2026 Kia Seltos SX
2026 Kia Seltos SX
Pricing
Base MSRP$31,490
Destination Fee$1,495
Powertrain & Performance
Engine1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder
Displacement1.6 (1,598cc)
Cylinder ConfigurationInline-4
Horsepower190 hp
Horsepower Peak RPM190 @ 6,000 rpm
Torque195 lb-ft
Torque Peak RPM195 @ 1,700-4,500 rpm
Valvetrain16-valve, swing-arm type DOHC
Fuel InjectionGasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
Forced InductionTurbocharged
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Fuel Tank Capacity13.2 gal
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission8-Speed Automatic (8AT)
Transmission Speeds8
Final Drive Ratio3.510:1
Drive TypeFWD / AWD (trim-dependent, see AWD / Drive System)
Electrified Powertrain
Powertrain TypeICE
Fuel Economy
City24 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Combined25 mpg
Capability & Weights
Payload893 (AWD)
Curb Weight3,363 (AWD only)
GVWR4,256 (AWD only)
Dimensions
Exterior Length172.6 in
Exterior Width70.9 in
Exterior Height63.6 (no roof rails) / 64.2 (with roof rails)
Wheelbase103.5 in
Front Track62.6 in
Rear Track63.1 in
Turning Diameter34.8 ft
Ground Clearance8.1 in
Interior Room
Passenger Volume53.2 (front row) / 46.4 (rear row)
Cargo Volume (behind last row)26.6 cu ft
Maximum Cargo Volume62.8 cu ft
Seating Capacity5
Front Headroom38.5 (w/ optional sunroof) / 40.0 (without)
Rear Headroom38.4 in
Front Legroom41.4 in
Rear Legroom38.0 in
Front Shoulder Room55.5 in
Rear Shoulder Room54.9 in
Front Hip Room53.0 in
Rear Hip Room48.8 in
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-link (standard on SX)
SteeringMotor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), 12.8:1 ratio, 2.5 turns lock-to-lock
BrakesVentilated disc (front) / solid disc (rear); single 10.5in brake booster
Wheels18in alloy, machine finish
TiresP235/45R18
AWD / Drive SystemAWD standard (Multi-link rear suspension)
Interior & Comfort
Seating MaterialSynTex (artificial leather)
Driver Seat10-way power adjustable w/ lumbar support
Front Passenger Seat4-way manual adjustable
2nd Row Seating60/40 split-folding rear seats with 2-way recline, rear passenger seatback pocket
Heated SeatsStandard (3-level, front)
Ventilated SeatsOptional (part of SX Sunroof Package)
Steering WheelLeather-wrapped, flat-bottom
Climate ControlSingle-zone automatic w/ auto defog + rear vent
Remote StartStandard (via Smart Key remote start button)
Power Liftgate/TailgateStandard (Smart power liftgate)
Auto-Dimming MirrorStandard (Electrochromic rear-view mirror)
12V / USB Outlets12V outlet (x1) + front USB charger (x2) + rear USB charger (x2) + wireless charging pad (standard)
Sunroof / MoonroofOptional (part of SX Sunroof Package)
Wireless Phone ChargingStandard
Technology & Entertainment
Infotainment10.25in touchscreen navigation display (AVN 5 Wide) — AM/FM, Satellite Radio, Kia Connect telematics, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Voice Recognition
Screen Size10.25 in
NavigationStandard
Apple CarPlay / Android AutoStandard (wired)
Phone ConnectivityBluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition; Bluetooth Multi-connection (2 devices)
Kia Connect / Connected ServicesStandard (Kia Connect telematics)
Audio SystemBose premium 8-speaker audio w/ external amp, subwoofer, sound-connected mood lamp
Steering Wheel Audio ControlsStandard (steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls)
Driver Display10.25in TFT LCD supervision cluster
Safety & Driver Assistance (Kia Drive Wise)
AirbagsDual front advanced airbags; front seat-mounted side airbags; full-length side curtain airbags; front thorax and pelvis airbags
ABSStandard
Stability ControlStandard (Electronic Stability Control)
Traction ControlStandard (integrated w/ ESC)
Blind-Spot Collision-AvoidanceStandard (BCW)
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-AvoidanceStandard (RCCA)
Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA)Standard (with car/pedestrian/cyclist detection + junction turning)
Automatic Emergency BrakingStandard (part of FCA)
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)Standard (Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Navigation-based SCC-Curve)
Lane Departure WarningStandard (LDWS)
Lane Keeping / Lane Following AssistStandard (LKAS with active steering, LFA, HDA)
Backup Camera / Surround View MonitorStandard (rear-view camera)
Tire Pressure MonitorStandard (TPMS High Line)
Brake AssistStandard (part of ABS/ESC suite)
Security SystemRemote keyless entry with burglar alarm, panic button and immobilizer
Exterior & Lighting
HeadlightsLED Bi-function projector
Daytime Running LightsLED Daytime Running Light (S, EX, SX); Halogen positioning lamp (LX only)
Brake LightsLED High Mounted Stop Lamp
MirrorsBody-color (roof-color optional), heated w/ integrated LED turn signals, electrochromic
GrilleGloss Black
Rear SpoilerStandard (rear spoiler with LED high mounted stop light)
AntennaStandard (Shark Fin Antenna)
Body MaterialSteel Unibody
Skid Plates / CladdingStandard (silver front/rear skid plates, molded in color)
Warranty
Basic5-year / 60,000-mile
Powertrain10-year / 100,000-mile
Corrosion5-year / 100,000-mile
Roadside Assistance5-year / 60,000-mile
Packages & Options
Package 1SX Sunroof Package
Package 1 — IncludesDigital Key; power sunroof; ventilated front seats ($800)
Other Available OptionsSX Sunroof Package (+$800); Pluton Blue or Clear White w/ Black Roof (+$395); Fusion Black or Snow White Pearl (+$395)
Available Colors
Exterior ColorsFusion Black, Snow White Pearl, Pluton Blue, Clear White (colors vary by trim; some require Glossy Black Door Garnish Pkg
Interior ColorsBlack (standard); Gentle Brown available on EX with Gentle Brown Interior Color Package