Skoda Slavia Facelift Spied Testing Again Ahead Of Debut

A lightly camouflaged test mule of the upcoming Skoda Slavia facelift has been spied testing on Indian roads. The compact sedan, launched in India in 2022, is due for a mid-lifecycle update sometime in 2026, with the latest test car images providing a clearer look at the updated design.

 

Also read: Skoda Auto India Achieves 5 Lakh Units Sales Milestone
 

Starting at the front, the trademark Skoda butterfly grille looks to feature a revamped design, while the headlamps look to get tweaks to the internal lighting elements. The bumper design is new, with a redesigned central air vent, while fog lamps are visible on the bumper. Down the sides, no notable changes are visible with the sedan continuing to feature a sharp shoulder line running down its length. The alloy wheels, meanwhile, look to be of a new design with the black finish suggesting that it could feature on a Sportline or Monte Carlo variant.
 

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Round the back, the changes are expected to be focused on the rear bumper design as well as tweaks to the lighting elements.

In terms of features, the facelift is expected to help Skoda play catch-up with some of its more feature-rich competitors, such as the Hyundai Verna, with upgrades likely to come in the shape of a new infotainment system, digital instrument cluster and other features. While ADAS tech is also likely, the test mule featured here did not seem to house a sensor module or camera for the same at the front.
 

Also read: Skoda India Reports Best Ever Yearly Sales In 2025; 61,607 Units Sold In First 10 Months
 

On the powertrain front, expect the pair of 1.0 TSI and 1.5 TSI engines to soldier on, with both likely to get manual and automatic gearbox options.
 

The updated Slavia is expected to be launched in India sometime in 2026 and will go up against the Honda City, Hyundai Verna and the VW Virtus - the current segment best seller, which is also due a facelift in the coming year.

 

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2026 MG Hector Facelift Interior Previewed Ahead Of Debut

JSW MG Motor India has released yet another teaser of the upcoming Hector facelift ahead of its debut in the coming days. The latest teaser provides a glimpse into the SUV’s cabin while confirming bits such as the upholstery colour as well as a new alloy wheel design. Prior teasers had hinted at a new look front bumper and grille as well as a new blue exterior paint shade.

 

Also read: MG Hector To Get Third Facelift; Debut On December 15
 

The latest teaser suggests that cosmetic changes to the cabin are likely to be just to some of the softer elements, with the basic design unchanged from the current SUV. The teaser reveals brown leatherette upholstery on the seats and dashboard, which could suggest that the carmaker could do away with the white leatherette upholstery offered on the Hector 5-seater. The Hector Plus already gets a brown-and-black cabin colour combination, with the teaser also previewing the SUV's three-row layout.

 

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There is no confirmation yet on the features offered, though we could expect updates to the touchscreen, instrument console and maybe even to the ADAS tech on board the top variants. MG could also add more features to better compete with the likes of the Mahindra XUV 700 (soon to become XUV 7XO) and the Tata Harrier & Safari.

 

Also read: MG Windsor EV Crosses 50,000 Units Sales Milestone
 

Additionally, recent spy shots have surfaced of the new Hector SUV, which reveals the full extent of changes to the front end. The shape of the grille is unchanged from the outgoing SUV, though the new chrome-heavy grille finish is likely to split opinion.

Also Read: MG Cyberster Sales Cross 250 Units In Two Months

 

Moving to the engine line-up, expect the same set of 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 2.0-litre diesel engines to soldier on. The petrol is set to be offered with either a manual gearbox or CVT, while the diesel is likely to remain manual-only.

 

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Passenger Vehicle, Two-Wheeler Sales Surge In November 2025: SIAM

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) published auto industry sales data for November 2025, revealing notable sales growth across the passenger vehicle and two-wheeler segments. Passenger vehicle sales posted an 18.7 per cent growth year-on-year, while two-wheeler sales were up 21.2 per cent.
 

