Paris Motorshow 2026: Inovev forecasts 200,000 units per year of the new Kia Seltos
- Seltos (available in gasoline and mild-hybrid versions) at the Paris Motor Show . Produced in Korea but imported to Europe, the Seltos is a global model, and Kia has chosen to concentrate its production in its Asian plants. Global production began in India in late 2025, then expanded to Korea and China in 2026, but Seltos destined for Europe are produced in Korea.
- Kia is reserving its Žilina plant in Slovakia primarily for models specifically intended for the European market, particularly electric vehicles. Kia states that Žilina is its main European production base. Korea already has the production lines, suppliers, and expertise needed for the Seltos. Therefore, it is more economically straightforward for Kia to export the model from Korea than to create or adapt a European production line for a relatively limited volume.
- The Kia Seltos sold in Europe is primarily available with a petrol hybrid engine: 1.6 T- Hybrid 154 hp or 178 hp — 1.6 L turbo petrol engine + electric motor.
- The Kia Seltos – particularly well positioned – could reach 200,000 units produced per year.