Kia Seltos quickly became a hot prospect for the Indian market right after its launch in 2019. It is then slated to have its successor sometime in the second half of 2025. The new Seltos will continue to sit alongside models such as the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota HyRyder, Tata Curvv, Honda Elevate Skoda Kushaq, and Volkswagen Taigun in India. Healer TV and Shorts Car Published spy shots of the vehicle.
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2025 Kia Seltos Next Gen Spied – Petrol Hybrid, Redesigned Exteriors and Interiors
The second-generation Seltos, codenamed SP3 Proto, has been spotted during testing. We can see some details on the test vehicle despite it being heavily camouflaged. However, the overall boxy profile remains and we should see them adopt updated lighting elements, a new grille, and revised front and rear bumpers. Design elements from Kia’s newest EV range also seem to have been adapted, especially the tail lamps that look similar to those on the EV5. There are also new designs for alloy wheels on the sides.
In a nutshell, ICE Seltos’ design direction looks to coincide with the style theme found in Kia’s uprising updated EV roster with cleaner, sophisticated lines throughout. Details also suggest the interior of the next-gen Seltos will gain some major updates, with elements parallel to those in the Kia EV3. The circular seat, door, and headrest designs are likely borrowed from the EV3, though there’s some dual-tone upholstery with orange accents on the second-row seats.
These updates are designed to further improve the passenger experience, with a particular focus on rear seat occupants. While details about the dashboard and cockpit are still under wraps, expect the Seltos to feature a multi-layered dashboard with orange accents and ambient lighting. It will almost certainly be switched for a new two-spoke steering wheel in place of the current three-spoke.
Considering its hybrid powertrain, a 1.6-litre with 141 hp that comes from the Hyundai Kona Hybrid may be used in some European markets to bolster its stand there amongst other rivals. Additionally, the Seltos may come with an e-AWD option. It remains to be seen which powertrains will be available for the India-spec model.
