Second-Gen Kia Seltos Global Debut On December 10

The much-anticipated second-gen Kia Seltos SUV will make its global debut on December 10. The compact SUV has been undergoing extensive testing both in India and in other international markets, with images of the test mules suggesting some radical design changes.

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The second-gen Seltos is expected to follow Kia’s latest design language seen on the recently unveiled Telluride. Spy images of test mules have revealed that the SUV will get a rather squared off look up front with a flattish bonnet, rectangular grille and a split headlamp design with vertically oriented daytime running lamps. The front bumper looks to get a chunky lower section, which is likely to house a faux skid plate element to add some muscle to the design.

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Other notable design elements include prominent squared-out fender flares, a large glass house and what look to be connected tail lamps around the back.

As for the cabin, spy images have suggested that it will get dual-tone upholstery options, along with a following a new seat design likely aimed at making it more comfortable for occupants. Expect the dashboard to share design elements with other newer Kia cars, with elements such as twin free-standing displays housed with a single bezel, a layered dashboard design and sparing use of physical switchgear on the centre console for a clean and minimalist look.

In terms of features, Kia could carry over a lot of the bells and whistles of the current-gen model to the new SUV, including connected car features, ADAS tech, ventilated seats, powered driver seat and more. The new model could also further expand the feature offering with more comprehensive connected functions & ADAS features, a powered co-driver seat and more.

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Moving to the powertrain options, the new-gen SUV is likely to retain petrol and diesel engine options for the Indian market, though the big news is expected to be the debut of a hybrid powertrain for the Indian market. Kia, in its Annual Investor Day back in April 2025, confirmed that a Seltos hybrid was in the works, as well as revealed plans to launch hybrid cars in India. The company at the time revealed plans to have hybrid electric vehicles account for up to 30 percent of its sales in the Indian market by 2030.

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As for an India launch, expect the new-gen Seltos to officially be launched sometime in 2026, with the SUV set to be locally manufactured just like its predecessor.

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