- The all-new Kia Seltos makes its world debut by way of an internet world premiere themed ‘The Protagonist’
- Redesigned with genuine SUV styling and sensible performance
- Strengthens Kia’s SUV lineup, reaffirming its function as a key world mannequin
- Empowers customers to find their true selves like a protagonist by way of a novel expertise
Kia at present unveiled the all-new Kia Seltos, the second technology of its globally profitable subcompact SUV. Representing a daring evolution of one in all Kia’s key fashions, the brand new Seltos underscores the model’s design management and dedication to delivering refined practicality and superior usability for contemporary existence.
As a strategically important world product, the all-new Kia Seltos has been re-engineered to supply a extra confidence-inspiring driving expertise and smarter on a regular basis usability. Constructing on its popularity for worth and reliability, the brand new mannequin combines genuine SUV presence with clever know-how and enhanced consolation, setting a brand new benchmark within the subcompact SUV phase.
The Protagonist: mobility for dwelling as your true self
Kia debuted the all-new Kia Seltos by way of an on-line world premiere themed “The Protagonist.” The model movie introduced on the launch portrays three people pursuing a brand new achievement, freedom and deeper connections with family members, reflecting how the Seltos empowers drivers to comprehend their passions and stay because the protagonists of their very own story.
“The Kia Seltos has all the time represented best-in-class worth, and the following technology mannequin builds on that legacy with an enriched providing that resonates with the various passions of our clients. Its expanded world presence and plentiful sensible and trendy options underline Kia’s dedication to assembly numerous mobility wants worldwide.” – Ho Sung Tune, President and CEO of Kia Company.
The Excellent SUV: sensible but fashionable and assured
The all-new Kia Seltos embodies Kia’s imaginative and prescient of a assured and versatile subcompact SUV that blends daring design, clever packaging and seamless connectivity. As a core mannequin in Kia’s world SUV lineup, Seltos displays the model’s daring and progressive identification — useful, snug and prepared for any way of life.
Designed for individuals who worth individuality and flexibility, the all-new Kia Seltos combines city agility with family-ready practicality. Improved cabin house and smarter comfort options make each day driving each easy and pleasurable.
Daring and progressive exterior for each dimension of life
Developed underneath Kia’s Opposites United design philosophy, the all-new Kia Seltos embodies the spirit of the Relentless Innovator — harmonizing rugged SUV power with refined modernity. Its wider stance, exact surfaces and structured varieties specific functionality and confidence from each angle.
Key exterior highlights embrace :
- Dimensions: 4,430 mm (L) × 1,830 mm (W) × 1,600 mm (H); wheelbase 2,690 mm — enabling a spacious cabin.
- Entrance design: Wider grille with Kia’s star map lighting signature and dynamic welcome mild sequence; flush door handles for enhanced aerodynamics and visible sophistication.
- Aspect design: Diagonal character traces, a floating roofline and robust shoulder contours create a dynamic silhouette that conveys ahead movement even when stationary. Contrasting cladding and satin silver colour accents emphasize sturdiness and refinement.
- Rear design: Vertical rear lights lengthen throughout the tailgate to emphasise width and stability.
- Trims: X-Line, with its darkish gun steel finishes and strengthened decrease garnishes, initiatives rugged functionality, whereas GT-Line delivers a sportier aesthetic with modern body-colored accents.
On the world premiere, Kia will unveil three standout colours — Iceberg Inexperienced, Gravity Grey and a daring matte Magma Purple — showcasing a palette that ranges from fashionable sophistication to sturdy, expressive hues.
Collectively, these parts current a subcompact SUV that merges practicality with expressive design — a daring and progressive companion constructed to enhance each dimension of recent life.
A contemporary, linked and intelligently optimized inside house
The inside of the all-new Seltos has been reimagined to satisfy the evolving wants of recent mobility — whether or not commuting, touring with household, or exploring past town.
A low, horizontal dashboard enhances ahead visibility and creates a way of openness, whereas optimized packaging ensures beneficiant headroom and legroom for all passengers. The adoption of a column-type Shift-by-Wire (SBW) system frees up the middle console, enhancing performance and contributing to a extra open cabin atmosphere. An uncluttered format with premium supplies convey each modernity and luxury all through the inside.
Comfort and luxury highlights embrace :
- Broad panoramic sunroof for an open, ethereal environment
- Customizable 64-color temper lighting to reinforce in-car atmosphere
- Second-row reclining seats adjustable by a complete of 24 levels (12 levels ahead and backward)
- Premium Harman Kardon and Bose audio methods delivering immersive, high-fidelity sound optimized for the cabin’s acoustic structure
- Kia Join Retailer for digital personalization and leisure choices, together with collaborations with Disney and NBA
Driving efficiency and powertrain
Constructed on Kia’s newest K3 platform, the brand new Seltos delivers assured, refined and versatile driving efficiency. Enhanced physique rigidity, improved noise insulation and balanced chassis tuning guarantee easy and secure dealing with, whereas optimized suspension and steering contribute to stability and management.
The all-new Seltos provides a balanced vary of powertrain choices, delivering sturdy on a regular basis efficiency, long-distance usability and effectivity to satisfy numerous buyer wants throughout world markets.
