{"id":66351,"date":"2025-12-10T18:10:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T12:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/?p=66351"},"modified":"2026-01-29T12:09:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T06:39:48","slug":"new-2026-kia-seltos-bookings-deliveries-timelines-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/new-2026-kia-seltos-bookings-deliveries-timelines-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"New 2026 kia seltos Bookings &#038; Deliveries timelines Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"clean-word-content\"><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66365\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kia-Seltos-2026_-Bookings-Delivery-Timeline-cover.webp\" alt=\"New 2026 kia seltos Bookings &amp; Deliveries timelines Explained Cover\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kia-Seltos-2026_-Bookings-Delivery-Timeline-cover.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kia-Seltos-2026_-Bookings-Delivery-Timeline-cover-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kia-Seltos-2026_-Bookings-Delivery-Timeline-cover-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kia-Seltos-2026_-Bookings-Delivery-Timeline-cover-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kia-Seltos-2026_-Bookings-Delivery-Timeline-cover-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/kia-cars\/seltos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2026 Kia Seltos<\/a> 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<\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2026 Kia Seltos Unveiled \u2013 Bookings Start On December 11<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/kia-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kia India<\/a> 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<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2026 Kia Seltos Front Exterior Design \u2013 What\u2019s New<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66367\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-view-2.webp\" alt=\"2026 Kia Seltos Front Exterior Design top view\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-view-2.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-view-2-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-view-2-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-view-2-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/top-view-2-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <p>Kia has refreshed the design with a more upright look and detailed lighting elements. At the front, the SUV gets the brand\u2019s 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<\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exterior Details On The Side And Rear<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66363\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/exterior-design-2-1.webp\" alt=\"New Kia Seltos Exterior Details On The Side And Rear \" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/exterior-design-2-1.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/exterior-design-2-1-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/exterior-design-2-1-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/exterior-design-2-1-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/exterior-design-2-1-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <ul> <li>Automatic flush door handles add a premium touch<\/li> <li>Painted body cladding and green-painted brake calipers offer a striking look<\/li> <li>The SUV rides on 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels<\/li> <li>At the back, a shark fin antenna, roof spoiler, and vertically arranged LED taillamps give it a clean, modern design<\/li> <li>A single horizontal light bar runs across the tailgate, broken only by the Kia logo and the rear camera<\/li> <\/ul> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2026 Kia Seltos Color Options<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <p>Kia will offer 10 monotone shades, including two new options:<\/p> <ul> <li>Magma Red (deep red)<\/li> <li>Morning Haze (pale white)<\/li> <\/ul> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2026 Kia Seltos Dimensions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p>The new Seltos continues on Kia\u2019s K3 platform, but the 2026 model is now larger<\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Updated Dimensions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Length-<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 4,460 mm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Width-<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 1,830 mm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Height-<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 1,635 mm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wheelbase-<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 2,690 mm (increased by 80 mm)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p>Kia claims the Seltos is now the longest SUV in its segment which helps improve interior room and overall stance<\/p>    <div id=\"ad-1777667968-339B2Z-container\"\r\n         class=\"comman-ads-container\"\r\n         style=\"position: relative; 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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 \u2014 one for the digital cluster and the other for the infotainment system<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key Features Inside The 2026 Kia Seltos<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Head-up display<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dual-pane panoramic sunroof<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dual-zone automatic climate control<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10-way powered driver\u2019s seat with memory<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ORVMs with memory<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8-speaker Bose audio system<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ventilated front seats<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rear seats with recline and flat-fold<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rear window sunshades<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drive and traction modes<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">64-color ambient lights<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">100W USB-C fast charging<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wireless charging pad<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Auto-dimming IRVM<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital key<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Connected car tech with OTA updates<\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leatherette-wrapped double D-cut steering wheel<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The updated cabin aims to offer more comfort, high-tech controls, and a premium in-car experience<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2026 Kia Seltos Safety Features<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p>The second-gen Seltos is built on the K3 platform which uses a high amount of ultra high strength steel. 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All three engines are familiar but tuned for smooth power delivery<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Engine Options<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.5-liter naturally aspirated petrol-<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 115 hp, 144 Nm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.5-liter turbo petrol-<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 160 hp, 253 Nm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.5-liter diesel-<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 116 hp, 250 Nm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Transmission Choices<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manual Transmission (MT)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Intelligent Variable Transmission (iVT)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dual-clutch Transmission (DCT)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Automatic Transmission (AT)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These powertrains aim to meet the needs of city drivers as well as highway users<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2026 Kia Seltos Booking And Delivery Timeline<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p>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. 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