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Commenting on November 2025 performance, Rajesh Menon, Director General, SIAM, said, “Following the festive demand and support from the Government’s progressive GST 2.0 reforms, the Indian Auto Industry continued with the sales momentum in November 2025. Passenger Vehicles, Two-Wheelers and Three-Wheelers marked the highest ever sales of November in 2025. Passenger Vehicles recorded sales of 4.12 Lakh units, with a growth of 18.7%, Two-Wheelers posted sales of 19.44 Lakh units, with a growth of 21.2% and the Three-Wheeler segment registered sales of 72 thousand units, growing by 21.3%, over November of 2024. Industry is optimistic that the continued supportive policy reforms and improved market sentiments would continue this growth trajectory well into 2026.”
 

Over 4 Lakh Passenger Vehicles Sold In November 2025

 

Passenger vehicle sales closed out the month of November with 4,12,405 units sold - up from 3,47,522 units in the same period last year. This growth was echoed by strong growth across the passenger vehicles sub-segments, with sales of passenger cars, SUVs and vans all growing upwards of 15 per cent.
 

Also read: Car Sales November 2025: Major Brands Witness Dip In Domestic Numbers After Bumper October

As per SIAM data, passenger car sales grew from 97,186 units to 1,12,612 units - a growth of 15.9 per cent. UV sales, meanwhile, grew from 1,92,684 units to 2,29,157 units - a near 19 per cent gain, while van sales were up 24.7 per cent from 10,589 units to 13,200 units. Do note that the individual metrics do not include the sales for Tata Motors, which are included in the total passenger vehicle sales number.
 

Two-Wheeler Sales Grow 21.2 Per Cent

 

Two-wheeler sales in the month of November, meanwhile, stood at 19,44,475 units - up 21.2 per cent from 16,04,749 units. This came on the back of strong growth in the scooter segment, which itself grew almost 30 per cent from 5,68,580 units last year to 7,35,753 units last month. Motorcycle sales, meanwhile, were up 17.5 per cent at 11,63,751 units as against 9,90,246 units in November 2024.
 

Also read: Two-Wheeler Sales November 2025: Most Manufacturers Report Double-Digit Growth
 

Moped sales, meanwhile, dropped 2.1 per cent from 45,923 units last year to 44,971 units in November 2025.
 

Industry Posts Minor Year-To-Date Sales Growth

 

Moving to year-to-date figures for FY2026, passenger vehicle sales stood at 28,05,658 units - up 2.9 per cent from 27,26,709 units. Passenger car sales declined 1.6 per cent from 8,64,804 units to 8,51,099 units, while UV sales were up 5.1 per cent from 17,61,981 units last year to 18,51,896 units as of end-November 2025. Sales of vans were up 2.7 per cent from 99,924 units last year to 1,02,663 units.
 

Also read: Car Sales Witness A Healthy Jump In October 2025, Modest Growth For Two-Wheelers
 

Note that the sales numbers do not include sales for Tata Motors for the months of October and November.
 

On the two-wheeler side, sales were also relatively flat with a 3.3 per cent growth on the back of demand for scooters. Scooter sales in the April to November 2025 period grew 10.3 per cent from 47,87,080 units to 52,81,465 units. Sales of motorcycles were nearly flat, posting a 0.2 per cent reduction from 87,88,829 units to 87,73,163 units, while moped sales were down 5.8 per cent from 3,58,096 units last year to 3,37,213 units.
 

Total two-wheeler sales stood at 1,43,91,841 units in the April to November 2025 period.

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Nissan Entry MPV Design To Be Unveiled On December 18

Nissan will provide the first look at its upcoming B-MPV (read entry MPV) on December 18 ahead of its expected launch in 2026. The new MPV is expected to share its underpinnings with the Renault Triber and has been spied testing on Indian roads on several occasions.
 

Also read: Nissan MPV Based On Triber Platform: All We Know So Far
 

Going by the spy images and the teasers shared by Nissan, the B-MPV is set to receive its own unique front fascia design, though the overall proportions are set to be in line with the Renault MPV. The Nissan MPV is expected to measure in just below the 4 metre mark while featuring a stepped roof design to ensure adequate headroom in all rows of seating.
 

