Srinagar, Jan 21 : Kia India today launched the all-new Seltos in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, marking a significant evolution for its popular midsize SUV. The vehicle was inaugurated at PAL Kia, Srinagar, by RTO Kashmir, Mr. Qazi Irfan (JKAS). Engineered on a new global platform, the SUV aims to redefine benchmarks with its progressive design, enhanced technology, and advanced safety features.
Built on Kia’s India-first K3 platform, the new Seltos boasts a more commanding road presence with a segment-leading length of 4,460 mm, a width of 1,830 mm, and a wheelbase extended to 2,690 mm. This translates into greater cabin space, improved ride stability, and a bold aesthetic aligned with Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy.
Exterior highlights include the new Digital Tiger Face grille, Ice Cube LED projector headlamps with a dynamic welcome function, Star Map LED DRLs, connected LED tail lamps, and sporty 18-inch alloy wheels. A segment-first feature, automatic streamline door handles, further accentuates its premium character. The model will be available in ten mono-tone colour options, including two new shades: Morning Haze and Magma Red.
The interior is centered around a next-generation digital experience, featuring a segment-best 75.18 cm (30-inch) Trinity Panoramic Display Panel. Premium amenities include leatherette upholstery, ventilated front seats, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory function, a Bose 8-speaker audio system, 64-colour ambient mood lighting, and a dual-pane panoramic sunroof.
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Safety has been significantly upgraded with a robust package of 24 standard features, including six airbags, ABS, and Hill-Start Assist Control. The SUV also introduces a Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) suite, offering 21 autonomous functions for enhanced safety and driver confidence, supported by a 360-degree surround-view monitor.
“The all-new Kia Seltos underscores our commitment to bringing globally competitive, customer-centric products to India,” stated Mr. Nishant Luthra, Managing Director of PAL Kia. “It advances significantly in design, safety, and technology, reinforcing Kia’s focus on delivering exceptional value and strengthening our leadership in the segment.”
The new Seltos offers a versatile powertrain lineup, including Smartstream G1.5 petrol, G1.5 T-GDI petrol, and a 1.5L CRDi VGT diesel engine, paired with multiple transmission options: 6MT, 6iMT, IVT, 7DCT, and 6AT.
Available in four trims (HTE, HTK, HTX, and GTX/X-Line) with four optional packages, the all-new Seltos is manufactured at Kia’s Anantapur facility. The launch reinforces Kia’s strategic focus on the high-growth midsize SUV segment and its long-term investment in the Indian automotive market.