{"id":66397,"date":"2025-12-11T14:11:43","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T08:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/?p=66397"},"modified":"2026-01-12T10:11:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T04:41:27","slug":"old-vs-new-seltos-2026-engine-specs-features-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/old-vs-new-seltos-2026-engine-specs-features-differences\/","title":{"rendered":"Old vs New Seltos (2026): Engine Specs &#038; Features Differences"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"clean-word-content\"><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66401\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Old-vs-New-Seltos-2026-compared-cover.webp\" alt=\"Old vs New Seltos (2026): Engine Specs &amp; Features Differences Cover\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Old-vs-New-Seltos-2026-compared-cover.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Old-vs-New-Seltos-2026-compared-cover-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Old-vs-New-Seltos-2026-compared-cover-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Old-vs-New-Seltos-2026-compared-cover-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Old-vs-New-Seltos-2026-compared-cover-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/kia-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kia India<\/a> revealed the updated Seltos on Wednesday, marking the return of a model the company still considers the benchmark in its segment. This updated version has been introduced with the goal of pushing the segment forward once again<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New Kia Seltos Bookings and Price Announcement Timeline<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bookings for the updated SUV opened across the country at <\/span>midnight on December 11<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and customers can reserve the model by paying <\/span>\u20b925,000<span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The company has also confirmed that final prices will be revealed on <\/span>January 2, 2026<\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the unveiling, <\/span>Gwanggu Lee<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Managing Director &amp; CEO of Kia India, said the updated Seltos is not a normal facelift. He explained that the latest model represents a significant step forward. According to him, the Seltos has shaped its segment since it first arrived in India, and the 2026 version lifts the standard once again with stronger design, better safety and more advanced tech. He added that the SUV has been engineered to match real Indian driving needs while meeting global quality levels. Kia\u2019s focus, he said, is to lead the segment rather than follow it<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Old Vs New Seltos 2026 Dimensions: The SUV Has Grown Larger<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The updated <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/kia-cars\/seltos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seltos <\/a>grows longer and wider, resulting in a more spacious interior and a more confident stance while driving<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The 2026 model now measures:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>    <div id=\"ad-1777657831-KwQAdO-container\"\r\n         class=\"comman-ads-container\"\r\n         style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 970px; min-height: 50px; margin: 10px auto; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- Loader -->\r\n        <div class=\"comman-ads-loader\" style=\"position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:2;flex-direction: column;\">\r\n            <div style=\"width:32px; height:32px; border:3px solid #e5e7eb; border-top:3px solid #9ca3af; border-radius:50%; animation: spin 1s linear infinite;\"><\/div>\r\n            <span style=\"background-color: white;border: 1px solid #d1d5db;border-radius: 4px;padding: 2px 8px;font-size: 9px;color: #6b7280;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 1px;text-transform: uppercase;\">AD<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- AdSense Ad -->\r\n        <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n             id=\"ad-1777657831-KwQAdO\"\r\n             style=\"display:inline-block; width:970px; height:90px; background: transparent;\"\r\n             data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8418398772512966\"\r\n             data-ad-slot=\"1745023287\"><\/ins>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <script>\r\n        (function(){\r\n            const container = document.getElementById('ad-1777657831-KwQAdO-container');\r\n            const ad = document.getElementById('ad-1777657831-KwQAdO');\r\n            const loader = container.querySelector('.comman-ads-loader');\r\n            const sizeWeb = [970, 90];\r\n            const sizeMobile = [320, 50];\r\n            const breakpoint = 768;\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Load AdSense script if not already loaded\r\n            if (!document.querySelector('script[src*=\"adsbygoogle\"]')) {\r\n                const script = document.createElement('script');\r\n                script.async = true;\r\n                script.src = 'https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js';\r\n                script.crossOrigin = 'anonymous';\r\n                script.setAttribute('data-ad-client', 'ca-pub-8418398772512966');\r\n                document.head.appendChild(script);\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Function to switch sizes based on viewport\r\n            function updateAdSize() {\r\n                const isMobile = window.innerWidth <= breakpoint;\r\n                const currentSize = isMobile ? 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The design now takes cues from Kia\u2019s larger global SUVs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Front Design<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66399\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/front-view-7.webp\" alt=\"Old Vs New Seltos 2026: Changes In Exterior Design Front View\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/front-view-7.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/front-view-7-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/front-view-7-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/front-view-7-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/front-view-7-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"12\" 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\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The grille is more prominent with a stepped pattern, and it carries vertical gunmetal-finish elements almost across the entire width<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The headlamps are squared-off LED units, joined by vertical DRLs that give the SUV a stronger road stance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A lightning-bolt-shaped LED design sits at the outer edges, adding a distinctive touch<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The front bumper now gets thicker black cladding and rectangular fog-lamp sections, improving the SUV\u2019s tough appearance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Side Profile<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66406\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/side-view-16.webp\" alt=\"Old Vs New Seltos 2026: Changes In Exterior Design side view\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/side-view-16.