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 | ||
BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1995 - 2894 | 1598 - 1999 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.9L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
Induction | ||
BI TURBO V6, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 - 24 | 16 | |
Power | ||
206kW - 397kW | 110kW - 146kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5250 - 6500 | 6000 - 6200 | |
Torque | ||
400Nm - 600Nm | 180Nm - 265Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
2250 - 2500 | 1600 - 4500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
9.3 - 10 | 10 - 12.5 |