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New gen Kia Seltos is expected to debut sometime next year with a myriad of revisions inside and out
The next-gen Kia Seltos has been caught undergoing test runs shrouded in heavy camouflage and it hints at a comprehensive overhaul in the works. Among the biggest talking points is the possibility of a hybrid powertrain being introduced later in the model’s lifecycle. It is expected to make its first global appearance sometime in 2026.
The test mule spotted on Indian roads reveals clear hints of Kia’s updated design language – borrowing cues from global models. The SUV appears to adopt vertically arranged LED headlamps, a reworked grille with fresh air intake patterns, muscular body contours and new vertical LED DRLs.
All these updates collectively indicate a busier stance for the new Seltos with the front fascia receiving the most radical makeover yet. Complementing the changes up front are new alloy wheel design, triangular rear quarter glass, tweaked bumpers at either end and new taillight signatures. Kia may add a handful of new paint schemes too.
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While the second-gen Seltos appears to retain its familiar proportions on the outside, the real transformation is expected inside the cabin. Kia may overhaul the dashboard and centre console design using new surface materials and updated textures for a more premium feel. On the tech front, the SUV should gain enhanced connected car functions along with a suite of advanced safety features and driver assistance aids.
Speculation is rife that Kia could be readying an all-wheel-drive hybrid version of the next-gen Seltos for select markets. With hybrids steadily becoming the norm in the midsize SUV space, such a move would make sense for the brand, delivering better efficiency and lower emissions.
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For markets like India, Kia will more likely continue offering the tried-and-tested powertrain lineup — the 1.5-litre petrol, 1.5-litre turbo petrol, and 1.5-litre diesel units. The NA petrol produces 115 PS and 144 Nm while the turbo oil burner makes 116 PS and 250 Nm. The turbo mill is good enough for 160 PS and 253 Nm.
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