Kia has taken the wraps off the second-generation Kia Seltos in India, and it’s a big step forward. Prices start at Rs 10.99 lakh and go up to Rs 19.99 lakh (ex-showroom), with bookings already open and production underway at the Anantapur plant. The new Seltos brings fresh styling, a tech-heavy cabin, stronger safety credentials, and a wide choice of engines and gearboxes—aimed squarely at buyers who want a premium midsize SUV without stretching to luxury-brand prices.
What’s New Under the Skin
Built on Kia’s global K3 platform, the new Seltos benefits from a stiffer structure that promises better ride and handling. Safety has clearly moved up the priority list: six airbags, ABS, ESC, hill-start assist come as standard, while higher trims add Level-2 ADAS with 21 autonomous features—a first for the nameplate in India.
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Design: Familiar, But More Grown-Up
The SUV now measures 4,460 mm in length with a wider stance and longer wheelbase, translating to more cabin room and stronger road presence. Kia’s latest Opposites United design language is evident in details like the Digital Tiger Face, Ice Cube LED projector headlamps, flush-style automatic door handles, and new alloy wheels. The overall look is cleaner and more premium, with cues inspired by Kia’s global SUV lineup.
Cabin & Tech: Big Screens, Big Upgrade
Step inside and the changes are hard to miss. The highlight is a 75.18 cm panoramic display that neatly merges the infotainment screen and digital driver’s cluster. There’s also a Bose eight-speaker sound system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a noticeably improved fit-and-finish.
Depending on the variant, buyers can get ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory, relaxation mode, and welcome retract functions—features that push the Seltos firmly into premium territory.
Engines & Gearboxes: Something for Everyone
Kia continues with three familiar powertrains:
- 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol
- 1.5L turbo-petrol
- 1.5L CRDi diesel
Transmission options include manual, iMT, IVT, 7-speed DCT, and 6-speed torque converter automatic, depending on the engine and trim. The lineup is organised across HTE, HTK, HTX, and GTX/X-Line trims, with multiple option packs to suit different budgets and feature needs.
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Full Price List (Ex-Showroom, India)
Smartstream G1.5 6MT: Rs 10.99 lakh – Rs 16.69 lakh
Smartstream G1.5 IVT: Rs 13.39 lakh – Rs 19.49 lakh
Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi 7DCT: Rs 16.29 lakh – Rs 19.99 lakh
1.5L CRDi VGT 6MT: Rs 12.59 lakh – Rs 18.29 lakh
1.5L CRDi VGT 6AT: Rs 14.99 lakh – Rs 19.99 lakh
The Big Picture
With sharper looks, a more digital cabin, and advanced safety tech, the new Seltos raises the bar in the midsize SUV segment. Backed by Kia India’s expanding footprint and strong after-sales network, it’s clearly aimed at staying ahead of rivals like the Creta and Grand Vitara. For buyers wanting choice—lots of it—the second-gen Seltos delivers.
