Quick Takeaways
- Kia has commenced local production of the all-new Seltos in India, reinforcing its long-term manufacturing commitment to the country.
- The India-first K3 platform enables multi-powertrain flexibility while strengthening Kia’s localized production strategy.
On December 23, 2025, Kia Seltos production in India officially commenced as Kia India rolled out the first units of the all-new Seltos from its manufacturing facility in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. Prices for the updated midsize SUV are scheduled to be announced on January 2, 2026, marking the next phase of Kia’s growth strategy in the Indian market.
The latest Seltos is the first model in India to be underpinned by Kia’s India-first global K3 platform. This architecture has been developed to meet evolving safety, performance, and localization requirements, while also enabling flexibility across multiple powertrain configurations. The platform is expected to support future Kia models tailored for both domestic and export markets.
Kia Seltos Production in India Built on K3 Platform
The K3 platform introduces a modular structure designed to enhance driving dynamics, packaging efficiency, and compliance with upcoming regulatory standards. By adopting this platform, Kia strengthens its manufacturing ecosystem in India and reinforces its long-term commitment to local production and technology integration.
Powertrain options for the new Seltos have been expanded to address diverse customer preferences across fuel types and driving styles. Kia continues to offer both petrol and diesel engines, paired with a wide range of transmission choices to ensure broad market appeal.
Engine and Transmission Options
The all-new Seltos will be offered with three engine options, combined with multiple transmission configurations across different variants. These include:
The latest Seltos is the first model in India to be underpinned by Kia’s India-first global K3 platform. This architecture has been developed to meet evolving safety, performance, and localization requirements, while also enabling flexibility across multiple powertrain configurations. The platform is expected to support future Kia models tailored for both domestic and export markets.
Kia Seltos Production in India Built on K3 Platform
The K3 platform introduces a modular structure designed to enhance driving dynamics, packaging efficiency, and compliance with upcoming regulatory standards. By adopting this platform, Kia strengthens its manufacturing ecosystem in India and reinforces its long-term commitment to local production and technology integration.
Powertrain options for the new Seltos have been expanded to address diverse customer preferences across fuel types and driving styles. Kia continues to offer both petrol and diesel engines, paired with a wide range of transmission choices to ensure broad market appeal.
Engine and Transmission Options
The all-new Seltos will be offered with three engine options, combined with multiple transmission configurations across different variants. These include:
- Smartstream G1.5 naturally aspirated gasoline engine
- Smartstream G1.5 turbocharged gasoline engine
- 1.5 CRDi VGT diesel engine
- 6-speed manual transmission
- 6-speed intelligent manual transmission
- Intelligent variable transmission
- 7-speed dual-clutch transmission
- 6-speed automatic transmission
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