an improved centre console configuration, dual-screen infotainment setup, an all-digital instrument cluster, dual-zone temperature control, and cruise control. Other notable features of the SUV will likely be a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree surround camera, ADAS technology, ambient lighting, and more.  

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Kia Seltos SUV: Powertrain

Under the bonnet, the older version's powertrain options will likely remain. However, speculations are rife that the existing 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine might get replaced by a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol unit. The existing 1.5-litre petrol engine produces 113bhp and 144Nm, while the turbo-diesel engine delivers 114bhp and 250Nm. The new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, on the other hand, could offer 158bhp and 253Nm.

Kia Seltos SUV: Price & Competitors

Kia will unveil the updated SUV in India on July 4. After the debut, the carmaker could launch the SUV in our market during the festive season. In terms of the price, the updated SUV is expected to be a little more costly than the current model, which is priced at Rs 10.89 lakh (ex-showroom). As far as market competitors are concerned, the revised model will lock horns with the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, the Skoda Kushaq, the Volkswagen Taigun, the MG Astor, and more. 

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