2026 Kia Seltos Launched At ₹10.99 Lakh

Big news for SUV lovers! Kia has launched the second-generation Kia Seltos in India with prices starting from ₹10.99 lakh and going up to ₹19.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Seltos enters a very competitive segment where cars like the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Victoris, Tata Sierra, and others are already fighting hard. With attractive pricing, fresh design, and more features, the new Seltos is ready to take them on.

New Kia Seltos: Price Overview

• Petrol (NA): ₹10.99 lakh to ₹19.49 lakh

• Turbo Petrol: ₹12.89 lakh to ₹19.99 lakh

• Diesel: ₹12.59 lakh to ₹19.99 lakh

👉 Manual variants start at ₹10.99 lakh, while automatic versions range from ₹13.39 lakh to ₹19.99 lakh.

Important Points to Note:

• NA petrol engine is now available even in top variants

• Top-end variants come only with automatic transmission

• Prices are slightly higher than the previous Seltos but offer more features

Booking & Delivery Details

• Booking amount: ₹25,000

• Where to book: Kia dealerships or official website

• Delivery starts: Mid-January 2026

Kia currently has 821 touchpoints across 369 cities in India, making bookings and service easy.

Kia Seltos Variants Explained

The new Seltos is available in 8 main variants:

• HTE / HTE (O)

• HTK / HTK (O)

• HTX / HTX (A)

• GTX / GTX (A)

GTX and GTX (A) variants also come with an X-Line pack, offering special styling, matte graphite colour, black alloys, and sporty touches.

Our Simple Recommendation

• HTE – Best for budget buyers

• HTK (O) – Best value for money

• GTX (A) – Best premium experience

Design: Bold and Modern

Exterior

The new Seltos looks bold and muscular. It gets:

• Large black grille

• LED headlights with welcome animation

• Chunky front bumper

• 16-inch wheels (lower trims)

• 18-inch alloys (higher trims)

• 12 colour options (4 new shades)

Size & Boot Space

• Length: 4460 mm

• Width: 1830 mm

• Height: 1635 mm

• Wheelbase: 2690 mm

• Boot space: 447 litres

Interior: Premium & Spacious

Inside, the Seltos feels more modern and family-friendly.

• New dashboard layout

• Physical climate controls

• Three-screen setup

• Multiple interior colour themes

• Panoramic sunroof

• Comfortable seats with good legroom

Rear AC vents, USB ports, and sunshades improve passenger comfort, though rear seat ventilation is missing.

Features & Safety

Comfort Features

• Dual 12.3-inch screens

• 5-inch climate control touchscreen

• Bose sound system

• Ventilated front seats

• Ambient lighting

• Wireless charging

• Connected car tech

Safety Features

• 6 airbags

• Front & rear parking sensors

• 360-degree camera

• Front & rear dashcams

• ESC & ISOFIX mounts

• Level-2 ADAS

Engine & Gearbox Options

The engine options remain the same but are proven and reliable:

• 1.5L NA Petrol – 115 PS

• 1.5L Turbo Petrol – 160 PS

• 1.5L Diesel – 116 PS

Transmission options include manual, CVT, iMT, DCT, and automatic, depending on the variant.

Rivals

The Kia Seltos competes with:

• Hyundai Creta

• Maruti Victoris

• Tata Sierra

• Honda Elevate

• MG Astor

• VW Taigun

• Skoda Kushaq

• Maruti Grand Vitara / Toyota Hyryder

The new Kia Seltos arrives at the perfect time. With bold looks, strong engines, premium features, and competitive pricing, Kia has made the Seltos more attractive than ever. It is clearly one of the top choices in the mid-size SUV segment right now.