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2027 Kia Seltos price and specs
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Overview
Variant
S
Variant
Not available
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
1.6 L
Engine size
4 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.1 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
12.4 L/100km
Power and torque
112kW / 265Nm
Power and torque
405kW / 700Nm
Not available
685km
Warranty
7 years
Warranty
2 years
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
Not available
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
Location boot/cargo: yes
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Includes memory seat adjustments: yes
Includes programmable settings: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Driver modes
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Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes suspension: yes
Automatic door closing
—
Automatic door closing
Rear boot/hatch: yes
Memorized adjustment
—
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Steering wheel position: yes
Vanity mirror
—
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Voice activating system
—
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Siri
Navigational systems
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Navigational systems
Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
Information type: Satellite View
Screen size: 10.3 in
Traffic info: yes
Telematics
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Telematics
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Connection type Via: SIM In Vehicle
Tracker system: yes
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 115 g/km
Standard met: EU5
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 372 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 283 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 231 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Engine
Cc: 1,580 cc
Liters: 1.6 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine
Configuration: V
Cc: 3,982 cc
Liters: 4 L
Number of cylinders: 8
Compressor
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 2
Fuel
Fuel type: Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 91
Minimum fuel octane number: 91
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 98
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 38 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 85 L
System
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System
Injection/carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection
Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous
Max torque motor Nm: 203 Nm
Motor location: Transmission-Integrated Motor Generator
Power output motor hp/PS: 61 hp/PS
Power output motor kW: 45 kW
Electric Power source
Battery type: Lithium Ion
Battery voltage: 270 V
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 1.49 kWh
Hybrid and electric systems
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Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Touch screen: yes
Location Dashboard centre 2: yes
Screen size: 5 in
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Control wheel: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 10.3 in
Touch screen: yes
Location Dashboard centre 2: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
—
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 5.1 L/100km
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 12.4 L/100km
Country/highway: 10.1 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 685 km
Combined: 8.1 km/L
Country/highway: 9.9 km/L
Urban: 6.1 km/L
Urban: 16.3 L/100km
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 162 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 61 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 112 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 45 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 265 Nm
Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 203 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,200 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 550 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 405 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 700 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,500 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,200 rpm
Secondary power
Maximum power hp/PS: 101 hp/PS
Maximum power kw: 74 kW
Maximum torque nm: 139 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,700 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 3,700 rpm
Secondary power
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Performance
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Performance
Maximum speed: 291 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.5 s
Drive
Descent control system: yes
Driven wheels: Front
Drive
Descent control system: yes
Driven wheels: 4x4
Four wheel drive type: Full-Time, Part-Time
Selection: Automatic
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manual sequential: yes
Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
Number of speeds: 6
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Shift lever location: Steering Wheel
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 9
Transmission type: Automatic
Limited slip differential
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Limited slip differential
Location rear: yes
Type: Electronic
Terrain type selection
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Terrain type selection
Includes suspension adjustment: yes
Includes TR/ESP adjustment: yes
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Electronic hand brake
Auto hold: yes
Electronic hand brake
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Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Wheel
Electric adjustment: yes
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Multi-Link
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Air
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Air
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Multi-Link
Alternate suspension
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Alternate suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive suspension
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Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire profile: 65
Tire width: 205 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire profile: 65
Tire width: 205 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 109
Tire profile: 40
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 285 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 111
Tire profile: 35
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 325 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 16 in
Location rear: yes
Rim diameter: 16 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 22 in
Rim width: 10 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 22 in
Rim width: 11.5 in
Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Spoiler
Location trunk/hatch: yes
Black trim
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Black trim
Exhaust pipe: yes
Cargo capacity
Rear seat down: 1,441 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 483 L
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: VDA
Rear seat up; to lower window: 638 L
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 10,700 mm
Overall height: 1,605 mm
Overall length: 4,430 mm
Overall width: 1,830 mm
Wheelbase: 2,690 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 12,400 mm
Front track: 1,698 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 190 mm
Overall height: 1,680 mm
Overall length: 5,039 mm
Overall width folded mirror: 2,050 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,220 mm
Overall width: 1,998 mm
Rear track: 1,664 mm
Wheelbase: 3,060 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,029 mm
Headroom rear: 989 mm
Leg room front: 1,051 mm
Leg room rear: 990 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,435 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,407 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,030 mm
Headroom rear: 1,016 mm
Leg room front: 1,060 mm
Leg room rear: 1,040 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,483 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,384 mm
Ramp angles
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Ramp angles
Approach angle: 22.2°
Departure angle: 24.3°
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Exterior door handles
—
Exterior door handles
Flush door handles: Manual
Rear door
—
Rear door
Type: Lifting Gate
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
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Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Power windows
—
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Privacy glass
—
Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Rear window
—
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Windshield wipers
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Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 910 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,653 kg
Tare weight: 1,632 kg
Trailer noseweight: 100 kg
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 2,700 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 3,020 kg
Published kerb weight: 2,245 kg
Tare weight: 2,188.75 kg
System
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital media card: yes
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 790 w
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Speakers
Number of: 6
Speakers
Number of: 14
Subwoofer: yes
Remote audio controls
—
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Airbags
Number of: 6
Airbags
Number of: 8
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Active: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Includes junction crossing: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Includes oncoming collision avoidance: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 0 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Includes collision avoidance: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
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Front airbag
—
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Knee airbags
—
Knee airbags
Location: Driver, Passenger
Side curtain airbag
—
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Autonomous drive
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Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic sign response highway: yes
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Sports
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Type: Sports
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: 40/20/40
Heated: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Type: 40/20/40
Seat upholstery
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Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Premium Leather
Main seat material: Premium Leather
Seating
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Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Refrigerated storage compartment
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Refrigerated storage compartment
Location: Glove Compartment
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 2
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 3
Rear control for climate control: yes
Secondary ventilation controls
Location passenger seat: yes
Digital display: yes
Secondary ventilation controls
—
System
Engine heater: yes
System
Engine heater: yes
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Service
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Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 72 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 12 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 24 months
Cargo area
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Cover/rear parcel shelf
Type: Flexible
Interior Trim
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Luxury trim
On center floor console: Piano Black
On doors: Piano Black
On instrument panel: Piano Black
Locks
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Power locks
Operation: Card Key
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