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2026 Kia Seltos
Crossover · 2021–2027
Trims and features
What changed for 2026
- Starting prices: −$900 to +$300 (4 trims; hover for each)
- Trim dropped: X-Line
- Engine: 2.0L MPI Atkinson 4-cylinder engine → 2.0L MPI 4 Cylinder (EX, LX, S)
- Horsepower: 146 hp → 147 hp (EX, LX, S)
- Digital gauge cluster: 4.2 in → 4.25 in (S)
2026 Seltos trims
| EX | LX | S | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||
| Starting MSRP | from $26,490 | from $23,790 | from $25,490 | $31,490 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Engine | 2.0L MPI 4 Cylinder | 2.0L MPI 4 Cylinder | 2.0L MPI 4 Cylinder | 1.6L Turbo GDI 4 Cylinder |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 147 hp | 147 hp | 190 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | 8-Speed Auto Transmission |
| Gears | — | — | — | 8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | Awd |
| Size and capability | ||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Tech | ||||
| Touchscreen | 10.25 in | 8 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in |
| Apple CarPlay | — | Wireless | — | — |
| Android Auto | — | Wireless | — | — |
| Digital gauge cluster | 10.25 in | 4.2 in | 4.25 in | 10.25 in |
| Audio | — | — | — | Bose |
| Wireless phone charging | Qi | — | — | Qi |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | — | — | — | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | — | 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 |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | — | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking |
| Parking sensors | Rear | — | — | Rear |
| Comfort | ||||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather | Cloth | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather |
| Heated seats | Front | — | AWD: Front FWD: — | Front |
| Ventilated seats | — | — | — | Optional |
| Remote start | Key Fob Remote Start | — | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench |
| Exterior | ||||
| Sunroof | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Power liftgate | AWD: Power Liftgate FWD: — | — | — | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 17 in | 17 in | 17 in | 18 in |
| Headlights | — | — | — | Bi-LED Projector |
Packages and options (27)
| EX | LX | S | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glossy Black Door Garnish Package | — | — | Optional | — |
| Sunroof Package $800 | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Cross Bars $400 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Lifestyle Hitch $350 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Guards $155 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $80 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with HomeLink $375 | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Cargo Cover $160 | — | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Cargo Tray, Reversible $140 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $200 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit, Small $45 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net (Floor) $60 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roadside Assistance Kit $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Clear White with Fusion Black Roof $395 | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Dark Ocean Blue | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Fusion Black $395 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Gravity Gray | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Mars Orange | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Neptune Blue | — | — | Optional | — |
| Pluton Blue | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Pluton Blue with Fusion Black Roof $395 | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Snow White $395 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Steel Gray | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Cloth | — | Optional | — | — |
| Black SynTex | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Black SynTex and Cloth | — | — | Optional | — |
| Brown SynTex | Optional | — | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem configurator, 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.