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background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221;]\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\"><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>\u00a7\u00a0 <strong>Kia Seltos crowned \u2018SUV of the Year\u2019 by Times Drive, a leading automotive platform under Times Group, India\u2019s largest media conglomerate\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a7\u00a0 <strong>Award reflects all-new Seltos\u2019s strong competitiveness in India\u2019s B-SUV segment and Kia\u2019s growing global SUV leadership\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a7\u00a0 <strong>Recognition underscores Seltos\u2019s balance of design, technology, safety and everyday usability\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\"><strong>Ain Alalam &#8211; Rashad Iskandrni<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/worldwide.kia.com\/en\/newsroom\/view\/?id=161045\">The all-new Kia Seltos<\/a> has been named \u2018SUV of the Year\u2019 at the 2026 Times Drive Auto Summit &amp; Awards in New Delhi, India, underscoring the model\u2019s continued success in one of the world\u2019s most dynamic and competitive automotive markets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">Organized by Times Drive, a key automotive and mobility platform under Times Group, India\u2019s largest media conglomerate, the awards recognize outstanding vehicles across the industry.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">The all-new Kia Seltos was selected by a panel of automotive journalists and media experts, based on comprehensive evaluation criteria including:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li style=\"direction: ltr;\">Design<\/li>\n<li style=\"direction: ltr;\">Performance<\/li>\n<li style=\"direction: ltr;\">Technology<\/li>\n<li style=\"direction: ltr;\">Safety<\/li>\n<li style=\"direction: ltr;\">Sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">This latest recognition highlights the all-new Seltos\u2019s strong customer appeal in India\u2019s highly competitive B-SUV segment, while reinforcing Kia\u2019s growing brand appeal and leadership in the global SUV market.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\"><strong>What did Kia say about the Seltos being named India\u2019s \u2018SUV of the Year<\/strong><strong>\u2019<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">\u201cThis recognition for the Kia Seltos reflects our continued commitment to delivering vehicles that combine design, technology and practicality in ways that resonate with our customers across diverse markets. As a core model in Kia\u2019s global SUV lineup, Seltos plays a key role in strengthening our presence in strategic regions such as India. Accolades such as the 2026 Times Drive Auto Summit &amp; Awards \u2018SUV of the Year\u2019 highlight the importance of delivering design-led, safety-focused, customer-centric mobility solutions that offer both everyday usability and long-term value,\u201d said <strong>Ho Sung Song, President and CEO of Kia Corporation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\"><strong>Why did the Kia Seltos win \u2018SUV of the Year\u2019?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">The Seltos\u2019s recognition reflects its broad range of capabilities and customer-focused features, combining authentic SUV design, advanced connectivity and practical versatility tailored to a wide range of user needs.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">The judges noted the \u201clove and appreciation received in the domestic market\u201d when the Seltos made its debut, commenting that \u201cThe Seltos is well acknowledged for its design and feature-rich premium cabin.\u201d The judging panel also highlighted the fact that \u201cthe new Seltos boasts revised exterior and interior designs, including a dual display setup, and a suite of premium features, including a panoramic sunroof and advanced safety systems.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">\u201cThe Seltos was developed with a clear intent from the very beginning \u2013 to understand Indian customers and build around their needs. With this new generation, we have taken that forward by making it more spacious, more confident in its design, stronger in safety and technology, and more aligned with how families use their vehicles. This recognition reflects the strength of that approach and the strong connect the Seltos continues to build with our customers,\u201d said <strong>Gwanggu Lee, Managing Director and CEO of Kia India<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\"><strong>What safety rating has the Kia Seltos achieved?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">The new Kia Seltos achieved a<strong> 5-star Adult Safety<\/strong> and a<strong> 5-star Child Safety<\/strong> rating from the Indian New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP). Further details can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyundaimotorgroup.com\/en\/news\/CONT0000000000207900\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\"><strong>How does the Seltos fit in to Kia\u2019s global SUV strategy?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">As one of Kia\u2019s most important global models, the Seltos continues to play a central role in the brand\u2019s SUV strategy. The all-new model builds on this foundation with;<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li style=\"direction: ltr;\">Enhanced interior space and everyday usability<\/li>\n<li style=\"direction: ltr;\">Expanded capability across a variety of driving conditions<\/li>\n<li style=\"direction: ltr;\">Advanced technology and connectivity features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">Together, these attributes deliver a confident and versatile driving experience tailored to diverse customer needs across global markets.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">With its combination of bold and distinctive SUV design, intelligent functionality, practicality and strong overall value, the all-new Kia Seltos continues to set a benchmark in the compact SUV segment, supporting Kia\u2019s broader ambition to deliver accessible, customer-centric mobility solutions worldwide.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\"><strong>About Kia Corporation <\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">Kia (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kia.com\">www.kia.com<\/a>) is a global mobility brand with a vision to create sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies around the world. Founded in 1944, Kia has been providing mobility solutions for more than 80 years. With 52,000 employees worldwide, a presence in more than 190 markets, and manufacturing facilities in six countries, the company today sells around three million vehicles a year. Kia is spearheading the popularization of electrified and battery electric vehicles and developing a growing range of mobility services, encouraging millions of people around the world to explore the best ways of getting around. The company\u2019s brand slogan \u2013 \u2018Movement that inspires\u2019 \u2013 reflects Kia\u2019s commitment to inspire consumers through its products and services.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">For more information, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kianewscenter.com\/\">Kia Global Newsroom<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n[\/mhc_text][\/mhc_column][\/mhc_row][\/mhc_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[mhc_section admin_label=&#8221;\u0642\u0633\u0645&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; specialty=&#8221;off&#8221;][mhc_fullwidth_menu admin_label=&#8221;\u0642\u0627\u0626\u0645\u0629 \u0628\u0639\u0631\u0636 \u0643\u0627\u0645\u0644&#8221; menu_id=&#8221;56&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; submenu_direction=&#8221;downwards&#8221; fullwidth_menu=&#8221;off&#8221;] [\/mhc_fullwidth_menu][\/mhc_section][mhc_section admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; gradient_background=&#8221;off&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; gradient_style=&#8221;horizontal&#8221; inner_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; video_hide=&#8221;off&#8221; video_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; allow_advanced_padding=&#8221;on&#8221; remove_padding=&#8221;on&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; column_paddings=&#8221;padding-0pct&#8221; column_match_heights=&#8221;off&#8221; background_leak=&#8221;off&#8221; background_leak_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_leak_size=&#8221;25&#8243; separator_top=&#8221;off&#8221; separator_bottom=&#8221;off&#8221; background_image_size=&#8221;cover&#8221; background_image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; background_image_position_x=&#8221;center&#8221; background_image_position_y=&#8221;center&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; animation_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; mobile_2_pr_row=&#8221;off&#8221; mobile_reverse=&#8221;off&#8221;][mhc_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221;][mhc_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][mhc_image admin_label=&#8221;\u0635\u0648\u0631\u0629&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ainlogo.png&#8221; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; hoverfx=&#8221;scaleup&#8221; sticky=&#8221;off&#8221; image_mask=&#8221;off&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;0&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_center_on_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":115174,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-115176","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-coverage"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115176","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=115176"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115176\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/115174"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=115176"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=115176"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=115176"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}