Mumbai, Dec 24: Kia India, reinforcing its leadership in the country’s highly competitive mid-SUV segment, today commenced production of the All-New Kia Seltos at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. This marks a significant milestone in Kia India’s growth journey. Prices of the All-New Seltos will be announced on 02 January 2026.
The All-New Kia Seltos represents a bigger, bolder and more progressive generational evolution of one of India’s most popular and benchmark-setting mid-SUVs. Designed to meet the evolving expectations of Indian SUV buyers, the new Seltos delivers enhanced space, striking new design, improved ride comfort, confident handling, advanced safety features and next-generation digital technology combining global standards with solutions tailored for Indian roads and lifestyles.
Commenting on the milestone, Gwanggu Lee, Managing Director & CEO, Kia India, said,
“The roll-out of the All-New Kia Seltos marks a proud milestone for Kia India. The Seltos has long set benchmarks in the mid-SUV segment, and this new generation represents a bigger, bolder and more progressive evolution shaped by insights from Indian customers. With production now underway at our Anantapur facility, our teams are fully geared to ensure customers can take delivery without long waiting periods. We are confident the All-New Seltos will once again redefine expectations in the segment and further strengthen Kia’s leadership in India.”
He added,
“The new Seltos looks fantastic. The Anantapur team, along with our supplier partners, has done an outstanding job in delivering a significantly bigger, technologically progressive and safer vehicle with impressive functionality and connectivity.”
The Anantapur plant, Kia’s first manufacturing facility in India, is a key global production hub. Established in 2019, it is where the Seltos was first produced a model specifically conceptualised and engineered for Indian customers. Designed to serve both domestic and export markets, the facility features advanced automation, stringent quality standards and a highly skilled workforce, playing a central role in Kia’s global manufacturing strategy.
Building on the strong legacy and customer trust of its predecessor, the All-New Kia Seltos advances Kia’s core pillars of bigger presence, bolder design and progressive safety & technology.
Bigger in presence, it is the longest in the segment at 4,460 mm, with an enhanced width of 1,830 mm and a longer wheelbase of 2,690 mm, delivering improved cabin space, driving stability and a more premium, confident road presence.
Bolder in character, the SUV showcases Kia’s Opposites United design philosophy with a strong visual identity. Features such as the new Digital Tiger Face, Ice Cube LED Projection Headlamps with Dynamic Welcome Function, sporty crystal-cut alloy wheels with neon brake calipers, and a muscular contemporary silhouette elevate its premium appeal.
Progressive by intent, the All-New Seltos integrates next-generation digital interfaces, advanced safety systems and intelligent connectivity. Segment-first features include Smart Key Proximity Unlock, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, the upgraded Kia Connect 2.0 suite with Over-the-Air updates, Kia Connect Diagnosis, and a host of connected technologies enhancing convenience, safety and personalisation.
Built on Kia’s India-first global K3 platform, the new Seltos benefits from greater structural rigidity, optimised suspension geometry and enhanced damping characteristics—resulting in superior ride comfort, improved body control, reduced NVH levels and confident handling across city and highway conditions.
Safety remains paramount, with a robust 24 Standard Safety Pack complemented by ADAS Level 2 featuring 21 autonomous functions, offering enhanced protection and peace of mind.
Powering the All-New Kia Seltos are three refined engine options:
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Smartstream G1.5 Petrol (115 PS, 144 Nm)
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Smartstream G1.5 T-GDI Petrol (160 PS, 253 Nm)
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1.5L CRDi VGT Diesel (116 PS, 250 Nm)
Transmission options include 6MT, 6iMT, IVT, 7DCT and 6AT, ensuring versatility and effortless performance. The lineup spans four standard trims—HTE, HTK, HTX and GTX—along with four option variants: HTE(O), HTK(O), HTX(A) and GTX(A). The X-Line Styling Pack is exclusively available on GTX and GTX(A) variants, alongside Convenience, Premium, ADAS and X-Line add-on packages for extensive customisation.
The commencement of production of the All-New Kia Seltos underscores Kia India’s long-term commitment to the Indian market and its strategic focus on strengthening leadership in the fast-growing mid-SUV segment.