Kia Seltos earns 5-star Bharat NCAP rating in India On March 30, 2026, Kia India announced that the all-new Seltos has received a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating with a combined score of 76.70, the highest for any ICE vehicle tested under the programme to date. It scored 31.70 points for Adult Occupant Protection, the highest-ever AOP score among ICE vehicles in BNCAP history, and 45.00 points for Child Occupant Protection. The vehicle is built on the...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

NYIAS 2026: Kia presents all-new 2027 Seltos small SUV On April 1, Kia America hosted the North American debut of the all-new 2027 Seltos at the 2026 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Building on the first-generation Seltos, the new second-generation five-passenger Seltos aims to raise the bar for the small SUV segment. In addition to carrying over the normally aspirated 2.0-liter and turbocharged 1.6-liter engines, the 2027 Seltos offers...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

Kia teases all-new 2027 Seltos ahead of New York Auto Show On March 25, Kia revealed the first teaser images of its all-new 2027 Seltos compact SUV ahead of the 2026 New York International Auto Show.  Kia America will introduce the second-generation Seltos at the show on April 1. The new Seltos is the latest vehicle to embody Kia’s “Opposites United” design philosophy that blends the contrasts found in nature and humanity.  The image show...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Nexen Tire to supply OE tires for Kia Seltos South Korea’s Nexen Tire Co., Ltd. announced that it will begin supplying its N'PRIZ S and N'FERA AU7 tires as original equipment (OE) tires for the new Kia SUV Seltos. The N'PRIZ S is an all-season tire available in 16-inch and 18-inch tire sizes and suitable for both electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion engine vehicles. It offers improved wear resistance and snow performance, and its opt...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

Kia India commences production of all-new Seltos SUV On December 23, 2025, Kia India announced that it had started production of the all-new Seltos at its Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh plant, with prices to be announced on January 2, 2026. The new Seltos is built on Kia’s India-first global K3 platform and comes with three engine options: Smartstream G1.5 gasoline, Smartstream G1.5 T‑GDI gasoline, and 1.5 CRDi VGT diesel, paired with 6MT, 6iMT, I...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/25

Kia India globally premieres all‑new Seltos subcompact SUV on K3 platform On December 10, Kia India unveiled the all‑new Kia Seltos subcompact SUV in a global premiere from India. The SUV now measures 4,460 mm in length, 1,830 mm in width, and has a 2,690 mm wheelbase and is built on Kia’s global K3 platform. The bookings open from midnight on December 11, 2025, and the price announcement is scheduled for January 2, 2026. Its powertrain cho...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

Kia teases all-new Seltos SUV ahead of global debut On December 1, Kia released teaser images of the all-new Seltos ahead of its online world premiere on December 10, when the company will unveil the full design and product details of the next-generation Seltos. The second-generation subcompact SUV introduces a bold, futuristic redesign that blends rugged authenticity with refined, high-tech elements inspired by Kia’s latest electric vehicles (...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

ding a large head-up display and a UWB digital key. A Level 2 intelligent driver assistance system with new features such as HDA (Highway Driving Assist) 2 and RSPA (Remote Smart Parking Assist) is available as well. Also on display were vehicle models such as the EV5 Weekender concept vehicle, the Seltos, the K5, and the Carnival. Developed for outdoor enthusiasts, the Weekender lineup now spans the EV9, PV5, and Tasman models. The EV5 Weekende...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01

ADM Jizzakh, Uzbekistan, starts export of Kia cars to Tajikistan On October 31, ADM Global Group of Companies, the official distributor of Kia in Uzbekistan, announced that it has started exports of Kia cars to the Republic of Tajikistan. On October 13, 2025, the first batch of Sonet, Seltos, Sportage, and K5 models was shipped from the ADM Jizzakh plant to the official Kia dealer in Dushanbe. A Kia flagship showroom will soon open in Dushanbe, b...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/03

red and nearly 20% of units sold so far in 2025 come from China. Among the most exposed players, General Motors faces significant risk as 63% of its local sales are sourced from Chinese plants, while Ford, BMW, and Kia also rely on imports from China. Models such as the Ford Territory, BMW iX3, Kia Seltos and Sonet are from China. Volkswagen Virtus and Taigun from India, Toyota Yaris from Thailand, Mitsubishi L200 from Thailand, and Suzuki Ertiga...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

