India, Nov. 12 -- Kia is reportedly preparing to showcase the next-generation Seltos SUV later this year, with its global reveal expected sometime in December, according to information emerging from industry sources. The upcoming model, internally codenamed SP3, is said to mark a major evolution over the first-generation SUV that was first launched in 2019.

Once introduced, the new Seltos will continue to take on similar mid-size SUVs that have increasingly grown feature-rich and diverse. Its expected rivals include the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Citroen C3X, Volkswagen Taigun, and Skoda Kushaq. The segment has become one of the most competitive in India, with each manufacturer focusing on te...