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Kia Seltos (hybrid) to arrive in 2025

By Dwaipayan Roy

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Hybrid Seltos in 2025

Kia Motors plans to launch a hybrid Seltos SUV in 2025, marking a strategic shift for the Hyundai Group. 

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Third-gen powertrain

The 'third generation' Seltos will likely feature a 1.6-liter hybrid powertrain, similar to the Kia Niro and Hyundai KONA Hybrid. 

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Hybrid sales surge

This move follows a 51% Y-o-Y increase in US hybrid sales and hybrids making up 2.5% of India's mass market segment. 

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Emission norms impact

The company sees potential growth in hybrid models due to possible changes in emission norms. 

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Strategy shift

This decision comes after Kia previously implied that hybrids were for companies without clear EV plans. 

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