The Kia Seltos has always been one of the most stylish SUVs in its class. And now there is a brand-new one. The second-generation Seltos launched in January 2026—it is bigger, more premium, and packed with even more features. It has already crossed 6 lakh sales in India, so clearly buyers love it.
So here is everything that matters—the real on-road price, the variant list, mileage, and which one is the smart buy. In simple words.
Kia Seltos on-road price (2026)
The new Seltos starts at ₹11 lakh ex-showroom for the base HTE and goes up to about ₹22.02 lakh for the top X-Line variant. On-road, that means roughly ₹13 lakh to ₹26 lakh depending on variant, engine, and city.
Check the exact on-road price for your city on our Kia Seltos page, and see the EMI on our EMI calculator.
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Ex-showroom Delhi, changes by fuel and gearbox.
What is new in the 2026 Seltos?
The new model is a proper upgrade, not just a facelift. It is 95mm longer, wider, and has a bigger wheelbase, so there is more space inside — especially in the back seat, which was a common complaint before. Boot space is a large 447 liters.
The cabin is the big talking point. Higher variants get twin 12.3-inch screens in one wide panel, Level 2 ADAS, ventilated front seats, dual-zone climate, an 8-speaker Bose sound system, a 360-degree camera and ambient lighting. It feels genuinely premium now.
Mileage and engines
The Seltos gives you three engines: a 1.5L normal petrol, a 1.5L turbo-petrol (the quick one, with DCT automatic) and a 1.5L diesel (the mileage champ). There are also drive modes and even off-road traction modes (Mud, Snow, Sand), which are rare in this segment.
On real mileage: in tests, the diesel manual returned about 17.2 kmpl and the diesel automatic around 15.3 kmpl. The turbo-petrol does roughly 13–14 kmpl in mixed driving. One honest point—the new Seltos is heavier than before, so the diesel feels a little less peppy than the old one, though the turbo-petrol hides the weight well.
Safety
Good news here. The new Seltos comes with six airbags as standard across all variants, and it earned a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating in March 2026. Add ESC, a 360 camera, disc brakes all around, and Level 2 ADAS on higher trims, and it is one of the safer choices in the segment.
Which Seltos should you buy?
Simple advice. For most buyers, the HTX variant is the value king. It gives you the big touchscreen, connected-car tech, Bose audio, ventilated seats and auto climate — the features you actually enjoy daily — without paying the higher price of the GT Line or X-Line variants.
Go for the GTX+ or X-Line only if you want Level 2 ADAS and every single feature. On engines: pick the diesel for high running and mileage, the turbo-petrol for quick, sporty driving, and the normal petrol for easy, low-cost city use.
The Seltos rivals the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder and the new Tata Sierra. If you are cross-shopping, compare them on our comparison tool and see our Creta top model guide too.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the on-road price of the Kia Seltos in 2026? The new-gen Seltos starts around ₹13 lakh on-road and goes up to about ₹26 lakh for the top X-Line, depending on variant, engine and city.
What is new in the 2026 Kia Seltos? It is an all-new generation—bigger in size, with twin 12.3-inch screens, Level 2 ADAS, ventilated seats, a Bose system, and a 447-liter boot.
What is the mileage of the Kia Seltos? The diesel returns about 15–17 kmpl in real driving, while the turbo-petrol does roughly 13–14 kmpl. The diesel is best for high running.
Which is the best Kia Seltos variant? The HTX is the value pick—it has the touchscreen, Bose audio, and ventilated seats without the top-model price. Choose GTX+ or X-Line if you want ADAS.
Is the new Kia Seltos safe? Yes. It has a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and comes with six airbags as standard across all variants.
Does the Kia Seltos have ADAS? Yes, Level 2 ADAS is offered on the higher variants, including adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist.
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