New 2026 Kia Seltos: All Variants Explained

The new generation Kia Seltos has finally been revealed ahead of its launch on January 2, 2026. Its bookings have also been commenced, both online and offline, for a token amount of Rs 25,000. So, if you’re planning to bring the new Seltos home, here’s a breakdown of its variant lineup to help you make an informed decision.

New Kia Seltos 2026 Variants

The Kia Seltos is available in eight variants, namely HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK (O), HTX, HTX (A), GTX and GTX (A). There’s also the X-Line Edition on the cards, based on the GTX and GTX (A) variants.

New Kia Seltos 2026: Engine Specifications

The Seltos is being offered with three engine options as before, comprising a 1.5-litre NA petrol, a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel, details of which are mentioned below: –

MT: Manual transmission, DCT: Dual-clutch automatic, AT: Torque converter automatic

New Kia Seltos 2026: Variant-wise Powertrain Options

Kia Seltos Variant-wise Features

1. HTE

Key Features: –

• Exterior: Ice-cube MFR LED headlamps and Star Map LED DRLs, Star Map LED tail lamps, 16-inch steel wheels with cover, robust front & rear skid plate with silver finish, shark fin antenna, integrated rear spoiler with LED high mount stop lamp, and flush-fitting door handles (manual type).
• Interior: Smoky black & grey dual-tone cabin theme, metallic door handles, LED cabin lamps, sunglass holder, and double D-cut steering wheel.
• Comfort & Convenience: Hydraulic bonnet struts for effortless lifting, height-adjustable driver seat, steering-mounted controls, keyless entry with central locking, C-Type USB Charger (Front x2 and Rear x2), cruise control with speed limiter, power windows with switch illumination, front centre armrest, day/night IRVM, manual AC, rear AC vents, and power-adjustable side mirrors.
• Infotainment: Digital LCD instrument cluster with 4.2-inch MID, 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and six speakers.
• Safety: Six airbags with front passenger airbag on/off switch, tyre pressure monitoring, ABS with EBD, brake assist, ESC, vehicle stability management, hill start assist, down brake control, all-wheel disc brakes, ISOFIX child seat anchors, rollover sensor, and rear parking sensors with rear view camera.

2. HTE (O)

Key Features (over HTE): –

• Exterior: Different design for steel wheels, connected LED tail lamps, roof rails (gloss black finish),
• Interior: Semi-leatherette seats
• Comfort & Convenience: 60:40-split rear seats, rear centre armrest with cup holders, adjustable headrests for rear seats, seatback pockets, one-touch up/down function for driver seat, Sand/ Mud/ Snow traction control modes (AT only), Eco/ Normal/ Sport drive modes (auto variants only), and paddle shifters (auto variants only)..
• Safety: Electric parking brakes with auto-hold (auto variants only).

3. HTK

Key Features [over HTE (O)]: –

• Exterior: 17-inch crystal-cut alloy wheels (1.5 petrol-MT gets 16-inch unit) and a hidden rear wiper.
• Interior: Rear parcel shelf.
• Comfort & Convenience: Auto-fold function for side mirrors, tilt & telescopic adjustment for steering wheel, rear defogger, auto-retractable door handles, smartkeyless entry with proximity unlock function, push button start/stop, and rear window sunshades.

4. HTK (O)

Key Features (over HTK): –

• Interior:– Personal LED lamps, leatherette seats, leatherette wrapped steering wheel, alloy pedals, and dual-pane panoramic sunroof.
• Comfort & Convenience: Wireless charger, front ventilated seats (auto variants only), and 8-way power driver seat with relaxation position (auto variants only).
• Safety: Front parking sensors.

5. HTX

Key Features [over HTK(O)]: –

• Exterior: LED fog lamps, skid plates with a silver finish, glossy black finish for the grille, and side door garnish.
• Interior:– Brown & Grey cabin theme with Neon Green accent, leatherette dashboard finish, leatherette front door trims, and 64-colour ambient lighting.
• Comfort & Convenience: Auto-dimming IRVM, dual-zone climate control, and front ventilated seats.
• Infotainment: 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment, 8-speaker BOSE sound system and Kia Connect 2.0 connected car tech with OTA updates support.

6. HTX (A)

Key Features (over HTX): –

• Interior: Connected Trinity display setup.
• Infotainment: 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
• Comfort & Convenience: 360-degree camera.
• Safety: Side parking sensors, parking assist, blind-spot monitoring and ADAS level-2 suite (adaptive cruise control limited to automatic variants only).

7. GTX

Key Features (over HTX): –

• Exterior: Ice Cube LED projection headlamps with a dynamic welcome function, Star Map LED DRLs with integrated turn signal, Dark Gunmetal accent on grille & skid plates, glossy black front bumper & cladding, 18-inch alloy wheels, Neon-colour brake callipers, mudflaps, and LED reverse lamps.
• Interior: Black-&-White cabin theme.
• Comfort & Convenience: 10-way powered driver seat with lumbar support, relaxation & memory functions, and auto reverse side mirrors.

8. GTX (A)

Key Features (over GTX): –

• Interior: Connected Trinity display setup.
• Infotainment: 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
• Comfort & Convenience: 360-degree camera.
• Safety: Side parking sensors, parking assist, blind-spot monitoring and ADAS level-2 suite (adaptive cruise control limited to automatic variants only).

Kia Seltos X-Line Styling Package

The optional Kia Seltos X-Line factory-styling package is available with both GTX and GTX (A) variants, which offer the following visual enhancements for a stealthier appeal.

• High gloss finish for skid plates
• Side door garnish with Dark Gunmetal accents
• Blacked-out alloy wheels
• Smoky Black & Hunter Green cabin theme

It is available in two paint options: Xclusive Matte Graphite & Aurora Black Pearl. The former hue is limited to just the X-Line package.

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