2023 Kia Seltos Coming With Significant Changes

TheKia Seltoswas introduced for the 2021 model year in the US as abrand new subcompact crossoverslotting between the full-size Telluride and the smaller Soul, sporting a stylish design that sets it apart in the crowded segment. As competition in the crossover market is so fierce, Kia is wasting no time upgrading the Seltos to stay one step ahead of its competitors.

Just one year after it debuted in America, the Seltos wasupdated for the 2022 model yearwith new standard safety tech, and now Kia is already working on a mid-cycle update that will bring more significant changes.

Under the hood, the American Kia Seltos is currently offered with either a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter engine producing 146 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, or a more powerful 1.6-liter engine rated at 175 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque.

According toThe Korean Car Blog, a new, more efficient hybrid version of the Seltos will join the lineup as part of a 2023 model year mid-cycle update. In overseas markets, the new hybrid Seltos will replace the diesel-powered model, which is not sold in the US. It will reportedly use the same hybrid setup as theKia Niro, combining a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor to produce 139 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque.