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 2026KWD 8,335	Seltos GLKWD 7,176	Seltos GLXKWD 7,837	Seltos 1.5L LX STD-13 / 13-2TTBD	Seltos 1.5L LX DLX-13 / 13-2TTBD	Seltos 1.4L SX FOP-SR-15 / 15-2TTBD	Kia Seltos 2024 1.6L EX KWD 6,600	Kia Seltos 2024 1.6L EX Two ToneKWD 7,000	Kia Seltos 2024 Kia Seltos 2024 1.6L LXTBD	Kia Seltos 2024 Kia Seltos 2024 1.6L EX GT-LineTBD

10 Cars Hide common specs	Seltos 1.4L SX FOP 2026KWD 8,335	Seltos GLKWD 7,176	Seltos GLXKWD 7,837	Seltos 1.5L LX STD-13 / 13-2TTBD	Seltos 1.5L LX DLX-13 / 13-2TTBD	Seltos 1.4L SX FOP-SR-15 / 15-2TTBD	Kia Seltos 2024 1.6L EX KWD 6,600	Kia Seltos 2024 1.6L EX Two ToneKWD 7,000	Kia Seltos 2024 Kia Seltos 2024 1.6L LXTBD	Kia Seltos 2024 Kia Seltos 2024 1.6L EX GT-LineTBD
Engine
Engine capacity(L)	1.4			1.5L	1.5L	1.4	1.6 L	1.6 L	1.6 L	1.6 L
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Petrol	Petrol
Engine type	1.4L (T-GDi)- 1,353 cc			1.5L (MPi) - 1,497cc	1.5L (MPi) - 1,497cc	1.4L (T-GDi)- 1,353 cc
Valves per Cylinder
Horsepower (BHP)	138 BHP			113 BHP	113 BHP	138 BHP	121 BHP	121 BHP	121 BHP	121 BHP
Maximum power speed (rpm)	138hp / 6000rpm			113 hp / 6,300 rpm	113 hp / 6,300 rpm	138hp / 6000rpm
Max. torque speed (rpm)	24.7 / 3,200 rpm			14.7 kg.m / 4,500 rpm	14.7 kg.m / 4,500 rpm	24.7 / 3,200 rpm
Torque (N-m)							151	151	151	151
Dimensions
Seating Capacity	5	5 Seater	5 Seater	5	5	5	5 Seater
Rim Size	17	17	17	16	17	17			✓	✓
Length	4385	4385	4385	4385	4385	4385	4315	4315	4.315	4.315
Width	1800	1800	1800	1800	1800	1800	1800	1800	1.800	1.800
Height	1620	1635	1635	1620	1620	1620	1645	1645	1.645	1.645
Wheelbase	2630	2630	2630				2610	2610	2.610	2.610
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
Battery Range (WLTC)									✓	✓
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 (Comfort - Eco - Sports - Dynamic）	Drive Mode - (SPORTS - ECO - NORMAL) (SNOW - MUD -SAND）
Intelligent Key	✓				✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)	✓					✓
Hill Assist (HAC)		✓	✓				✓	✓	✓	✓
Moving object detection system							✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring Display							✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Steering							✓	✓	✓	✓
Cruise Control							✓	✓	✓	✓
Live Traffic Information							✓	✓		✓
Speed Sensitive Windshield Wipers							✓	✓	✓	✓
Remote Windows Down							✓	✓	✓	✓
Remote Start							✓	✓	✓	✓
Apps							✓	✓	✓	✓
Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)							✓	✓	✓	✓
Moving Object Detection System									✓	✓
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							✓	✓	✓	✓
Wind Blocker							✓	✓		✓
Mudguard - Front							✓	✓	✓	✓
Electric Sunroof							✓	✓	✓	✓
Single Exhaust Tip							✓	✓	✓	✓
Xenon Headlamps							✓	✓
Acoustic Front Windshield							✓	✓		✓
Chrome Door Handles							✓	✓	✓	✓
Chrome Exhaust Pipes							✓	✓	✓	✓
Front Grille Colour									✓	✓
Sports Exhaust System									✓	✓
Side Step										✓
Roof Spoiler										✓
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	4.2	4.2			10.25
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							✓	✓	✓	✓
Active Headrests							✓	✓		✓
Cargo area tie down anchors							✓	✓
Foldable Rear Seats with 60:40 Split							✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear AC Vents							✓	✓	✓	✓
Acoustic Hood							✓	✓	✓	✓
Multi info							✓	✓
Power Outlets							✓	✓	✓	✓
Cigar Lighter							✓	✓		✓
Cup Holder							✓	✓	✓	✓
Interior Central Locking									✓	✓
Glove Box Cooler									✓	✓
Cargo Area Tie Down Anchors									✓	✓
Rear Reading Lamp									✓	✓
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							✓	✓		✓
Electronic Engine Immobilizer									✓	✓
360 Degree Camera									✓	✓
Welcome Light										✓
Safety
Number of Airbags	6	6 Airbags (Front , Side & Curtain Airbags)	6 Airbags (Front , Side & Curtain Airbags)	2	2	6			✓	✓
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							✓	✓	✓	✓
Knee Bag - Driver							✓	✓		✓
Auto Door Lock							✓	✓	✓	✓
Spare Wheel							✓	✓	✓	✓
Parking Sensors - Front and Rear							✓	✓	✓	✓
Child Seat Interface (ISOFIX)							✓	✓	✓	✓
Active braking							✓	✓	✓	✓
Traction Control System (TCS / ASR, etc.)									✓	✓
Door Reflectors										✓
Acceleration Skid Control										✓
Wheels/brakes
Disc Brakes - Rear	✓			✓	✓	✓
Disc Brakes - Front	✓			✓	✓	✓
Front Tire Size	215/60 R17			205/65 R16	205/65 R16	215/60 R17
Rear Tire Size	215/60 R17			205/65 R16	205/65 R16	215/60 R17
Front Brake Types		Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type		Disc	Disc
Front Brakes - Ventilated Discs							✓	✓	✓	✓
Aluminum Wheels							✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Brakes - Ventilated Discs										✓
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
Air Suspension									✓	✓
Off-Road Damper									✓	✓
Transmission
Paddle Shifters	✓			✓	✓	✓
transmission case	CVT			CVT	CVT	CVT
Transmission type	7DCT			CVT	CVT	7DCT	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							✓	✓	✓	✓
Wireless Headphone									✓	✓
Rear Seat Entertainment System									✓	✓
Rear Audio Control									✓	✓
Multi Information Display									✓	✓
Rear Screen									✓	✓
Number Of Speakers									✓	✓

⋅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?

What is the disadvantage of Seltos?

What are the specifications of the Kia Seltos?

What engine is in the Kia Seltos?