Kia Seltos: The original game changer revamped with vengeance!

Kia has unveiled the next-gen tech 2026 Seltos in India. From its head-turning design to next-gen tech, enhanced space, and best-in-class safety, the all-new Seltos has levelled up with bigger dimensions in it’s popular compact SUV segment.

The online, offline bookings with the small token amount of Rs. 25000/- are open from today, December 11, 2025 and the ex-showroom prices will be revealed on January 2, 2026. The prices are not revealed yet.

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With the unveiling off new generation Kia Seltos, the competition will get more and more between the likes of recently launched Tata Sierra and the existing settled brands and models – Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder , Honda Elevate, Hyundai Creta and Maruti Suzuki Victoris.

Kia Seltos, What’s New:

• A stance that commands attention
  The iconic Tiger Nose seamlessly integrates into the hood. With its dynamic profile, clean lines, the all-new Seltos embraces a newer, bolder look.

• Dominating driving experience
  ADAS Level 2* with 21 Autonomous Features puts cutting-edge technology within reach. Every manoeuvre feels effortless, giving you confidence on every journey.
• Enhanced built and space
  With optimised dimensions, best-in-segment length of 4,460 mm (+95 mm), higher ground clearance, and expanded interior space, the all-new Seltos is designed for your comfort and practicality on every drive.

• Safety crafted from armored steel
  The all-new Seltos is designed to protect what matters most, the high-strength armored steel structure with 27 hot-formed plates & 24 standard safety features ensures maximum rigidity and crash safety, giving you confidence in every drive.

The new Kia Seltos will be available in 10 trims – HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK (O), HTX, HTX (A), GTE, GTE (A), X Line, X Line (A) with the options of 8 exterior color choices- frost blue, Aurora Black Pearls, Gravity Grey, Morning Haze, Pewter Olive, Ivory Silver Gloss, Magma Red, Imperial Blue, Glacier White Pearl and Interior is Smoky Black and White Two Tone Interiors with white accents.

Everything’s new. Except the attitude.

Bolder in stance, profile, and presence, and anchored by a stronger, reinforced structure, the all-new Kia Seltos arrives with a renewed sense of authority, carrying forward the legacy of the badass.

The extended wheelbase creates a roomier cabin with more legroom, amplifying comfort. The moment you enter using the exquisite Streamline Door Handles, you are greeted by the driver Seat, Welcome Retract Function and the Trinity Panoramic Display. It’s a cabin designed to magnify every moment

The Exterior Features :

1. Commanding Kia Digital Tiger Face with Black High Glossy Grill
2. Intense Ice Cube LED Projection Headlamps with Star Map LED DRLs
3. High-Clarity LED Front Fog Lamp
4. Striking Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps
5. Integrated Rear Spoiler with LED High Mount Stop Lamp
6. Iconic R18 – 46.20 cm (18”) Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels with Neon Brake Calipers.
7. Automatic Streamline Door Handles
8. Premium Side Door Garnish with Body Color Accents
9. Robust Front & Rear Skid Plates with Dark Gunmetal Finish

Sharper instincts. And the same unshakable assurance.

The all-new Seltos turns every drive into an experience full of confidence and comfort. With its futuristic Trinity Panoramic Display, Dual-Tone Interiors & Rear AC Vents, it makes every long distance seem short.

Redefining comfort with a bold, unapologetic edge. With adjustable seats, cooling vents, and spacious interiors etc., make every journey feel effortless in the all-new Seltos. Whether driving or riding, relaxation is always within reach.

In the all-new Seltos, thoughtfully integrated technology enriches every drive with a smarter, more connected experience. Seamless in-car connectivity and intuitive comfort features respond effortlessly, creating a cockpit that feels refined at every touch.

Its impressively larger cabin space, complemented by soft-touch materials across interiors add a premium ambience throughout.

Safety maximised with intelligent ADAS Level 2. The all-new Seltos, equipped with ADAS Level 2 with 21 Autonomous Safety Features, doesn’t just protect, it anticipates. It gives you the peace of mind to focus on the journey ahead, knowing every turn is backed by smart safety that keeps you one step ahead.

