New Kia Seltos Design Teased Ahead of India Launch on December 10

-The next-generation Kia Seltos is set to be unveiled on December 10.
-It is likely to feature a panoramic sunroof, rear LED light bar, retractable door handles, and LED welcome animation.
-Same Powertrain options: 1.5-litre NA petrol (113bhp/144Nm), 1.5-litre turbo petrol (158bhp/253Nm), and 1.5-litre diesel (114.4bhp/250Nm).

Kia has kicked off December with a small glimpse of the next-generation Seltos, set to debut next week. While the teaser video keeps most details under wraps, it offers a hint of a new design language for the midsize SUV, in line with Kia’s global styling standards. The SUV seems to have a wide, chrome-accented ‘Tiger Nose’ grille, with the signature Kia badge positioned prominently above it. The DRLs are sleek and vertically positioned, while the headlights are cleverly integrated at the grille’s edges, featuring striking C-shaped and horizontal LED patterns.

Other highlights include LED welcome animations for both the DRLs and headlights, and a panoramic sunroof. Price-wise, the all-new Seltos is likely to fetch a considerable premium over the existing model, which is currently priced between Rs 10.79 lakh and Rs 19.81 lakh (both, ex-showroom). 

Here’s everything you need to know about what to expect from the revamped Seltos in India.

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New Kia Seltos: What to Expect?

The next-gen Kia Seltos has been spotted testing across global and Indian markets on several occasions, revealing notable upgrades for both the exterior and interior. These include a redesigned grille, larger rear quarter glass, squarish LED headlight clusters, new alloy wheels, retractable door handles, angled turn indicators, C-shaped LED taillights, and a horizontal tailgate accent hinting at a possible central light strip.

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Inside, the updated Seltos is expected to have a minimalist design inspired by the Syros and the EV9. It could feature a high-tech triple-screen layout, comprising two 12.3-inch screens and a 5-inch touchscreen for climate control. Though there is no confirmation, Kia may offer electrically adjustable front seats with cooling, dual-zone climate control with rear AC vents, and a wireless phone charger with the new Seltos.

Additionally, the all-new Seltos SUV is likely to include a 360-degree camera, a tyre pressure monitoring system, Level-2 ADAS with electronic parking brake with auto-hold, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and lane-keep assist.

The India-spec second-generation Seltos is expected to retain the same powertrain options as the current model, including a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with 113bhp and 144Nm, a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol delivering 158bhp and 253Nm, and a 1.5-litre diesel generating 114.4bhp and 250Nm.

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Transmission options include a 6-speed manual or CVT for the N/A petrol, a 6-speed iMT or 7-speed DCT for the turbo-petrol, and a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic for the diesel, with all variants featuring front-wheel drive.