2027 Kia Seltos price and specs

The second-generation Kia Seltos small SUV arrives as a hybrid-only affair, with prices starting from $39,990 drive-away.

A total of six variants will be offered in Australia – S, S with Safety Pack, Sport, Sport+, GT-Line FWD and GT-Line e-AWD – with only the flagship offering the Hyundai Motor Group's new electrified all-wheel drive system.

Front-wheel drive versions will get a 113kW/265Nm 1.6-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder hybrid powertrain, while e-AWD models will add another electric motor on the rear axle for electrified AWD, with system power boosted to around 126kW – with no quoted torque figure.

Key rivals include the related Hyundai Kona Hybrid (from $39,990 D/A), in addition to the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid (from $37,440 plus on-roads), GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid (from $32,990 D/A), Chery C5 Hybrid (from $31,990 D/A), MG ZS Hybrid+ (from $29,990 D/A), Nissan Qashqai e-Power (from $45,850 + ORCs), and Jaecoo J5 SHS-H (from $34,990 D/A).

Pricing

The price of entry into the Seltos range has risen by nearly $7000 compared to its petrol-only predecessor, though this is somewhat offset by the hybridised powertrain and increased equipment levels.

Drivetrains and Efficiency

Dimensions

Servicing and Warranty

The Seltos is covered by Kia Australia's seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty with roadside assistance and capped-price servicing for the same period.

Safety

The Kia Seltos is currently unrated by ANCAP and sister firm Euro NCAP, though the brand's local team says it expects a rating during the early stages of 2027 based on European crash testing.

As with the related K4 range, Kia Australia says to expect a split four-star and five-star rating, with the base S likely to get the former, and the S with Safety Pack and up scoring the later.

Standard safety equipment includes:

• 7 airbags incl. front-centre
• Adaptive cruise control
• Forward Collision Avoidance 2.0 – autonomous emergency braking
• • Pedestrian, cyclist detection
  • Emergency Evasive Steering
  • Junction Crossing function
  • Lane Direct function
  • Lane Oncoming function
• Blind-spot assist
• Driver attention alert
• • Lead Vehicle Departure Alert
  • Forward Attention Warning
• In-cabin safety camera, mounted on rear-view mirror
• Intelligent speed limit assist
• Lane Following Assist 2.0 – lane centring
• Lane-keep assist
• Multi-collision braking
• Parking sensors – front, rear
• Reversing camera incl. dynamic guidelines
• Safe Exit Warning
• Tyre pressure monitoring

Seltos S with Safety Pack adds:

• Blind Spot View Monitor – cameras
• Parking Collision Avoidance Assist-Rear – Rear cross-traffic assist
• Parking sensors – side
• Remote Smart Parking Assist
• Surround View Monitor incl. 3D Mode – 360-degree cameras

Seltos Sport adds:

• Highway Driving Assist 2
• • Navigation-based adaptive cruise + lane centring
  • Lane Change Assist

Standard Equipment

2027 Kia Seltos S equipment highlights:

• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Reflector LED headlights
• LED daytime running lights
• LED tail lights
• Automatic high-beam
• Space-saver spare
• Manual flush door handles
• Roof rails
• Electrochromatic rear-view mirror
• Electric parking brake incl. auto hold
• Integrated Panoramic Display – ccNC Lite
• • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • 5.0-inch HVAC control panel
• Kia Connect incl. over-the-air updates
• Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
• Dual-zone climate control
• 4-spoke leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
• Cloth seat upholstery
• Column-type shifter with push-button start
• In-cabin camera monitor
• Keyless entry with remote start

Kia Seltos S with Safety Pack adds:

• Remote Smart Parking Assist
• Surround View Monitor – 360-degree cameras
• Blind Spot View Monitor
• Parking Collision Avoidance Assist – Reverse
• Parking sensors – side
• Gloss black front grille
• Silver door garnish
• Heated side mirrors

Kia Seltos Sport adds:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Satellite navigation
• Cargo cover
• Rear centre armrest incl. cupholders
• Illuminated sun visor
• Highway Driving Assist 2 – HDA 2
• • Navigation-based semi-autonomous driving assistant

Kia Seltos Sport+ adds:

• Cloth/leatherette combination upholstery
• Power-adjustable driver's seat incl. lumbar
• Heated front seats
• 4-spoke leatherette-wrapped steering wheel – two-tone
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Rear privacy glass
• Solar glass

Kia Seltos GT-Line adds:

• 19-inch alloy wheels
• GT-Line body styling
• Projector-type 'Signature' LED headlights
• LED front fog lights
• Head-up display – Projector type
• GT-Line leatherette upholstery
• Power-adjustable passenger seat incl. lumbar
• Memory function – driver
• Relaxation comfort seat – driver
• Ventilated front seats
• 8-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio
• 3-spoke sports leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
• Heated steering wheel
• Automatic flush door handles
• Aero blade wipers
• Ambient lighting
• Aluminium pedals
• Panoramic sunroof
• Power tailgate
• Tyre mobility kit – e-AWD

Colours

Standard: $NCO

• Clear White

Premium: $600

• Snow White Pearl
• Steel Grey
• Interstellar Grey
• Aurora Black Pearl
• Denim Blue
• Tan Beige

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