New 2026 Kia Seltos Variant-Wise Features Explained!

A full-generation upgrade after 7 years, and Kia has gone ALL OUT with the 2026 Kia Seltos. The new Seltos moves to Kia’s global K3 platform, which makes its India-first debut on this SUV and brings structural enhancements for improved safety and refinement.

With the generational change, the SUV has received multiple revisions to refresh its appeal to consumers.The updated model offers several new comfort and convenience features,

The variant lineup for the 2026 Seltos is more or less similar to before. It will be available in: HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK (O), HTX, HTX (A), GTX, GTX (A) and X-Line (styling pack). Each variant packs a unique flavor of design, technology, safety and convenience.

In this article, lets take a look at the variant-wise features of the 2026 Kia Seltos:

Kia Seltos 2026: HTE

Feature Highlights

• LED Headlamps & Star Map LED DRLs
• LED tail lamps
• 16-inch Steel Wheels
• Integrated Rear Spoiler with LED High Mount Stop Lamp
• Driver Seat Manual Height Adjust
• 12-inch Full LCD Cluster with 4.2-inch Colour TFT MID
• 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
• 4x C-Type USB Charger
• Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist
• Keyless Entry & Central Locking
• Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination
• Manual Air Conditioner & Rear AC vents
• Electric ORVM
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• 6 Airbags
• ESC
• Hill-start Assist Control
• All Wheel Disc Brakes
• Rear Parking Sensors
• ISOFIX
• Rear Occupant Alert
• Rear View Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
• Downhill Brake Control

Kia Seltos 2026: HTE (O)

Feature Highlights (In addition to HTE)

• 16-inch Style Steel Wheels
• Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps
• Black High Glossy Roof Rails
• Smoky Black & Grey Semi-Leatherette Seats
• 60:40 Split Rear Seats with Rear Centre Armrest & Cup Holders
• Rear Passenger Adjustable Headrest (x3)
• Driver Window One-Touch Auto Up/Down with Safety
• Driver & Passenger Seatback Pocket

Automatics Only

• Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold
• Traction Control Mode [Sand/ Mud/ Snow]
• Drive Mode Select [Eco/ Normal/ Sport]
• Paddle Shifters & Cup Holder with Premium Sliding Cover

The automatic variants get additional inclusions like an electronic parking brake, Auto Hold, traction and drive modes, and paddle shifters.

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Kia Seltos 2026: HTK

Feature Highlights (In addition to HTE(O))

• 17-inch Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels
• 16-inch Style Steel Wheels (G1.5 MT Only)
• Electric Adjust Outside Mirrors with Auto Fold
• Hidden Rear Wiper
• Rear Defogger
• Streamline Door Handles (Automatic)
• Smart Key with Push Button Start & Motion Sensor
• Smart Key Proximity Unlock Function
• Rear Door Sunshade Curtains
• Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel
• Rear Parcel Shelf

Kia Seltos 2026: HTK (O)

Feature Highlights (In addition to HTK)

• Smoky Black & Grey Leatherette Seats
• Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof
• LED Personal Lamps
• Dual Tone Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Sporty Alloy Pedals
• Front Parking Sensors (4)
• Smartphone Wireless Charger

Automatics Only:

• Front Ventilated Seats
• 8-Way Power Driver Seat with Relaxation Position

Kia Seltos 2026: HTX

Feature Highlights (In addition to HTK (O))

• Front & Rear Skid Plate with Satin Silver Finish
• Kia Digital Tiger Face With Black High Glossy Grille
• LED Front Fog Lamps
• Side Door Garnish with Silver Metallic Accents
• Premium Brown & Grey Two Tone Interiors with Neon Green Accents & Leatherette Seats
• 64 Color Ambient Mood Lighting
• 12.3-inch HD Touchscreen
• Kia Connect 2.0
• OTA Software Updates with Kia Remote Diagnostics
• Auto Antiglare Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Controls
• 5-inch Touch Screen – Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
• Front Ventilated Seats
• Bose Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers

