Archive · 5 Jan 2026
New Kia Seltos Review: Aggressive Redesign
Kia India has launched a new version of their popular Seltos SUV.
This new model is bigger and has a more aggressive design, with a longer wheelbase and wider body.
It comes with three engine options: a regular petrol, a turbo-petrol, and a turbo-diesel.
The turbo-petrol engine is very powerful and quick, while the diesel engine is great for long highway drives.
The car has a luxurious interior with lots of high-tech features like a big screen, ventilated seats, and a sunroof.
It's priced between Rs 10.99 and 19.99 lakh, making it competitive with other SUVs like the Hyundai Creta and Tata Sierra.
Kia is hoping this new Seltos will help them stay ahead in the market.
The new Kia Seltos is bigger and more aggressive in design, with a longer wheelbase and wider body.
It offers three engine options: a 1.5-litre petrol, a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel.
The turbo-petrol engine provides intense acceleration and good handling, while the diesel engine is fuel-efficient for highway driving.
The interior is luxurious with features like a 30-inch screen, ventilated seats, and a dual-panel sunroof.
Priced between Rs 10.99 and 19.99 lakh, it competes with SUVs like the Hyundai Creta and Tata Sierra.
- Who
- Kia India
- What
- Launch of the new Kia Seltos SUV
- When
- 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To compete in the highly-competitive midsize SUV segment
- Length
- 4,460 mm
- Width
- 1,830 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,690 mm
- Boot Space
- 447 litres
- Price Range
- Rs 10.99-19.99 lakh, ex-showroom
- Engine Options
- 1.5-litre petrol, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, 1.5-litre turbo-diesel
- Transmission Options
- 6-MT, 6-iMT, IVT, 7-DCT, 6-AT
- Main Competitors
- Hyundai Creta, Tata Sierra, Maruti Suzuki Victoris, Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder
