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2024 Kia Seltos
Crossover · 2021–2027
Trims and features
What changed for 2024
- Starting prices: −$750 to +$1,700 (4 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: X-Line
- Trim dropped: Nightfall Edition
- Engine: 1.6L turbocharged GDI → 1.6L Turbo GDI 4 Cylinder (SX)
- Horsepower: 175 hp → 195 hp (SX)
- Gears: 7 → 8 (SX)
- Digital gauge cluster: 7 in → 10.25 in (SX)
- Blind-spot monitoring: Blind Spot Intervention → Blind Spot Alert (SX, EX, S)
- Engine: 2.0L 4-cylinder MPI → 2.0L MPI 4 Cylinder (EX, LX, S)
- Digital gauge cluster: 3.5 in → 10.25 in (EX, S)
- Automatic emergency braking: AEB with Pedestrian Detection → AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection (EX, LX, S)
- Lane keeping: Lane Centering → Lane Keep Assist (LX)
- Touchscreen: 8 in → 10.25 in (S)
2024 Seltos trims
| EX | LX | S | SX | X-Line | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | from $25,890 | $24,490 | from $25,090 | $30,090 | $28,790 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | 2.0L MPI 4 Cylinder | 2.0L MPI 4 Cylinder | 2.0L MPI 4 Cylinder | 1.6L Turbo GDI 4 Cylinder | 1.6L Turbo GDI 4 Cylinder |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | 195 hp | 195 hp |
| Torque | — | — | — | 195 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Transmission | IVT | IVT | IVT | 8AT | 8AT |
| Gears | — | — | — | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD / FWD | Awd | AWD / FWD | Awd | Awd |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | 10.25 in | 8 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in |
| Digital gauge cluster | 10.25 in | — | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | — | AWD: Blind Spot Alert FWD: — | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | — | — | AWD: Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking FWD: — | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | — | Cloth | — | — | — |
| Heated seats | Front | — | AWD: Front FWD: — | Front | Front |
| Ventilated seats | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench |
| Exterior | |||||
| Power liftgate | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Wheels | 17 in | 17 in | 17 in | — | 18 in |
Packages and options (31)
| EX | LX | S | SX | X-Line | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentle Brown Interior Color Package | Optional | — | — | Optional | — |
| Glossy Black Door Garnish Package | — | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Midnight Green Interior Color Package | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Navy Interior Color Package | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Sunroof Package $1,200 | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Cross Bars $360 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Lifestyle Hitch $300 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Guards $125 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Puddle Lights $275 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Protector $120 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $65 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $175 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with HomeLink $350 | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Cargo Net (Floor) $55 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Illuminated Scuff Plates $325 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Interior Light Kit $300 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Mat / Tray, Reversible $140 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Clear White with Black Roof $395 | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Dark Ocean Blue | Optional | — | — | Optional | — |
| Dark Ocean Blue with White Roof $395 | — | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Fusion Black $395 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Gravity Gray | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mars Orange | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Neptune Blue | — | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Pluton Blue | Optional | — | — | Optional | — |
| Pluton Blue with Black Roof $395 | — | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Snow White $395 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Steel Gray | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Valais Green | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Valais Green with Black Roof $395 | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Other, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Seltos 2021–2025, Seltos 2024–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | KIA SELTOS HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | KIA SELTOS HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | KIA SELTOS SUV ICE AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | KIA SELTOS SUV ICE FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | KIA SELTOS SUV N/A AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 4 |
| 2026 | KIA SELTOS SUV N/A FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 | Kia Seltos SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 13 |
| 2025 | Kia Seltos SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 13 |
| 2024 | Kia Seltos SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 45 |
| 2024 | Kia Seltos SUV FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 45 |
| 2023 | Kia Seltos SUV AWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 46 |
| 2023 | Kia Seltos SUV FWD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 46 |
| 2022 | Kia Seltos SUV AWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 73 |
| 2022 | Kia Seltos SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 73 |
| 2021 | Kia SELTOS SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 372 |
| 2021 | Kia SELTOS SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 372 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Seltos AWD | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
26–28 |
| 2027 | Seltos FWD | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 30 |
| 2026 | Seltos AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
25–29 |
| 2025 | Seltos AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
25–29 |
| 2025 | Seltos FWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 31 |
| 2024 | Seltos AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
26–29 |
| 2024 | Seltos FWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 31 |
| 2023 | Seltos AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
27–29 |
| 2023 | Seltos FWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 31 |
| 2022 | Seltos AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
27–29 |
| 2022 | Seltos FWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 31 |
| 2021 | Seltos AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
27–29 |
| 2021 | Seltos FWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 31 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.