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The 2026 Kia Seltos is the second-generation compact SUV built on Kia's K3 platform, featuring a larger body, a new hybrid powertrain, and upgraded safety technology. It is engineered for ride-hailing fleets, corporate leasing, and family transport in global export markets, with LHD production from Korea and India, plus RHD availability for Australia, NZ, and Southeast Asia.
Powertrain (Hybrid): 1.6L hybrid (141PS) + 6-speed DCT, FWD / eAWD…
The 2026 Kia Seltos is the second-generation compact SUV built on Kia’s K3 platform, featuring a larger body, a new hybrid powertrain, and upgraded safety technology. It is engineered for ride-hailing fleets, corporate leasing, and family transport in global export markets, with LHD production from Korea and India, plus RHD availability for Australia, NZ, and Southeast Asia.
Powertrain (Hybrid): 1.6L hybrid (141PS) + 6-speed DCT, FWD / eAWD (129kW); 4.5L/100km (WLTP 2WD)
Powertrain (Turbo): 1.6T-GDI (193PS) + 8AT, AWD; ~7.9L/100km combined
Powertrain (NA): 2.0L MPi (110kW / 180N·m) + IVT, FWD; 6.9L/100km combined
Dimensions: 4,430 × 1,830 × 1,600mm (WB: 2,690mm); 5-seat; 433L boot (1,393L max)
Multi-Powertrain Flexibility for Diverse Markets: Offers 1.6L hybrid (4.5L/100km), 1.6T turbo (193PS), 2.0L NA, and 1.5L diesel (India) — a single platform serving markets from Korea and Europe to India, the Middle East, and Africa.
Significantly Increased Size & Interior Space: Body length increased 40mm to 4,430mm, width +30mm to 1,830mm, and wheelbase +60mm to 2,690mm; rear-seat headroom and legroom improved over the previous generation.
Proven Export Volume & Price Advantage: Approximately 8,500 used Seltos units were exported from Korea in 2025 alone — 34% to the Middle East, 29% to Africa, and 22% to Central Asia. Korean FOB export pricing typically runs USD 2,500–5,000 below a comparable Sportage.
Critical — ratings vary by generation and market:
Previous-gen Seltos (2019–2022): 5-star ANCAP (85% Adult Occupant, 83% Child Occupant, 61% Vulnerable Road User, 70% Safety Assist). Rating expired October 2022 under current protocols.
New-gen 2026 Seltos: 4-star Euro NCAP (2026 assessment). Key deductions in driver assist and vulnerable road user protection.
Global NCAP (India-spec base trim): 3-star adult protection; body shell rated “unstable.”
No NHTSA rating available.
Fleet buyers targeting ANCAP/Euro NCAP-compliant markets must verify which generation and trim level their procurement specification covers. Base trims in some markets offer only dual airbags; specify higher trims with full ADAS content.
LHD & RHD available. LHD from Korea (all Korean-market units) and India (1.5L NA / 1.5T / 1.5L diesel for domestic and LHD export); RHD from Korea for Australia, NZ, and Southeast Asia.
Export pricing reference: Used Korean-market Seltos FOB USD 11,000–26,000 depending on generation, trim, and powertrain; Dubai export listing at AED 55,999 (~USD 15,250) for new 2026 1.5L IVT Luxury Edition.
Overseas markets: Korea (domestic), India, Australia, NZ, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, Latin America.
Domestic guide price (China): RMB 159,900 (2026 1.4T Premium).
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