Kia revealed the next-gen all-new Seltos to the world through a world premiere on 10 December 2025. The new Seltos presented the brand’s commitment to offering advanced and modern models. If you are wondering about the all-new Seltos, you can find the key details here.
The Kia Seltos is one of the successful sub-compact SUVs for the brand, and now it is redesigned to offer a smarter and reliable driving experience to the customers. The next-gen model builds on the legacy of Seltos with bold design and versatility.
Kia has strengthened the SUV line-up with the next-gen Seltos. The world premiere theme of the Seltos was “The Protagonist,” which implies that individuals can realize their passion and pursue new achievements as the protagonist of their story.
Kia All-new Seltos Launch
Kia presented the all-new Seltos to the world with new technology, a premium interior, bold design, smarter features, and a bigger body. The brand is taking its subcompact SUV to new heights as it promises to offer intelligent mobility solutions.
According to the brand, the global rollout of the all-new Seltos will commence in December 2025. The global rollout of the all-new Seltos will begin from the Indian market, followed by Korea, North America, Europe, and later in China in 2026.
Kia All-new Seltos Exterior
The all-new Seltos reflects boldness and modernity from every angle. The next-gen Seltos is designed under Kia’s Opposites United design philosophy that offers you the following exterior:
- The all-new Seltos will have rugged SUV strength that is a perfect blend of modernity and practicality.
- The front design has a wider grille with Kia’s signature star map lightning, welcome light sequence, flush door handles, and improved aerodynamics.
- The brand conveyed a bold look with a dynamic silhouette with a floating roofline, diagonal character lines, and strong shoulders.
- The model has vertical tail lamps across the tailgate and X-line trims with dark gun metal finish, reflecting the stability and clean finish.
- The GT-Line in the new Seltos adds to its sportier look and sleek body, which will be enhanced further with three colour options – Gravity Gray, Iceberg Green, and bold matter Magma red.
Kia All-new Seltos Interior
The brand has focused on providing a luxurious and premium experience to the customers with the following interior:
- The model features a wider panoramic sunroof for enjoying the airy atmosphere.
- The all-new Seltos has a horizontal dashboard that enhances visibility and increases access to all the features.
- Kia has adopted the Shift-by-wire system for the center console, improving the functionality and adding to the smartness of the overall cabin environment.
- Kia offers customizable 64-color mood lighting, a premium Harman Kardon and Bose audio system to elevate the experience.
- The material used for the seats is of high quality, and the second row seats can be adjusted to 12 degrees forward and backward.
Kia All-New Seltos Specifications
Kia has built the all-new Seltos on the K3 platform, offering the best driving performance with better handling. Here’s what you can expect from the Kia Seltos specifications:
- The Kia Seltos offers multiple powertrain options to cater to the diverse range of customers across the globe, such as:
- One is a 1.6L T-GDI turbocharged petrol engine, producing 180 PS and 265 Nm, with a 6-speed manual transmission/ 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
- Next, a 1.6L T-GDI turbocharged engine with high output of 193 Ps and 265 Nm of torque with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
- Another is a 2L turbocharged petrol engine, producing 149 PS and 179 Nm with better fuel efficiency.
- The new Seltos will be 4430 mm long, 1830 mm wide, and 1600 mm high and spacious cabin and with wheelbase of 2690 mm.
- The new Seltos comes with three drive modes – Eco, Normal, and Sport, and has a 2WD/AWD drive train.
- The next-gen Seltos will feature V2L capability, Kia Smart regenerative Braking system, Highway Driving Assistance 2, parking assistance, lane forward assistance, AI assistance, Over-the-Air software, and other smart and new technologies.
| Dimension | 4430 mm long, 1830 mm wide, and 1600 mm high |
| Wheelbase | 2690 mm |
| Powertrain options | 1.6L T-GDI turbocharged petrol engine (180 PS and 265 Nm)1.6L T-GDI turbocharged engine (193 PS and 265 Nm)2L turbocharged petrol engine (149 PS and 179 Nm) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual/ 6-speed and 7-Speed dual clutch and 8-Speed auto |
| Modes | Eco, Normal, and Sport |
| Load Capacity | 536 L |
| Airbags | 06 |
| Technology | Kia AI Assistance, Feature-On-Demand, such as YouTube, Netflix, etc. Over-the-Air Software, HDA2, LFA2, Parking assistance, Climate Control Panel, Safe Exit Warning, FCA2, and others |
Kia All-new Seltos Price
Kia has not revealed the price range of the next-gen Seltos; however, based on the current subcompact SUV price, we can estimate the price. The current Kia Seltos starting price is ₹10.79 lakh, and it can go up to ₹19 lakh, so the all-new Seltos can start from ₹11 to 12 lakh.
The brand will release the price range of the next-gen Seltos for the Indian market by January 2026, and hopefully, the deliveries will begin in January 2026 as well.
Kia has upped their game with the next-gen Seltos with advanced technology, strong features, and a bold appearance that will elevate the experience of the users. So, if you wish to get your hands on this beauty in India, you may have to wait for a few more weeks.
