{"id":3071,"date":"2025-12-13T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carbikebhp.com\/blogs\/?p=3071"},"modified":"2025-12-12T15:53:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T10:23:40","slug":"new-kia-seltos-revealed-with-a-bold-premium-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carbikebhp.com\/blogs\/new-kia-seltos-revealed-with-a-bold-premium-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"New Kia Seltos revealed with a Bold Premium Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3071\" class=\"elementor elementor-3071\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7577501 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7577501\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fdea69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fdea69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The highly anticipated second-generation Kia Seltos has made its global debut, and once again, India is at the heart of its production for global markets. With significant upgrades in design, technology, space, safety, and powertrain choices, the new Seltos is set to redefine the mid-size SUV segment. Here\u2019s a comprehensive review covering all key details, from features to launch timeline and pricing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-833c5e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"833c5e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What\u2019s New in the Second-Generation Kia Seltos?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26a8507 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26a8507\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The all-new Seltos is much more than a facelift\u2014it\u2019s an entirely new generation built on Kia\u2019s advanced K3 platform, offering:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Larger and wider body with a longer wheelbase<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Luxurious cabin featuring dual 12.3-inch panoramic screens<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Advanced Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Confirmed hybrid variant for 2026<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Multiple gearbox options: MT, iMT, IVT, DCT, and AT<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">More efficient and powerful engines<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">India-led manufacturing for global export<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-445fd0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"445fd0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">K3 Platform: More Space, Comfort, and Safety<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff21fc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff21fc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Built on the new K3 architecture, the 2026 Seltos provides:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Superior crash protection<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Greater high-speed stability<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Enhanced sound and vibration insulation<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Additional cabin and cargo space<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Improved ride comfort<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This platform also sets the stage for future hybrid and electric powertrains, aligning with India\u2019s vision for next-generation mobility.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-495e3f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"495e3f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bold Exterior Design: Modern and Premium<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5be659 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5be659\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Striking New Front<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Larger tiger-nose grille<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sleeker LED DRLs<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Aggressive headlamp cluster<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Thicker skid-plate bumper<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Connected Rear Lighting<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Full-width LED tail lamp bar for a premium look<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Bigger Dimensions<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Longer wheelbase and wider stance<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Enhanced cabin space<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Stylish Alloy Wheels<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dual-tone, sporty alloys (up to 18 inches on top trims)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Fresh Colors<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">New youthful shades and dual-tone options targeting young urban buyers<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3317566 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3317566\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Upgraded Cabin: Spacious, Smart, and Premium<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc0dbb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc0dbb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Seltos\u2019 interior sees a major overhaul, offering:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Dual 12.3-inch Panoramic Displays<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Enhanced Comfort and Quality<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Leatherette dashboard<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Plush seat cushions<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ambient lighting<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Improved switches and controls<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Increased Space<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">More rear legroom, shoulder room, and boot capacity<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a0Added Features<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">360-degree camera<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ventilated seats<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Panoramic sunroof<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Smart air purifier<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wireless Android Auto &amp; Apple CarPlay<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">8-way powered driver\u2019s seat<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd3b322 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd3b322\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Powertrains: Petrol, Turbo, Diesel, and Hybrid (2026)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e29a17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e29a17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kia will offer a variety of engines to suit all needs:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>1.5L Naturally Aspirated Petrol<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Smooth, city-friendly<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Approx. 115 PS<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a01.5L Turbo-Petrol<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fun-to-drive, strong mid-range<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Approx. 160 PS<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a01.5L Diesel<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">High torque, fuel-efficient<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ideal for highway and long-distance driving<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u00a02026 Hybrid Variant<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Excellent fuel economy<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Best for city commutes<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lower emissions<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Gearbox Options<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">6-speed Manual<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">6-speed iMT<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">6-speed Automatic<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">7-speed DCT<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">IVT (CVT)<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cf6cdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7cf6cdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Safety: Level 2 ADAS &amp; Enhanced Structure<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba0fd6c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ba0fd6c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-077e24f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"077e24f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The new Seltos elevates safety standards:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>ADAS Features<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Adaptive cruise control<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lane keep assist<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Emergency autonomous braking<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Blind spot collision warning<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rear cross-traffic alert<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Traffic sign recognition<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Other Safety Upgrades<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">6 airbags standard<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stronger body shell<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All-wheel disc brakes<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Electronic stability control<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hill assist<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kia is targeting a <strong>5-star crash rating<\/strong> for this generation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b93c4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7b93c4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Launch Timeline, Bookings, and Deliveries<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8ca7b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8ca7b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Global Unveil:<\/strong> Completed<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Production Start (India):<\/strong> December 2025<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Bookings Open:<\/strong> Tonight (India)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Price Announcement:<\/strong> 2 January 2026<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Customer Deliveries:<\/strong> Early 2026 (India first, then global markets)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">India will export Seltos units to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9af7595 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9af7595\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Expected Price Range in India<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7a9301 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e7a9301\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Estimated pricing:<\/strong> \u20b912.20 lakh\u2013\u20b920.50 lakh (ex-showroom).<br \/>Given the premium features, a modest price increase is expected.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f34c56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f34c56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Competition: How Does the New Seltos Compare?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31f9607 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31f9607\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rivals include:<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hyundai Creta (new-gen 2025)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Honda Elevate<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Maruti Grand Vitara<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Toyota Hyryder<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Volkswagen Taigun<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Skoda Kushaq<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With superior tech, safety, and an India-led production advantage, the Seltos aims to reclaim segment leadership.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db3dac7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db3dac7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why the New Seltos Matters for India<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-163fcd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"163fcd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Reinforces India as Kia\u2019s global production hub<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Brings advanced technology to the mass market<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sets new luxury and tech benchmarks in the mid-size SUV segment<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Supports India\u2019s ambition as an auto export powerhouse<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a5b156 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6a5b156\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d35b11e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d35b11e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The new Kia Seltos is a significant leap for the brand and for Indian manufacturing. With a modern platform, premium interiors, advanced safety and technology, and a variety of powertrains\u2014including a hybrid\u2014the Seltos is poised to redefine the mid-size SUV landscape once again.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12b04cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12b04cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57a4236 uael-faq-box-layout-yes align-at-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-faq\" data-id=\"57a4236\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"uael-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id='uael-faq-wrapper-918' 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159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-016ab99 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-1-69dbfeb262e7d\">When will the new Kia Seltos launch in India?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Official price launch: 2 January 2026; deliveries start soon after.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-c5140d2\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-c5140d2 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-2-69dbfeb262fb8\">When do bookings open?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Bookings open tonight in India.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-c127800\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-c127800 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-3-69dbfeb262ff0\">Is a hybrid version coming?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Yes, a hybrid will launch in 2026.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-7de25f5\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-7de25f5 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-4-69dbfeb263024\">What\u2019s the platform used?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>The Seltos is built on the K3 platform.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-16c780f\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-16c780f uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-5-69dbfeb263056\">Does it get Level 2 ADAS?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Yes, a complete Level 2 ADAS suite is included.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-2b668a8\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-2b668a8 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-6-69dbfeb26308c\">What screen sizes are offered inside?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Dual 12.3-inch panoramic displays.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-b8ce730\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-b8ce730 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-7-69dbfeb2630bc\">Is the new Seltos bigger?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p>Yes, it features a longer wheelbase and wider cabin for improved space.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The highly anticipated second-generation Kia Seltos has made its global debut, and once again, India is at the heart of 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