Kia India has dropped the first teaser of the upcoming All-New Kia Seltos, and honestly, even that short glimpse is enough to get people talking again. The Seltos has always been one of those SUVs that everyone immediately recognizes, and this new version looks like it is stepping into a bolder, more modern zone.
From the few frames shown, the SUV still feels very much like a Seltos but with a stronger attitude. The proportions look wider, the lines feel tighter, and the whole silhouette carries more muscle. It is as if Kia took this familiar shape and just dialled every element up a notch.
A few details pop instantly:
- A redesigned front featuring Kia’s new Digital Tiger Face
- Star Map lighting linking headlamps and tail-lamps
- Sharper LED clusters featuring new light signatures
- A beefier bonnet and more rugged bumper design
- New alloy wheels
- Squared wheel arches which provide a more aggressive stance
Put together, all of this gives the SUV a more premium and future-ready look, almost like a Seltos that has grown up and gained confidence.
One big upgrade teased is the flush door handles. This is a feature normally reserved for cars in a much higher segment, adding cleaner styling and better aerodynamics. A nice move from Kia.
There are also indications that the new model will be slightly bigger: the current Seltos is already 4,365 mm long, but if Kia is stretching dimensions even a little, the cabin could get noticeably roomier. More rear-seat comfort, more boot space…. always a win for family buyers.
Interior have not been teased yet, but strong hints indicate a major redesign. The likely updates to be seen:
- A curved dual-screen setup-much like the Creta
- New layout of dashboard
- Updated controls
- Better materials and new upholstery
- More technology, connected features, and possibly new safety additions
Considering how competitive this segment has become, Kia will definitely want the cabin to feel richer and more up to date.
Under the hood, things are expected to stay familiar. The same trio-1.5 petrol, 1.5 turbo petrol, and 1.5 diesel-should continue. But, there’s a possible upgrade: the diesel engine might get a new 7-speed automatic exchanging the older 6-speed unit. That should make it smoother and more refined in daily driving.
Another interesting development is planned for a bit later. Kia readies a strong-hybrid Seltos, which will first launch globally and then come to India in 2027. It may pair an electric motor with a 1.6-litre or a hybrid-optimised 1.5-litre engine. If Kia gets this right, the Seltos could become one of the most fuel-efficient cars in the segment.
All in all, this early teaser shows a rather clear direction: sharper design, stronger attitude, and promising feature updates. And even if the full SUV is yet to be seen, it’s already quite obvious that Kia wants the Seltos to continue its run as one of the best choices in its class. The global reveal happens on December 10, 2025, and that’s when we’ll finally get the full picture of what Kia has lined up for this next-gen Seltos.