Kia’s Next-Generation Seltos is almost here, and now we finally have our clearest look yet at its all-new cabin.
Fresh spy shots of the SUV’s interior have surfaced just days before its global unveiling on 10 December 2025, confirming that Kia has gone far beyond a simple facelift.
A Completely New Dashboard Layout
The biggest takeaway from the new images is that the dashboard has been completely redesigned. Very little seems to be carried over from the current Seltos; the entire layout looks cleaner, wider, and more upmarket.
At the centre of the new dash appears to be a pair of large, connected displays – likely twin 12.3-inch screens forming a single, curved panel for the instrument cluster and infotainment system. This setup mirrors Kia’s latest global products and should bring crisper graphics, better connectivity, and over-the-air update capability. Some reports even suggest that higher variants could move to a triple-screen arrangement inspired by the new Kia Syros, with a smaller dedicated display for climate controls.
Below the screen panel, the centre stack looks tidier, with slimmer air-con vents and a compact control area for climate and media functions. These elements, along with the layout around the gear lever, closely resemble what we’ve already seen in the Syros, hinting at Kia’s effort to standardise a new design language across its portfolio.
New Steering Wheel, New Character
Another standout detail is the brand-new steering wheel. The test car features a fresh 4-spoke design – something not seen on any Kia model in India so far. The wheel appears chunkier and more horizontal, with integrated controls that should make it easier to access drive modes, ADAS functions, and media without taking your hands off the rim.
In sportier GT Line variants, other spy shots suggest Kia will pair this wheel with metal pedals, ambient lighting, and a two-tone cabin theme to emphasise the performance-oriented positioning.
Better Materials and Seating
Kia seems to be pushing the Seltos further upmarket in terms of perceived quality. The upper part of the dashboard is expected to use softer, more premium materials than before, while the door pads and centre console look more solid and better integrated.
Spy photos from earlier prototypes also showed seats that look closer to those on the flagship EV9, with improved bolstering and a more sculpted shape. Upholstery patterns and colours – including grey and silver tones with contrasting accents – appear to be borrowed from the Syros, giving the cabin a more modern, lounge-like feel.
Rear passengers should benefit from a slightly roomier bench and revised door trims, both of which again follow the minimalist look of Kia’s newer SUVs.
Features We Can Expect
While the full equipment list will only be confirmed at the unveil, combining the spy shots with earlier reports gives a good idea of what’s coming:
- Twin 12.3-inch connected displays (or an optional triple-screen layout on higher trims).
- Panoramic sunroof, now clearly visible in teasers.
- Ventilated front seats, dual-zone climate control, wireless charging, and a powered driver’s seat, all expected to continue from the current Seltos.
- Comprehensive Safety Tech, including six airbags as standard, a 360-degree camera, an electronic parking brake, and Level-2 ADAS features such as lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and forward collision warning.
Overall, the cabin of the new Seltos looks set to feel closer to Kia’s larger global SUVs than to a typical midsize Indian SUV.
Under the Skin: Familiar but Future-Ready
Mechanically, the new-gen Seltos is expected to retain the current 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine options, paired with a mix of manual, CVT, iMT, torque-converter automatic and DCT gearboxes.
However, Kia is also evaluating a strong-hybrid petrol option for the model’s lifecycle, which would allow the Seltos to take on hybrid rivals such as the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Maruti Grand Vitara more directly.
Positioning and Price
With the new interior, upgraded tech, and more premium feel, the second-gen Seltos is expected to move slightly up the price ladder. Early estimates suggest a hike of up to ₹1 lakh over the current model, which should still keep it competitive in the hotly contested midsize SUV space.
In short, the “New Gen Kia Seltos Interior Spotted Ahead Of Launch” story confirms what fans were hoping for: this isn’t just a nip-and-tuck. Kia is preparing to give its popular SUV a genuinely new cabin experience – bigger screens, fresher design, better materials, and more tech – just in time for its December 10 debut.