The Seltos facelift is rumoured to be launched in India around mid-2022.

You may be aware that the Kia Seltos facelift is currently in development. Now, the latest spy images from Korea suggest that the SUV could come with an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS).

While the test mule seen in these images is heavily camouflaged, the radar module for the ADAS, mounted at the front is clearly visible.

The Seltos facelift is expected to feature an updated front fascia with revised headlamps and grille. The SUV will also get new dual-tone alloy wheels. It is also expected to get a few interior updates.

In India, the Seltos will continue to be powered by the 1.5-litre petrol, 1.4-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines. The SUV is rumoured to be launched in India around mid-2022.

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These include 4 lakh domestic sales and 1 lakh exports.

Kia India has announced the completion of 5 lakh dispatches from its Anantapur plant. These include 4 lakh domestic sales and 1 lakh exports.

Kia's Anantapur facility serves as a manufacturing hub for more than 91 countries. The factory has been producing the Seltos for export markets since September 2019.

Kia also claims to be the top exporter of utility vehicles (UVs) from India, with a market share of over 25% in 2021.

Earlier this month, Kia launched the Carens - its fourth model for India. It will also be exported to other countries.

The Seltos Diesel AT is now available in the top-spec GTX+ variant only.

According to a media report, Kia has discontinued the HTK+ Diesel AT variant of the Seltos.

The Seltos is offered with three engine options, which include a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The diesel motor comes with a choice of a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. With the HTK+ variant axed, customers looking for a diesel AT will now have to go for the higher-spec 'GTX+' trim.

As per the report, Kia has also discontinued the base 'Premium' 7-seater variant of the Carnival. The MPV is now offered in three trims - Prestige, Limousine and Limousine Plus. The Prestige variant is available with either 6 or 7-seat configuration.

Source: Zigwheels

Mechanically, the Kia Seltos facelift is expected to remain unchanged.

Kia is working on a facelift version of its popular Seltos SUV. The updated Kia Seltos has been spied undergoing winter testing in Europe, ahead of its international launch.

The test mule in the spy images showcases a heavily camouflaged Seltos, revealing very little detail of the upcoming SUV. However, the upcoming Seltos is expected to feature a tweaked front end with updates to the headlamps, bumper and front grille. The SUV can also be seen sporting a new set of alloy wheels, while the rear will also come with mild design changes.

Similarly, Kia is also expected to update the interiors of the Seltos, offering a number of subtle tweaks to the dashboard layout, along with the addition of a bunch of new features and tech.

Mechanically, the Kia Seltos facelift is expected to remain unchanged. The US-spec Seltos, as seen in the spy images, will carry forward the same petrol engines. These include a 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated petrol and a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol unit.

Kia is also expected to update the Seltos in India. The India-spec facelift could also feature similar updates but will continue to be powered by the 1.5-litre petrol, 1.4-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines.

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At present, 6 airbags are only available on the top-variants of the Sonet and Seltos.

According to a media report, Kia will be updating the standard safety kit offered on the Sonet and Seltos. It is said that from next month, both SUVs will come equipped with 6-airbags as standard.

At present, Kia offers 6-airbags only on the 'GTX+' variant of the Sonet and 'GTX+' and 'X Line' trims of the Seltos. The report also states that the Sonet and Seltos will be offered in the new Blue exterior colour that was recently introduced on the Carens.

The Seltos is also due for a mid-life refresh. As part of the update, the SUV is likely to get a redesigned front fascia and new taillamp clusters. It could also get a panoramic sunroof and ADAS.

The updated Seltos is expected to be offered with the same engines as the outgoing model. These include 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, 1.4-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines. The 6-speed manual, 6-speed IVT, 6-speed automatic and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmissions are likely to be retained as well.

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The Kia Seltos accounted for 77% of the total exports.

Kia India has achieved a new export milestone. The carmaker has exported over 1 lakh vehicles since operations began in September 2019.

According to the company, 1,01,734 vehicles have been shipped to overseas markets till January 2022. These include the Seltos and Sonet SUVs that are exported to 91 countries in Central America, South America, Africa, the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific regions.

The Kia Seltos accounted for 77% of the total exports. Kia India's exports grew by 23% compared to 2020. The total number of vehicles exported during CY2021 stood at 46,261 units.

Kia is now gearing up to launch the Carens in India. It will be exported to 80 countries.

Rumours suggest Kia might replace the Seltos diesel with a petrol-hybrid variant in international markets.

According to a media report, the Kia Seltos facelift is likely to be launched in India around mid-2022.

Test mules of the updated Seltos have been spotted in South Korea, which indicates that the SUV is already in the advanced stages of its development.

The spy images suggest that the Seltos facelift is likely to get a redesigned front fascia. At the rear, the car appears to have L-shaped tail lamp clusters similar to those on the Kia Carens. The interior is expected to be largely the same, but as per the report, it might come with a panoramic sunroof. Reports also suggest that the new Seltos might come equipped with an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS).

The updated Seltos is expected to be offered with the same engines as the outgoing model. These include 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, 1.4-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines. The 6-speed manual, 6-speed IVT, 6-speed automatic and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmissions are likely to be retained as well.

There have been rumours suggesting that Kia might discontinue the diesel variant of the Seltos in the international markets. It is likely to be replaced with a petrol-hybrid unit.

Source: Autocar India

The SUV is likely to powered by a 1.6-litre petrol-hybrid from the Kia Niro.

According to a media report, Kia is likely to discontinue the diesel variants of the Seltos. It is expected to be replaced with a petrol-hybrid option.

The report states that the Seltos Hybrid will be offered with the same powertrain as the Kia Niro. It means the SUV will be powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine paired with a parallel-hybrid system producing a combined output of 137 BHP @ 5,700 rpm and 264 Nm @ 4,000 rpm. The hybrid system features a 1.56 kWh lithium-ion battery that powers an AC electric motor that has an output of 42 BHP and 170 Nm.

In India, the Seltos is currently available with three engine options. These include a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol producing 113 BHP and 144 Nm, a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol that makes 138 BHP and 242 Nm and a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder diesel that produces 113 BHP and 250 Nm.

In the international market, the hybrid variant is likely to be introduced on the Seltos facelift that is due for launch sometime this year.

Source: The Korean Car Blog

Maruti's new mid-size SUV (codenamed: YFG) is expected to be based on the DNGA platform.

According to a media report, Maruti Suzuki is likely to launch its much-awaited mid-size SUV around Diwali. The new model will compete with the likes of the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.

Maruti's new mid-size SUV (codenamed: YFG) is expected to be based on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform, which is a low-cost version of Toyota's TNGA architecture.

The report states that the new SUV will be powered by a strong hybrid, unlike the mild-hybrid powertrains that we find in current Maruti models. This would enable the SUV to run on electric power only for short durations.

Toyota will also offer the same model under its brand. Like the Glanza and Urban Cruiser, we can expect the car to get minor cosmetic changes. The SUV versions of both brands will be produced at Toyota's manufacturing facility in Karnataka.

Source: Autocar India

Prices of the Carnival MPV have increased by up to Rs. 54,000.

Just like other carmakers, Kia has also increased the prices of its models. Prices of the Sonet and Seltos have increased by up to Rs. 20,000.

Depending on the variant, prices of the Sonet have increased by Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 20,000. Seltos prices have increased by up to Rs. 10,000. The cost of the base 'HTE' variant remains unchanged.

Kia has also increased the prices of the Carnival MPV. The Premium and Prestige variants now cost Rs. 54,000 more, while the prices of the Limousine Plus variants has gone up by Rs. 50,000.