Also Read: Nissan’s Entry-Level MPV Confirmed For India Launch Early In 2026

 

Speaking of the fascia, images of the test mule and teasers suggest the presence of a large grille flanked by neatly integrated swept-back headlamps and large C-shaped trim elements lower down on the bumper. The teaser also suggests a flowing design to the MPV with the A-pillar’s rake neatly integrated into the design. Towards the rear, expect the MPV to get a unique design for the tailgate to stand out from its platform sibling.
 

Also Read: Nissan Magnite AMT Launched With CNG Kit, Prices Start At Rs. 6.88 lakh

 

The interior, too, could get design differences over its platform sibling, though some of the tech and features are expected to be shared.
 

 

Also Read: Nissan Tekton Name Confirmed For Upcoming C-Segment SUV; Set For India Launch Mid-2026

 

Mechanically, the MPV is likely to adopt the 1.0-litre, three-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine from the Triber. The unit develops 71 bhp and 96 Nm of torque in the Triber and is offered with manual and AMT gearbox options.
 

Prices are expected to be announced in the first quarter of 2026, though we expect it to command a marginal premium over the Renault Triber.

 

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New Mini Convertible Launched At Rs 58.50 Lakh

Mini India has launched the new Cooper S Convertible in India at an introductory price of Rs 58.50 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings for the drop-top derivative of the iconic Cooper hatchback opened last month with deliveries expected to start soon. The Mini Convertible is available in India as a CBU import and in a single variant.
 

Also Read: 2025 MINI Cooper Convertible Review

 

On the design front, the Convertible looks nearly identical to the Cooper hatchback, save for the roof. The fixed hard top of the hatch is replaced by a fabric soft top that Mini says can be opened and closed in up to 18 seconds at speeds of up to 30 kmph. The fabric soft-top also comes with a sunroof mode - just slide open the section above the front seat. Mini is offering four colour options to pick from - British Racing Green, Chilli Red, Ocean Wave Green and Sunny Side Yellow. Buyers also get two 18-inch wheel designs.

 

Also Read: MINI Cooper Convertible Bookings Open

Inside, the cabin design is identical to the latest Cooper hatchback, with a heads-up display in front of the driver and a large, circular 13.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The dashboard features a knitted pattern finish to the top with minimal physical buttons. 

 

Also Read: MINI Countryman John Cooper Works Launched At Rs 64.90 Lakh

 

On the feature front, the central touchscreen packs in Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, along with a built-in voice assistant and navigation. Occupants also get power-adjustable sport seats up front - with driver memory, a Harman Kardon sound system, rear view camera, a wireless phone charger, cruise control, auto climate control, tyre pressure monitoring, and Level 1 ADAS functions.

Moving to the powertrain, the Cooper S Convertible gets the familiar 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine good for 201 bhp and 300 Nm paired with a 7-speed DCT gearbox. Mini claims a 0-100 kmph time of under 7 seconds and a top speed of 240 kmph.

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New Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Dimensions, Engines, Features Compared

The second-generation Kia Seltos is finally here, and it looks quite different from the model it will eventually replace once launched on January 2, 2026. It’s a bit larger, wears Kia’s updated design language, and gets a refreshed cabin layout with a few new touches. Powertrain options remain the same, but the overall look of the compact SUV has undergone a radical change, both inside and out. Here is how it compares to the new contender from Maruti, the Victoris, on paper. 

 

Also Read: 2026 Kia Seltos Makes Global Debut; India Launch On January 2, 2026 

New Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Dimensions 

 

	Kia Seltos	Maruti Victoris
Length	4460 mm	4360 mm
Width	1830 mm	1795 mm
Height	1635 mm	1655 mm
Wheelbase	2690 mm	2600 mm
Boot Space	447 litres	439 litres

 

The new Kia Seltos is noticeably larger than the Maruti Suzuki Victoris in proportions. At 4,460 mm, the Seltos is 100 mm longer, and its width of 1,830 mm gives it a 35 mm advantage. The Victoris, however, stands slightly taller at 1,655 mm compared to the Seltos’ 1,635 mm. The Kia also offers a longer wheelbase at 2,690 mm – 90 mm more than the Victoris’ 2,600 mm – which should translate to better cabin space. Boot capacity is marginally higher in the Seltos as well, at 447 litres versus the Victoris’ 439 litres.

 

Also Read: All-New Kia Seltos Unveiled: A Detailed Look In Pictures

New Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Engine, Gearbox & Drivetrain 

	Kia Seltos	Maruti Victoris
Engine	1.5 NA petrol | 1.5 turbo-petrol | 1.5 diesel	1.5 NA petrol | 1.5 petrol-CNG | 1.5 NA petrol (strong hybrid)
Power	112 bhp | 157 bhp | 114 bhp	102 bhp | 99 bhp/87 bhp | 91 bhp
Torque	144 Nm | 253 Nm | 250 Nm	139 Nm | 137/122 Nm | 122 Nm
Gearbox	6 MT/IVT | 6-iMT/7-DCT | 6-MT/6-AT	5-MT/6-AT | 5-MT | e-CVT
Drivetrain	2WD	2WD/AWD | 2WD | 2WD

 

The Kia Seltos – though it carries forward its engine options – holds a clear lead in outright performance, offering more power and torque than any of the Maruti Suzuki Victoris’ engine options. Its turbo-petrol unit in particular produces noticeably higher output than the Victoris’ naturally aspirated, CNG, and strong-hybrid setups. Even the Seltos’ naturally aspirated petrol and diesel engines punch out stronger figures than the equivalent 1.5-litre petrol units in the Victoris.

The gearbox options offered by both carmakers on their compact SUVs also differ. The Seltos offers a wider mix of manuals, automatics, an iMT, and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, while the Victoris sticks to a simpler spread of 5-MT, 6-AT, and e-CVT (hybrid) combinations. Both SUVs use front-wheel drive as standard, though the Victoris additionally offers an all-wheel-drive (Maruti's all-Grip Select) configuration, which is not available on the Seltos.

 

New Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Features

Looking at the top-spec variants, both SUVs come packed with similar features, though each carmaker follows its own when it comes to screen layout and in-car tech. The Victoris gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen that sits separately from its 10.1-inch digital driver display, giving the dashboard a dual-screen look. 

The Seltos is equipped with flush-fitting door handles, while the Victoris gets pull-type door handles. LED lighting is offered on both models. 

 

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The new Seltos, meanwhile, continues with the familiar single-panel setup but steps things up with 12.3-inch displays for both the infotainment system and instrument cluster, along with a small secondary screen for the AC controls, similar to what Kia offers on the Syros.

The Victoris’ features list includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an 8-speaker Dolby Atmos sound system, ventilated front seats, 64-colour ambient lighting, connected car tech, an 8-way powered driver’s seat, and a heads-up display.

 

The Seltos keeps most of its existing equipment but brings along upgrades of its own, such as a 10-way powered driver’s seat with memory, a head-up display and a relaxation function for the driver’s seat, along with dual-zone climate control. However, it is the Victoris that gets a gesture-operated tailgate, which is missing on the Seltos. 

Both SUVs offer Level 2 ADAS in their fully loaded variants. Standard safety equipment on the Victoris includes six airbags, ESP, hill-hold assist, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, and three-point seatbelts with reminders for all seats. The Seltos includes all of these as well, while also adding all-wheel disc brakes, a rear-view camera with guidelines, brake assist, and a few other safety aids depending on the variant.