The Interior Features :

1. Command-Centric Trinity Panoramic Display
2. The all-new Seltos is your personal comfort zone on wheels. With tech like Over-the-air (OTA) Software Updates,
Remote Diagnosis, and Multilingual VR Commands, it keeps you effortlessly connected wherever you go.
3. 10-Way Power Driver Seat with Power Lumbar Adjust
4. Integrated Memory System (Driver Seat & ORVMs)
5. 6 Airbags
6. 360 Degree Camera with Blind View Monitor in Cluster
7. Front, Rear and Side Parking Sensors
8. Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof
9. BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers
9. ADAS Level 2 with 21 Autonomous Features

The Kia Seltos Dimension Difference:

Engine Options :

1. Smartstream G1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated petrol engine, 6-speed MT/ iVT producing 115bhp and 144Nm
2. Smartstream G1.5-litre T-GDi turbo petrol engine, 6-speed iMT/ 7-speed DCT producing 160bhp and 253 Nm
3. 1.5-litre CRDi VGT diesel engine, 6-speed MT/ 6-speed AT producing 116bhp and 250 Nm

Kia Seltos, a car convenience that puts you in complete control. In the all-new Seltos, every drive feels like pure mastery. Experience the thrill of effortless control, where every turn exudes grace, making every moment behind the wheel a grand statement of power.

Kia Seltos 2026 deliveries are set to begin from mid-January 2026.

Also read about Mahindra XUV 7XO https://bharatnewsupdates.com/mahindra-raises-the-xuv-700-bar-xuv-7xo-set-for-january-5-debut-with-bold-design-tech-leap/

Mahindra XUV 7XO teaser confirms: A Sharper, Tech-Rich Inspiring Gamechanger Arriving on 5 January 2026!

Mahindra & Mahindra has released the first official teaser for its facelifted XUV700 SUV, to be called the XUV 7X0 which is trending and has generated buzz on automotive social circle.

The curiosity driven slick short teaser video advert shows the views of rocking design style of key outer elements, including a amazing front grille, sleeker tail lamps, and a side profile highlighting new C-shaped LED headlamps. The teaser also unveil that the new XUV 7XO sports new 7-shaped DRLs that drape the headlamp cluster, match with trapezoidal LED lighting elements.

The above modern design innovation suggest a eye catching stylized makeover to the exterior appearance, aligning the facelifts with Mahindra’s ever evolving design concepts seen in recent launches like XEV 9e and 9S cars, The Mahindra XUV 7XO

Spy images and on road test sightings over the last few months indicate the facelift will not remodelled the body’s proportions, maintain the familiar stance and dimensions of the current XUV700.

At the rear, the design may draw cues from the newly introduced XEV 9S EV, featuring sharper LED taillight clusters and a more integrated bumper setup.

Aesthetics looking New alloy wheel designs are also expected, though specifics remain under wraps. The facelift comes at a crucial four-year mark since the original’s 2021 debut, continues to hold strong sales and lead in the competitive mid-size SUV segment against rivals like the Toyota Innova, MG Hector Plus and Tata Safari.

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Inside, the cabin promises noticeable upgrades, particularly on higher trims. A triple-screen dashboard layout is on the cards, comprising a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a 12.3-inch central infotainment touchscreen, and a dedicated 12.3-inch co-driver entertainment screen, mirroring setups in Mahindra’s latest electric models.

Comfort features could include expected to add a few extra features. These may include front seats with memory function, rear ventilated seats for the 6-seater variants, a 16-speaker Harman Kardon music system, multi-colour ambient lighting and multi-zone climate control. With brown leatherette upholstery, sliding middle-row seats might also be introduced for improved practicality, like the XEV 9S.

The rest of the equipment should stay familiar, including a panoramic sunroof, wireless Android Auto and Apple Car Play support, a powered driver’s seat with memory and dual-zone climate control.

As in XUV 700, Seating options are likely to stick with 5 -, 6- and 7-seater configurations, potentially including captain seats in the second row for added long drive comfort experience.

Safety features are also expected to remain unchanged. So the facelift 7XO will be offered with 7 airbags (6 standard), ESC, auto headlamps, a 360-degree camera, TPMS, ISOFIX mounts, an electronic parking brake and Level 2 ADAS features to continue enhanced safety and convenience.

The powertrain lineup should carry over unchanged, offering a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine (197 bhp, 380 Nm) front wheel drive and a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel (182 bhp, up to 450 Nm torque) with the options of front wheel drive or all wheel drive, paired with manual (MT) or automatic transmissions (AT) and optional AWD on select diesel variants. No new mechanical design adaptation below the
hood are expected.

The XUV 7X0 facelift may see a feature laden reasonable price hike over the XUV 700.

Deliveries should begin soon after launch, fulfilling long-standing demand and trimming waiting periods — a key pain point with the XUV700,  sustain buyer interest amid rising competition.

For more details about XUV 7XO launch, log on to https://auto.mahindra.com/