Kia Seltos is one of the most successful mid-size SUVs in India. Now the Korean brand is upgrading it and launching its facelift version in the coming days. Facelift Seltos will get the new 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, which can generate power up to 160 Horsepower. Along with this new powertrain, the 2023 Kia Seltos will get some design changes like a connected rear light, a new front grill, and a touchup in the interior.
Getting New Powertrain
The facelifted Seltos was launched globally in June 2022 at the Busan Motor Show in South Korea, and now it’s time for India, where it is expected to launch in mid-2023. The facelift Seltos has been spotted testing several times in Hyderabad. It is expected that the new Seltos will get some features of ADAS. The ADAS is one of the most important safety features these days. The facelift model will get a 1.5-litre turbo inline-4 petrol engine that will replace the existing 1.4-litre turbo petrol. The new powertrain is capable of making over 160 hp and 253 NM of torque, which is 20 hp more than the current one.
Kia Seltos is also getting a 1.5-liter petrol which can makes up to 115 hp and 144 NM of torque. Also a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine making 115 hp and 250 NM of torque. Both engine will get 6-speed manual and a 6-speed iMT transmission, while the petrol and diesel also get a CVT gearbox and a six speed auto transmission option, respectively.
Will Get Even More Safety Feature
The all new 2023 Kia Seltos gets some insane features like navigation-based smart cruise control, highway driving assistance, surround view monitor, automatic high beams and remote smart parking assist. Also it gets some more safety features like six airbags, hill assist control, vehicle stability management, parking sensors and camera as well as tyre pressure monitoring system. Facelift Seltos will get a panoramic sunroof, which is already available on the international models.
