2026 Kia Seltos

Quick review of the second-gen midsize SUV

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2026 Kia Seltos

Exterior features

- New squarish LED headlights, vertical DRLs

- Large grille finished in gloss black

- Flush-fitting door handles

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2026 Kia Seltos

Wheels

- 16-18 inch options

- Neon brake callipers only on top-spec GTX, GTX (A)

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2026 Kia Seltos

Interior and features

- 12.3-inch touchscreen, driver's display

- 5-inch HVAC touchscreen

- New chunky steering wheel

- Soft-touch leatherette on dashboard

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2026 Kia Seltos

Seats

- Front ones may be narrow for larger folks

- New headrests with see-through mesh, padded centre

- Rear seat backrests can recline; legroom has increased than before

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2026 Kia Seltos

Boot

- 447 litres

- Flat floor makes it easier to load into

- Full-size spare tyre under boot floor

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2026 Kia Seltos

Powertrains

- 115hp NA petrol, 6MT/CVT

- 160hp turbo-petrol, 6iMT/ 7DCT

- 116hp diesel, 6MT/ 6AT

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2026 Kia Seltos

Performance

- Turbo-petrol: Strong power delivery, good refinement

- Diesel: Very well muted, linear power delivery

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2026 Kia Seltos

Ride and handling

- Ride is now more comfortable than before

- Tidy body control even at slightly spirited speeds

- Good high-speed stability

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Price expectations (ex-showroom)

- About Rs 11 lakh starting price

- May go up to Rs 20 lakh

- Prices to be announced on January 2, 2026

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2026 Kia Seltos review