Kia India is all set to launch the new Seltos in the Indian market as the company unveils the model in late December 2025. The pre-booking of the model has begun; potential buyers interested in knowing the price and other details can find everything here.
Kia launched the Seltos in 2019 for the first time, and now they are ready for the second-generation Seltos. The reports revealed that new Seltos production began in late December 2025, and now the company is all set for the launch.
The new generation Kia Seltos price will be announced on 02 January 2026. The new Seltos production is going on at the Anantapur plant, Andhra Pradesh. The plant has a production capacity of 300,000 units, so the deliveries will begin soon.
Kia New Seltos Booking and Launch
Kia has started the new Seltos pre-booking on the official website, as they unveiled the model in December 2025. The booking amount for the new Seltos is ₹25,000, and you can book the model either online or by visiting a nearby dealership.
As mentioned above, the price of the New Seltos will be announced on 02 January 2026, as it will be the official launch. The deliveries of the new Seltos will begin in mid-January 2026 for the people who have pre-booked the model. The new model is expected to have the same trim levels as the previous one.
Kia New Seltos Exterior
Kia has gone for the new design and look, where you will find a new SUV, but with the same attitude. Let’s see what you can expect from the exterior of the Kia Seltos:
- The iconic Tiger nose is there, integrated with the hood as the new Seltos goes all bold with look and design.
- The front fascia is redesigned, with new LED lighting, a rugged and aggressive stance, and new elements, such as flush door handles, designed alloy wheels.
- The stepped pattern on the grille and vertical gunmetal inserts are perfectly highlighted, adding to the new look.
- The bumper has contrasting black classing and rectangular fog lamps, and other design elements that make it look bolder and stronger.
- The new Seltos has enhanced dimensions with 4,460 mm length, 1830 mm width, and 1635 mm in height.
- The all-new Seltos will come in many colour options: First Blue, Glacier White Pearl, Magma Red, Pewter Olive, Aurora Black Pearl, Gravity Grey, Morning HAze, Ivory Silver, and Imperial Blue.
Kia New Seltos Interior
As per the Kia Seltos official event of the Seltos unveiling for the Indian market, the model will have the following interior:
- The interior of the new Seltos comes in a dual-tone of smoky black and white with white accents.
- The model will have 64 colour ambient lightning on full crash pad and doors that will set as per your mood.
- The model will feature dual-tone leather seats, a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, and a Bose premium sound system with 8 speakers.
- The model will have a command-centric trinity panoramic display offering a smooth and smart experience.
- The model will have a double D-cut dual-tone leatherette wrapped steering wheel that gives you access to cruise, audio control, and other key functions.
Kia New Seltos Specifications
The new Kia Seltos will be built on the new K3 platform, but mechanically it remains the same as the current version, so you can find the following specs:
- Engine: The model will have three engine options: a 1.5L NA petrol producing 115 hp and 144 Nm of torque, a 1.5L turbo petrol with 160 hp and 253 Nm of torque, and a 1.5L turbo-diesel with 116 hp and 250 Nm of torque.
- Transmission: The model will offer a 6-speed MT or CVT gearbox with 1.5L NA petrol, 7-speed DCT or IMT with 1.5L turbo petrol, or a 6-speed torque converter with 1.5L turbo diesel.
- Wheelbase: The model will have a 2690 mm wheelbase, providing improved stability of the vehicle.
| Engine | a 1.5L NA petrol, a 1.5L turbo petrol, and a 1.5L turbo-diesel |
| Power | 115 hp for 1.5L NA petrol 160 hp for 1.5L petrol 116 hp for 1.5L turbo-diesel |
| Torque | 144 Nm for 1.5L NA petrol 253 Nm for 1.5L petrol 250 Nm for 1.5L turbo-diesel |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT or CVT for 1.5L NA petrol 7-speed DCT for 1.5L petrol 6-speed torque converter for 1.5L turbo-diesel |
Kia New Seltos Expected Price
Kia will reveal the new Seltos price for the Indian market on 02 January 2026; however, based on the global model price, we can estimate the price. The all-new Kia Seltos is available at a price range of $25,135 to $32,835, depending on variants.
In the Indian market, the current Kia Seltos price starts at ₹10.79 lakh, and it can go up to ₹19.81 lakh, so the 2026 Seltos can be priced between ₹11 lakh to ₹22 lakh, depending on the variants.
Kia is all set with its new Seltos, introducing their premium and modern SUV for the Indian market. The price of the new Seltos will be announced on 02 January 2026, so if you are interested in checking the price or booking the model, visit the official website.
