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- By Alastair Crooks

New Seltos to take Kia SUV line-up off the beaten track

THE Kia Seltos isn't a model we're familiar with, because the first incarnation wasn't sold in Europe. But the second-generation Seltos is coming – and it has just been revealed.

Referred to by Kia as a “subcompact SUV”, the Seltos measures 4,430mm long, 1,660mm tall and 1,830mm wide – meaning it sits between the recently facelifted Stonic and Sportage. It's similar in size to the Niro, but isn't expected to replace it when it goes on sale late next year.

One reason for that is powertrains. While the Niro comes in hybrid or pure-electric form, the Seltos gets pure-petrol and hybrid engines.

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