Kia Seltos (2025)
Moving pictures of 2025 Kia Seltos spotted testing on Indian roads for the first time brings the automotive world buzzing with excitement. In this article we go over the latest spy shots which give us some tantalising details on the next generation mid size SUV. Let us have a look at what these changes are expected to bring, expected powertrain options and also how this influences Kia’s future in the ever competitive Indian market.
What do the spy shots tell us about the 2025 Kia Seltos?
Last week, we had our first glimpse of the 2025 Kia Seltos prototype testing in India via recent spy images. Although heavily camouflaged, the test mule suggests some big design changes. A redesigned front fascia, the SUV now boasts squared LED headlights connected by a new grille that runs across the fascia with vertical slats. Both the line and whole suggest bolder road presence, maintaining the ongoing evolution of Kia design.
Unconventional alloy wheel design with diamond cut finish is one of the most striking features that are observed through the spy shots. L shaped LED taillamps pop out at the rear end, which is a diversion from shape of the current model.
On September 24, 2019, Kia will showcase the new Seltos, internationally.
As per reports, Kia is all set to host a global launch of the next–gen Seltos by late 2025. The Korean carmaker is, as this timeline indicates, taking its time to get the new model just right, in order to meet the expanding demand and elevation of expectations for the mid-size SUV segment.
Details on the 2025 Kia Seltos’ powertrain isn’t official, but rumors are running rampant regarding the available powertrains for the 2025 crossover. The current model seems to be expected to carry on in some of the existing engines, particularly the 1.5 liter naturally aspirated petrol and the 1.5 liter diesel engine. But with a growing market trend and emission norms, Kia may also bring new powertrains to keep up.
A hybrid powertrain could end up being on the Seltos’ roster, possibly borrowing tech from the US market Hyundai Kona hybrid. Kia could be a game changer in the Indian market where fuel efficiency weighs heavy on buyers.
The article provides information on the features of the New Seltos and at the end of the article they have explained how the New Seltos compares to its competitors.
India’s mid-size SUV segment is a battle ground among the players and is dominated by the Hyundai Creta . For 2025, the Kia Seltos is expected to be equipped with a host of advanced features and a more premium feeling in order to make a splash in the segment. Its redesigned exterior and the lure of a hybrid power train could prove to be a game changer ensuring a better edge over competitors.
The Kia Seltos has been a runaway success in India since its launch. Kia has always sold over 1.5 lakh units of the SUV and it has always been among the top selling models in the segment. Kia has earned its place as a big time player in the Indian automotive landscape, this success.
The 2025 Seltos is expected to get internal combustion engines as well, though its development will almost certainly be driven by the brand’s overall electrification goals. The Seltos may have already learned some design and technology from the company’s previously showcased electric vehicles EV9 and EV5.
Finally, the spy shots don’t reveal much about the interior, but it does present a good assumption that the 2025 Kia Seltos will get massive updates to its cabin. Expect a more upscale (that means better materials), larger infotainment screen and maybe even a digital instrument cluster. As this kind of update would fit to Kia’s initiative of including more luxury additions to their cars.
It can be a make or break moment for the brand in India, with the launch of the 2025 Kia Seltos. Since the current model is a good performer, a well fetched next generation model version will help the Korean automaker make a firm ground in the market. A combination of style, technology, and fuel economy could see the new Seltos take some of the segment leaders head on and put a dent in Kia’s overall figure.
It’s too early to know for certain, but the 2025 Kia Seltos will probably be a bit more expensive than the current model on account of the upgraded design and maybe some extra features. The Seltos currently retails for a price band of 10 to 19 lakh (ex showroom) and in the case of the new model, the top end could even inch closer to 20 lakh, especially if hybrid derivatives are added.
Development of 2025 Kia Seltos is not only important for India, but also forms an important part to Kia global product strategy too. The Seltos is one of Kia’s most successful global models and the benchmark for how the brand will tackle the compact SUV segment around the world. Kia says the updates and innovations introduced in this new generation will influence its future models for markets around the world.
In sum, the 2025 Kia Seltos tested in India is an exciting development from a carmaker that’s been doing very well with the model. Set to compete in the crowded mid-size SUV segment, the next gen Seltos will arrive with a redesigned exterior, potential new powertrains, and an expected number of premium features. There is a lot to look forward to for automotive enthusiasts and potential customers as we wait for its global debut.
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