{"id":64277,"date":"2025-11-13T13:30:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T08:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/?p=64277"},"modified":"2026-01-12T10:22:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T04:52:38","slug":"2026-kia-seltos-spied-latest-features-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/2026-kia-seltos-spied-latest-features-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Kia Seltos Spied: Latest Features Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"clean-word-content\"><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64279\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Suzuki-Victoris-Outsells-Grand-Vitara-in-October-1.webp\" alt=\"2026 Kia Seltos Spied: Latest Features Revealed Cover\" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Suzuki-Victoris-Outsells-Grand-Vitara-in-October-1.webp 1440w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Suzuki-Victoris-Outsells-Grand-Vitara-in-October-1-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Suzuki-Victoris-Outsells-Grand-Vitara-in-October-1-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Suzuki-Victoris-Outsells-Grand-Vitara-in-October-1-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Suzuki-Victoris-Outsells-Grand-Vitara-in-October-1-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p> <p class=\"font_reduse\">image source: rushlane<\/p> <p>The Next Gen Kia Seltos has been spotted testing on Indian roads giving enthusiasts a first look at the refreshed midsize SUV. 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This addition will help the Seltos appeal to environmentally conscious buyers and those looking for improved mileage<\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Competitors And Market Position<\/span><\/b><\/h2> <p>The Next Gen Kia Seltos will compete directly with popular mid size SUVs in India-<\/p> <ul> <li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/hyundai-cars\/creta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hyundai Creta<\/a><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/maruti-suzuki-cars\/grand-vitara\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara<\/a><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/toyota-cars\/urban-cruiser-hyryder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Toyota Hyryder<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With a refreshed design, updated interior features and possibly new transmission options, the <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/advanced-search?carTypes=SUV\">SUV<\/a> is expected to maintain a strong position in the segment and attract both new and existing customers<\/span><\/p> <p>The Next Gen Kia Seltos promises significant improvements over its predecessor with bold design changes, advanced technology and a refreshed cabin. 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