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New MINI Cooper Convertible India Launch Tomorrow

The new-gen MINI Cooper S Convertible is all set to go on sale in India tomorrow, on December 12, 2025. This open-top version brings in a lot more style, along with the new looks and features we have already experienced with the 3-door hatchback. While we drove the German-spec Cooper S Convertible some time back in Munich, recently we also flavoured the India-spec model, which you will find on the car&bike website. Pre-bookings for the Cooper S Convertible were opened last month, on November 20. 

 

Also Read: 2025 MINI Cooper Convertible Review

 

 

The Indian-spec MINI Convertible is identical to the Cooper S when it comes to powertrain – a 2.0-litre twin turbo petrol engine that makes 201 bhp and 300 Nm of peak torque. It comes paired to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission that sends power to the front wheels. The car propels from 0-100 kmph in 7 seconds. 

 

Also Read: MINI Cooper Convertible Bookings Open

 

 

Visually, the car shares most of its styling cues with the Cooper S – the large split grille with the S branding, sweptback circular headlamps, and vertically stacked LED taillights with the Union Jack lighting signature. The 18-inch alloys get a different design, but the big visual change is the retractable soft-top roof. In fact, the roof can be folded completely in 18 seconds, not just when stationary, but at speeds up to 30 kmph.

 

Also Read: MINI Countryman John Cooper Works Launched At Rs 64.90 Lakh

 

 

In terms of layout, the cabin is identical to the Cooper, but the colour palette is slightly different. You can opt for either a curated accessory pack or choose your favourite accessories while booking the car. Optional features offered under these packs include powered seats, Sport steering wheel, heated steering wheel, and MINI Experience modes. 

 

 

The big highlight inside the cabin is the circular 13.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, featuring wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay. There is a driver cluster, but rather a head-up display (HUD) for any vehicle information the driver might need on the go. Other notable features include a Harman sound system and a wireless charger. The second row is surprisingly decent on space, and the access too is good with the front seat forward recline option.

 

 

The standard MINI Cooper S is priced starting from Rs. 43.70 lakh and goes up to Rs. 54.40 lakh (all ex-showroom) for the JCW pack edition. The Cooper S Convertible, being the more exotic version, will come with a slightly higher premium. We expect the MINI Cooper S Convertible to be priced between Rs. 45 lakh and Rs. 55 lakh (ex-showroom).

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Ather Rizta Sales Cross 2 Lakh Unit Milestone

The Ather Rizta electric scooter has crossed the 2 lakh unit sales milestone, a little over 6 months after sales crossed the 1 lakh unit mark in May 2025. Launched in India in April 2024, the electric scooter has reached the 2 lakh unit milestone within 2 years of its launch and currently accounts for over 70 per cent of its sales in the country.

 

Also read: Ather Energy Achieves 5 Lakh Production Milestone

 

Speaking on the milestone, Ravneet Singh Phokela, CBO, Ather Energy, said, “Rizta has been on a roll from the very beginning, expanding our addressable market and enabling us to expand distribution aggressively, especially in Middle and North India. Going forward, our focus remains on strengthening product accessibility through deeper distribution and building on this strong base.”
 

Also Read: Ather Rizta Z Now Gets A Touch Enabled Cluster

 

Ather says that the Rizta has played a key part in expanding its market share in Central and North India, citing a notable increase in market share in states such as MP, Chhattisgarh, UP and Punjab between Q1 FY2026 and Q3 FY2026.

Also Read: Ather Concept EL01 E-Scooter Debuts With Steel Frame, Direct Drive Motor

 

The Ather Rizta is available in two variants, S and Z, with three battery options: 2.7 kW, 2.9 kW, and 3.7 kW. Depending on the variant, the IDC range varies between 123 km and 159 km. Both versions offer a peak power output of 4.3 kW (5.77 bhp) and 22 Nm of torque. The claimed top speed for both variants is 80 kmph, with a 0-40 kmph acceleration time of 4.7 seconds. Prices for the scooter currently start at Rs 1.05 lakh (ex-showroom).
 

Rivals to the Ather Rizta include the TVS Iqube and Bajaj Chetak.

