The refreshed Seltos will be available in three trims – Tech Line, GT Line and X Line.

Kia has taken the wraps off the Seltos facelift in India. The updated SUV is expected to go on sale next month, but pre-bookings will open on July 14.

The refreshed Seltos will be available in three trims – Tech Line, GT Line and X Line. The SUV gets a redesigned front fascia featuring a new grille, LED headlamps and new LED daytime running lights. The front bumper has also been reworked and looks more rugged with its large vents and skid plate.

Kia has also made big changes to the rear of the Seltos. The car gets L-shaped LED tail lamps with an LED light bar in the centre. The new rear bumper has a grey insert and a faux skid plate with dual exhaust tips.

On the inside, the Seltos gets a sleeker dashboard with a dual-screen setup. It has a digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment head-unit in the centre. The SUV also gets features such as a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats, 8-way adjustable driver seat and ambient lighting. For the first time, the Seltos will be available with Level 2 ADAS as well.

The 2023 Kia Seltos is powered by 1.5-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines. Kia is also offering a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine option. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and automatic as well as a CVT, while the turbo-petrol unit comes with an iMT or a 7-speed DCT.

The Kia Seltos facelift will be unveiled on July 4, 2023.

Kia has released a new teaser video of the upcoming Seltos facelift. The SUV will be unveiled on July 4, 2023.

The updated Seltos features several exterior design changes, including a new front fascia. The teaser reveals the car's new LED daytime running lights. The SUV will also get redesigned taillights connected by an LED light bar.

Kia has also made some changes to the Seltos' cabin. As you can see, the car gets a digital instrument cluster and a touchscreen infotainment system housed within a single panel. The climate control module has also been reworked. The SUV will get a panoramic sunroof option along with advanced safety features like a 360-degree camera and ADAS.

Powertrain options will remain the same, albeit with a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. It will, however, continue to be offered with the same 1.5-litre NA petrol and diesel engine options.

The Kia Seltos facelift will be officially unveiled on July 4, 2023.

New images of the Kia Seltos facelift have surfaced online as the Korean carmaker prepares to launch the updated SUV in India. The latest spy images showcase the mid-spec variant, which is also likely to get a panoramic sunroof option.

The spy image also reveals a part of the centre console on the updated Seltos. As you can see, the SUV is equipped with dual-zone automatic climate control. This particular vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission and is expected to come with an electronic parking brake. The Seltos will also get ADAS on select variants.

On the outside, the Seltos facelift will get a redesigned front fascia featuring a new grille and LED headlamps. It has L-shaped wraparound taillights with an LED light bar connecting the two and a new rear bumper.

Powertrain options will remain the same, with the Seltos facelift getting a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, besides the 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engine options.

The Kia Seltos facelift will be officially unveiled on July 4, 2023.

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The Seltos facelift will get the new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, besides the existing 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engine options.

Kia is all set to reveal the India-spec Seltos facelift on July 4, 2023. The updated SUV is expected to go on sale by the end of next month.

The Seltos facelift made its global debut in June last year. The Indian version will receive similar updates, which include a redesigned front fascia with a reworked grille and LED headlamps. The rear end has also been redesigned and now features L-shaped wraparound taillights with an LED light bar connecting to two and a new rear bumper.

The Seltos is also expected to receive a few changes on the interior. The SUV will get a panoramic sunroof option along with advanced safety features like a 360-degree camera and ADAS.

Powertrain options will remain the same, with the Seltos facelift getting a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, besides the 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engine options.

The top-spec Seltos GT Line could be offered with a panoramic sunroof.

The upcoming Kia Seltos facelift has been spied with zero camouflage for the first time. The latest spy images showcase the top-spec GT Line trim of the mid-size SUV.

As expected, the India-spec Seltos facelift looks identical to the global model. The SUV gets a refreshed front fascia with a reworked grille and bumper as well as new LED headlights.

The rear end has also been redesigned and now features L-shaped wraparound taillights with an LED light bar connecting to two. The rear bumper is also new and gets what appear to be dual faux exhausts.

The Seltos facelift will get a panoramic sunroof instead of a single-pane unit. The car is also expected to be equipped with a 360-degree camera and ADAS.

Powertrain options will remain the same, with the Seltos facelift getting a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, besides the 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engine options.

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Kia sold 27,159 units of the Seltos during the first quarter of 2023.

Kia India has achieved a new sales milestone as Seltos sales cross the 5 lakh unit mark in just 46 months of its launch.

Kia made its India foray in August 2019 with the launch of the Seltos mid-size SUV. Since then, the model has contributed to 55% of the brand's net sales, including exports and domestic sales. During the first quarter of 2023, Kia sold 27,159 units of the Seltos. The company sells an average of over 9,000 units per month.

According to the company, 1,35,885 units of the Seltos manufactured in India, have been exported to nearly 100 overseas markets. These include markets in the Middle East, Africa, Central and South America, Mexico and the Asia Pacific region.

