New Kia Seltos inbound as “expressive” SUV to rival VW T-Roc

SUV is one of Kia’s best selling cars globally – and it is coming to the UK for the first time

Kia has revealed the second generation Seltos, and the big-selling SUV is planned to be sold in the UK and Europe for the first time next year.
Measuring just a bit shorter, slimmer and squatter than the Sportage – and slightly larger than the Niro, the new Seltos has been positioned as an “expressive” alternative to its best seller and will go up against the Volkswagen T-Roc, which itself entered a new generation in August.
Its “lifestyle” positioning means the Seltos is sold with a range of loud colours, including Iceberg Green and Magma Red, and can be used for light off-roading.
Indeed, the new Seltos sports a rugged design which includes skid plates and can be optioned with all-wheel drive that is paired with multi-link rear suspension and a range of off-Tarmac drive options.
It sits on the same K3 platform as the Niro and Kona. Power options include a 147bhp 2.0-litre pure-petrol an