lighting and a sporty rear spoiler. Powered by a 174 hp front-mounted electric motor and a 45.12 kWh Blade battery, the Atto 2 accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 8.3 seconds and delivers up to 400 km of range.  The Atto 2 enters a competitive field alongside the Mitsubishi Xforce, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and other Chinese EVs such as the Geely Coolray and Omoda C5. (From BYD Auto Vietnam social media updates and an article of Autodaily.vn on Ju...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

pected to commence in late 2025 and may extend into early 2026. Fiat’s Titano, previously produced at the Nordex plant, has been relocated to the Córdoba plant in Argentina this year, creating production capacity for the Tasman. In addition to the Tasman, Kia is considering plans to assemble the Seltos at the Nordex plant. The Seltos is expected to be assembled in CKD form, with production timelines estimated between 2026 and 2027. The Seltos,...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/22

ct motor near each wheel to empower it with a completely independent driving force. Electric vehicles equipped with the system offer a larger passenger space and a longer range. Furthermore, blockbuster models under Kia’s electrification transformation, such as the EV5, the EV6, the Sportage, the Seltos, and the Carnival; a Kia Level 4 intelligent driver assistance technology; and cutting-edge technologies in the industry, such as 10 sustainabl...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/07

New Kia Seltos launched in Philippines; 4 new models confirmed for 2024 including Kia EV5 Reported on November 30, 2023, Kia Philippines has introduced the new 2024 Seltos compact crossover. It comes with a revised front fascia that is stronger and a new grille, headlights, and new 17-inch alloy wheels. Imported from South Korea, it is priced from PHP 1,198,000. The new Seltos is available in 2 engine options. The normally-aspirated 1.5-liter Sma...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/01

Kia Middle East and Africa launches upgraded Seltos SUV in Jordan On October 20, Kia Middle East and Africa launched its new redesigned Seltos, a five-seater compact SUV in Jordan, which will be available across all markets in the MENA region from October 2023. The upgraded Seltos comes with an integration of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assist Systems), which includes Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Following A...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/20

CDMS 2023: Kia to exhibit EV5, its first strategic model debuted in China On August 22, Kia China announced that it will exhibit the EV6 high-performance battery electric coupe and the EV5 compact battery electric SUV, the first Kia strategic model debuted in China, at Chengdu Motor Show 2023 (CDMS 2023), where global best-selling models, such as the new K3 compact sedan, the Seltos and Sportage compact SUVs, and the Carnival MPV, will also be ex...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/25

Kia India, launches 2023 Seltos SUV for a starting price of INR 1.09 million On July 21, Kia India launched the 2023 Seltos SUV at a special introductory price of INR 1.09 million (Ex-showroom) pan-India. The Seltos SUV comes in 18 variants with top of the trim with ADAS– GT-line and X Line in both diesel and gasoline engines, costing INR 1.98 million and INR 1.99 million. The New Seltos received the highest day 1 booking of 13,424 units. The S...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/21

Kia India launches the 2023 Seltos SUV facelift with ADAS On July 4, Kia India launched the 2023 Seltos SUV facelift. The Seltos SUV is powered by a Smartstream G1.5 turbo-GDi gasoline engine which generates 160ps of power and 253 Nm of torque with options of 6-iMT and 7 DCT transmissions. In addition to the turbo engine, it will also be available with the Smartstream G1.5 gasoline engine and the 1.5 CRDi VGT diesel engine. The new Seltos comes ...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/04

Yueda Kia exports Seltos compact SUV for first time Jiangsu Yueda Kia Motors Co., Ltd. (Yueda Kia) announced that on June 28, 3,287 vehicles manufactured by Kia China were loaded in Yancheng, Jiangsu, and shipped to 19 countries such as Mexico, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, and Chile. The exported models include the Seltos compact SUV, which was exported for the first time since its launch in China in April. For Yueda Kia, the June export volume...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/04

vehicles for the local and West African markets. The plant can assemble 35,000 units per annum which can be expanded to 70,000 vehicles per annum if demand grows. The plant is spread over 65,000 square meters of land. Currently, six Kia models are being produced, Kia Cerato, Kia K5, Kia Sonet, Kia Seltos, Kia Sportage, and Kia Sorento, and this portfolio will expand to ten models soon including the K2700, K3000, Carens, and Picanto. The plant wi...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/14