In this article, we’ll explore the variant-wise powertrain options and their specifications. Kia are offering the new Seltos in 10 variants – HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK (O), HTX, HTX (A), GTX, GTX (A), X-Line, and X-Line (A).
2026 Kia Seltos – Variant-Wise Engine And Transmission Options
The 2026 Seltos is available with the following 6 powertrain options:
- 1.5L normal petrol-manual (6MT)
- 1.5L normal petrol-automatic (CVT)
- 1.5L turbo petrol-auto-clutch manual (6ACMT)
- 1.5L turbo petrol-automatic (7DCT)
- 1.5L turbo diesel-manual (6MT)
- 1.5L turbo diesel-automatic (6TC)
The following table presents the variant-engine-transmission combinations of the Kia Seltos 2026:
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- The 1.5L normal petrol engine with the 6-speed manual transmission is available in the HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK (O), HTX and HTX (A) variants.
- The 1.5L normal petrol engine with the CVT automatic transmission is available in all variants except the base Seltos HTE.
- The 1.5L turbo petrol engine with the 6-speed auto-clutch automatic transmission (ACCT) is only available in the HTE (O), HTK and HTK (O) variants.
- The 1.5L turbo petrol engine with the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) is available in the HTK (O), HTX, HTX (A), GTX, GTX (A), X Line and X Line (A) variants.
- The 1.5L diesel engine with the 6-speed manual transmission is available in the HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK (O), and HTX variants.
- The 1.5L diesel engine with the 6-speed torque converter (TC) automatic is available in all variants but the base Seltos HTE.
- The top Kia Seltos X Line variants are only available with automatic transmission options
2026 Kia Seltos Powertrain Specifications
Here are the power and torque specifications of the 2026 Kia Seltos:
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- All engine options continue to produce the same power and torque output as the outgoing Seltos.
- All engine options retain the same transmission options as the outgoing model.
Also Read: 2026 Kia Seltos Petrol, Diesel Variants Explained – Which One To Buy?
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