With several changes both inside and out and likely keeping the same engine options, the Kia Seltos facelift is anticipated to be on sale later this year or in early 2023.
The updated Seltos, which Kia presented recently for overseas markets, is anticipated to arrive in India later this year or at the beginning of 2023. The midsize SUV just gained new features in its most recent update in India, but the impending facelift will see a variety of cosmetic changes as well as the addition of new technology.
The exterior features new alloy wheels, sharper LED tail lamps flanking new corporate badges and are connected as well as an L-shaped LED signature, just like the facelifted Venue, as well as redesigned LED headlamps, LED Daytime Running Lights extending into the front grille, the same fog lamps as the current model, revised front bumper, and air inlet surrounded by faux aluminum skid plate.
Another facelift includes a conspicuous fake skid plate on the rear bumper. The pillars' size and shape, as well as the rooflines, have been preserved. The Seltos makeover receives a new curved screen similar to the one in the EV6 crossover, but the dashboard remains the same. The most recent connectivity features continue to be included in the 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
New switches for the air conditioning controls and a rotary dial in place of the gear lever are other features. A 360-degree video system, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) technology, six airbags in the top-end models, and several safety measures are included in the equipment list. When the Seltos makeover is introduced, India is also anticipated to receive ADAS.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara will be the five-new seater's challengers in India, joining Hyundai Creta, MG Astor, VW Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, and Nissan Kicks. The same 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline, 1.5-liter four-pot turbodiesel, and 1.4-liter turbocharged gasoline engines are anticipated to be used in terms of performance.
The available transmissions may still include a six-speed manual, a seven-speed DCT automatic, and a six-speed torque converter automatic. The midsize SUV industry has recently been one of the most competitive, and Kia will be relying heavily on the Seltos facelift to further grow its market share.