The Kia Seltos has been one of
India’s most popular SUVs since
its launch and the 2026 model
is the best Seltos ever made.
Here is our complete review.
Design
The 2026 Kia Seltos has a bold
commanding presence on the road.
The tiger nose grille star map
LED lights and muscular body
lines give it a premium look
that stands out in India’s
crowded SUV segment. Available
in dual tone colour options it
looks genuinely premium for
its price point.
Engine Options
The Seltos comes with three
engine options in 2026. The
1.5L naturally aspirated petrol
produces 115bhp for relaxed
city driving. The 1.5L turbo
petrol GDI produces 160bhp
making it the most powerful
engine in its class. The 1.5L
diesel produces 116bhp with
excellent fuel efficiency.
The 1.5L turbo petrol with
7 speed DCT automatic is the
pick of the range delivering
the best combination of
performance and efficiency.
Interior and Features
The Seltos interior is the most
feature loaded in its segment.
The panoramic curved display
combining a 12.3 inch instrument
cluster and 12.3 inch touchscreen
looks stunning and works
brilliantly. Bose premium sound
system ventilated and heated
front seats 360 degree camera
and heads up display make it
feel like a luxury car.
Kia’s connected car technology
with over 60 connected features
allows remote start climate
control and vehicle tracking
from your smartphone.
ADAS Safety
The Seltos comes with level 2
ADAS as standard on higher
variants. Adaptive cruise control
lane keep assist forward
collision warning blind spot
collision warning and rear
cross traffic alert make it
one of the safest SUVs in
its segment.
Ride and Handling
The Seltos rides on a well
sorted suspension that handles
Indian roads confidently. The
turbo petrol variants feel
genuinely quick and engaging
to drive while the ride quality
remains comfortable for daily
use.
Price
The Kia Seltos starts at
₹10.99 lakh going up to
₹20.19 lakh for the fully
loaded GTX Plus turbo automatic.
The sweet spot is the HTX
variant at ₹15.49 lakh which
offers the best balance of
features and value.
Seltos vs Creta — Which to Buy
Both are excellent SUVs but
they have different personalities.
The Seltos feels more premium
and feature loaded while the
Creta offers better fuel
efficiency and slightly lower
running costs. Choose Seltos
for maximum features and choose
Creta for better overall value.
Verdict
The Kia Seltos remains one of
India’s best compact SUVs in 2026. Its combination of bold
design feature loaded interior
and strong performance makes
it a compelling choice for
buyers wanting maximum features
at a reasonable price. If you
want the most feature packed
SUV under ₹20 lakh the Seltos
is your answer.
