Kia Seltos facelift unveiled in India, gets updated looks and is armed with ADAS

By: Shubhodeep Chakravarty
| Updated on: 04 Jul 2023, 12:33 PM

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The 2023 Kia Seltos boasts of crucial design updates on the outside and an even more impressive feature list in the cabin.

Kia has unveiled the 2023 Seltos for the Indian market. It now gets an updated exterior, new features and a new petrol engine as well. The bookings will open on 14th July for the new Seltos.

One of the biggest highlight is the new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that replaces the 1.4-litre turbo-petrol unit. It puts out 160 Ps of max power and a peak torque output of 253 Nm.

Kia has introduced a new colour scheme called Pewter Olive. There is a new set of headlamps as well as tail lamps. The bumpers have been redesigned as well. Overall, the 2023 Seltos looks more aggressive than before.

The SUV now comes with Level 2 ADAS or Advanced Driver Aids System. There are three radars and one camera that helps ADAS in operating. Features such as Front Collision Warning, Driver Attention Warning, Blind-Spot Collision, Smart Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist etc are on Seltos.

There are new 17-inch alloy wheels and the segment-first 18-inch Crystal Cut Glossy Black alloy wheels on offer as well.

There are 15 safety features that Kia is offering as standard. The Seltos gets 6 airbags, 3 Point Seat Belts, ABS, Brake Assist, all-wheel disc brakes, Electronic Stability Control, Vehicle Stability Management etc.

At the, rear, there is a new set of LED tail lamps with a lightbar. The bumper is also new that has a faux skid plate and an aggressive design.

Apart from Pewter Olive, the colour options on offer are , Imperial Blue, Intense Red, Aurora Black Pearl, Clear White, Sparkling Silver, Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Grey, Xclusive Matt Graphite (X-Line), Glacier White Pearl + Aurora Black Pearl, and Intense Red + Aurora Black Pearl.

The Seltos will also be offered in a diesel engine and a naturally aspirated petrol enigne. It will be offered in three engine options, 18 variants and five transmission options.

The cabin is updated with twin-screen layout design. The driver now gets a fully digital display. Both screens measure 10.25-inch in size and there is a heads-up display on offer as well.

The rear occupants get an arm rest, rear AC vents, seatback pockets, cup holders and USB port to charge mobile devices.

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2023 Kia Seltos gets upgraded exterior as well as interior

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Kia has unveiled the 2023 Seltos for the Indian market. It now gets an updated exterior, new features and a new petrol engine as well. The bookings will open on 14th July for the new Seltos.

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One of the biggest highlight is the new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that replaces the 1.4-litre turbo-petrol unit. It puts out 160 Ps of max power and a peak torque output of 253 Nm.

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Kia has introduced a new colour scheme called Pewter Olive. There is a new set of headlamps as well as tail lamps. The bumpers have been redesigned as well. Overall, the 2023 Seltos looks more aggressive than before.

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The SUV now comes with Level 2 ADAS or Advanced Driver Aids System. There are three radars and one camera that helps ADAS in operating. Features such as Front Collision Warning, Driver Attention Warning, Blind-Spot Collision, Smart Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist etc are on Seltos.

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There are new 17-inch alloy wheels and the segment-first 18-inch Crystal Cut Glossy Black alloy wheels on offer as well.

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There are 15 safety features that Kia is offering as standard. The Seltos gets 6 airbags, 3 Point Seat Belts, ABS, Brake Assist, all-wheel disc brakes, Electronic Stability Control, Vehicle Stability Management etc.

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At the, rear, there is a new set of LED tail lamps with a lightbar. The bumper is also new that has a faux skid plate and an aggressive design.

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Apart from Pewter Olive, the colour options on offer are , Imperial Blue, Intense Red, Aurora Black Pearl, Clear White, Sparkling Silver, Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Grey, Xclusive Matt Graphite (X-Line), Glacier White Pearl + Aurora Black Pearl, and Intense Red + Aurora Black Pearl.

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The Seltos will also be offered in a diesel engine and a naturally aspirated petrol enigne. It will be offered in three engine options, 18 variants and five transmission options.

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The cabin is updated with twin-screen layout design. The driver now gets a fully digital display. Both screens measure 10.25-inch in size and there is a heads-up display on offer as well.

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The rear occupants get an arm rest, rear AC vents, seatback pockets, cup holders and USB port to charge mobile devices.

Kia Seltos 2023 has been officially unveiled in India. The Seltos was the debut product for Kia when it came to India for the first time ever, back in 2019. It has been a runaway hit for the brand despite a long list of rivals and the updated model will now look to inject a fresh dose of momentum.

The Kia Seltos mid-size SUV has been powering the company's sales for the past four years but while demand was in the positive, the model had started appearing just a bid jaded in the face of all the new and updated rivals also competing in the field of play. But the latest Kia Seltos is looking at hitting back at all of these rivals courtesy some very significant updates.

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The Seltos is manufactured at the Kia facility in Anantpur (Andhra Pradesh) which was established at an initial investment cost of $1.1 billion. Soon after making its India debut though, Kia had to suspend production at the plant owing to Covid-19-related restrictions. But much like most other manufacturers, the company has gotten back to sprinting since the lockdown period ended and is now banking on the updates Seltos to make a deeper mark in the minds of potential buyers.

What to expect from 2023 Kia Seltos facelift?

The Kia Seltos facelift is making some very big promises and several teaser images revealed so far have showcased design updates on the outside and new features in the cabin.

2023 Kia Seltos facelift design

The latest Kia Seltos gets a new face - hence the facelift, with the LED DRLs and the LED headlight design undergoing a change. The radiator grille along with the bumper too have been updated. At the back, the rear lights have been modified and an LED light bar has now been integrated. There is a thick skid plate to add to the muscular appeal of the otherwise stylish SUV. And then there is a new design on the alloy wheels.

2023 Kia Seltos facelift cabin updates

The new Kia Seltos boasts of a large dual screen setup which sees the infotainment screen and driver display seamlessly merging as one stretched unit. This is the same design element that is already on the new Carens as well. The upholstery is new while the feature list now includes automatic climate control, push-button start and a panoramic sunroof.