In a recent Update the KIA Seltos has been spotted again testing. The spot has been reported by Healer Tv over at YouTube. In the new spot the vehicles new headlights were seen more clearly. The new headlights are quite different than that of the older generation KIA Seltos. The car that has been spotted was under heavy camouflage and had completely newly designed DRL’s
Possible Hybrid Powertrain
The Car would most possibly have a Hybrid system that combines a gasoline engine and a electric motor. As of yet the vehicle is globally available in petrol as well as diesel variants, the introduction of the new HYBRID version could possibly be a new addition that would bring newer customers to the vehicle platform. Or the HYBRID system could be like the Ford’s Range Extender system in which the small petrol engine is used just to extend the range to help the EV vehicle go farther.
Specs As per Global Models
As per the specs of the new model that would soon be launched in the global markets the specs would involve a gasoline as well as a Hybrid engine option. The Hybrid Option would churn out a peak power figure of 141 Hp, that would be similar to that of the Hyundai Kona. Beyond that it also appears that KIA is developing a new all time Four Wheel Drive EV system for the Seltos Hybrid.
The New system is being purposefully built for the European market, where there is a strong preference for the four wheel drive vehicles. The New E-AWD system would allow the vehicle to perform much more aggressively and enhance Sestos’s appeal in the international markets.
Possible Launch In India
As of yet there have been no news about the possible launch of the new vehicle in India, KIA itself has not announced any details about launching the new generation of the KIA Seltos. But since the vehicle has been witnessed in a production spec guise ready for use, it seems that the manufacturer might be ready to launch the new vehicle soon.
The New generation would make it to India in due time but would KIA launch the new HYBRID Drive train as well? Could the new drivetrain be the next engine option for users beyond the normal petrol and diesel options, all would soon become apparent with time.
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