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Everything You Need To Know About The New Kia Seltos Ahead Of Its Debut Tomorrow


With the facelift, the Seltos will become a more premium offering by getting a panoramic sunroof and ADAS

2023 Kia Seltos

  • Kia introduced the “Seltos” nameplate in India back in mid-2019.

  • Exterior updates include a bigger grille and connected LED taillights.

  • Inside, it will get a redesigned dashboard and climate control panel.

  • Additional features will include dual-zone climate control and digital driver’s display.

  • To be offered with three 1.5-litre engine options; each with its own automatic option.

  • Kia could price the SUV from Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom).

The facelifted Kia Seltos is set to break cover tomorrow and various details have already surfaced. It is the first major midlife update for the Kia SUV since its launch in mid-2019, giving it significant design and feature upgrades. Here’s everything to bring you up to speed right ahead of its showcase:

A Fresh Look

2023 Kia Seltos teased

With the update, a majority of the differences have happened to the exterior of the SUV. The Seltos will now feature a bigger and newly designed grille, flanked by tweaked LED headlights and LED DRLs. It also gets a redone front bumper while housing the same tri-piece LED fog lamps in each corner. Its side and rear changes are easier to spot as well and include new alloy wheels, connected LED taillights and a slightly tweaked boot design.

Back On Top (in terms of features)

The facelifted Seltos will also get a refreshed and a more premium cabin. Kia will offer it with a redesigned interior and a new dashboard layout, refreshed AC vents and a more premium climate control panel, and even new seat upholstery design.

2023 Kia Seltos digital driver display teased

The facelifted SUV will feature integrated dual 10.25-inch screens (one for infotainment and the other for instrumentation), a panoramic sunroof, and dual-zone climate control. Other features on board the new Seltos will be wireless phone charging, ventilated front seats, connected car tech, and cruise control.

With the facelift, the carmaker will be upping the safety net of the compact SUV by introducing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The SUV’s safety kit will also comprise of electronic stability control (ESC), ISOFIX child seat anchorages, a 360-degree camera, and six airbags.

Also Read: April-June 2023 Recap: All The Major Auto Events That Happened This Past Quarter

A Buffet Of Engine-gearbox Options

Specification

1.5-litre N.A. Petrol

1.5-litre Turbo-petrol

1.5-litre Diesel

Power

115PS

160PS

116PS

Torque

144Nm

253Nm

250Nm

Transmission

6-speed MT/ CVT

6-speed iMT/ 7-speed DCT

6-speed MT/ 6-speed AT

India Launch And Competition

2023 Kia Seltos rear teased

Kia might reveal the prices of the updated Seltos soon after taking its covers off. We expect the facelifted SUV to be priced from Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom). The refreshed Seltos will continue to compete against the Maruti Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Skoda Kushaq, MG Astor, Toyota Hyryder, Volkswagen Taigun, and the upcoming Citroen C3 Aircross and Honda Elevate.

Also Read: Don’t Slip Up: Common Car Care Mistakes to Avoid This Monsoon

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Everything You Need To Know About The New Kia Seltos Ahead Of Its Debut Tomorrow


With the facelift, the Seltos will become a more premium offering by getting a panoramic sunroof and ADAS

2023 Kia Seltos

  • Kia introduced the “Seltos” nameplate in India back in mid-2019.

  • Exterior updates include a bigger grille and connected LED taillights.

  • Inside, it will get a redesigned dashboard and climate control panel.

  • Additional features will include dual-zone climate control and digital driver’s display.

  • To be offered with three 1.5-litre engine options; each with its own automatic option.

  • Kia could price the SUV from Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom).

The facelifted Kia Seltos is set to break cover tomorrow and various details have already surfaced. It is the first major midlife update for the Kia SUV since its launch in mid-2019, giving it significant design and feature upgrades. Here’s everything to bring you up to speed right ahead of its showcase:

A Fresh Look

2023 Kia Seltos teased

With the update, a majority of the differences have happened to the exterior of the SUV. The Seltos will now feature a bigger and newly designed grille, flanked by tweaked LED headlights and LED DRLs. It also gets a redone front bumper while housing the same tri-piece LED fog lamps in each corner. Its side and rear changes are easier to spot as well and include new alloy wheels, connected LED taillights and a slightly tweaked boot design.

Back On Top (in terms of features)

The facelifted Seltos will also get a refreshed and a more premium cabin. Kia will offer it with a redesigned interior and a new dashboard layout, refreshed AC vents and a more premium climate control panel, and even new seat upholstery design.

2023 Kia Seltos digital driver display teased

The facelifted SUV will feature integrated dual 10.25-inch screens (one for infotainment and the other for instrumentation), a panoramic sunroof, and dual-zone climate control. Other features on board the new Seltos will be wireless phone charging, ventilated front seats, connected car tech, and cruise control.

