2026 Kia Seltos India Unveiled With New Design - Badass Reloaded

Kia Motor debuted in India with the launch of Seltos and fast forwarding to the fag end of 2025, we see a new generation of Seltos with a completely overhauled design and form factor. The badass is reloaded with new ammunition in the form of better features, equipment and creature comforts and is aimed to make a bigger splash in the 4.2m to 4.4m SUV space where the competition just intensified with the launch of Tata Sierra.
2026 Kia Seltos India Unveiled
With 2026 Kia Seltos, there are a multitude of 10 monotone colour options to choose from with two all-new colours – Morning Haze and Magma Red. Where trim lineup is concerned, 2026 Kia Seltos starts from the base HTE and then climbs through the ladder including HTK, HTX and GTX.
Dimensionally, new Kia Seltos measures 4,460 mm in length, 1,830 mm in width and has a 2,690 mm long wheelbase. Bookings for 2026 Seltos start tonight at midnight at Rs 25k via online or dealers. Deliveries for new Seltos start mid 2026 and the pricing will be announced on 2nd January 2026.
Design and New Aesthetics
In terms of design and appearance, 2026 Kia Seltos follows the company’s new ‘Infinite SUV Design’ design language based on ‘Opposites Unite’ design philosophy with a bolder approach than its predecessor. Even in pictures, new Seltos look rugged, macho and the same translates quite well into real life. Some of the most notable design elements include:
1. Flush door handles
2. Dynamic welcome and goodbye animations
3. Blind-view Monitor
4. Painted body cladding
5. Digital Tiger Face
6. New Starmap LED lighting signature
7. Candy Green painted brake callipers
8. Large 18-inch Diamond Cut wheels
9. LED fog lights
Much-Improved Interiors
Ever since the spy shots of new Kia Seltos leaked online, it has generated a lot of buzz and rightfully so. When compared to the model it precedes, new Seltos is in a league of its own. This shows a significant shift in Kia India’s continuous evolution to stay ahead in this highly competitive 4.2m to 4.4m SUV segment. The most notable interior elements include:
1. HUD (Heads-Up Camera)
2. Wireless charging pad
3. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
4. Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
5. 30-inch Trinity Panoramic Display triple screen setup (dual 12.3-inch screens and a 5-inch touchscreen)
6. Powered Relaxing driver’s seat
7. 447L boot capacity
8. Dual-zone climate control
9. Rear reclining seats
10. Comfort Seats
11. Dual-tone interior theme
12. 10-way powered driver’s seat with Memory settings integrated with ORVM settings
13. Powered lumbar support
14. Ventilated seats
15. 8-Speaker Bose audio system
16. 64-colour ambient lighting system
17. Rear sunshades
18. 100W USB Type-C charging ports
19. Auto-dimming IRVm
20. Advanced Telematics with Kia Connect 2.0 and OTA updates
21. Digital Key
Robust Safety Net
Current Seltos is already a good example for vehicular safety as it has a host of active and passive safety systems. With new Seltos, Kia is writing a new chapter in its vehicular safety journey. The company has significantly overhauled the safety quotient of new Seltos with generous use of ultra high-strength steel in the construction. Even the crumple zones are now reinforced, aiming for stellar crash safety results in Bharat NCAP tests.
New Seltos comes equipped with 24 standard safety features including 6 airbags, ABS, EBD, Traction Control, all-four disc brakes, reinforced chassis, auto headlights and other features. Where active safety features are concerned, 2026 Kia Seltos comes equipped with Level-2+ ADAS suite with 28 autonomous driver assistance features. Notable safety features include :
1. Global K3 platform
2. Advanced reinforcements
3. 360-degree cameras
4. Blindview Monitoring
5. Adaptive cruise control
6. Auto emergency braking
7. Lane assistance
8. Front and rear parking sensors
9. Electronic parking brake
Familiar Powertrains
While the design is new and unique with 2026 Seltos, the powertrains are carried over from its predecessor. These are familiar engines which are tried and tested across multiple vehicles. All three engines are 4-cylinder units and are known for their smooth and vibe-free operations. The 1.5L NA Petrol is offered with lower to mid-spec variants offering buttery smooth performance apt for city commutes, mated to either a 6-speed MT or CVT.
Stepping up from here is the 1.5L Turbo Petrol with around 160 PS of peak power and 253 Nm of peak torque, known for its exhilarating acceleration and its affinity to higher performance. This engine is mated to either a 6-speed MT or a 7-speed quick-shifting DCT. The trusty ol’ 1.5L Turbo Diesel makes its way into the new Seltos while most of the rivals in this segment are ditching the Diesel altogether.
This mile munching machine has oodles of torque to offer which will sip fuel over lakhs and lakhs of mileage across the years. Peak power is 114 bhp and peak torque is 250 Nm, mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic.