The all-new Kia Seltos, the second generation of the successful subcompact SUV, marks a bold evolution as the model arrives in Europe for the first time. Positioned in the C-SUV segment, one of the fastest-growing segments across Europe, the Seltos plays a key role in strengthening Kia’s SUV line-up during the industry’s ongoing transition to electrification on the continent.
With its European introduction, the Seltos underlines Kia’s design leadership and its commitment to delivering refined practicality, modern technology, and advanced usability for customers seeking a versatile SUV with a strong presence. The Seltos has been re-engineered to deliver a more confidence-inspiring driving experience and smarter everyday usability. Combining authentic SUV character with intelligent technology and a spacious, versatile interior within compact dimensions, the model sets a new benchmark in the C-SUV segment.
The Seltos embodies Kia’s vision of a confident and versatile SUV that blends bold design, intelligent packaging, and seamless connectivity. Positioned to fill coverage in the low-electrification portion of the C-SUV segment, the Seltos reflects Kia’s progressive brand identity, making it functional, comfortable, and ready for any lifestyle.
Designed for modern explorers who value individuality and versatility, the Seltos combines urban agility with family-ready practicality. A spacious interior, generous cargo capacity, and intuitive convenience features make daily driving effortless and enjoyable while supporting active lifestyles.
The colour palette of the Seltos includes up to ten hues, ranging from modern sophistication to strong, lively colours. This includes three newly developed colours, exclusive to Europe: Tan Beige, Denim Blue, and Pale Grey.
Together, these design elements create a bold and expressive SUV that merges rugged capability with refined modernity.
The interior of the Seltos translates EV-inspired design into a traditional powertrain SUV, delivering a dynamic, sleek, and modern environment tailored to everyday European mobility needs. Wide, clean horizontal forms create a sense of openness, while optimised packaging ensures generous headroom and legroom for all passengers. A centre console with an open design enhances functionality and reinforces the modern, high-tech feel of the cabin. Premium materials and an uncluttered layout combine comfort with visual clarity.
Built on Kia’s latest platform architecture, the Seltos delivers confident, refined, and versatile driving performance. Enhanced body rigidity, improved noise insulation, and balanced chassis tuning ensure composed handling and comfort across a wide range of driving conditions.
The Seltos arriving in Europe offers all-wheel drive availability on both ICE and HEV powertrains, democratising advanced drivetrain technology within the segment. It is also the first Kia model to be equipped with Hyundai Motor Group’s e-AWD system, which enables precise torque distribution, improved traction, and enhanced stability. Drive Mode Select (Eco, Normal, Sport) allows drivers to adapt performance characteristics to different environments, maintaining comfort and control in everyday driving. In addition, Stay Mode enhances cabin comfort for occupants during stationary use.
The ICE version comes with a 1.6-litre T-GDI turbocharged petrol engine, which delivers both 180PS and 265Nm, available with either a 6-speed manual transmission or 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. A hybrid variant further expands the line-up, enhancing everyday usability and efficiency. The 2WD version offers 154PS, while the e-AWD version achieves 178PS.
Finally, the Seltos marks the first time that Hyundai Motor Group has applied Vehicle-to-Load (V2L), a technology typically found in EVs, to a hybrid model. The functionality allows external devices to be powered and charged directly from the vehicle.
GR Snippets
- Kia’s second best-selling model globally, now introduced in Europe
- Designed with authentic SUV styling and practical functionality
- Strengthens Kia’s presence in fast-growing C-SUV segment
- Democratising EV technology, the Seltos HEV is Kia’s first model to be equipped with e-AWD
- The Seltos is Hyundai Motor Group’s first hybrid model with V2L
- UK-bound Seltos to be manufactured in Korea
- Seltos to be offered in the UK in HEV-form only, with pricing and specifications to be announced in Q3 2026