With the facelift, the carmaker will be upping the safety net of the compact SUV by introducing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The SUV’s safety kit will also comprise of electronic stability control (ESC), ISOFIX child seat anchorages, a 360-degree camera, and six airbags.

Also Read: April-June 2023 Recap: All The Major Auto Events That Happened This Past Quarter

A Buffet Of Engine-gearbox Options

Specification

1.5-litre N.A. Petrol

1.5-litre Turbo-petrol

1.5-litre Diesel

Power

115PS

160PS

116PS

Torque

144Nm

253Nm

250Nm

Transmission

6-speed MT/ CVT

6-speed iMT/ 7-speed DCT

6-speed MT/ 6-speed AT

India Launch And Competition

2023 Kia Seltos rear teased

Kia might reveal the prices of the updated Seltos soon after taking its covers off. We expect the facelifted SUV to be priced from Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom). The refreshed Seltos will continue to compete against the Maruti Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Skoda Kushaq, MG Astor, Toyota Hyryder, Volkswagen Taigun, and the upcoming Citroen C3 Aircross and Honda Elevate.

Also Read: Don’t Slip Up: Common Car Care Mistakes to Avoid This Monsoon

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New Kia Seltos Teaser Gives Us A Detailed Look Of The Updated Interior


The facelifted SUV with new features and more technology is set to launch on July 4

Facelifted Kia Seltos DRLs

The facelifted Kia Seltos is ready to be launched early next month and after multiple spy shots of the compact SUV, the carmaker has finally released its first official teaser which gives us a glimpse into its cabin. The 2023 Seltos will get multiple updates over the current model, and here are the ones we spotted in the teaser:

Best Glimpse Of The Cabin So Far

Facelifted Kia Seltos Cabin

The teaser starts with a close-up of the ORVM and then we get the silhouette of its front profile and the sleek new LED DRLs. But the most important part of the teaser comes when we get a look inside the facelifted Seltos. The updated compact SUV gets an integrated display setup with a touchscreen infotainment system and a fully digital driver’s display. The steering wheel looks more or less the same but the dual-zone climate control unit below the new central AC vents has been redesigned.

Facelifted Kia Seltos LED Tail Lamps

The last shot of the teaser gives us a look at the new LED tail lamps of the compact SUV.

What We Already Know

Kia Seltos facelift cabin

The facelifted Seltos will get features like a panoramic sunroof and ADAS, which have been confirmed by multiple spy shots. It will also retain features like ventilated front seats, ambient lighting, up to six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC) and tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), from the outgoing model.

Powertrain

Facelifted Kia Seltos Front

The new Kia Seltos will likely carry forward the same engine options as the current model, which gets a 1.5-litre petrol engine (115PS/144Nm) paired with a 6-speed manual transmission or a CVT gearbox, and a 1.5-litre diesel unit (116PS/250Nm) mated to either a 6-speed iMT or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Also Read: Kia Issues Recall For The Carens After Possible Instrument Cluster Glitch

The carmaker could also add a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine to this mix, replacing the 1.4-litre unit which was discontinued earlier. This engine, also seen on the Kia Carens, makes 160PS and 253Nm, paired with either a 6-speed iMT or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).

Price and Rivals

Facelifted Kia Seltos Rear

Kia will launch the facelifted Seltos on July 4, likely at a starting price of Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom). Once launched, it will renew its rivalry with the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, MG Astor and the upcoming Honda Elevate.

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5 Much Needed Updates We’ll Finally See On The Facelifted Kia Seltos


The updated version of the Kia Seltos compact SUV for India will debut in India on July 4

Facelifted Kia Seltos Front

The launch of the facelifted Kia Seltos is approaching, as the compact SUV is finally receiving its biggest update in four years. Its exterior styling was recently leaked, and we also got a glimpse of its interior through some spy shots.

When the Seltos debuted the Kia brand in India in 2019, it was one of the most feature-rich compact SUVs in its segment. However, over the years, the competition has caught up and surpassed it in some areas. To regain its status as a standout SUV, the Seltos is finally getting five much-needed upgrades in the form of a facelift:

Panoramic Sunroof

The facelifted version is finally getting a panoramic sunroof, a feature that is seen in most of its rivals. The Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, MG Astor, and Toyota Hyryder, all offer this feature. The addition of a panoramic sunroof will enhance the premium and airy appeal of the cabin.

Also Read: Kia Carnival No Longer On Sale In India

ADAS for Safety

The updated Seltos will come equipped with more advanced technology and increased safety with the presence of ADAS features. The radar-based safety technology will take care of the SUV’s active safety, including lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, forward collision avoidance assist, and blind-spot monitoring. While this won’t make it the first in the segment to offer these features, it will put it ahead of some key competitors.

