Kia India will soon expand the Seltos SUV and Carens Clavis EV lineups with new variants in the country. While official confirmation is still awaited, the Seltos is expected to receive a new top-end trim based on the GT Line and Carens Clavis EV will get new GT Line and X-Line variants. Here’re all the key details we know so far about these upcoming additions.
New Kia Seltos Top Variant
The new variant, expected to be called Kia Seltos GTX Plus, will be packed with all advanced features such as Level 2 ADAS (autonomous driving assistance system), a 10-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, 18-inch alloy wheels, LED projector headlamps and more. Additional safety features as part of the Level 2 ADAS suite are also expected.
While the overall styling and design will remain unchanged, the new Seltos GTX Plus trim is expected to witness a few cosmetic updates along with a new colour scheme. Similar to the regular GT Line trim, the new top-end variant will offer a dark-themed cabin.
The 2026 Kia Seltos lineup is available with three engine options – a 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol (115bhp/144Nm), a 1.5L direct injection turbo petrol (160bhp/253Nm) and a 1.5L diesel (116bhp/250Nm). Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual, iMT, CVT, 7-speed DCT and a 6-speed automatic.
New Kia Carens Clavis EV Variants
The upcoming Kia Carens Clavis EV GT Line and X-Line variants will be exclusively offered with the larger 51.4kWh battery pack, paired with a 171bhp electric motor. This setup delivers a claimed ARAI range of 490km on a single charge. It does 0 to 100kmph in 8.4 seconds. The EV features four levels of regenerative braking controlled via paddle shifters along with a steering mounted drive selector.
The Carens Clavis EV is available with two AC charger options – 7.4kWh and 11kW. The 51.4kWh battery pack can be charged from 10 to 100 percent in 4 hours and 45 minutes. The EV also supports V2L (vehicle-to-load) charging.