{"id":55990,"date":"2025-08-25T20:39:57","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T15:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/?p=55990"},"modified":"2025-08-25T20:47:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T15:17:30","slug":"new-kia-seltos-prototype-spotted-in-india-hybrid-variant-expected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/new-kia-seltos-prototype-spotted-in-india-hybrid-variant-expected\/","title":{"rendered":"New Kia Seltos Prototype Spotted In India, Hybrid Variant Expected"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"clean-word-content\"><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-55998 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/New-Kia-Seltos-Prototype-Spotted-In-India-Hybrid-Variant-Expected-cover-1.webp\" alt=\"Kia Seltos\" width=\"1080\" height=\"542\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/New-Kia-Seltos-Prototype-Spotted-In-India-Hybrid-Variant-Expected-cover-1.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/New-Kia-Seltos-Prototype-Spotted-In-India-Hybrid-Variant-Expected-cover-1-300x151.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/New-Kia-Seltos-Prototype-Spotted-In-India-Hybrid-Variant-Expected-cover-1-1024x514.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/New-Kia-Seltos-Prototype-Spotted-In-India-Hybrid-Variant-Expected-cover-1-768x385.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/New-Kia-Seltos-Prototype-Spotted-In-India-Hybrid-Variant-Expected-cover-1-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><span class=\"font_reduse\">image source -Reddit<\/span><\/p> <p>The upcoming new generation <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/kia-cars\/seltos\">Kia Seltos<\/a> has been caught testing once again giving a clearer idea of what the future model may look like. The SUV is likely to make its world premiere sometime next year before reaching markets like India.<\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This second generation model is expected to bring a full redesign with one of the most notable upgrades being the addition of a hybrid powertrain later in its lifecycle. Reports suggest that the global debut could take place in 2026<\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Design Updates<\/span><\/b><\/h2> <p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-55997 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Design-Updates.webp\" alt=\"Kia Seltos\" width=\"1080\" height=\"542\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Design-Updates.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Design-Updates-300x151.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Design-Updates-1024x514.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Design-Updates-768x385.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Design-Updates-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><br \/> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">The camouflaged prototype seen on Indian roads points to major styling changes. The front end looks sharper and more dynamic drawing inspiration from larger <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/top-10-fuel-efficient-petrol-compact-suvs\/\">SUVs<\/a> in the company\u2019s international portfolio such as the Sorento.<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some of the key design highlights include:<\/span><\/p> <ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vertically stacked LED headlamps<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A revised grille with new air intakes<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sharper body lines and contours<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prominent vertical LED Daytime Running Lights<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These changes together hint at a bolder and more aggressive look. Other visible updates are new alloy wheel designs, triangular shaped rear quarter glass, reworked bumpers at both ends, and fresh taillight graphics. 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The dashboard and center console are expected to get a fresh design along with upgraded materials and modern surface finishes.<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition, the new model should feature:<\/span><\/p> <ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <li data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhanced connected car technologies<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Updated infotainment system<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stronger active and passive safety equipment<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are also rumors of an all wheel drive hybrid version for select international markets. With many carmakers introducing hybrids in the midsize SUV category Kia\u2019s plan to adopt this technology seems like a natural step. 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Reports suggest it might use a self charging system similar to what the company already offers in some global models.<\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Market Relevance<\/span><\/b><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Seltos has been one of the strongest products for <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/kia-cars\">Kia<\/a> in India though sales volumes have seen a dip in recent months. The arrival of an all new generation with modern styling, hybrid technology and upgraded features could play a vital role in strengthening its position in the competitive mid size SUV space<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The next generation Kia Seltos is shaping up to be more than just a facelift. With sharper styling, upgraded interiors, advanced technology and the possibility of a hybrid variant the SUV is set for a complete transformation. For Indian buyers the mix of traditional engine choices and a future ready hybrid option makes it an exciting launch to look forward to in 2026.<\/span><\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>image source -Reddit The upcoming new generation Kia Seltos has been caught testing once again giving a clearer idea of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":55999,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,18],"tags":[527,1082,1083],"class_list":["post-55990","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all","category-breaking-news","tag-hybrid-suv","tag-kia-seltos","tag-seltos-hybrid"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55990","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55990"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55990\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55999"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55990"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55990"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55990"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}