Performance

The Kia Seltos offers up plenty of power under the hood to help take on Jefferson Davis Hwy and roads far beyond. The Kia Seltos makes a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine standard, which makes 146 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. This standard engine pairs with a continuously variable transmission. The base engine can be had in a front-wheel drive configuration or an all-wheel drive version. Need more power? The Kia Seltos makes a 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine providing 175 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. This engine is solely available with all-wheel drive and comes with a DCT transmission.

Technology

The Kia Seltos shines in the tech realm, ensuring that there's plenty to help drivers stay connected while heading to Dona Tere or La Roca Pupuseria Y Taqueria. The Kia Seltos comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment display, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, and a basic audio system. Moving to the LX trim adds in even more tech, including SiriusXM radio, UVO telematics, and a navigation system. The Seltos allows for increased tech via upper trim levels, allowing for drivers to add in a Bose premium audio system and wireless charging.

Interior Features

. The base Kia Seltos comes with cloth-trimmed seats, air conditioning, and a roomy rear cargo storage area. Higher trims allow drivers to add in heated front seats, a sunroof, and many other convenience features. The SX Turbo includes a 10-way driver's seat, SynTex seating material, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a leather-wrapped gear shift knob.

Safety

The Kia Seltos offers up a fantastic set of standard and optional safety features that include driver assistance features and classic safety equipment. The Kia Seltos comes standard with Kia Drive Wise, which is a package of driver assistance features. The Kia Drive Wise bundle includes forward collision avoidance assist, forward collision avoidance assist, driver attention warning, high beam assist, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, blind spot collision avoidance assist (rear), rear cross traffic collision avoidance assist, safe exit, highway driving assist, smart cruise control, and rear occupant alert. Classic safety equipment includes things like seat belts, traction control, downhill brake control, high line tire pressure monitoring, and anti-lock brakes.

Trim Overview

The LX trim slots in as the base offering of the Kia Seltos, and it provides drivers with a robust set of standard features to enjoy. The Kia Seltos LX in its most basic configuration comes with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, a continuously variable transmission, and all-wheel drive. The interior of the Kia Seltos includes an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment display, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and remote keyless entry. The Kia LX also comes with Kia Drive Wise, which is a shortened version of the SX Turbo variant. The LX Kia Drive Wise package includes forward collision avoidance assist, driver attention warning, high beam assist, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, and rear occupant alert. The Kia Seltos S trim makes major improvements in the interior realm. The Kia Seltos S includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment display, a UVO system, automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a rear camera with dynamic parking guidance. The S trim also adds cloth/SynTex seating materials and roof rails. The Nightfall Edition includes black roof rails/ exterior accents, cloth/SynTex seating materials with Blue stitching, and an optional two-tone roof. The EX trim takes things a step further by adding in an upgraded grille with integrated LED light bar, SynTex seats, heated front seats, wireless phone charging, rear USB ports, and increased river assistance features. The Seltos EX also gains a sunroof. The top-level Seltos SX Turbo gas a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine (195 horsepower), a 7-speed DCT transmission, a sport steering wheel, SynTex seating materials, and a 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation.

Contact our Team 

Want to check out a new Kia Seltos in person? Feel free to contact our team to setup a test drive or to meet with a team member. If you're looking to clear up the finance side of things first, then head over to our online finance center. Our online finance center offers drivers a convenient way to fill out a finance application to get an idea of auto loans, leases, and finance packages. Have a few other questions? Feel free to reach out to our dealership.