Kia has teased the 2024 Seltos, forward of its North American debut on the Los Angeles Auto Present on September seventeenth.
Whereas the teaser photographs aren’t very revealing, the cat’s already out of the bag because the facelifted variant was launched in South Korea this summer time.
Because of this, we are able to anticipate a modernized entrance fascia that adopts a bigger and extra distinguished grille with illuminated accents. They’ll be joined by up to date headlights and a brand new entrance bumper that options sportier intakes in addition to a pronounced central opening.
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Facelifted KDM Seltos high, 2023 US-spec Seltos backside
The styling modifications proceed out again because the crossover has new taillights which are linked by an illuminated stripe. Additional beneath, there’s a rugged bumper that eschews fake exhaust suggestions for relocated reflectors. We are able to additionally anticipate a extra pronounced rear skid plate to emphasise the mannequin’s all-wheel drive functionality.
Inside, we are able to anticipate a brand new 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and an identical 10.25-inch infotainment system. They need to be joined by higher-quality switchgear and a minimalist shifter. The remainder of the cabin ought to largely carryover, however we are able to additionally anticipate new air vents and different minor updates.
Facelifted KDM Seltos high, 2023 US-spec Seltos backside
In Korea, the facelifted Seltos is obtainable with two totally different engines together with a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder that develops 147 hp (110 kW / 149 PS) and 132 lb-ft (180 Nm) of torque. Clients may go for a turbocharged 1.6-liter with 195 hp (146 kW / 198 PS) and 195 lb-ft (265 Nm) of torque.
These engines will possible be supplied within the US-spec mannequin and, if that’s the case, the turbocharged 1.6-liter may get a 20 hp (15 kW / 20 PS) increase because the engine is at present rated at 175 hp (131 kW / 177 PS). After all, we must always discover out full particulars on Thursday.