New-Gen Kia Seltos to Debut Tomorrow; Here’s What You Can Expect

-The next-gen Kia Seltos is likely to go on sale in India in H1 2026.
-It could start around Rs 11.25 lakh, carrying a slight premium over the current model (Rs 10.79–19.81 lakh).

The next-gen Kia Seltos will make its global debut in India tomorrow, December 10. As seen in multiple official teasers shared by the South Korean brand, the updated SUV will receive a complete design overhaul inspired by Kia’s evolving global styling cues. Up front, there’s a wider and more imposing chrome-finished Tiger Nose grille, with the refreshed Kia logo sitting above it.

The lighting setup sees a prominent upgrade with slim vertical DRLs and headlamps that tuck neatly into the grille’s outer edges, featuring C-shaped and horizontal LED patterns. The side profile looks more premium, featuring silver roof rails, flush door handles, a distinctive kink in the window line, and prominent wheel-arch cladding. The rear of the new-gen Kia Seltos showcases a modern, minimalist approach, with a revamped bumper, a slim, connected taillight bar, and a silver faux skid plate.

New-Gen Kia Seltos: Interior and Features

Although Kia hasn’t revealed full details yet, the new Seltos is likely to feature a tech-forward, minimalist cabin inspired by the Syros and EV9. It could get a triple-screen setup, comprising two 12.3-inch displays and a 5-inch climate control touchscreen. Additional amenities include dual-zone climate control with rear vents, wireless charging, electric boss mode similar to the Creta, and electrically adjustable cooling seats. For the first time on this model, Kia will offer a panoramic sunroof and LED welcome animations.

New-Gen Kia Seltos: Engine

The India-spec second-generation Kia Seltos is likely to carry forward the same engine lineup as the current model. This includes a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol producing 113bhp and 144Nm, a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol generating 158bhp and 253Nm, and a 1.5-litre diesel putting out 114.4bhp and 250Nm. 

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Transmission choices are expected to remain similar, with the N/A petrol available with a 6-speed manual or CVT, the turbo-petrol offered with a 6-speed iMT or 7-speed DCT, and the diesel paired with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. All variants are likely to continue with front-wheel drive, while there’s also a possibility of a new hybrid powertrain joining the lineup for enhanced efficiency.

New-Gen Kia Seltos: Expected India Launch Timeline and Price

Kia has not yet revealed anything officially, but the next-gen Seltos is expected to go on sale in India in the first half of 2026. Prices are anticipated to start at around Rs 11.25 lakh, slightly higher than the current model, which ranges from Rs 10.79 lakh to Rs 19.81 lakh.

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In terms of market competition, the new Seltos will continue to lock horns with the Honda Elevate, the Hyundai Creta, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris, and the Tata Sierra.