The popular compact SUV Kia Seltos has officially arrived in India in its 2026 avatar, and the company has kept the starting price very aggressive at ₹10.99 lakh (ex-showroom). With updated technology, powerful engines and new safety upgrades, the 2026 Seltos aims to attract both first-time SUV buyers and people planning an upgrade.
Kia has clearly positioned the new Seltos as a value-for-money premium SUV, competing directly with Creta, Grand Vitara, Hyryder, Taigun and Kushaq.
What’s New in the 2026 Kia Seltos?
The 2026 update focuses mainly on:
•improved interior quality
•enhanced connected car tech
•advanced safety additions
•refined engines
•new colour options
•better mileage tuning
The exterior design remains muscular with:
•tiger nose grille
•LED DRLs
•new alloy wheel design
•refreshed bumper accents
2026 Kia Seltos Price (Variant-Wise Overview)
The official full price list varies by variant, but the starting price is ₹10.99 lakh.
The SUV is available in:
•Tech Line
•GT Line
•X-Line
Automatic + turbo petrol versions go up significantly higher, depending on configuration.
Engine & Transmission Options
The 2026 Seltos continues to offer:
•1.5L Petrol
•1.5L Turbo Petrol
•1.5L Diesel
Gearbox options include:
•6-speed manual
•CVT automatic
•6-speed iMT
•7-speed DCT (Turbo)
•6-speed automatic (Diesel)
Mileage (Expected Real-World)
Petrol: 15–17 km/l
Turbo Petrol: 14–16 km/l
Diesel: 18–21 km/l
Diesel remains the most fuel-efficient option.
Safety Features (Major Upgrade)
The new 2026 model brings:
•6 airbags standard
•ABS + EBD
•360-degree camera
•ADAS in selected variants
•electronic stability control
•hill assist
•tyre pressure monitoring system
Kia has clearly worked on safety after customer feedback.
Interior & Features
The cabin looks premium with:
•dual-screen curved display
•digital instrument cluster
•panoramic sunroof
•ventilated seats
•Bose sound system
•wireless charger
•64-color ambient lighting
•connected car tech with app support
Booking & Delivery Details
•bookings are open now
•token amount varies dealer-wise
•delivery expected in2–6 weeks depending on city and variant
•waiting time for Turbo and top variants may be higher
Should You Buy the 2026 Kia Seltos?
If you want:
✔️ stylish design
✔️ feature-loaded interior
✔️ multiple engine choices
✔️ strong resale value
then Kia Seltos 2026 is one of the strongest options in the segment.
Those wanting best mileage should consider the diesel variant, while performance lovers should go for the turbo petrol DCT.