William Stopford
2027 Kia Seltos teased with EV-like styling, reveal date set
The Kia Seltos will retain its traditional SUV proportions but with striking new details and hybrid power. It'll be revealed on December 10.
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Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XUV700
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles
2026 Kia Seltos - S
2.0 L, auto, SUV, Petrol, FWD
From $30,750
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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2025 Mahindra XUV700 - AX7
2.0 L, 6-speed auto, SUV, Petrol, FWD
From $39,990
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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Overview
Variant
S
Variant
AX7
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.9 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.3 / 100 km
Power and torque
110kW / 180Nm
Power and torque
149kW / 380Nm
725km
720km
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
7 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
7
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
725km
720km
Power
110kW at 6200 rpm
Power
149kW at 5000 rpm
Torque
180Nm at 4500 rpm
Torque
380Nm at 1750 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
10.0 s
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
6 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel octane
91
Fuel octane
91
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.9 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.3 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
8.8 / 100km
Urban efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
5.6 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
157g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
198g / km
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
7 year
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
7 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 10,000 km
Length
4385 mm
Length
4695 mm
Height
1630 mm
Height
1755 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1890 mm
Ground clearance unladen
177 mm
Ground clearance unladen
229 mm
Front track
1575 mm
Front track
1630 mm
Rear track
1584 mm
Rear track
1630 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Boot space
468 L
Boot space
—
Kerb weight
3098 kg
Kerb weight
4032 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1835 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2357 kg
Tare weight
1375 kg
Tare weight
1792 kg
Braked towing capacity
1100 kg
Braked towing capacity
1500 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
600 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
205/60 R16 92H
Front tyres
235/60 R18 104H
Front rims
6.5x16
Front rims
7.0x18
Rear tyres
205/60 R16 92H
Rear tyres
235/60 R18 104H
Rear rims
6.5x16
Rear rims
7.0x18
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal and includes collision avoidance
Blind spot monitor
—
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
—
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
—
Keyless entry
no
Keyless start
—
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Display screen size
10.25 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Synthetic Leather
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
—
Air conditioning zones
2
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Standard
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