2026 Kia Seltos – The world is going to get a glimpse of the next-gen 2026 Kia Seltos sooner than later as its global unveiling is slated for December 10, 2025, and there are already some concealed alterations seen in the early spy shots. With a body sculpted to a larger form, a lavish interior apartment and eye-catching SUV design, Kia is obviously planning to elevate the Seltos to a more luxurious segment. Take a look at the new interior, design and engine details in a concise manner.
Interior
The 2026 Seltos’ interior is a major leap forward. Spy photos show a cabin layout that is heavily inspired by Kia’s high-end SUVs like the Telluride and Carnival.
The most significant feature of all is the two separate but linked screens, one for the digital instrument cluster and the other for the infotainment system. This trendy design gives the dashboard a broad and modern appearance. Besides, the steering wheel is also highly noticeable due to its flat top and bottom shape along with the striking KIA branding in the middle.
Besides the above, the new Seltos is anticipated to sport an extensive list of luxurious features like:
- Climate control with 2 zones
- Driver’s seat with power adjustment
- Front and rear seats with cooling function
- Sky-roof with panoramic view
- Built-in camera for traffic monitoring
- Tailgate with power operation
- Camera covering all angles
- Safety technology with Level 2+ ADAS
Even with all the features already packed in its cabin, Kia still managed to keep it more than the most in the segment, and thus, the 2026 model will lead this race.
Design
The outside has undergone a radical change in design. The 2026 Seltos is indeed larger and somewhat squared-off compared to the current version. It seems that Kia is gradually moving to a bolder and more concise design language that is evidently influenced by the new Telluride which has just had a grand premiere at the 2025 LA Motor Show.
The front is adorned with a bigger and broader grille that is in accord with the square-shaped LED headlamps and the revamped LED daylight running lights. The SUV’s roofline that is less sloping, the cladding around the wheel arches that is bulkier, and the side panels that are devoid of any embellishments collectively enhance the road presence of the vehicle.
At the back, the SUV features a new tail and Telluride-like LED tail-lamps, roof spoiler and fin-type antenna. The entire design is more cutting-edge, more SUV, and more luxurious.
Engine
Kia has made sure not to change the engine options as they were the main reason for the customers’ reluctance to buy cars of the brand in the past. The 2026 Seltos will still be offered with these engines:
- 1.5L NA Petrol
- 1.5L Turbo Petrol
- 1.5L Turbo Diesel
Moreover, both manual and automatic gearbox options will be available. The engines are already proven, refined, and cherished by Indian buyers, so Kia has wisely decided to keep them.
A hybrid version, expected to join the lineup in 2027, will provide better fuel efficiency and cleaner performance.
