New 2026 Kia Seltos revealed in India with bold design, ADAS Level 2, 1.5L turbo engine. Bookings at Rs 25,000 from Dec 2025. Full specs, variants & price inside!
Arre yaar, the wait is over! Kia has finally unveiled the all-new 2026 Kia Seltos in India, and it’s turning heads with its aggressive looks and packed features. Bookings kick off at just Rs 25,000, making it a hot pick for SUV lovers like us who crave style on a budget.
Striking New Design
The 2026 Kia Seltos screams premium from every angle, bhai. It rocks a massive StarMap 3D LED lighting with 224 LEDs that look like a starry sky – perfect for those late-night drives on Mumbai-Pune expressway. The front grille is chunkier, flanked by vertical LED DRLs and sleek quad-beam LED headlights, giving it a tiger-like stance.
Side profile? Flush door handles, 20-inch alloys, and a floating roof add that sporty vibe. Rear gets connected LED tail lamps and a spoiler that says “ready to race.” In desi terms, it’s like the Seltos wore a sherwani for its shaadi – fully loaded and eye-catching. Dimensions grow slightly: 4365mm long, 1790mm wide, 1645mm tall with 4300mm wheelbase for more cabin space.
Powertrain Options
Under the hood, the new 2026 Kia Seltos offers choices for every driver. The star is the 1.5L turbo-petrol pumping 160PS and 253Nm, paired with 6-speed manual, iMT, or DCT. mileage? Expect 18-20kmpl in real-world conditions.
Diesel fans get the familiar 1.5L CRDi with 116PS/250Nm, now only in 6-speed manual or torque converter auto – no more iMT, sadly. A smart hybrid joins the party with 1.5L Atkinson + electric motor for 42kmpl claimed efficiency, ideal for city traffic jams. All wheels get disc brakes with ADAS Level 2 standard across variants. No AWD this time, but who needs it when FWD handles our potholes fine?
Tech-Loaded Interiors
Step inside the 2026 Kia Seltos, and it’s like upgrading to business class. Dual 10.25-inch screens for infotainment and cluster dominate the dash, running new AI voice commands in Hindi too – “Bhai, AC on kar!” works seamlessly.
Panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, 8-speaker Bose audio, and wireless charger scream luxury. Safety? 6 airbags, 360-cam, blind spot monitor, and Level 2 ADAS with adaptive cruise make it family-ready. New Seltos Connect app lets you pre-cool the car from Pune traffic. Boot space? 433 litres, expandable for weekend getaways. In true Indian style, it’s practical yet posh.
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Variants & Pricing
Kia keeps it simple with HTK, HTK+, GTX, GTX+ for petrol/diesel, and HTK (O) Hybrid line-up. Ex-showroom prices start at Rs 11.49 lakh for base HTK petrol, up to Rs 20.56 lakh for top GTX+ diesel. Turbo-petrol from Rs 13.99 lakh (HTK+), hybrid at Rs 16.49 lakh.
Bookings open now at Rs 25,000 via Kia India site or dealerships. Deliveries from January 2026, first in metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore. On-road Pune price for mid-variant? Around Rs 15-16 lakh. EMI starts low at Rs 20k/month – budget-friendly for middle-class dreams.
Why Buy 2026 Kia Seltos?
This new 2026 Kia Seltos isn’t just an update; it’s a game-changer in the compact SUV segment. Rivals like Hyundai Creta, VW Taigun feel dated now with its futuristic design and hybrid tech. Kia promises 7-year warranty, unbeatable aftersales in India.
For us Indians, it’s perfect – feature-rich, safe, and value-packed. Imagine cruising Kolhapur highways with ADAS handling overtakes. Minor cons? Slightly pricier than old model, no AWD. But at this spec level, it’s a no-brainer buy. Head to your nearest Kia dealer, book yours, and join the Seltos gang!
