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 season.
Because of this, we will count on 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 prime, 2023 US-spec Seltos backside
The styling adjustments proceed out again because the crossover has new taillights which can be linked by an illuminated stripe. Additional under, there’s a rugged bumper that eschews fake exhaust ideas for relocated reflectors. We are able to additionally count on a extra pronounced rear skid plate to emphasise the mannequin’s all-wheel drive functionality.
Inside, we will count on 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 will additionally count on new air vents and different minor updates.
Facelifted KDM Seltos prime, 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. Prospects can even 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 seemingly be provided within the US-spec mannequin and, if that’s the case, the turbocharged 1.6-liter might get a 20 hp (15 kW / 20 PS) enhance because the engine is presently rated at 175 hp (131 kW / 177 PS). In fact, we must always discover out full particulars on Thursday.