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The Kia Seltose Hybrid will be launched in 2027, which will compete with the new Reno Duster, Hyundai Creta and Honda Elivet Hybrid. It will have a new 'Opposite United' design.
What does this mean for buyers?
Delay in launch means that Kia's hybrid option will have to wait at least one year. Meanwhile, buyers can move to models such as Maruti Grand Vitara Hybrid, Toyota Hyperdery Hybrid and upcoming Hyundai Creta Hybrid. Delay also means that Kia will come with a more advanced hybrid system.
Kia will electrifies its 1.5L, 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine for hybrid cellos. The same will also be used for Povertrain Creta Hybrid. While the new hybrid engine will be reserved for high trims, existing 1.5L Natural Aspirated Petrol, 1.5L Turbo Petrol and 1.5L Turbo Diesel Engine are expected to continue in lower and mid -level variants.
New design language
Spy image suggests that the new Kia Seltose brand will adopt the new 'Opposite United' design language, which is like Syros. At the front, the SUV is likely to have a newly designed grill, vertically-posured DRL and new fog lamp cluster. Other highlights may include an LED light strip connecting new alloy wheels and taillamps.