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New Kia Seltos Launched: Top 5 Highlights

Kia has launched the new and updated Seltos, celebrating its world premiere in India. With bookings open and launch set to take place on January 2, 2026, the Seltos is set to reignite the fire in the C-SUV segment where the competition has never been fiercer. So, what makes the new Seltos stand out? Here are five things you need to know about it. 

 

Design and Styling:

If you have seen the international Kia line-up, the new Seltos won’t feel out of place. The newest iteration of Kia's Opposites United design philosophy shares resemblance to the Sportage upfront with the grille mesh design and sleek LEDs for the headlamps and daytime running lights. Even the bumper design is more aggressive than before, and it now sits on newer 18-inch alloy wheels. 

Compared to the outgoing version, the new Seltos is slightly bigger in dimension, measuring 4,430x1,830x1,600 mm with a slightly longer wheelbase of 2,690 mm, up by 80mm compared to the outgoing model. 

 

Also read: 2026 Kia Seltos World Premiere LIVE Updates: Specifications, Features, Images
 

Powertrain Choices:

With the change in generation, there’s no change to the powertrain line-up in the new Seltos. You get the same three engine options – all three are 1.5L, all three are four-cylinder. The naturally aspirated petrol makes 113bhp and 144Nm and can be had with a manual or a CVT. And the other petrol is the TGDi, making 158bhp and 253Nm. This engine is available with a six-speed iMT or a seven-speed DCT. And lastly, the diesel produces 18bhp and 260Nm and is paired to either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic. 

There are two new colour options as well: Morning Haze and Magma Red. It was rumoured that the new Seltos would introduce a hybrid powertrain in the line-up, but it wasn’t the case at the launch. It may or may not come at a later date. 

 

Also read: Kia Syros 1.0 Turbo Petrol: 6000 km Long-Term Review – Final Report!
 

New Platform:

Compared to the older Seltos, which was based on the K2 platform, the new one moves to the newer K3 platform. The increase in dimension comes courtesy of this change in platform, along with improved safety quotient and space inside the cabin. On the other hand, the Creta and the Clavis retain the older K2 platform. 

 

Interior and Features

With the generation change comes a new cabin design which is inspired by the new Kia cars like the Syros and the Carens Clavis. There’s a new colour theme with a large floating panel on the dashboard and a newly-designed steering wheel as well. There are the new 12.3-inch dual displays with another screen in between. It has a 60:40 split second row with recline and a boot capacity of 447 litres behind the powered tailgate. 

As for the feature list, it includes dual-zone climate control, Bose sound system, Level 2 ADAS, panoramic sunroof, HUD, connected car technology, ambient lighting, reclining second row, and a full-LED light package. In terms of safety, it comes fitted with six airbags, ABS with EBD, stability programme, and hill-start assist as standard. 

 

Also Read: All-New Kia Seltos Unveiled: A Detailed Look In Pictures
 

Competition

Following the global premiere, the new-gen Seltos will be launched in India on January 2, 2026. It is expected to carry a price range between Rs 12-20 lakh across the powertrain and variants. It will continue to face direct competition from the other C-SUVs, which include the Hyundai Creta, Honda Elevate, MG Astor, Maruti Victoris, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, and the newly introduced Tata Sierra.

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New Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Creta: Dimensions, Engines, Features Compared

Kia recently unveiled the new second-gen Seltos ahead of its India launch in January 2025. The new SUV brings some big changes, not just at the surface level but under the skin as well, being Kia’s first car for India on the Kia/Hyundai K3 platform. The result is an SUV that is larger and wider than its predecessor, while the feature list too has been upgraded with newer tech. We see how it compares to the segment benchmark, the Hyundai Creta, on paper.
 

