Are Kia Seltos reliable?

Yes, the Kia Seltos is generally considered to be a reliable vehicle.

What is the disadvantage of Seltos?

One disadvantage of the Seltos is its relatively small cargo space compared to some competitors in the segment.

What are the specifications of the Kia Seltos?

The Kia Seltos features a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine or a 1.6L turbocharged engine, with options for a 6-speed manual, IVT, or 7-speed DCT transmission, and includes advanced safety and technology features such as a 10.25-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a suite of driver-assistance systems.

What engine is in the Kia Seltos?

The Kia Seltos is available with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine or a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

Kia Seltos 2025 Specs Comparison By Trims: Engine, Dimensions, Interior&Exterior

Kia Seltos Specifications Comparison By Trims

10 Cars Hide common specs	Seltos 1.4L SX FOP 2026SAR 101,844	Seltos 1.5L LX DLX-13 / 13-2TTBD	Seltos 1.4L SX FOP-SR-15 / 15-2TTBD	Seltos 1.5L LX STD-13 / 13-2TTBD	Seltos GLXSAR 95,448	Seltos GLSAR 87,398	Kia Seltos 2024 1.6L LXTBD	Kia Seltos 2024 1.6L EX Two ToneSAR 99,590	Kia Seltos 2024 1.6L EX SAR 105,340	Kia Seltos 2023 1.6L LXTBD

