New Kia Seltos Hybrid Revealed, India Launch Next Year With Changes

The new Seltos in the US has a hybrid which means it has a 1.6 litre petrol engine and an electric motor while also getting an AWD option for the hybrid.

By : Sagarika Chakraborty | Updated at : 02 Apr 2026 07:29 PM (IST)

New Kia Seltos Hybrid Revealed, India Launch Next Year With Changes New Kia Seltos Hybrid Revealed, India Launch Next Year With Changes

The India spec version will come with a 1.5l NA petrol while Kia will try to localise the hybrid components for India which will mean lower costs.

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Kia has revealed the new Seltos hybrid for the US market and the new generation Seltos will have a hybrid powertrain for the first time.

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The new Seltos in the US has a hybrid which means it has a 1.6 litre petrol engine and an electric motor while also getting an AWD option for the hybrid.

New Kia Seltos Hybrid Revealed, India Launch Next Year With Changes

The gearbox of choice is also a dual clutch automatic 6 speed. While being FWD, the hybrid will come with an electric all wheel drive setup.

The range or the efficiency has not been disclosed by Kia in the US market. However, the Seltos hybrid for India could be different when compared to the US spec Seltos hybrid which comes with a 1.6l turbo petrol engine.

New Kia Seltos Hybrid Revealed, India Launch Next Year With Changes

The India spec version will come with a 1.5l NA petrol while Kia will try to localise the hybrid components for India which will mean lower costs.

The gearbox would also be different from India rather than the US market. While the new Seltos hybrid will arrive later in the US, the Seltos hybrid in India will come next year as localisation is expected to take time.

However, localisation will mean more affordable pricing for the Hybrid and that will be key for the cars success in India.

The new Seltos has gone onto a strong start already with robust sales and the hybrid version will add to that. Hence, while the US market will get a hybrid Seltos, it will be different from our India spec version.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is new about the Kia Seltos for the US market?

The new Kia Seltos for the US market will feature a hybrid powertrain for the first time. It will combine a 1.6-liter petrol engine with an electric motor and offer an AWD option.

What type of gearbox does the Seltos hybrid have?

The Seltos hybrid will come with a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. While some versions are FWD, the hybrid model will include an electric all-wheel-drive setup.

Will the India-spec Seltos hybrid be the same as the US version?

No, the India-spec Seltos hybrid will differ from the US version. India will feature a 1.5-liter NA petrol engine and localized hybrid components for potentially lower costs.

When can we expect the Seltos hybrid in India?

The Seltos hybrid is expected to arrive in India next year. The localization of hybrid components is anticipated to take some time, impacting its release schedule.

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