Also read: 2026 Kia Seltos Makes Global Debut; India Launch On January 2, 2026
 

2026 Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Creta: Dimensions

 

	2026 Kia Seltos	Hyundai Creta
Length	4,460 mm	4,330 mm
Width	1,830 mm	1,790 mm
Height	1,635 mm	1,635 mm
Wheelbase	2,690 mm	2,610 mm
Boot Space	447 litres	433 litres

 

The Seltos has a clear size advantage on paper in almost every aspect. It’s over 100 mm longer, 40 mm wider and sits on an 80 mm longer wheelbase. This should mean that the Seltos should offer greater interior space than its Hyundai cousin. The Seltos also gets marginally more boot space than the Creta too.
 

2026 Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Creta: Engines & Gearbox
 

	2026 Kia Seltos Petrol	Hyundai Creta Petrol	2026 Kia Seltos T-GDi	Hyundai Creta T-GDi
Engine	1497 cc, 4 cyls, NA	1497 cc, 4 cyls, NA	1482 cc, 4 cyls, turbo-petrol	1482 cc, 4 cyls, turbo-petrol
Power	113 bhp at 6300 rpm	113 bhp at 6300 rpm	158 bhp at 5500 rpm	158 bhp at 5500 rpm
Torque	144 Nm at 4500 rpm	144 Nm at 4500 rpm	253 Nm at 1500-3500 rpm	253 Nm at 1500-3500 rpm
Gearbox	6-speed MT / CVT	6-speed MT / CVT	6-speed iMT / 7-speed DCT	7-speed DCT

The new Seltos carries over the engine options from the first-gen SUV with no notable changes. This means that power and torque figures are identical to the Gen 1 SUV and by extension the Hyundai Creta as well, which shares the same powerplants. The only notable point of difference is that the Seltos turbo-petrol gets the option for a 6-speed clutch-pedal-less manual gearbox or iMT unit, while the Creta turbo-petrol is DCT only.
 

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	2026 Kia Seltos Diesel	Hyundai Creta Diesel
Engine	1493 cc, 4 cyls, turbo-diesel	1493 cc, 4 cyls, turbo-diesel
Power	114 bhp at 4000 rpm	114 bhp at 4000 rpm
Torque	250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm	250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
Gearbox	6-speed MT / AT	6-speed MT / AT

It's a similar story for the diesel powertrains too, with no difference between the two SUVs.
 

2026 Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Creta: Features
 

Moving to the features, the new Seltos does get some upgrades over the Creta. In the fully-loaded GTX(A) spec, the Seltos gets features such as a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a third 5.0-inch touchscreen for air-con functions, dual zone climate control, a 10-way adjustable driver seat with memory function, auto dimming IRVM, front, rear and side parking sensors, 360-degree cameras and more.
 

In comparison, the Creta features smaller 10.25-inch displays, lacks side parking sensors and gets an 8-way adjustable driver seat minus a memory function. Features such as dual zone climate control, auto-dimming IRVM, panoramic sunroof and 360 degree cameras are shared.
 

Also read: All-New Kia Seltos Unveiled: A Detailed Look In Pictures
 

On the safety front, the Creta gets six airbags as standard, along with features such as ABS, ESC, tyre pressure monitoring and rear parking sensors and camera in the base model. The Creta gets similar features in the base model, though it lacks a reverse camera.

Moving to the top variants, both SUVs get Level 2 ADAS tech with similar levels of capabilities. One key difference in the system is that the new Seltos gets a Parking Collision Avoidance function that is not offered in the Creta. The system is functional while reverse parking the Seltos.

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2026 Kia Seltos World Premiere Highlights: Specifications, Features, Images

Kia is set to unveil the second-generation Seltos in India today. The Seltos has been a key model for Kia in India, arriving as the brand’s first product and quickly garnering attention in the compact SUV market. As seen from the teaser images, the second-generation version is slated to arrive with a completely redesigned exterior and cabin, along with more features than the outgoing model.

 

Recent teasers have made it clear that the new Seltos will introduce a fresh design language, setting it apart from the first-generation model. It’s clear that Kia is pushing the design towards its global design language, and the new-gen model appears to borrow some bits from the brand’s flagship Telluride SUV. 

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