Kia Seltos Wins 'SUV of the Year' at 2026 Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards in India
The all-new Kia Seltos has been named 'SUV of the Year' at the 2026 Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards in New Delhi, India.
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What Happened
The all-new Kia Seltos has been named 'SUV of the Year' at the 2026 Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards in New Delhi, India. The awards, organized by Times Drive under India's largest media conglomerate Times Group, recognize outstanding vehicles across the industry. A panel of automotive journalists evaluated the Seltos on design, performance, technology, safety, and sustainability.
“This 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's global SUV lineup, Seltos plays a key role in strengthening our presence in strategic regions such as India.”
“The Seltos was developed with a clear intent from the very beginning – 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.”
Why this matters
The award underscores the Seltos's strong customer appeal and Kia's growing brand presence in India's competitive B-SUV segment, reinforcing its SUV leadership globally.
Terms in This Story
- BNCAP
- Indian New Car Assessment Program, a safety rating system for vehicles sold in India.
- B-SUV
- A subcompact SUV segment, typically the smallest size class of SUVs.
- Times Drive Auto Summit & Awards
- An annual automotive industry event in India organized by Times Drive, recognizing top vehicles and innovations.
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