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Kia Unveils Second-Generation Seltos in India as Bookings Open at Midnight

India serves as the global launchpad for a larger K3‑based Seltos featuring a panoramic twin‑screen cabin with Level‑2 ADAS.

Overview

  • Reservations open at 12:00 a.m. on December 11 for a Rs 25,000 token, with prices due January 2, 2026 and customer deliveries slated for mid‑January.
  • The new model moves to Hyundai Motor Group’s K3 platform and grows to 4,460 mm in length with a 2,690 mm wheelbase and a 447‑litre boot.
  • Powertrains carry over: 1.5‑litre petrol, 1.5‑litre turbo‑petrol and 1.5‑litre diesel, offered with 6MT, iMT, IVT/CVT, 7‑speed DCT or 6‑speed AT depending on variant.
  • The cabin centres on a 30‑inch ‘Trinity’ display (dual 12.3‑inch screens plus a 5‑inch HVAC panel) alongside features such as Kia Connect 2.0 with OTA updates, an 8‑speaker Bose system, dual‑zone climate control and a panoramic sunroof.
  • Safety tech includes six airbags and a comprehensive Level‑2 ADAS suite reported to offer 21 functions, while trims span HTE, HTK, HTX, GTX and X‑Line with production underway locally for a quick rollout.