Kia will showcase the Seltos facelift in India on July 4, with prices expected to be announced by the end of July. The Seltos facelift was globally unveiled in June 2022, and it’s the SUV’s first major update since it went on sale in August 2019. The facelift brings with it a raft of cosmetic changes, more technology on the inside and an all-new turbo-petrol engine.
- Seltos facelift will come equipped with an ADAS suite
- Will get a new 160hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine
- Will get twin connected screens on the inside
Kia Seltos facelift exterior design
We were given a first look at the SUV’s unmistakable exterior in recent spy shots of the facelifted Seltos taken on our roads. These images revealed a distinctive front bumper design that is believed to be exclusive to GT Line models.
In the meantime, the bumper design of the regular HT Line models will remain comparable to that of the international-spec model. This also suggests that the GT Line and HT Line models will be more distinct after the facelift than they were before. There aren’t many changes in profile, but it does have a new design for its 17-inch alloy wheels, depending on the variant.
Kia Seltos facelift interior and features
- The Seltos facelift will also get slightly slimmer central AC vents under the infotainment, with the HVAC controls also getting a new look.
- The addition of the panoramic sunroof, which has almost become the norm in this segment, will be one of the most significant new features of the Seltos facelift.
- It is also likely to receive ADAS, making it the first Kia in India to have this safety suite.
- In addition, the midsize SUV will come standard with six airbags and safety features like hill-assist control and vehicle stability management.
Kia Seltos facelift powertrain
The Seltos facelift is expected to keep the 1.5-liter gasoline engine with 115 horsepower and 144 nm of torque and the 1.5-liter diesel engine with 116 horsepower and 250 nm of torque. With the facelift, Kia will likely reintroduce the turbo-petrol engine, but it will now be a 1.5-liter unit that produces 160 horsepower and 253 nm of torque, which is the same as the Carens, Hyundai Alcazar, and Verna. The options for the gearbox from the previous model are likely to remain.
Kia Seltos facelift rivals
The new Kia Seltos will compete with the Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, MG Astor, and upcoming Honda Elevate and Citroen C3 Aircross when it arrives on the market. Expect a substantial price increase due to the brand-new powertrain and all-new features.