Check Out The New 2026 Kia Seltos HTX Variant In 15 Real-life Images

The second-generation Kia Seltos was launched in India recently, seven years after we got our first taste of the compact SUV in 2019. It is available in eight broad variants: HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK (O), HTX, HTX (A), GTX, GTX (A). There’s also a styling pack in the form of the X-Line on offer. We have now got our hands on some real-life images of the higher-spec HTX variant of the Seltos (finished in the Aurora Black Pearl shade), so let’s check them out:

Exterior

Front

• The new Seltos HTX features the same set of LED headlights with LED DRLs as seen in the lower variants.

• You can notice the gloss finish on the grille and a skid plate with a silver finish.

Side

• The Seltos HTX looks identical to the lower-spec variants when viewed from the sides. It gets a gloss-black finish for the roof rails, a black body cladding and sits on 17-inch alloy wheels.

Rear

• Kia has equipped the new Seltos with a rear spoiler, a shark fin antenna, and LED-connected taillights from the lower-spec variants itself.

• You can notice the ‘Seltos’ badge and the skid plate having a silver finish.

If you want to see how the Seltos has evolved from its first to the current-gen version, we have covered it in a separate detailed story. To pick the Seltos in the right shade for you, do check out our colour options story of the SUV.

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Interior

• The 2026 Kia Seltos HTX sports a brown and off-white dual-tone cabin theme along with soft-touch materials on the dashboard and door pads.

• The Seltos HTX also gets the new leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustments.

• All five passengers get an adjustable headrest in the HTX variant.

• There’s even a centre armrest at the front (with storage) and back (with cupholder) to add to the premium experience of the SUV’s cabin.

Features

• The HTX variant of the 2026 Kia Seltos is the entry-level trim for those looking to have the SUV with the larger 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment unit as well as the 5-inch touch-enabled panel for the climate controls.

• That said, the digital driver’s display is still the same LCD unit as seen on the lower-spec trims.

• Other additions to the HTX include 64-colour ambient lighting, an 8-way power-adjustable driver seat, ventilated front seats, and an 8-speaker Bose sound system.

Safety Tech

• Apart from the 3-point seatbelts and a rear wiper with washer and defogger, the Seltos HTX also gets six airbags, electronic stability control, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and a reverse parking camera.

However, there are still a few features that the international-spec second-gen Seltos gets over the India-spec model, including a powered tailgate and a hybrid powertrain option.

Powertrain Options

The Seltos is available with both petrol and diesel engine options, details of which are as follows:

^CVT - continuously variable transmission, iMT - intelligent manual transmission, DCT - dual-clutch automatic transmission, AT - torque converter automatic transmission

The HTX trim is the top-most variant with a manual gearbox. However, it's noteworthy that it does not get the iMT gearbox with its turbo-petrol engine. We have detailed the exact variant-wise powertrain options to help you pick the right engine and gearbox combo for your needs.

Price And Rivals

The 2026 Kia Seltos HTX variants cost between Rs 15.59 lakh and Rs 19.59 lakh, while other variants of the SUV are priced in the range of Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 19.99 lakh (all prices introductory ex-showroom pan-India). The SUV takes on the likes of the Maruti Victoris, Hyundai Creta, Honda Elevate, Volkswagen Taigun, and the Tata Sierra.