Archive · 12 Dec 2025
2026 Kia Seltos and XUV 7XO Updates
Kia and Mahindra are both launching new versions of their popular SUVs in 2026.
The Kia Seltos will be longer and have a new grille, lights, and wheels.
The Mahindra XUV 7XO, which is a updated version of the XUV700, will have a completely redesigned appearance and a premium interior.
You can book the Kia Seltos for ₹25,000 and it will be available starting January 2, 2026.
The Mahindra XUV 7XO can be pre-booked for ₹21,000 starting December 15, 2025, and it will launch on January 5, 2026.
Both cars will have many new features and improvements.
The 2026 Kia Seltos is available for booking at ₹25,000 and will launch on January 2, 2026.
The new Seltos is built on a new K3 platform, making it 95 mm longer and with an 80 mm longer wheelbase.
Exterior updates for the Seltos include a new vertically oriented dark-chrome grille, split LED DRLs, and a squared-off headlamp cluster.
The Mahindra XUV 7XO, a updated version of the XUV700, will launch on January 5, 2026, with pre-booking starting December 15, 2025, at ₹21,000.
The XUV 7XO features a redesigned appearance with new LED headlamps, taillights, grille, and alloy wheels, along with a premium interior including a triple-screen setup and sliding second-row seats.
- Who
- Kia and Mahindra
- What
- Launch of updated 2026 Kia Seltos and Mahindra XUV 7XO with significant exterior and interior updates
- When
- January 2, 2026 (Kia Seltos), January 5, 2026 (XUV 7XO)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To enhance the appeal and features of the SUVs for consumers
- Booking Amount (Kia Seltos)
- ₹25,000
- Launch Date (Kia Seltos)
- January 2, 2026
- Platform (Kia Seltos)
- New K3 platform
- Length (Kia Seltos)
- 4,460 mm
- Wheelbase (Kia Seltos)
- 2,690 mm
- Alloy Wheels (Kia Seltos)
- 18-inch
- Features (Kia Seltos)
- Vertically oriented dark-chrome grille, split LED DRLs, 360-degree camera, flush-fit door handles, green-painted brake calipers, side parking sensors, hidden rear wiper, sleeker stop lamp, larger roof spoiler
- Booking Amount (XUV 7XO)
- ₹21,000
- Launch Date (XUV 7XO)
- January 5, 2026
- Pre-booking Start (XUV 7XO)
- December 15, 2025
- Exterior Features (XUV 7XO)
- Dual pod LED headlamps, inverted L-shaped LED DRLs, new LED taillights, blacked-out radiator grille, new design alloy wheels
- Interior Features (XUV 7XO)
- Triple-screen setup, soft-touch elements, dual-spoke steering wheel, sliding second-row seats with ventilation, adjustable headrests
