2026 Kia Seltos Launched: Prices Range Between ₹10.99 - 19.99 Lakh

South Korean carmaker Kia has launched the new second-generation Seltos SUV in the Indian market with a starting price of ₹10.99 lakh ex-showroom. The new-gen 2026 Kia Seltos C-SUV sports a host of cosmetic and feature upgrades.

Bookings for the new 2026 Kia Seltos opened on December 11, 2025 for a token amount of ₹25,000. Deliveries of Kia's new Creta challenger are scheduled to commence from mid-January 2026.

2026 Kia Seltos Launched

2026 Kia Seltos Pricing

The price list for the 2026 Kia Seltos ranges from ₹10.99 lakh to ₹19.99 lakh across the two petrol and one diesel engine offerings. All three engines are offered with manual and automatic gearbox options.

2026 Kia Seltos Ex-Showroom Price List(₹)

2026 Kia Seltos Petrol - Manual (NA + Turbo iMT)

Variant Price (₹)
G1.5 MT HTE 10,99,000
G1.5 MT HTE (O) 12,09,000
G1.5 MT HTK 13,09,000
G1.5 MT HTK (O) 14,19,000
G1.5 MT HTX 15,59,000
G1.5 MT HTX (A) 16,69,000
G1.5 Turbo iMT HTE (O) 12,89,000
G1.5 Turbo iMT HTK 13,89,000
G1.5 Turbo iMT HTK (O) 14,99,000


2026 Kia Seltos Petrol - iVT

Variant Price (₹)
G1.5 IVT HTE (O) 13,39,000
G1.5 IVT HTK 14,39,000
G1.5 IVT HTK (O) 15,49,000
G1.5 IVT HTX 16,89,000
G1.5 IVT HTX (A) 17,99,000
G1.5 IVT GTX / X-Line 18,39,000
G1.5 IVT GTX (A) / X-Line (A) 19,49,000


2026 Kia Seltos Petrol - Turbo DCT

Variant Price (₹)
G1.5 Turbo DCT HTK (O) 16,29,000
G1.5 Turbo DCT HTX 17,69,000
G1.5 Turbo DCT HTX (A) 18,79,000
G1.5 Turbo DCT GTX / X-Line 19,19,000
G1.5 Turbo DCT GTX (A) / X-Line (A) 19,99,000

2026 Kia Seltos Launched

2026 Kia Seltos Diesel - Manual

Variant Price (₹)
1.5 Diesel MT HTE 12,59,000
1.5 Diesel MT HTE (O) 13,69,000
1.5 Diesel MT HTK 14,69,000
1.5 Diesel MT HTK (O) 15,79,000
1.5 Diesel MT HTX 17,19,000
1.5 Diesel MT HTX (A) 18,29,000


2026 Kia Seltos Diesel - Automatic

Variant Price (₹)
1.5 Diesel AT HTE (O) 14,99,000
1.5 Diesel AT HTK 15,99,000
1.5 Diesel AT HTK (O) 17,09,000
1.5 Diesel AT HTX 18,49,000
1.5 Diesel AT HTX (A) 19,59,000
1.5 Diesel AT GTX / X-Line 19,79,000
1.5 Diesel AT GTX (A) / X-Line (A) 19,99,000
2026 Kia Seltos Launched

2026 Kia Seltos - Powertrain Options & Dimensions

Under the bonnet, the new Seltos continues with the same three 1.5-litre engine options as the outgoing model; these comprise a 115 hp naturally aspirated petrol, a 160 hp turbo-petrol and a 116 hp diesel unit.

Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and CVT for the naturally aspirated petrol, a 6-speed iMT and 7-speed DCT for the turbo-petrol, and a 6-speed manual plus 6-speed automatic for the diesel engine, offering buyers flexibility in driving choice.

Dimensionally, the second-generation Seltos measures 4,460 mm in length, 1,830 mm in width and 1,635 mm in height, riding on a wheelbase of 2,690 mm, which represents growth of 95mm in length, 30mm in width, and 80mm in wheelbase over the previous generation.

2026 Kia Seltos Launched

2026 Kia Seltos - Design & Features

The new Kia Seltos adopts an all-new design language with a wider stance, sharper lines and a boxier SUV silhouette compared with the outgoing model, along with gloss black body cladding, vertically oriented LED daytime running lights and redesigned front and rear ends.

The interior features a triple-display setup with twin 12.3-inch screens between which sits a smaller 5-inch unit, a three-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel and a layout that combines digital connectivity with physical control switches, along with a panoramic sunroof and a refreshed look for the upholstery.

2026 Kia Seltos Launched

Comfort and convenience features on the new Seltos include ventilated front seats, dual-zone climate control, 64-colour ambient lighting, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging pad and a 10-way powered driver seat across various trims.

Safety equipment includes six airbags, electronic stability control, hill hold assist, tyre pressure monitoring system, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, front and rear disc brakes and a 360-degree camera, reflecting a comprehensive safety suite for the segment.

2026 Kia Seltos Launched

The new Seltos will compete with a range of midsize SUVs in India, including the Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Tata Sierra, Honda Elevate, MG Astor and others in the fast-growing segment.

Article Published On: Friday, January 2, 2026, 3:12 [IST]
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