Here’s a crisp roundup of everything spotted and expected about the new-gen Kia Seltos testing in India, as of October 28, 2025.
What The Latest Spy Shots Show
Fresh Indian Spy images (following earlier sightings in South Korea) reveal a boxier, more upright stance with a flatter bonnet, wider grille, squarer headlamps, and chunkier cladding—an evolution that leans toward a Telluride-inspired face. Expect reprofiled bumpers with a larger central air dam, new alloy design, and reworked ORVMs. Several shots also hint at vertical DRLs and a redesigned tailgate with squarer tail-lamps.
Multiple sightings in Hyderabad confirm India testing is well underway, with camouflage covering the new sheetmetal but exposing enough to show the larger glasshouse and more squared-off rear profile.
Interior & Tech
While interiors remain mostly under wraps, credible reports point to a significantly updated cabin with a new dashboard layout and a larger connected display setup (Kia’s latest cars use expansive curved screens).
Trims and feature count are expected to climb, potentially adding front parking sensors and broader ADAS upgrades compared to today’s car. An ADAS module visible on the bumper in some shots supports this.
Powertrains
For India, the next Seltos is likely to retain today’s core engines—1.5-litre NA petrol, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel—paired with familiar transmissions (6-MT/TC, CVT for NA petrol, and 7-DCT for the turbo). Importantly, a petrol-hybrid is widely expected to join the range later, aligning with Kia’s ongoing hybrid evaluation for India.
Safety & ADAS
The current Seltos already offers Level 2 ADAS in India; the next-gen model is expected to expand ADAS capability and sensor coverage. The visible sensor housing in test mules backs this up, suggesting features such as improved lane-assist and front-parking aids could be standard on higher trims.
Size & Design Direction
Across sightings, the SUV appears slightly larger than the outgoing model, with a more rugged, squared design language. The look aligns with Kia’s newer global cues (as seen on Carnival/Carens updates), pointing to a stronger road presence in the highly competitive Creta/Grand Vitara segment.
Launch Timeline & Positioning
Although Kia hasn’t officially announced dates, multiple reports suggest an India unveil around December 2025, with sales likely from early 2026. Expect pricing to nudge up versus today’s Seltos given the design, tech, and safety additions, while staying competitive within the segment.
Why it Matters
The Seltos is Kia India’s pillar model; a generational step with bigger, bolder styling, more ADAS, and a possible hybrid would keep it sharp against the Creta, Grand Vitara/Hyryder, Elevate, and Astor—especially as rivals push electrification and active safety deeper into the segment.
Summary
The next-gen Seltos testing in India shows a boxier, Telluride-like design, new lights/grille/alloys, hints of expanded ADAS, likely carryover engines plus a future hybrid, and a probable late-2025 unveil with sales in early 2026. Watch for a more premium cabin and a stronger feature list to match the tougher look.