India’s top-selling SUV – Tata Nexon and Kia’s best-selling Seltos SUV are ready to receive significant updates in coming months. While the former will hit roads by August, the latter is reported to go on sale in July 2023. Let’s check what updates could be made to the SUVs’ exterior, interior and powertrains.
Upcoming New SUVs
Tata Nexon Facelift
Most of design updates of the new Nexon will be inspired by Curvv concept that was previewed at the 2023 Auto Expo. Inside, the subcompact SUV will receive a new 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with the latest smartphone connectivity, a new instrument cluster and a new flat-bottom steering with mounted controls. This time around, it’s likely to come with the purple seat upholstery as suggested by spy images. For power, the 2023 Tata Nexon facelift will use a new 1.2L turbo petrol engine making 125bhp and 225Nm of torque. The existing 1.5L diesel engine that’s good enough for 115bhp and 260Nm, will also be on offer. The subcompact SUV is expected to witness a minor price hike. It will continue to take on the Maruti Brezza, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue and Mahindra XUV300. More details here…
Kia Seltos Facelift
The updated Kia Seltos was first showcased at the Busan Motor Show in South Korea. Its India launch is likely to happen in the next 2-3 months. One of the biggest updates will come in the form of the 1.5L turbo petrol engine making power worth 160bhp and 253Nm of torque. The new gasoline unit will replace the existing 140bhp, 1.4L turbo petrol engine. It can also be had with either a 115bhp, 1.5L petrol or a 115bhp, 1.5L turbo diesel engine. The SUV will be equipped with ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) along with some extra safety features. There will also be a new 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, while the touchscreen infotainment unit will remain the same. It might get a rotary dial instead of the conventional gear lever. More details here…
