Kia introduced the facelifted Seltos last year and now the company has revealed the crossover will start at $24,390 when it goes on sale in the United States. That’s a significant jump as the 2023 Seltos began at $22,840. Besides the $1,550 price increase, the destination fee has climbed from $1,295 to $1,325.
Putting pricing aside, the entry-level Seltos LX AWD is basic with a capital ‘B’ as the only notable exterior features are an acoustic laminated windshield, privacy glass, and 17-inch alloy wheels with a dark gray finish.
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The interior is more notable as it features a 4.2-inch display in the instrument cluster and an 8-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Buyers will also find air conditioning, split-folding rear seats, a six-speaker audio system, and a remote keyless entry system with an immobilizer. That being said, there’s still hints of cheapness thanks to a polyurethane steering wheel and a PVC covering on the center console lid.
Thankfully, Kia didn’t pinch pennies on the safety front as the Seltos comes standard with Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, and Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with car, pedestrian, and cyclist detection. Buyers will also find a rearview camera, Rear Occupant Alert, and High Beam Assist.
Power is provided by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 146 hp (109 kW / 148 PS) and 132 lb-ft (179 Nm) of torque. It’s connected to an intelligent variable transmission and a standard all-wheel drive system.
Moving up the trim ladder is the Seltos S, which starts at $24,990 with front-wheel drive or $26,490 with all-wheel drive. It features a more upscale exterior with LED daytime running lights as well as “Star Map” LEDs inside the grille. Buyers will also find fog lights, LED taillights, heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals, and bright trim.
The higher-end amenities continue in the cabin with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a larger 10.25-inch infotainment system with GPS navigation. They’re joined by a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a leather-wrapped shifter, and cloth/SynTex (faux leather) seats. Other highlights include an automatic climate control system, a push-button ignition, LED lighting, and high gloss trim.
Furthermore, there are additional driver assistance systems including Blind Spot Collision Warning, Safe Exit Warning, and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist.
The Seltos EX starts at $25,790 and climbs to $27,990 with all-wheel drive. It’s notable for featuring “solar glass” and 17-inch alloy wheels with a machine finish. Interior additions are minor, but the model comes equipped with heated front seats, SynTex upholstery, and a 10-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support. They’re joined by a wireless smartphone charger and illuminated vanity mirrors.
The Seltos X-Line AWD starts at $28,690 and has a unique grille, “rugged door garnish,” and 18-inch alloy wheels. They’re joined by gunmetal skid plates and a bridge-style roof rack. The interior borrows from the S trim and this means it eschews a power driver’s seat as well as a wireless smartphone charger. However, buyers will find cloth and SynTex seats with heating up front.
While the interior gives up some equipment, the X-Line trim is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 195 hp (145 kW / 198 PS) and 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) of torque. That’s 20 hp (15 kW / 20 PS) more than last year’s engine and it’s paired to a new eight-speed automatic transmission, which replaces the previous seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
The 1.6-liter turbo can also be found in the range-topping Seltos SX AWD, which starts at $29,990. It boasts LED headlights, LED fog lights, and additional body color components. Moving inside, there’s a leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel and heated SynTex front seats. They’re joined by an electrochromic rearview mirror, a rear cargo cover, and an 8-speaker Bose audio system with a subwoofer.
Last but not least, there are additional driver assistance systems. Key among them is Highway Driving Assist and Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go. They’re joined by Intelligent Speed Limit Assist and Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with junction turning.
