THE ALL-NEW KIA SELTOS FABULOUS UPGRADE

When Kia introduced the Seltos in India, it did not merely enter the midsize SUV segment.

- Words: Srini Swaminathan

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It changed the conversation. The original Seltos struck a strong chord with Indian buyers by combining bold design, a premium interior, multiple engine choices and segment-leading features at an accessible price point. It went on to become one of Kia's biggest success stories in India and played a key role in reshaping customer expectations in the 4+ metre SUV category. The all-new Seltos builds firmly on this legacy. It carries forward everything that made the original so popular while adding meaningful improvements in safety, technology and overall driving maturity. We drove it across highways, inclines, broken roads and non asphalt roads around Bengaluru and we can say that the new Seltos feels less like a routine update and more like a confident evolution that strengthens its position in a segment it once helped redefine.

The original Kia Seltos was known for its curved and dynamic design, strong road presence, and the way it made premium features accessible to a wide audience. The all-new Seltos carries that same visual confidence the moment you see it, though it is more muscular with sharper features. The iconic tiger nose, wide grille, distinctive Ice Cube LED headlamps and Star Map LED lighting immediately signal a more mature and assertive SUV, while the clean body lines and well-defined shoulders retain the familiarity that made the original so popular.

Exterior and Interior Design