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Next‑Gen Kia Seltos Debuts for India With Bookings Open Ahead of January Launch

Bookings are open in India, with pricing and deliveries scheduled for January 2026.

Overview

  • The new Seltos grows to 4,460 mm in length (up 95 mm) with a 2,690 mm wheelbase, a boxier stance, more cabin room and a 447‑litre boot.
  • Cabin tech includes twin 12.3‑inch displays with a 5‑inch HVAC panel, panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats and an 8‑speaker Bose system, plus Level‑2 ADAS and six airbags.
  • Kia offers three 1.5‑litre engines: naturally aspirated petrol (MT or CVT), turbo‑petrol (iMT or 7‑DCT) and diesel (MT or 6‑AT), each with an automatic option.
  • Notable gaps versus rivals include no power tailgate, no rear ventilated seats, no driver’s knee airbag, a limited powered passenger seat offering and no hybrid at launch.
  • Bookings are available for Rs 25,000 with an official launch reported for January 2 and deliveries expected mid‑January 2026; the X‑Line adds darker styling, gloss‑black trim, 18‑inch wheels and auto‑only powertrains.