Kia is now gearing up to launch the Seltos facelift in the Indian market. The updated model will get several changes both inside and out. The SUV is also expected to get safety features like a 360-degree camera with blind spot assistance as well as ADAS.

The Seltos facelift will receive several exterior as well as interior updates based on the global version.

Kia is gearing up to launch the Seltos facelift in India in a couple of months. The SUV will receive several exterior as well as interior updates based on the global version. The latest spy images suggest that the Seltos facelift will also come in X-Line trim.

Like the current Seltos X-Line, the updated version will also feature a matte black exterior with black ORVMs and a black roof. The SUV is expected to get a piano black grille and newly designed dual-tone alloy wheels.

Speaking of the updates, the Seltos facelift will feature a redesigned front fascia with a split headlamp setup and a new grille. The rear end will be spruced up via new tail lamp clusters with an LED light bar in between.

The Seltos facelift will be offered with a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, producing 158 BHP and 253 Nm. It replaces the current 1.4-litre turbo-petrol motor. Kia will carry forward the 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engine options.

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The updated Seltos will also be equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

Images of another Kia Seltos facelift test mule have surfaced online. This time the images reveal a panoramic sunroof, which is expected to be offered on select variants.

The updated Kia Seltos will come with several changes both inside and out. The SUV will get a redesigned front grille with new LED headlamps, new design dual-tone alloy wheels, twin exhausts and sequential turn indicators.

The Seltos will also pack a host of safety features, including a 360-degree camera with blind spot assistance. But more importantly, the popular SUV will get Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

The Seltos facelift will also come with a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, producing 158 BHP and 253 Nm. It replaces the current 1.4-litre turbo-petrol motor. Kia will carry forward the 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engine options.

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If I do go ahead, should I anticipate any hurdles in car registration since the vehicle is manufactured before the BS6 Phase 2 kicked in but registered later?

BHPian deshmumn recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I am currently on the hunt to upgrade from my 10-year-old Hyundai i10 and focusing only on Petrol Automatic variants.

I recently visited a KIA showroom near me and was also offered the Seltos GTX 1.4 Turbo DCT. Although KIA is not offering this variant officially, when I enquired, the SA said, they have one manufactured in 2023 and are ready to offer it.

Would it be prudent to go ahead with this variant? If I do go ahead, should I anticipate any hurdles in registration since the vehicle is manufactured before the BS6 Ph-2 kicked in, but registered later?

Under other circumstances, I would not have considered this variant, but I could get a short TD of both the 1.4T DCT and 1.5 NA IVT variants. And compared to the 1.5 NA engine, the 1.4 was amazing!

Here's what BHPian wheelnpaddock had to say about the matter:

The Kia Seltos GTX 1.4 is a discontinued engine. Additionally, it is neither E20 nor RDE compliant. You may even get a discount as it’s discontinued. However, as it's not E20 compliant, the new E20 diet will do harm to the engine internals.

My suggestion would be to give it a pass and wait for the 1.5 turbo that should be launched shortly.

Here's what BHPian fhdowntheline had to say about the matter:

From what I understand, the Apr-23 timeline is for new cars off the assembly line effective 1st April, not a deadline for selling existing stock. So registration-wise, you would be fine.

Here's what BHPian ashis89 had to say about the matter:

Registration is not an issue for BS6 phase 2. But note that the Seltos facelift is undergoing road tests extensively and should be launched any time soon. If I were in your position, I would take the current gen IF I needed the car ASAP or I am getting a good discount. Else I would pre-book and wait for the facelift at the risk of a price hike.

Here's what BHPian Benoit had to say about the matter:

I would say, if you like it, you can go ahead with the 1.4L turbo. DCT is altogether a different problem, but the focus here seems to be on the engine front.

This is not RDE compliant/E20 compliant. But so are millions of cars in the country. Not like these cars are going to be scrapped. E20 fuel will be available as an option, like the higher octane/cetane fuels.

Do remember that the 1.4L turbo is an international engine as opposed to the newer locally made 1.5L turbo. Meaning, it has been tested so much across models, across countries. The newer 1.5L, being new, doesn't have testimonies on the reliability front. Also, if at all, a 1.5L turbo is available internationally, this locally-made one may not be an exact replica. So, I recommend you go with the proven 1.4L.

Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.

The Kia Seltos facelift is expected to be launched in India by mid-2023.

A test mule of the Kia Seltos facelift has been spotted testing once again. While you may have already seen spy images of the car, this video confirms that the upcoming SUV will get sequential turn indicators.

The upcoming Seltos will be based on the updated model that is already on sale in the global markets. The SUV gets reprofiled LED taillights with an LED light bar and a redesigned rear bumper. This particular test car also had dual chrome exhausts and was riding on dual-tone alloy wheels.

Up front, the Seltos features an updated grille and new LED headlights, while on the inside, it gets dual screens with a digital instrument cluster. The SUV is also likely to be offered with ADAS.

The Seltos facelift will also come with a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, producing 158 BHP and 253 Nm. It replaces the current 1.4-litre turbo-petrol motor. Kia will carry forward the 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engine options.

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