New 2026 kia seltos Bookings & Deliveries timelines Explained

The 2026 Kia Seltos has been revealed in India, giving buyers a clear look at the second generation model ahead of its official launch in January 2026. Kia has shared important details about the new SUV, including design changes, added features, engine options and booking dates. The updated model is larger, more stylish and more tech loaded than the outgoing version

2026 Kia Seltos Unveiled – Bookings Start On December 11

Kia India has announced that bookings for the updated SUV will open at midnight on December 11, 2025, with a booking amount of Rs. 25,000. Deliveries will begin by mid January 2026 following the full price reveal on January 2, 2026

2026 Kia Seltos Front Exterior Design – What’s New

Kia has refreshed the design with a more upright look and detailed lighting elements. At the front, the SUV gets the brand’s new Digital Tiger Nose grille, paired with LED DRLs and Ice Cube LED headlamps. The bumper carries a bold air dam, a faux skid plate and LED fog lamps

Exterior Details On The Side And Rear

• Automatic flush door handles add a premium touch
• Painted body cladding and green-painted brake calipers offer a striking look
• The SUV rides on 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
• At the back, a shark fin antenna, roof spoiler, and vertically arranged LED taillamps give it a clean, modern design
• A single horizontal light bar runs across the tailgate, broken only by the Kia logo and the rear camera

2026 Kia Seltos Color Options

Kia will offer 10 monotone shades, including two new options:

• Magma Red (deep red)
• Morning Haze (pale white)

2026 Kia Seltos Dimensions

The new Seltos continues on Kia’s K3 platform, but the 2026 model is now larger

Updated Dimensions

• Length- 4,460 mm
• Width- 1,830 mm
• Height- 1,635 mm
• Wheelbase- 2,690 mm (increased by 80 mm)

Kia claims the Seltos is now the longest SUV in its segment which helps improve interior room and overall stance

Highlights From The Dimension Update

• The SUV is 95mm longer and 30mm wider than before
• The 80mm increase in wheelbase should help rear-seat space and comfort
• Kia has not yet shared the new height and ground clearance figures
• Boot space grows by 14 liters, offering more luggage room than the older model

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2026 Kia Seltos Interior And Features

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The cabin of the new Seltos has been completely redesigned. The biggest highlight is the huge 30-inch panoramic display. This setup includes a 5-inch touchscreen AC control panel placed between two 12.3-inch screens — one for the digital cluster and the other for the infotainment system

Key Features Inside The 2026 Kia Seltos

• Head-up display
• Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• 10-way powered driver’s seat with memory
• ORVMs with memory
• 8-speaker Bose audio system
• Ventilated front seats
• Rear seats with recline and flat-fold
• Rear window sunshades
• Drive and traction modes
• 64-color ambient lights
• 100W USB-C fast charging
• Wireless charging pad
• Auto-dimming IRVM
• Digital key
• Connected car tech with OTA updates
• Leatherette-wrapped double D-cut steering wheel

The updated cabin aims to offer more comfort, high-tech controls, and a premium in-car experience

2026 Kia Seltos Safety Features

The second-gen Seltos is built on the K3 platform which uses a high amount of ultra high strength steel. Kia has added several active and passive safety features

Safety Equipment List

• 6 airbags
• Level-2 ADAS
• ABS with EBD
• Electronic parking brake
• Auto hold
• 360-degree camera
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Blindspot monitoring
• Adaptive cruise control

2026 Kia Seltos Engine And Gearbox Options

Kia continues with three engine choices for the new Seltos. All three engines are familiar but tuned for smooth power delivery

Engine Options

• 1.5-liter naturally aspirated petrol- 115 hp, 144 Nm
• 1.5-liter turbo petrol- 160 hp, 253 Nm
• 1.5-liter diesel- 116 hp, 250 Nm

Transmission Choices

• Manual Transmission (MT)
• Intelligent Variable Transmission (iVT)
• Dual-clutch Transmission (DCT)
• Automatic Transmission (AT)

These powertrains aim to meet the needs of city drivers as well as highway users

2026 Kia Seltos Booking And Delivery Timeline

Kia India has officially stated that bookings open at midnight on December 11 at a token amount of Rs. 25,000. Deliveries will begin in mid January 2026. The brand will announce variant wise prices on January 2, 2026