The Kia Seltos has been one of the best-selling SUVs in the segment since its inception in India in June 2019. The company has added multiple new variants and made some changes to the Seltos in the past 3 years. It is now ready to receive a mid-life facelift in our market. Before India, the 2023 Kia Seltos has been introduced in select international markets including the South Korea.
The Kia Seltos directly rivals the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq and the MG Astor. The competition in the premium compact SUV segment will further increase with the arrival of the Toyota Hyryder and the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. These models will be equipped with fuel efficient hybrid powertrain and segment-first all-wheel-drive (AWD) setup.
2023 Kia Seltos Facelift Details
Here are the real-world images of the new Seltos facelift from the streets of the South Korea. Kia has also started testing the new Seltos on the Indian roads. The 2023 Kia Seltos facelift retains the overall silhouette of the current model; however, it comes with significant design changes.
The new Kia Seltos now comes equipped with a more prominent front fascia, featuring an aggressive grille, bigger air dam and re-styled headlights with LED daytime running lights. The SUV gets a new Tiger-nose front grille, while the lower bumper has been completely re-designed. It now gets a new horn-shaped faux skid plate instead of the Bull bar-type in the outgoing model. The bumper also accommodates a newly designed LED fog lamps.
The rear profile has also received changes, which makes it look different from the outgoing model. The chrome strip running across the width connecting the tail-lights have been replaced by a light bar. It now houses a completely revised LED tail-lights, which are connected by LED light bar. The lower bumper has also been completely revised with new faux skid plate and reflectors. The lower bumper also appears in a dual-tone glossy black and silver paint scheme.
2023 Kia Seltos Interiors
The 2023 Kia Seltos facelift cabin remains largely identical to the existing model. It now gets a fully digital instrument console and new seat upholstery. Similar to the Carens MPV, the new Seltos facelift also gets 6 airbags as standard. The SUV has a sporty black interior with contrasting red accents.
The SUV will have an updated 10.25-inch infotainment unit along with new connected car features. A rotary dial will replace the gear lever and there will be new switches for the HVAC controls. The India-spec model is expected to receive a 360 degree camera and a panoramic sunroof. The vehicle could also receive ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) suite.
Engine Options
The India-spec 2023 Kia Seltos is expected to be offered with the same set of engines. The SUV gets a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine that produces 113bhp and 144Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed iMT and a CVT. The SUV also gets a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine that is good for 138bhp and 242Nm of torque. It is availabe with a choice of 6-speed manual, a 6-speed iMT and a 7-speed DCT.
The diesel version is powered by a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbo engine that churns out 113bhp of power and 250Nm of torque. This version is also available with 3 gearbox choices – a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed iMT or a 6-speed torque convertor automatic.
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