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/side-view-16-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/side-view-16-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/side-view-16-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/side-view-16-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"13\" 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\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The body shows deeper contours and bigger wheel arches<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li>The alloy wheels now come in 18-inch size on the higher trims<\/li> <li>Pull-type door handles have been replaced with flush-fit handles, giving it a cleaner and more premium look<\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"13\" 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=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kia\u2019s trademark kink near the C-pillar is still present but now blends into a blacked-out panel, creating a connected glass effect between the rear quarter window and the front windshield<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rear Styling<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66404\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/rear-view-17.webp\" alt=\"Old Vs New Seltos 2026: Changes In Exterior Design Rear view\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/rear-view-17.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/rear-view-17-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/rear-view-17-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/rear-view-17-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/rear-view-17-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"14\" 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\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The number plate has moved down to the bumper area<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A fresh inverted L-shaped LED tail-lamp design now defines the rear, making the SUV look wider and more futuristic<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Old Vs New Seltos 2026 Cabin And Features: What\u2019s Better Inside<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The interior of the updated Seltos has been completely refreshed. While it keeps some of Kia\u2019s familiar touches, the overall experience feels more premium<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New Dashboard And Screens<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66400\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/interior-70.webp\" alt=\"Old Vs New Seltos 2026 Cabin And Features interior\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/interior-70.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/interior-70-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/interior-70-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/interior-70-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/interior-70-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"15\" 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\">The front consists of a single wide glass panel that holds a 12.3-inch infotainment system, a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, and a 5-inch climate control screen<\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The steering wheel is new too, now a three-spoke unit with built-in drive mode and traction mode toggles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Comfort &amp; Convenience Features<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66407\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/confort-4.webp\" alt=\"Old Vs New Seltos 2026 Cabin And Features Comfort\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/confort-4.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/confort-4-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/confort-4-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/confort-4-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/confort-4-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The updated Seltos packs a long list of advanced features, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ventilated front seats<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Panoramic sunroof<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wireless charging<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Memory-powered driver seat<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dual-tone leatherette upholstery<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rear sunshades<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">64-color ambient lighting<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">360-degree camera<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eight-speaker Bose audio system<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Connected-car tech with OTA updates<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"16\" 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=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Level 2 ADAS suite<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Safety Equipment<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66405\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/safety-23.webp\" alt=\"Old Vs New Seltos 2026 Cabin And Features safety\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/safety-23.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/safety-23-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/safety-23-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/safety-23-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/safety-23-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The SUV offers:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Six airbags<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ESC (Electronic Stability Control)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All-wheel disc brakes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hill-start assist<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ISOFIX child-seat mounts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TPMS (tire pressure monitor)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"17\" 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=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Standard rear-view camera<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Old Vs New Seltos 2026 Engine Options<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66398\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/engine-36.webp\" alt=\"Old Vs New Seltos 2026 Engine Options \" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/engine-36.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/engine-36-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/engine-36-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/engine-36-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/engine-36-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The updated Kia Seltos keeps the same engine choices as before. It offers two 1.5 litre petrol engines\u2014one naturally aspirated (113 bhp\/144 Nm) and one turbocharged (158 bhp\/253 Nm). Gearbox options include a 6 speed manual, iVT, and 7-speed DCT. The 1.5 litre diesel makes 118 bhp\/260 Nm with 6-speed manual or automatic<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The 2026 Seltos is not a small update. It brings a bigger body, stronger design, more cabin space and a long list of advanced features. With upgraded technology and fresh styling the SUV is set to draw strong attention when bookings open. Since the price announcement is scheduled for January 2, 2026 buyers will soon know how the updated features reflect in on road pricing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kia India revealed the updated Seltos on Wednesday, marking the return of a model the company still considers the benchmark [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":66402,"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],"tags":[290,368,561],"class_list":["post-66397","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all","tag-kia","tag-seltos","tag-suv-cars"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66397","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=66397"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66397\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68226,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66397\/revisions\/68226"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/66402"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66397"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66397"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66397"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}