Kia has given us a first glimpse of the completely new 2027 Seltos. We’re seeing the next version of this small SUV before it’s officially shown at the 2026 New York International Auto Show.

Based on the photos, the revamped Seltos looks much tougher and boxier than the one we have now. At the front, it has strong LED running lights for the day and sits up a little higher, making it look more substantial. It’s designed in Kia’s most recent “Opposites United” style, a style of mixing strong edges with the more robust shape of an SUV, and we’ve already seen this on other new Kia vehicles.

It looks as if the new Seltos is taller and more upright with simpler lines on the body, and you can get it with door handles that fit neatly into the doors.