10 Cars Hide common specs	Seltos 1.4L SX FOP 2026SAR 101,844	Seltos 1.5L LX DLX-13 / 13-2TTBD	Seltos 1.4L SX FOP-SR-15 / 15-2TTBD	Seltos 1.5L LX STD-13 / 13-2TTBD	Seltos GLXSAR 95,448	Seltos GLSAR 87,398	Kia Seltos 2024 1.6L LXTBD	Kia Seltos 2024 1.6L EX Two ToneSAR 99,590	Kia Seltos 2024 1.6L EX SAR 105,340	Kia Seltos 2023 1.6L LXTBD
Engine
Engine capacity(L)	1.4	1.5L	1.4	1.5L			1.6 L	1.6 L	1.6 L	1.6 L
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Engine type	1.4L (T-GDi)- 1,353 cc	1.5L (MPi) - 1,497cc	1.4L (T-GDi)- 1,353 cc	1.5L (MPi) - 1,497cc
Valves per Cylinder
Horsepower (BHP)	138 BHP	113 BHP	138 BHP	113 BHP			121 BHP	121 BHP	121 BHP	121 BHP
Maximum power speed (rpm)	138hp / 6000rpm	113 hp / 6,300 rpm	138hp / 6000rpm	113 hp / 6,300 rpm
Max. torque speed (rpm)	24.7 / 3,200 rpm	14.7 kg.m / 4,500 rpm	24.7 / 3,200 rpm	14.7 kg.m / 4,500 rpm
Torque (N-m)							151	151	151	151
Dimensions
Seating Capacity	5	5	5	5	5 Seater	5 Seater			5 Seater
Rim Size	17	17	17	16	17	17
Length	4385	4385	4385	4385	4385	4385	4315	4315	4315	4315
Width	1800	1800	1800	1800	1800	1800	1800	1800	1800	1800
Height	1620	1620	1620	1620	1635	1635	1645	1645	1645	1645
Wheelbase	2630				2630	2630	2610	2610	2610	2610
Number of Doors					5	5
Ground Clearance					190	190
Trunk Capacity							433	433	433	433
Car Information
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Engine / Motor
Displacement	1.5 Liter	1.5 Liter	1.5 Liter	1.5 Liter
No. of Cylinders							4	4	4	4
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank Capacity	50	50	50	50			50	50	50	50
Technologies
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓	✓	✓
Automatic Headlight Range Control	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Driving Mode Selection	Drive Mode - (SPORTS - ECO - NORMAL) (SNOW - MUD -SAND）	Drive Mode (Comfort - Eco - Sports - Dynamic）	Drive Mode - (SPORTS - ECO - NORMAL) (SNOW - MUD -SAND）	Drive Mode (Comfort - Eco - Sports - Dynamic）
Intelligent Key	✓	✓	✓					✓	✓
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)	✓		✓
Hill Assist (HAC)					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Moving object detection system							✓	✓	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring Display							✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Steering							✓	✓	✓	✓
Cruise Control							✓	✓	✓	✓
Speed Sensitive Windshield Wipers							✓	✓	✓	✓
Remote Windows Down							✓	✓	✓	✓
Remote Start							✓	✓	✓	✓
Apps							✓	✓	✓	✓
Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)							✓	✓	✓	✓
Live Traffic Information								✓	✓
Exterior
Luggage Rack	✓	✓	✓	✓
Wheels - Alloy	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Spoiler	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Windows	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Mirrors	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
Panoramic Sunroof	✓	✓	✓					✓	✓
LED Taillights	✓		✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓		✓				✓	✓	✓	✓
LED Fog Lights	✓		✓		✓	✓
Rear Fog Lamp	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
Front Fog lights	✓	✓	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓		✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Headlight Type					Halogen	Halogen
Auto Headlamps					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Adaptive Brake Lights							✓	✓	✓	✓
Mudguard - Front							✓	✓	✓	✓
Electric Sunroof							✓	✓	✓	✓
Single Exhaust Tip							✓	✓	✓	✓
Xenon Headlamps							✓	✓	✓	✓
Chrome Door Handles							✓	✓	✓	✓
Chrome Exhaust Pipes							✓	✓	✓	✓
Wind Blocker								✓	✓
Acoustic Front Windshield								✓	✓
Interior
Adjustable Sun Visor with Illuminated Vanity Mirror	✓	✓	✓	✓
Seat Adjustment - Electric	Front & Back Row Seats	Front & Back Row Seats	Front & Back Row Seats	Front & Back Row Seats
Instrument Screen Size (Inches)	10.25		10.25		4.2	4.2
Seat Material	Artificial Leather		Artificial Leather
Automatic AC	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
Leather Seats	✓		✓
Leather Instrument Panel	✓		✓
Air Conditioner (AC)	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Windows - Front and Rear	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
Front Power Outlet	✓	✓	✓	✓
Ambient Lighting	✓		✓
Instrument Cluster					TFT	TFT
Wireless Cell Phone Charging					✓	✓
Ventilated Seats							✓	✓	✓	✓
Interior central locking							✓	✓	✓	✓
Fabric Seats							✓	✓	✓	✓
Wood Trim							✓	✓	✓	✓
Alloy Pedals							✓	✓	✓	✓
Cargo area tie down anchors							✓	✓	✓	✓
Foldable Rear Seats with 60:40 Split							✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear AC Vents							✓	✓	✓	✓
Acoustic Hood							✓	✓	✓	✓
Multi info							✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Outlets							✓	✓	✓	✓
Cup Holder							✓	✓	✓	✓
Active Headrests								✓	✓
Cigar Lighter								✓	✓
Comfort
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓	✓	✓
Push Button Start	✓	✓	✓				✓	✓	✓	✓
Keyless Entry	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
Parking sensor rear	✓	✓	✓
Parking sensor front	✓	✓	✓
Rear Camera	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
Steering Adjustment	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
Remote key types					Digital	Digital
Electronic engine immobilizer							✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Tailgate							✓	✓	✓	✓
360 Degree camera							✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Defogger							✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear AC Controls							✓	✓	✓	✓
Electric Curtain - Rear							✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperature Display								✓	✓
Safety
Number of Airbags	6	2	6	2	6 Airbags (Front , Side & Curtain Airbags)	6 Airbags (Front , Side & Curtain Airbags)
Speed Limiter	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)							✓	✓	✓	✓
ABS					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System							✓	✓	✓	✓
Pedestrian airbag							✓	✓	✓	✓
First Aid Kit							✓	✓	✓	✓
Fire Extinguisher							✓	✓	✓	✓
Door Edge Protector							✓	✓	✓	✓
Crosswind Assist							✓	✓	✓	✓
Active Understeer Control (AUC)							✓	✓	✓	✓
Active Bonnet							✓	✓	✓	✓
Collision Detection							✓	✓	✓	✓
Auto Door Lock							✓	✓	✓	✓
Spare Wheel							✓	✓	✓	✓
Parking Sensors - Front and Rear							✓	✓	✓	✓
Child Seat Interface (ISOFIX)							✓	✓	✓	✓
Active braking							✓	✓	✓	✓
Knee Bag - Driver								✓	✓
Wheels/brakes
Disc Brakes - Rear	✓	✓	✓	✓
Disc Brakes - Front	✓	✓	✓	✓
Front Tire Size	215/60 R17	205/65 R16	215/60 R17	205/65 R16
Rear Tire Size	215/60 R17	205/65 R16	215/60 R17	205/65 R16
Front Brake Types					Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type					Disc	Disc
Front Brakes - Ventilated Discs							✓	✓	✓	✓
Aluminum Wheels							✓	✓	✓	✓
Chassis & Steering
Steering Type	MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING	MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING	MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING	MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING
Drive Type							Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Transmission
Paddle Shifters	✓	✓	✓	✓
transmission case	CVT	CVT	CVT	CVT
Transmission type	7DCT	CVT	7DCT	CVT			Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Infotainment
Voice Recognition Control System	✓	✓	✓	✓
Bluetooth	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
Android Auto	✓	✓	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay	✓	✓	✓	✓
Premium Brand Audio System
Cell Phone Mapping					✓	✓
USB							✓	✓	✓	✓
MP3							✓	✓	✓	✓
AUX							✓	✓	✓	✓
HDMI							✓	✓	✓	✓
Touchscreen							✓	✓	✓	✓

⋅configuration information is for reference only, please refer to the actual vehicle for specifics.

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FAQs about Kia Seltos

Yes, the Kia Seltos is generally considered to be a reliable vehicle.
One disadvantage of the Seltos is its relatively small cargo space compared to some competitors in the segment.
The Kia Seltos features a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine or a 1.6L turbocharged engine, with options for a 6-speed manual, IVT, or 7-speed DCT transmission, and includes advanced safety and technology features such as a 10.25-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a suite of driver-assistance systems.
The Kia Seltos is available with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine or a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

Kia Seltos Specifications Comparison By Trims

Engine

Dimensions

Car Information

Engine / Motor

Fuel Economy

Technologies

Exterior

Interior

Comfort

Safety

Wheels/brakes

Chassis & Steering

Transmission

Infotainment

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Are Kia Seltos reliable?

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What engine is in the Kia Seltos?