The new 2022 Kia Seltos facelift has finally been unveiled via official images. The SUV’s updated model will make its public debut at the 2022 Busan International Motor Show. The auto event will begin on 14th July 2022 in Korea. The new model will be first launched in global markets, followed by India.
Here, the new Seltos is slated to arrive in the second half of 2022. The facelifted version has received noticeable changes inside and out.
One of the major updates might come in the form of the ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) suite. The official images show a RADAS (Radio Detection and Ranging) sensors, which are used in ADAS vehicles for sensing large objects in the front. It could be exclusively offered in the range-topping variant. The SUV has dual-tone interior with brown and black finish. You can also notice a full digital instrument cluster and new colour upholstery.
The new Seltos offers an updated UVO connected car tech. Unlike the existing model that comes with a single pane sunroof, the new one could be offered with a panoramic sunroof. Similar to the Kia Carens, the carmaker’s mid-size SUV gets 6 airbags as standard safety fitment. With this feature, the new 2022 Kia Seltos will meet the new safety norms in India. Just so you know, the government will make 6 airbags mandatory for all vehicles that have seating capacity of up to eight passengers.
Most of the cosmetic changes have been made at the front fascia. The new Kia Seltos facelift features a newly-designed grille placed lower than the existing unit. It has larger air-dam. The slightly tweaked headlamps and new LED DRLs add more to its new look. The SUV also gets newly-designed alloy wheels, updated rear bumper and new LED taillamps. While its dimensions remain unchanged, the facelifted model gets new exterior colour schemes.
Engine setup is likely to be carried forward from the existing lineup. At present, it’s available with a 114bhp, 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol, a 138bhp, 1.4L turbo petrol and a 114bhp 1.5L turbo diesel motor. In order to meet the new CAFÉ and updated BS6 emission regulations, the carmaker might offer mild hybrid technology.
