Kia Seltos Facelift Teased Ahead of December 10 Launch: Details Here

Kia has officially begun teasing the upcoming Seltos facelift, confirming its India debut on December 10. The short teaser clip shared across the brand's social media channels reveal a significantly reshaped front end, hinting at the most dramatic overhaul the SUV has received since it first arrived in the country.

The teaser highlights a completely new headlamp design, featuring sharper LED elements connected by a more assertive lighting signature. The front fascia appears to be heavily reworked, showcasing a larger, squarer grille, chunkier detailing, and what looks like a more upright nose to give the SUV a stronger, more premium visual identity. Check out rest of the details below and make sure you join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Community to stay versed on the latest automotive news.

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Kia Seltos Facelift: An All New Design Language

Spy images combined with teaser cues indicate that the facelifted Seltos will adopt a more muscular, box-inspired profile. Expect:

• A more squared-off grille framed by vertically stacked LED DRLs
• Reprofiled front and rear bumpers
• A redesigned tailgate with new LED tail-lamp graphics
• Fresh alloy wheel patterns that enhance the SUV's stance

Kia seems to be pushing the Seltos toward a more rugged, SUV-centric look - moving away from the curvier lines of the outgoing model.

Kia Seltos Facelift: Tech-Loaded and More Premium

The cabin is also set for a noticeable upgrade. While the teasers don't reveal the interior, sources indicate:

• A redesigned dashboard with a cleaner, flatter layout
• Higher-quality materials for a more upmarket feel
• A bigger touchscreen infotainment unit
• Revised seating for better ergonomics
• New dual-tone upholstery themes

Improved connectivity, expanded ADAS functions, and updated digital interfaces are also expected as Kia aligns the Seltos with modern mid-size SUV expectations.

Engines Expected: A Hybrid Could Make Its Debut

Under the hood, Kia is likely to retain the current engine trio:

• 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol
• 1.5-litre turbo-petrol
• 1.5-litre diesel

But the headline-grabber could be the strong-hybrid powertrain - spotted during earlier test runs - potentially entering the Seltos lineup for the first time. Transmission choices should continue to include manual, iMT, and automatic options, with tuning improvements for efficiency and smoothness.

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