5 Much-needed Updates We’ll Finally See On The Facelifted Kia Seltos

Update (04/07/23): The 2023 Kia Seltos has been unveiled in India.

The launch of the facelifted Kia Seltos is nearing, as the compact SUV will finally receive its biggest update in four years. Its exterior styling was recently leaked and we also saw a glimpse of its interior through some spy shots. 

The Seltos was one the most feature-rich compact SUVs in its segment when it debuted in India in 2019. However, over the years, the competition has caught up, and, in some areas, surpassed it. To make it a standout SUV once again, here are five much-needed upgrades that the Seltos is finally getting in the guise of a facelift: 

Panoramic Sunroof

The facelifted version is finally getting a panoramic sunroof, which is seen in most of its rivals. Its sibling, the Hyundai Creta, offers the feature, along with the Maruti Grand Vitara, MG Astor, and Toyota Hyryder. This will add to the premium and airy appeal of the cabin. 

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ADAS for Safety

The updated Seltos will get more advanced technology and be safer with the presence of ADAS features. The radar-based safety technology will take care of the SUV’s active safety, with features such as lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, forward-collision avoidance assist, and blind-spot monitoring. It won’t be the first in the segment to offer these features, but this update will put it ahead of some key competitors.

A Digital Instrument Cluster

While the outgoing Seltos uses a twin pod analogue console, the facelift will get more modern with a digital driver’s display. It will be a part of the dual integrated 10.25-inch displays, housing the instrument panel and a touchscreen infotainment. 

A Redesigned Cabin

Despite being feature-laden, the cabin of the Seltos was starting to get a bit outdated in terms of its design. The updated Seltos will sport a redesigned interior with a new dashboard layout, refreshed AC vents and a more premium climate control panel, and even new seat upholstery design. This will again make the Seltos a standout and one of the most modern offerings in its space. 

It is also going to get minor cosmetic tweaks to the exterior design to make it look sharp and fresh while still being recognised as a Kia Seltos.

Performance Upgrade

When launched, the Seltos was one of the most powerful compact SUVs with its 140PS 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine. Now, with the entry of Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun, it no longer holds that title. With the facelift, the Seltos will regain that title, as it will be powered by the Carens’s 160PS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. Another standout feature here would be the iMT option (manual without a clutch pedal), along with a now commonplace 7-speed DCT (dual clutch automatic).