Next gen Kia Seltos teased for the first time — Launch on 10th December

The Next gen Kia Seltos new teaser finally gives enough to read between the lines. Even in those brief shots, the design direction feels more assertive. The current model sits on the K2 platform, and the next generation is expected to use the same foundation just reworked where it needs it. 

The 2026 Kia Seltos dimensions will likely grow a bit too, which matches what the teaser hints at. A refreshed face is a given but the basics under the hood are anticipated to stay familiar. Expect refinements, not a full reset. The feature list, though, is almost guaranteed to expand. 

Scroll a little further and you’ll get into the full breakdown of the Next gen Kia Seltos new teaser - the design changes, the mechanical carryovers, the interior updates, and everything else people are already digging into.

All new Kia Seltos latest teaser — What's new?

The “upcoming second gen Kia Seltos new teaser” shows a front end that’s been completely reworked. The new tiger grille nose is fully blacked out and on each side you get vertically stacked LED headlamps with nice lines. Just outside that sits an upside-down L shaped LED strip that adds a nice visual hook. 

The new Seltos design clearly pulls inspiration from the Sorento and Telluride and it works. Even though parts of the lower bumper are still hidden you can spot the chunky silver skid plate sitting under the new face.

The rear gets just as much attention. The redesigned Star Map connected tail lights stretch across the width in a clean C-shaped flow and below it sits another hefty silver skid plate. The teaser also reveals blacked-out roof rails, darkened pillars, and dual tone alloy wheels.

Second gen Kia Seltos features

As for the 2026 kia seltos interior", nothing has been teased yet. Still it’s safe to expect a first glimpse soon, as Kia usually follows up the exterior reveal with a quick interior focused teaser. Once that drops we will finally see how much of a step forward the cabin really is.

When it comes to the new gen Kia Seltos features, it is expected to offer a triple-screen setup — one for infotainment, one for the digital driver display, and the third for the AC controls. Apart from this, the upcoming Seltos feature list is also expected to include ventilated seats, multi-zone climate control, multiple speakers, rear AC vents, a wireless charger, powered driver's seat, ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof, and a few more additions.

As for the next gen Kia Seltos safety features, it is expected to come with six standard airbags, parking sensors, all-wheel disc brakes, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, TPMS, a Level 2 ADAS suite, and a few more additions.

Upcoming Kia Seltos engine specs

The upcoming Kia Seltos engine options are expected to remain the same as the outgoing model. It will likely continue to be available with a 1.5L petrol engine, a 1.5L turbo petrol, and a 1.5L diesel engine.

Upcoming 2026 Kia Seltos price

The outgoing Kia Seltos is priced between Rs 10.79 lakh and Rs 19.81 lakh after the GST cut. What’s interesting is that Kia has already pulled this model from its lineup page and replaced it with the section for the all new Seltos, which is set to launch on 10 December.

With the generational update coming in, the new Seltos price is expected to rise, likely landing somewhere between Rs 11 lakh and Rs 22 lakh.

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