The All-New Seltos Named 'SUV of the Year' in India

2026 Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards

The All-New Seltos from Kia has demonstrated its competitiveness in the Indian market by being selected as the 'SUV of the Year' at an awards ceremony hosted by a leading Indian media outlet.

On May 5 (local time), Kia announced that the All-New Seltos was named 'SUV of the Year' at the '2026 Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards,' hosted by Times Drive, an automotive and mobility-focused media outlet under India's largest media conglomerate, the Times Group.

At the '2026 Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards', (from left) Atul Sood, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Kia India, Rohit Chhada, President of Times Drive, and Manav Sinha, Editor-in-Chief of Times Drive, are celebrating the All New Seltos winning the 'SUV of the Year' award. Kia

The 2026 Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards formed a judging panel consisting of automotive journalists and influencers, who conducted a comprehensive evaluation of vehicles sold in India from April 2025 to January of this year, assessing aspects such as design, performance, technology, safety, and sustainability to select the award-winning models.

Ho Sung Song, President of Kia, stated, "This award is a result of Kia's ongoing efforts to offer vehicles that achieve a balanced combination of design, technology, and practicality," adding, "The Seltos is a key model that strengthens Kia's position in the rapidly growing Indian market."

The All-New Seltos combines authentic SUV styling with futuristic design elements to create a robust yet sophisticated image. Based on the K3 platform, it has significantly improved ride comfort, suspension performance, and NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) levels to deliver a smoother and more refined driving experience.

The All-New Seltos. Kia

In terms of safety, the All-New Seltos received high scores in the Bharat NCAP (BNCAP), India's new car safety assessment program, earning 31.70 points for adult occupant protection (out of a possible 32) and 45.00 points for child occupant protection (out of a possible 49), achieving a five-star rating.

This represents the highest level of safety performance among internal combustion engine SUVs launched in India, further solidifying the Seltos's reputation as a "safe SUV."

Since its launch in India in January 2026, the All-New Seltos has maintained steady sales, averaging over 10,000 units per month and reaching a cumulative total of 42,554 units, receiving strong support from local customers.

Kwangu Lee, Vice President and Head of Kia India Regional Headquarters, stated, "The All-New Seltos has enhanced its product appeal through its spacious interior, confident design, and improved safety and technological features. This award is yet another confirmation of the trust that Seltos has built with Indian customers."

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