Kia Seltos hybrid coming with next-gen model; Debut expected in late 2025

RahulNagaraj · 8th July 2024, 15:07

According to a media report, Kia is said to be planning the next-generation iteration of the Seltos SUV. The next-generation Kia Seltos is expected to arrive sometime next year and will feature a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain.

The reports go on to suggest that the Kia Seltos hybrid could borrow the powertrain from Hyundai's Kona Hybrid SUV. The new-generation Seltos will reportedly enter production in August 2025 and arrive at showrooms in its home country by the end of next year.

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The upcoming Seltos could be powered by a 1.6-litre hybrid unit, with an optional 'electronic' all-wheel drive via an electric motor driving the rear wheels. In the Kona Hybrid, the 1.6-litre NA 4-cylinder engine is paired with a 32 kW electric motor, developing combined power figures of 140 BHP and 265 Nm. The hybrid unit will be mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

The hybrid unit will be offered alongside the standard ICE-only Seltos trims. The Seltos Hybrid is part of Kia's plans to introduce nine hybrid models by 2028, as demand for pure-EVs wavers.

Kia is yet to officially announce details for next-gen Seltos.

Source: ETNews

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07CR · 8th July 2024, 17:10

Hybrid is the way forward. Good to see them banking on this rather than EVs, especially for India.

However, the power figures do seem somewhat lower. On the flip side if the EV only range is anywhere close to 30 KMs, I would be very happy.

lemedico · 8th July 2024, 17:38

Great news! And coincidentally on the same day as we read this thread on tbhp

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/india...ybrids-up.html (No road tax for hybrids in UP?)

No road tax on hybrids in Uttar Pradesh

AnkitHJain7 · 20th July 2024, 16:28

If this happens it would be a great upgrade to my current Seltos. One of the only complaints I have with my Seltos IVT is the poor mileage. A hybrid would be a massive boon for my mostly city usage.

Only thing that scares me is given current pricing for the Seltos. The higher trims already cross 25L on road. I fear this hybrid drivetrain could push it uncomfortably close to 30L. That would be a big pill to swallow for this segment.

8th July 2024, 15:07	#1
RahulNagaraj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,325 Thanked: 22,274 Times	Kia Seltos hybrid coming with next-gen model; Debut expected in late 2025 According to a media report, Kia is said to be planning the next-generation iteration of the Seltos SUV. The next-generation Kia Seltos is expected to arrive sometime next year and will feature a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. The reports go on to suggest that the Kia Seltos hybrid could borrow the powertrain from Hyundai's Kona Hybrid SUV. The new-generation Seltos will reportedly enter production in August 2025 and arrive at showrooms in its home country by the end of next year. The upcoming Seltos could be powered by a 1.6-litre hybrid unit, with an optional 'electronic' all-wheel drive via an electric motor driving the rear wheels. In the Kona Hybrid, the 1.6-litre NA 4-cylinder engine is paired with a 32 kW electric motor, developing combined power figures of 140 BHP and 265 Nm. The hybrid unit will be mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The hybrid unit will be offered alongside the standard ICE-only Seltos trims. The Seltos Hybrid is part of Kia's plans to introduce nine hybrid models by 2028, as demand for pure-EVs wavers. Kia is yet to officially announce details for next-gen Seltos. Source: ETNews Link to Team-BHP news Last edited by RahulNagaraj : 8th July 2024 at 15:09.
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07CR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Pune Posts: 1,601 Thanked: 4,568 Times Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Re: Kia Seltos hybrid coming with next-gen model; Debut expected in late 2025 Hybrid is the way forward. Good to see them banking on this rather than EVs, especially for India. However, the power figures do seem somewhat lower. On the flip side if the EV only range is anywhere close to 30 KMs, I would be very happy.
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lemedico BHPian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Agra, Cambridge Posts: 636 Thanked: 1,922 Times	Re: Kia Seltos hybrid coming with next-gen model; Debut expected in late 2025 Great news! And coincidentally on the same day as we read this thread on tbhp https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/india...ybrids-up.html (No road tax for hybrids in UP?) No road tax on hybrids in Uttar Pradesh
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AnkitHJain7 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Dallas/Chennai Posts: 30 Thanked: 335 Times	Re: Kia Seltos hybrid coming with next-gen model; Debut expected in late 2025 If this happens it would be a great upgrade to my current Seltos. One of the only complaints I have with my Seltos IVT is the poor mileage. A hybrid would be a massive boon for my mostly city usage. Only thing that scares me is given current pricing for the Seltos. The higher trims already cross 25L on road. I fear this hybrid drivetrain could push it uncomfortably close to 30L. That would be a big pill to swallow for this segment.
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