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The all-new Kia Seltos hybrid is expected to go on sale sometime next year and it will get a plethora of changes inside and out
The heavily camouflaged prototype of the second generation Kia Seltos has been seen testing in India as well as Korea. The upcoming model is expected to undergo a complete overhaul with one of the most significant changes likely being the introduction of a hybrid powertrain. The midsize SUV is tentatively scheduled to debut sometime next year.
The test mule spotted on local roads reveals a number of visual changes – most notably, a set of vertically arranged LED headlamps, redesigned grille and air intake, sharper contours along the edges and more pronounced vertical LED daytime running lamps – suggesting a more aggressive front end design direction as a thorough redesign is on the cards.
The design cues seen here will likely bring the new-gen Seltos in line with Kia’s current aesthetic direction rooted in the Opposites United theme. Dual-tone alloys with a new finish, triangular rear quarter glass, reworked front and rear bumpers and tweaked taillamp elements were visible on the camouflaged prototype. We can expect new colour schemes to be part of the package as well.
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The basic proportions of the upcoming Seltos appear unchanged. Inside, Kia is expected to overhaul the dashboard and centre console arrangement along with the introduction of new surface finishes and higher-grade trim options. Feature additions could include expanded connected tech and an upgraded suite of active safety and driver assistance functions.
The existing crop of 1.5-litre petrol, 1.5-litre turbo petrol and 1.5-litre diesel powertrains may continue but the bigger story could be the inclusion of a hybrid system. Reports suggest a self-charging unit influenced by tech already seen on models like the Niro and Kona is being readied.
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There are also whispers of an all-wheel-drive hybrid version being explored for select markets. Considering that more brands are switching to hybrids in the midsize SUV space, it only makes sense for Kia to do the same and it will help improve fuel economy and lower emissions.
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