7.8
2025 Kia Seltos review
In base specification the Kia Seltos is practical and refreshingly uncomplicated, although it lacks the polish of newer rivals.
Josh Nevett
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.
The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
Type | ||
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1598 - 1997 | 1598 - 1999 | |
Size (L) | ||
1.6L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
Induction | ||
TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
121kW - 147kW | 110kW - 146kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3750 - 6000 | 6000 - 6200 | |
Torque | ||
240Nm - 400Nm | 180Nm - 265Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1400 - 3000 | 1600 - 4500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.5 - 16 | 10 - 12.5 |