2026 Kia Seltos Teased Ahead Of Debut On December 10

Kia has finally given us an official first look at the second-generation Seltos, ahead of its global debut on December 10. The SUV has already been spotted testing several times, both here and overseas, but the first set of teaser images offers the clearest look yet at how much the Seltos is changing for its next-generation phase.

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From the images, it’s clear that Kia is pushing the design towards its global design language, and the new-gen model appears to borrow some bits from the brand’s flagship Telluride SUV. The front end features a wider “Tiger Face” grille with a chrome surround, paired with tall vertical DRLs positioned right at the edges.

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The profile looks equally refreshed. The teasers highlight blacked-out pillars, new flush-fitting door handles, fresh alloy wheel designs, and a kink in the window line flowing towards the rear. Around the back, the Seltos gets a full-width LED light bar that’s somewhat similar to the one on the Kia Carens Clavis. There is also a roof spoiler and a chunky silver skid plate.

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As for what’s under the hood, the next-gen Seltos is expected to continue offering petrol and diesel options for the Indian market. The big addition, though, is likely to be a hybrid powertrain, which is expected to be a part of its global debut.

Kia will reveal the new Seltos globally on December 10, with the India launch likely to happen in early 2026. Once it launches in India, it will go up against the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Honda Elevate, Tata Sierra, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Suzuki Victoris and Grand Vitara and more in the segment.