Kia Seltos with panoramic sunroof and ADAS teased ahead of launch on July 4

Korean auto giant Kia has shared more details about the upcoming new generation Seltos SUV ahead of its debut on Tuesday, July 4. The carmaker has shared a fresh teaser video which shows several new details about the compact SUV which will renew its rivalry with the likes of Hyundai Creta and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara in the compact segment. The new teaser video confirms that the SUV will come with features like a panoramic sunroof and ADAS technology.

The video shows the large glass roof on the new Seltos. Currently, compact SUVs like Hyundai Creta, MG Hector and Tata Harrier offer panoramic sunroof.v The Seltos SUV used to offer a smaller electric sunroof earlier. This new feature, one of the most sought-after ones for Indian customers, is one aspect that could help Seltos find more takers.

The second key details to emerge from the teaser is the introduction of the Advanced Driver Assistant System (ADAS) technology. Kia has not shared the level of autonomy Seltos will be offered with. However, the digital driver display in the teaser video shows signs of lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control as some of the ADAS features the SUV will come with.

Kia Seltos SUV will come with a panoramic sunroof (top) and ADAS technology (bottom).

The teaser video also shows the rear of the new Seltos SUV for the first time. It confirms that the SUV will come with a revised taillight design. The connected LED taillight runs across the stretch of the rear section, only separated by the Kia logo at the centre. The design of the tailgate has also been refreshed. The profile will remain largely the same barring the new alloy wheels on the SUV.

Earlier, Kia had teased the updated interior which will include a large dual screen as well design upgrades on the outside like a redesigned grille, new set of LED headlights among others. The large dual screen setup which will act as both infotainment screen, measuring 10.25 inches, as well as driver display digitally. The LED headlight setup is also new as well as the skid plate on the bumper.

Under the hood, Kia will offer the new Seltos with three engine options. There will be the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol with manual and iMT gearbox options. Kia is also expected to include the new 1.5-litre turbo petrol that made its debut on Kia Carens. There will also be a 1.5-litre turbo diesel with manual and automatic transmissions.

Kia has unofficially started the bookings for Seltos SUV for an amount of ₹25,000 at the dealership level.