- 1.6-liter T-GDI turbocharged petrol engine (Customary Output): 180 PS and 265 Nm, supplied with 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) or 6-speed guide transmission (MT)
- 1.6-liter T-GDI turbocharged petrol engine (Excessive Output): as much as 193 PS and 265 Nm of torque, paired with 8-speed computerized transmission (AT)
- 2.0-liter petrol engine: 149 PS and 179 Nm, optimized for gasoline effectivity and easy on a regular basis driving
Optionally available all-wheel drive, paired with a multi-link rear suspension and Terrain Mode — providing drive settings for Snow, Mud and Sand — enhances stability and management in difficult situations. Drive Mode Choose (Eco, Regular, Sport) adapts efficiency for numerous environments, from metropolis streets to rougher roads, whereas sustaining composed dealing with and luxury for all occupants.
A hybrid variant will be part of the lineup in 2026 bringing greater effectivity and expanded on a regular basis usability. Together with Automobile-to-Load (V2L) performance for powering exterior units, the hybrid mannequin will introduce Kia’s Sensible Regenerative Braking System 3.0 — a next-generation know-how that robotically adjusts regenerative braking based mostly on site visitors circulation and navigation information to optimize vitality restoration.
Expertise, security and comfort in concord
The all-new Seltos prioritizes security by way of superior structural engineering and a complete suite of driver-assistance applied sciences. Intensive use of ultra-high-strength and hot-stamped metal enhances physique rigidity and occupant safety.
A full suite of superior driver-assistance methods enhances confidence behind the wheel, serving to the motive force keep management and consciousness in numerous driving environments.
- Freeway Driving Help 2 (HDA 2)
- Lane Following Help 2 (LFA 2)
- Ahead Collision-Avoidance Help 2(FCA 2)
- Protected Exit Warning (SEW)
- Encompass View Monitor (SVM)
- Parking Collision-Avoidance Help-Reverse (PCA-R)
- Parking Distance Warning-Entrance/Aspect/Reverse (PDW-F/S/R)
Head-Up Show (HUD) initiatives key driving data instantly onto the windshield for improved consciousness and security. Collectively, these methods assist guarantee peace of thoughts for drivers and passengers alike.
Following its safety-first basis, the Seltos integrates intuitive know-how to reinforce on a regular basis comfort:
- Panoramic show combining two 12.3-inch screens with a devoted local weather management panel
- AI Assistant powered by generative AI for pure, conversational interplay
- Over-the-Air (OTA) software program updates to maintain methods present
- Digital Key 2 for safe smartphone-based car entry and sharing
With a class-leading baggage capability of 536 liters (VDA) and versatile storage configurations, together with a foldable dual-level cargo board, the Seltos helps each each day life and weekend journey. Kia’s AddGear accent system additional enhances on a regular basis usability by permitting clients to connect modular storage equipment that assist clients maintain on a regular basis necessities neatly organized.
World rollout
World manufacturing of the all-new Seltos begins in December 2025 beginning with India, adopted by launches in Korea, North America, Europe and China all through 2026.
[All-New Kia Seltos Specification]
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All-New Kia Seltos |
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subcompact SUV |
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Dimension (mm) |
Size |
4,430 |
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Width |
1,830 |
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Top |
1,600 |
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Wheelbase |
2,690 |
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Powertrain |
Possibility |
1.6-liter T-GDI petrol engine (Excessive Output) |
1.6-liter T-GDI petrol engine (Customary Output) |
2.0-liter petrol engine |
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Output |
193 PS and 265 Nm |
180 PS and 265 Nm |
149 PS and 179 Nm |
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Transmission |
6-speed guide / 6-speed & 7-speed twin clutch auto / CVT (auto) / 8-speed auto |
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Drivetrain |
2WD / AWD |
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Suspension |
MacPherson strut (entrance) / torsion beam (rear) / multi-link (rear) |
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Drive Modes |
Eco / Regular / Sport |
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Load Capability |
536 liters |
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Wheel Choices |
16-inch, 17-inch, 18-inch, 19-inch |
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Exterior Highlights |
Star Map lighting / Flush door handles / Dynamic Welcome Mild / 19-inch X-Line wheels / Two-tone roof choices / Matt exterior colours (Ivory silver matte, Magma crimson matte, Darkish gun steel) |
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Inside Highlights |
Customizable 64-color temper lighting, Twin 12.3-inch widescreens, |
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Connectivity |
Kia AI assistant –powered by ChatGPT, Over-the-air (OTA) updates, Characteristic-on-Demand together with YouTube, Netflix and show theme choices |
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Security / ADAS |
Freeway Driving Help 2 (HDA 2), Lane Following Help 2 (LFA 2), Ahead Collision-Avoidance Help 2(FCA 2), Protected Exit Warning (SEW), Encompass View Monitor (SVM), Parking Collision-Avoidance Help-Reverse (PCA-R), Parking Distance Warning-Entrance/Aspect/Reverse (PDW-F/S/R) |
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Consolation & Storage |
12-inch windshield HUD, Panoramic sunroof, Premium audio methods, |
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※ Specs could fluctuate by market.

