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Does the 2026 Seltos receive mechanical changes or is it a mid-cycle cosmetic update?
The 2026 Seltos is a mid-cycle update with targeted exterior styling changes — a revised front bumper with more assertive horizontal bar treatment, redesigned taillights with a distinct LED signature — and a cabin technology refresh. The central infotainment screen grows to 10.25 inches standard on EX and higher trims (versus 8 inches on 2025 base versions), and wireless CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity becomes universal across the lineup. The 2.0L Smartstream engine at 147 horsepower remains on base trims with IVT continuously variable transmission, and the 1.6L turbo at 195 horsepower stays exclusive to upper trims with AWD — an unchanged but well-established architecture in the Canadian market since the 2020 launch.