Kia Unveils the All-New Seltos in a Global Premiere from India — Bigger, Bolder, Progressive, and Ready to Disrupt the Segment
New Delhi: Keeping up with its commitment of delivering a striking product that redefines SUV leadership with bigger dimensions, enhanced safety and cutting-edge innovation, Kia India today premiered the All-New Kia Seltos, marking the return of the segment’s benchmark-setter. One of India’s most loved SUVs, it features bold new styling, premium interiors, along with versatile trims and powertrains to suit varied customer needs. Bookings will open nationwide from midnight on 11th December, enabling customers to reserve their preferred favorite SUV with an initial amount of ₹25,000.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Gwanggu Lee – Managing Director & CEO, Kia India, said, “The all-new Kia Seltos is more than a generation change; it’s a statement of Kia’s intent to redefine the segment. A category-defining SUV since its debut in India, the new Seltos pushes boundaries with bolder design, advanced safety and segment-leading technology that reset benchmarks. Engineered to outperform and optimized for real-world Indian conditions—reflecting insights from our customers and without compromising global standards—it demonstrates our ambition to lead, not follow. We are confident that the BADASS, the all-new Kia Seltos, will disrupt the category again and strengthen Kia’s long-term leadership in India.”
As part of Kia’s most advanced and premium variants, the GTX(A) and X Line(A) trims come packed with an elevated set of features, as highlighted below.
Dominant Presence: A Head Turner
The All-New Kia Seltos exudes authority at first glance, its bold proportions defining a presence engineered to command the road. Built on the bold, muscular DNA of its predecessor, the All-New Kia Seltos takes a significant step forward — not just in design, but also in scale. With enhanced dimensions engineered for greater space, comfort, and presence, it now measures 4,460 mm in length — the longest in the segment — and 1,830 mm in width. A 2,690 mm wheelbase further elevates cabin roominess and driving stability, ensuring every journey feels confident, balanced, and premium.
Bold New Design: Sculpted for Leadership
Crafted eloquently, setting itself apart from competitors in the segment, the all-new Kia Seltos brings Kia’s Opposites United design philosophy to life, offering consumers a more expressive, more premium and more progressive SUV design. Its new Digital Tiger Face with Black High Glossy Grille with Dark Gunmetal accents, Ice Cube LED Projection Headlamps with Dynamic Welcome Function, Star Map LED DRLs with Integrated Turn Signal, LED fog lamps, and Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps command attention while providing enhanced illumination and confidence in every drive.
The futuristic silhouette is highlighted by R18 (46.2 cm) Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels with Neon Brake Calipers, an Integrated Rear Spoiler with Hidden Rear Wiper, and first-in-segment Automatic Streamline Door Handles, complemented by Robust Front & Rear Skid Plates with Dark Gunmetal Finish, reinforcing its tough, confident SUV character.
And to complement this bold new design, the All-New Kia Seltos will be available in 10 mono-tone colour options — including two striking new shades in Kia India lineup Morning Haze and Magma Red — giving customers more ways to express their individuality.
Immersive and Refined Interior: Designed for Effortless Comfort
The stylish exterior is complemented by an impeccably sophisticated interior, designed to deliver refined comfort and intelligent convenience. A spacious cabin with Smoky Black & White Two-Tone Interiors with elegant White Accents and Leatherette Seats, features an expansive 75.18 cm (30-inch) Trinity Panoramic Display Panel. This is paired with a Double D-Cut Dual Tone Leatherette-Wrapped Steering Wheel that adds a sporty, modern touch. The 10-Way Power Driver Seat with Power Lumbar Adjust & an indulgent relaxation function, Integrated Memory Driver Seat synced with ORVM settings, and ventilated front seats ensure a personalized and comfortable driving posture, supported by the Welcome Retract Seat function that automatically adjusts for easy entry and exit.
In-car experience is raised with the Bose Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers, 64-color Ambient Mood Lighting, and seamless convenience through the Smartphone Wireless Charger. Rear passengers enjoy 60:40 split seats with recline adjust, sunshade curtains, and Type-C USB charging ports at both front and rear. The Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof brings natural light into the spacious cabin, while the enhanced suspension keeps every journey smooth, confident, and indulgent.
Future-Ready Tech: For Modern Lifestyles
The All-New Kia Seltos brings an advanced tech ecosystem that blends intuitive interfaces with smart, real-world convenience, making every drive effortlessly connected
The first-in-segment Smart Key Proximity Unlock Function enables keyless access with remarkable ease, while Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay ensure an uninterrupted, truly wireless digital experience. The upgraded Kia Connect 2.0 suite, combined with Over-the-Air software updates, the new Seltos stays updated long after purchase — from software enhancements to new features — without a dealership visit. The Kia Connect Diagnosis feature and a suite of connected functionalities further enhance convenience, safety, and personalization, making this the most advanced and future-ready Seltos yet.
Built for Safety: Designed to Reassure
Built on Kia’s global K3 platform – making its India debut – the All-New Kia Seltos combines high-strength steel, robust structural reinforcements, and increased hot-stamped components for superior crash protection and rigidity. The platform’s enhancements also support better ride quality and NVH performance, improving comfort and stability for passengers.
It features a robust 24 Standard Safety Pack including 6 airbags, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Rollover Sensor, and Rear Occupant Alert to name a few. The ADAS Level 2 suite with 21 autonomous safety features — including Forward Collision Warning, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, and Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go among others —ensures a secure and intuitive driving experience, complemented by Blind View Monitor, 360°Surround Camera, and Side Parking Sensors for effortless daily maneuvers.
With this thoughtful integration of active and passive safety, the All-New Kia Seltos sets high standards for occupant protection and driver confidence on every journey.
Power & Choice: Designed to Suit Every Drive
The All-New Kia Seltos offers a versatile and competent powertrain lineup that is tuned to suit every lifestyle delivering absolute thrill of driving without compromising on performance.
With three responsive, reliable and powerful engines, the All-New Kia Seltos is a compelling choice for customers – the Smartstream G1.5 Petrol (115PS, 144Nm), Smartstream G1.5 T-GDI Petrol (160PS, 253Nm) or 1.5l CRDi VGT Diesel (116PS, 250Nm) engines. The All-New Kia Seltos offers a wide range of transmission choices – including 6MT, 6iMT, IVT,7DCT and 6AT for effortless performance and driving flexibility.
The lineup spans four standard trims — HTE, HTK, HTX, and GTX — along with four option variants: HTE(O), HTK(O), HTX(A), GTX(A). For added distinction, the X-Line Styling Pack is exclusively offered on GTX & GTX(A). Combined with Convenience, Premium, ADAS, and X-Line add-on packages, customers have complete freedom to configure a Seltos that meets their style, comfort, and performance preferences.
The stunning All-New Kia Seltos is the successful outcome of Kia’s state-of-the-art integrated manufacturing facility at Anantapur. With the launch of the All-New Seltos, Kia India has aggressively positioned itself in the mid-SUV segment, which continues to grow rapidly and is set to account for a major share of overall SUV demand.
Kia India will announce the prices of the All-New Seltos on 02nd January 2026, bringing customers one step closer to owning the latest evolution of the brand’s flagship SUV and set the stage for a strong debut in the new year.