2023 Kia Seltos facelift detailed, in Australia this yr

Full particulars of the facelifted 2023 Kia Seltos have been revealed, forward of an Australian launch due within the closing months of 2022.

First proven by Kia in preview photos final month, the up to date Seltos has been showcased in additional depth in South Korea with a brand new look, overhauled inside, extra know-how, and stronger engines.

Except for the outside updates beforehand detailed, the facelift is led by a revised 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, now growing 148kW and 265Nm – up 18kW – with a mixed gas consumption declare of seven.8 litres per 100km, down 0.1L/100km.

There is a new eight-speed automated transmission – although it is unclear if this replaces the 1.6-litre turbo engine’s seven-speed dual-clutch auto, or is as a substitute fitted to the two.0-litre non-turbo base engine, which makes its debut in Korea for 2023 (however has been bought in Australia since launch).

That engine develops 111kW and 180Nm in Korean-market trim – 1kW down on Australian vehicles – with a mixed gas use declare of seven.8L/100km. Sound insulation now options within the windscreen glass for a quieter drive.

No hybrid model can be accessible, opposite to some rumours.

Security has seen an improve, with the addition of a 360-degree digicam, a “rear aspect” parking digicam, site visitors signal recognition, and a low-speed rear autonomous emergency braking system.

Hyundai and Kia’s Distant Good Parking Help operate, which permits house owners to face beside the automobile and transfer it forwards or backwards out and in of a parking house, simply from buttons on the important thing fob.

Different new options embrace reminiscence for the driving force’s seat, a hands-free energy tailgate, built-in dashcam, USB-C ports, and a ‘digital’ key operate to your smartphone.

As reported, the Seltos will get a brand new look impressed by the bigger Sportage, with a restyled entrance finish, new LED mild signatures, redesigned LED tail-lights with a Carnival-style full-width bar, and a reworked decrease rear bumper.

New 16-inch and 18-inch wheel designs function, whereas there is a new Gravity mannequin grade in South Korea, which provides gloss black finishes for the grille, headlight garnishes, 18-inch wheels and aspect mirrors.

Inside, a brand new 10.25-inch digital instrument show integrates with the previous 10.25-inch centre touchscreen into one panel impressed by the smaller Niro, whereas there’s now additionally a ‘shift-by-wire’ digital gear selector, and revised centre console garnishes.

Pluton Blue and Ballet Inexperienced have been added to the color palette in South Korea, whereas there are three new two-tone color mixtures with Fusion Black distinction roof finishes. The inside trim might be had in black, tan or darkish inexperienced.

The 2023 Kia Seltos is anticipated to achieve Australian showrooms earlier than the tip of 2022 – native particulars can be confirmed nearer to launch. The present mannequin prices $29,290 to $45,290 drive-away.