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Kia Seltos Reinvents the Mid-SUV Playbook With Bolder Design and Smarter Tech

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2 min read2 January 2026
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Kia Seltos Reinvents the Mid-SUV Playbook With Bolder Design and Smarter Tech

Redefining the Mid-SUV Experience

Kia India has fired a new salvo in the fiercely competitive mid-SUV segment with the launch of the all-new Seltos, priced aggressively from ₹10.99 lakh (ex-showroom). This second-generation model arrives with a bold redesign, expanded dimensions, and a technology package that reimagines what Indian buyers can expect from this category.

Commanding Road Presence

The new Seltos makes an immediate visual statement with:

  • Segment-leading length: 4,460 mm
  • Enhanced width: 1,830 mm
  • Distended wheelbase: 2,690 mm
  • Opposites United design philosophy execution
  • Digital Tiger Face front grille
  • First-in-class Automatic Streamline Door Handles
  • Dynamic Welcome Function with Ice Cube LED Projection Headlamps
  • R18 Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels with Neon Brake Calipers

Tech-Forward Cabin Experience

Kia's cabin revolution focuses on connected convenience:

  • 30-inch Trinity Panoramic Display (best-in-class)
  • Double D-Cut Dual Tone Leatherette Steering Wheel
  • Bose 8-speaker premium audio system
  • Smart Key Proximity Unlock Function (segment first)
  • Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
  • 10-Way Power Driver Seat with Memory Function
  • Ventilated front seats & Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof

Safety Redefined

The India-first K3 platform enables:

  • 24 Standard Safety Features including 6 airbags
  • Level-2 ADAS with 21 autonomous functions
  • Enhanced structural rigidity and noise insulation

Powertrain Portfolio

Buyers can choose from:

  • Smartstream G1.5 Petrol
  • Smartstream G1.5 T-GDI Petrol
  • 1.5L CRDi VGT Diesel
  • Transmission options: 6MT, 6iMT, IVT, 7DCT, 6AT

A New Era of Ownership

Kia supports the Seltos launch with:

  • MyKia app for service management
  • Extended Warranty up to 7 years
  • Roadside Assistance up to 8 years
  • Personalized service plans via My Convenience

The Road Ahead

With production underway at Kia's Anantapur facility, the all-new Seltos arrives at a pivotal moment for India's automotive market. By offering segment-leading dimensions wrapped in daring styling and packing unprecedented tech features into accessible price points, Kia isn't just refreshing a model - it's reshaping customer expectations. The comprehensive variant strategy spanning HTE to GTX/X-Line trims ensures there's a Seltos for every buyer profile, while the advanced K3 platform future-proofs Kia's commitment to Indian roads. As SUVs continue dominating sales charts, this bold reinvention positions the Seltos not just as another option, but as a new benchmark for what mid-size SUV buyers should demand.