Archive · 16 Dec 2025
New Kia Seltos Skips Key Features in India
Kia is launching a new version of the Seltos SUV in India on January 2.
The new Seltos has many cool features, but some of them are not available in India.
These include a powered tailgate, heated steering wheel, heated front seats, a special 'Boss mode' for the back seat, and a hybrid engine that can power other devices.
The India version keeps the old engines and misses out on these exciting features that are available in other countries.
New Kia Seltos launching in India on January 2 with design and feature upgrades.
India-spec Seltos misses out on several features available in the global model.
Missing features include powered tailgate, heated steering wheel, heated front seats, and powered Boss mode.
Global model offers a hybrid powertrain with V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) charging, not available in India.
India-spec Seltos retains 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines.
- Who
- Kia Motors
- What
- Launch of new generation Kia Seltos with missing features in India
- When
- January 2
- Where
- India and international markets
- Why
- To update the model with new features and design upgrades
- Launch Date
- January 2
- Powered Tailgate
- Available in global model, not India
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Available in global model, not India
- Heated Front Seats
- Available in global model, not India
- Powered Boss Mode
- Available in global model, not India
- Hybrid Powertrain
- Available in global model, not India
- V2L (Vehicle-to-Load)
- Available in global hybrid model, not India