Jordan Mulach
2026 Kia Seltos getting EV5 looks, hybrid power
Kia's new-generation Seltos has been spied for the first time, with the small SUV set to get EV5-inspired looks and a hybrid drivetrain.
2 Years Ago
Overview
Variant
S
Body type
SUV
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.9 / 100 km
Power and torque
110kW / 180Nm
725km
Warranty
7 years
Doors
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 130
CO2 Level (Combined): 157
CO2 Level (Urban): 205
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 81.0
Engine (cc): 1999
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Stroke Engine: 97.0
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 91
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
Main Capacity (L): 50
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.0
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 4.20
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 725
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 450
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 14.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 41
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 34
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 17.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.6
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 50
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 42
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 11.4
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 8.8
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 32
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 27
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
Maximum Power (kW): 110
Maximum Torque (Nm): 180
Measurement Standard: SAE
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.9
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Continuously Variable
Number of Speeds: Variable
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 50.4
Rear Seat Down (L): 1428
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 468
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
Front Track (in): 62.0
Front Track (mm): 1575
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.0
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 177
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
Overall Height (in): 64.2
Overall Height (mm): 1630
Overall Length (in): 172.6
Overall Length (mm): 4385
Overall Width (in): 70.9
Overall Width (mm): 1800
Rear Track (in): 62.4
Rear Track (mm): 1584
Wheelbase (in): 103.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2630
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.0
Front Headroom (mm): 1017
Rear Headroom (in): 38.4
Rear Headroom (mm): 975
Front Leg Room (in): 41.4
Front Leg Room (mm): 1051
Rear Leg Room (in): 38.0
Rear Leg Room (mm): 965
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.5
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1409
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 54.9
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1395
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1100
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2425
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 600
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1323
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1835
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4046
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1405
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3098
Tare Weight (kg): 1375
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 130
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Other Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 1
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 1
Luxury Trim
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Maximum Speed For Operation (km/h): 200
Maximum Speed For Operation (mph): 124
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Buzzer: yes
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 85.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 83.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20191201
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 61.0
ANCAP Rating Year: 2019
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 70.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 2.0 S/Sport Safety Pack
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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