A Digital Instrument Cluster

Unlike the outgoing Seltos that uses a twin-pod analogue console, the facelifted version will feature a digital driver’s display. It will be part of the dual integrated 10.25-inch displays, which will house the instrument panel and a touchscreen infotainment system.

Facelifted Kia Seltos Cabin

A Redesigned Cabin

Although feature-laden, the cabin of the Seltos was starting to become outdated in terms of design. The updated Seltos will come with a redesigned interior featuring a new dashboard layout, refreshed AC vents, a more premium climate control panel, and even a new seat upholstery design. This will once again make the Seltos a standout and one of the most modern offerings in its segment.

It will also receive minor cosmetic tweaks to the exterior design to give it a sharp and fresh look while still being recognizable as a Kia Seltos.

Performance Upgrade

Facelifted Kia Seltos Front

When it was launched, the Seltos was one of the most powerful compact SUVs with its 140PS 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine. However, with the entry of the Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun, it lost that title. With the facelift, the Seltos will regain its title as it will be powered by the Carens’ 160PS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. Another standout feature will be the option for iMT (manual without a clutch pedal), along with the now commonplace 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch automatic).

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Kia Seltos Facelift Spotted Uncovered; 5 Key Observations


The updated version of the compact SUV will be available for purchase in July

The facelifted Kia Seltos has been spotted without any camouflage for the first time. The compact SUV was introduced in 2019 and this will be its first major update since its launch. It is expected to be available for purchase in July. So, here are the five main things that we noticed in the facelifted version:

New Front Profile

Kia Seltos 2023

The new Seltos will feature a refreshed front profile, starting with a new and larger grille. It will have new LED headlights and sleeker daytime running lights (DRLs), integrated into the grille. The redesigned bumper appears busier and more aggressive. The fog lamps, styled like stacked ice cubes, have been retained but their housing has been redesigned along with the bumper.

No Changes To The Side Profile

Kia Seltos 2023

The side profile remains largely unchanged, except for some modifications to the door cladding. Surprisingly, the alloy wheels are the same as those seen on the X-Line variants. This particular model appears to be a higher-end variant, as indicated by the presence of chrome door handles. 

More Stylish Rear Profile

Kia Seltos 2023

The changes to the rear profile are more significant compared to the front. The boot shape has been modified to give it a more aggressive appearance. The facelifted model will feature new LED tail lamps connected by a illuminated strip. The redesigned bumpers will now house the reverse lights as well. The dual faux exhausts are now more prominent than in the current version, contributing to the sportier look. 

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ADAS!

We already knew that it would be equipped with radar-based Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology, and the latest spy shot confirms this. The vehicle seen in the picture is a production-ready model featuring a rectangular-shaped radar on the front bumper. It will be the second compact SUV to offer this safety feature, following the MG Astor. The ADAS suite is expected to include blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keep assist. 

Refreshed Interior

Kia Seltos Gets A Facelift On Its Home Ground With A New Tiger Nose Grille

The spy shots only offer a glimpse of the interior. The facelifted model is expected to feature a refreshed interior design with a new layout similar to the international model. The global-spec model boasts a new dual-layer, all-black theme with new switches and dual-integrated 10.25-inch displays, including a digital driver’s display and touchscreen infotainment system. 

In terms of powertrains, it is likely to continue with the same 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines. The discontinued 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine will be replaced by a new 160PS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. All engine options will be available with an automatic transmission, as before. 

Also Read: Facelifted Kia Sonet Makes Spy Debut; India Launch In 2024

We expect the Kia Seltos facelift to have a starting price of around Rs 10.5 lakh (ex-showroom). It will continue to compete against the MG Astor, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Citroen C3 Aircross, and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.

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Hyundai Creta continues to dominate compact SUV sales, as Kia Seltos experiences a major decline


Maruti Grand Vitara records the largest growth in sales

In May 2023, compact SUV sales dropped by 4.8% compared to April 2023. Out of all the models, the Hyundai Creta was the only one to sell more than 10,000 units, while Kia Seltos had the highest decline of over 40% in monthly sales.

Here’s a breakdown of the compact SUV sales in May 2023:

Compact SUVs & crossovers
 

May 2023

April 2023

MoM Growth

Market share current(%)

Market share (% last year)

YoY mkt share (%)

Average sales (6 months)

Hyundai Creta

14449

14186

1.85

33.17

47.54

-14.37

12866

Mahindra Scorpio

9318

9617

-3.1

21.39

18.83

2.56

7921

Maruti Grand Vitara

8877

7742

14.66

20.37

0

20.37

7706

Kia Seltos

4065

7213

-43.64

9.33

25.79

-16.46

7921

Toyota Hyryder

3090

2616

18.11

7.09

0

7.09

3485

Skoda Kushaq

1685

2162

-22.06

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