Kia India launched its popular mid-size SUV Seltos in a new avatar in January 2026. Its starting ex-showroom price is Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom). However, considering customer demand and hybrid trend, the company has also planned to introduce Seltos hybrid variant.
Expected launch timeline is late 2026 or first half of 2027. This is part of Kia's hybrid strategic plan, where hybrid components will be localized in India to keep costs low and pricing also competitive. Kia's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Atul Sood has also confirmed that the hybrid will come to Seltos and the timing will depend on localization. Let's take a look at the possible details.
Design and interior
Talking about design, the exterior of Seltos Hybrid will be completely based on the new Seltos. The length of the car is 4460 mm, wheelbase is 2690 mm and width is 1830 mm, which is more spacious and bold than the old generation. Large tiger nose grille at the front, star map LED headlamps and daytime running lights, connected star map taillamps at the rear, flush door handles, 18-inch alloy wheels and muscular body lines give it a premium and modern look.
On the interior, the Seltos Hybrid will offer a perfect combination of luxury and technology, with premium materials used along with dual-tone color schemes like smoky black and white or black and hunter green. The highlight is the Trinity Panoramic Display – dual 12.3 inch touchscreen infotainment and digital instrument cluster, which will give the driver a commanding feel. Features like 64 color ambient lighting, ventilated front seats, reclining rear seats, panoramic sunroof, Bose 8-speaker sound system and dual zone automatic climate control will give it sedan-like comfort.
Features and safety
The list of features will be long and segment best. Features like wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, over-the-air (OTA) updates, wireless charging, heads-up display (in top variants), paddle shifters, multiple drive modes and remote control through the Kia Connect app will be available. Hybrid specific features will include smart regenerative braking, EV mode and hybrid drive mode, which will make driving more efficient.
Seltos Hybrid will not make any compromise in terms of safety. Features like standard 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), 360 degree camera, electronic parking brake and hill hold assist will be available in every variant. 21 autonomous features of ADAS level 2+ will be available in top variants.
Engine and Mileage
In the Seltos Hybrid, a 1.5 liter naturally aspirated petrol engine will be combined with an electric motor in a strong hybrid system, which can give a total power of around 140-150 hp. It will be front-wheel drive with 6-speed dual clutch transmission or automatic. Hybrid components (battery pack, motor, control unit) will be localized in India, which will make maintenance easy and cheap. It is expected to provide mileage of up to 25-27 KMPL.