Kia Seltos 2026: HTX (A)

Features Highlight (In addition to HTX)

• Trinity Panoramic Display Panel
• 12.3-inch HD Display Instrument Cluster
• Side Parking Sensors (2/Side)
• ADAS Level 2 with 21 Autonomous Features#
• Front Collision Warning (FCW)
• Front Collision-Avoidance Assist-Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist (FCA-Car/Ped/Cyc)
• Front Collision-Avoidance Assist-Direct Oncoming (FCA-DO)
• Front Collision-Avoidance Assist-Junction Turning (FCA-JT)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) & Lane Following Assist (LFA)
• High Beam Assist (HBA)
• Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
• Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)
• Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
• Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
• Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
• Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
• 360 Degree Camera & Blind View Monitor in Cluster

Automatics Only:

• Parking Collision Avoidance Assist – Reverse (PCA-R)
• Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go.

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Kia Seltos 2026: GTX

Feature Highlights: In addition to HTX)

• Ice Cube LED Projection Headlamps with Dynamic Welcome Function
• Star Map LED DRLs with Integrated Turn Signal
• Kia Digital Tiger Face with Dark Gunmetal Accents
• Gloss Black Front Bumper and Cladding, Sporty Black Roof Lining
• Robust Front & Rear Skid Plate with Dark Gunmetal Finish
• Side Door Garnish with Body Color Accents
• 18-inch Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels
• Neon Brake Callipers (Only for GT-Line)
• LED Reverse Lamps
• Smoky Black & White Two-Tone Interiors with White Accents & Leatherette Seats
• GT-Line Body Styling, Body Color Bumper Inserts
• 10-Way Power Driver Seat with Power Lumbar Adjust
• Integrated Memory System (Driver Seat & ORVM)
• Driver Seat Welcome Retract Function
• Auto Reverse ORVM
• Relaxation Power Driver Seat (One Touch with Memory)

Kia Seltos 2026: GTX (A)

Feature Highlights (In addition to GTX)

• Trinity Panoramic Display Panel
• 12.3-inch HD Display Instrument Cluster
• Side Parking Sensors (2/Side)
• ADAS Level 2 with 21 Autonomous Features
• Front Collision Warning (FCW)
• Front Collision-Avoidance Assist-Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist
• (FCA-Car/Ped/Cyc)
• Front Collision-Avoidance Assist-Direct Oncoming (FCA-DO)
• Front Collision-Avoidance Assist-Junction Turning (FCA-JT)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) & Lane Following Assist (LFA)
• High Beam Assist (HBA)
• Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
• Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)
• Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) &
• Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA)
• Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
• Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
• Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
• 360 Degree Camera & Blind View Monitor in Cluster
• Parking Collision Avoidance Assist – Reverse (PCA-R)
• Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and G

Kia Seltos 2026: X- Line Styling Pack

Feature Highlights (Available for GTX/ GTX (A))

• Robust Front & Rear Skid Plate with Black High Glossy Finish
• Side Door Garnish with Dark Gunmetal Accents
• Smoky Black & Hunter Green Two-Tone Interiors with Satin Metal Accents
• Smoky Black & Hunter Green Leatherette Seats
• 18-inch Black Painted Alloy Wheels
• Exterior Color Options: Xclusive Matte Graphite & Aurora Black Pearl

Verdict

The entry-level HTE variant sets a strong foundation. It comes with premium-looking exterior enhancements such as Ice Cube MFR LED headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs, and LED tail lamps as standard.

The GTX A offers enhanced safety features and the new driver display. This variant should be considered only if you want the sportier finishes available with the GT-line trim.

The Seltos X Line stands out as the most distinctive and premium-looking variant in the lineup thanks to a set of exclusive design touches.

• HTK (O) – It offers good balance of must-haves and feel-good features.
• ⁠GTX A – for buyers who want the full tech-loaded experience.
• X-Line – for buyers who want sporty & cool stealthy look.

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