2023 Kia Seltos facelift previewed ahead of July launch

Updated Jul 01, 2022 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

The Seltos just got even more stylish.

Kia previewed the facelifted version of the Seltos for the 2023 model, which comes with a striking exterior design and few updates on the interior. It was in 2019 when the Korean automaker debuted its stylish-looking subcompact crossover model, which means that a mid-cycle refresh is just right on track.

Kia Seltos front view

2023 Kia Seltos

To the untrained eye, the front end might look similar to the outgoing model. But the design team revised the grille which is flanked by the new daytime running light (DRL) layout. The front bumper is also revamped, extending the chrome bits upward for a shinier-looking finish.

The design updates are more prominent at the back as the new Seltos now sports a full-width LED light bar. Along with the new light bar is a redesigned tail lamp which appears to be sharper. Other rear-end changes include a larger skid plate, relocated reflectors, and a new tailgate.

Kia Seltos interior view

Interior of the facelifted version

Moving to the cabin and you will notice that the standard shift lever has been removed in favor of a rotary gear selector. It provides a cleaner finish along with a new driver-centric center console layout. Like the styling of the new Sportage, the dashboard holds two combined 10.25-inch screens, one for the infotainment and the other for the instrument cluster.

Kia has yet to unveil the specifications of the refreshed Seltos in terms of powertrain, but we can expect that the 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine will be carried over. Also, reports suggest that a hybrid option will be offered which will complement the brand’s vision for the fast-approaching electric vehicle (EV) era.

Kia Seltos rear view

The subcompact crossover just got even more stylish

The 2023 Kia Seltos is slated to be launched at the 2022 Busan Motor Show on July 15. By then, more details will be disclosed including specifications and pricing. Kia Philippines made the Seltos available in the local market so one can only hope that it will bring in the sleeker-looking version once exports start rolling.

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Know more about Kia Seltos 2024

Kia Seltos

The Kia Seltos 2023 is a subcompact crossover that is designed to appeal to young car buyers. It is available in the Philippines in five variants, with a price ranging from Php 1,208,000 to Php 1,580,000.  Under the hood, this model is powered by a 2.0-liter inline-4 DOHC D-CVVT gasoline engine capable of generating 147 horsepower and 179 Nm of torque. Only an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) is paired to the engine.

When it comes to the dimensions, the Seltos spans 4,370 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width, and 1,615 mm in height (1,610 mm excluding roof rails). It also gets a wheelbase and Kia Seltos ground clearance rated at 2,630 mm and 170 mm, respectively. In the local market, this Korean subcompact crossover competes against the likes of the Geely Coolray, Mazda CX-3, and MG ZS.

₱ 1,208,000 - ₱ 1,580,000

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Rex Sanchez grew up in Saudi Arabia where he saw and got into the automotive scene. He started his career for an aviation company in the said region, writing about turbines and rotors which are later distributed for educational purposes. And now, he joined Philkotse.com as a staff writer. Currently, he is the youngest on the team and is more than ready to grow in the field.

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