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- By Kanika Sachdeva
- Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:04 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
New Kia Seltos 2026 Variants: The second-generation Kia Seltos compact SUV has been revealed, with the price announcement scheduled for January 2, 2026. With an overhauled interior and exterior, as well as several additional features, the 2026 Kia Seltos will renew its rivalry with the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, and the Honda Elevate upon arrival. Bookings begin tonight at 12 pm, with deliveries to commence from mid-January next year.
New Kia Seltos 2026: Variants and their Engine Options
Having said that, the all-new Seltos continues with the familiar engine options: a 113bhp naturally aspirated petrol, a 158bhp turbo-petrol, and a 114bhp diesel, spread across eight variants (HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK (O), HTX, HTX (A), GTX, GTX (A)). Gearbox options, including 6MT, 6IMT, 6AT, 7DCT, and CVT, also remain the same. Read on to find out the variant-wise powertrain options:
| Variant | NA Petrol-6MT | NA Petrol-CVT | Turbo Petrol-6IMT | Turbo Petrol-7DCT | Diesel-6MT | Diesel-6AT |
| HTE | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available | Not Available |
| HTE (O) | Available | Available | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| HTK | Available | Available | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
| HTK (O) | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| HTX | Available | Available | Not Available | Available | Available | Available |
| HTX (A) | Available | Available | Not Available | Available | Available | Available |
| GTX | Not Available | Available | Not Available | Available | Not Available | Available |
| GTX (A) | Not Available | Available | Not Available | Available | Not Available | Available |
Also Read: 2026 Kia Seltos Vs Hyundai Creta: Features, Engine, And Safety Equipment Compared
New Kia Seltos 2026: Safety Features
All variants of the all-new Kia Seltos are available with 6 airbags, a tyre pressure monitor, ABS, ESC, all disc brakes, hill start assist, rear parking sensors, 3-point seatbelts for all, a rearview camera, and ISOFIX mounts. That said, the Level-2 ADAS suite is limited to the HTX (A) and above.
