2023 Kia Seltos price and specs

The updated Kia Seltos small SUV range arrives in showrooms this month, with drive-away pricing up by between $2220 and $2900.

The Seltos now starts at $31,690 drive-away for the entry-level Seltos S 2.0 FWD, and extends to $47,690 drive-away for the flagship GT-Line 1.6T AWD.

There’s still a choice of naturally aspirated 2.0-litre and turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engines, though the latter gets 16kW more than before and ditches its seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission for an eight-speed torque-converter auto.

The turbo engine continues to be offered exclusively in Sport+ and GT-Line guise.

UPDATE, 28/11/2022 14:00 – Our review of the updated Kia Seltos is now live. You can check it out here.

Beyond the powertrain updates, the Seltos offers more safety features as standard for 2023. The base S comes standard with blind-spot assist, rear cross-traffic assist, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist and Lane Following Assist – the previous Safety Pack option has been dropped.

Further, all models receive rear air vents and USB-C charging ports. Previously, only the top-spec GT-Line offered rear ventilation.

Traditional analogue gauges are no more with the updated Seltos range, with the base S getting a ‘basic’ digital instrument cluster with a 4.2-inch screen, and Sport, Sport+ and GT-Line models receiving dual 10.25-inch screens.

There’s also a redesigned climate control panel.

The Seltos is the second model in the brand’s Australian lineup to feature Kia Connect online services, standard from the Sport grade and up.

A complimentary seven-year subscription brings “customer benefits in safety, security, convenience, connectivity, and live services by using telematic systems to transfer real time data, such as weather and traffic information” – read more about Kia Connect here.

Externally, the Seltos now features updated headlight graphics, a “larger and bolder” front grille as well as revised bumpers.

GT-Line versions score a new LED headlight design with a ‘star-map’ signature, as Kia describes it, as well as LED combination tail light clusters.

All models feature alloy wheels as standard (new for Seltos S), with Sport, Sport+ and GT-Line models featuring new machine-finished designs.

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.

Pricing

2023 Kia Seltos S 2.0 FWD: $29,500
2023 Kia Seltos Sport 2.0 FWD: $32,700
2023 Kia Seltos Sport+ 2.0 FWD: $35,800
2023 Kia Seltos Sport+ 1.6T AWD: $39,300
2023 Kia Seltos GT-Line 2.0 FWD: $41,500
2023 Kia Seltos GT-Line 1.6T AWD: $44,900

All prices are before on-road costs.

Kia Australia also offers the following nationwide drive-away prices.

2023 Kia Seltos S 2.0 FWD: $31,690
2023 Kia Seltos Sport 2.0 FWD: $35,390
2023 Kia Seltos Sport+ 2.0 FWD: $38,490
2023 Kia Seltos Sport+ 1.6T AWD: $41,990
2023 Kia Seltos GT-Line 2.0 FWD: $44,590
2023 Kia Seltos GT-Line 1.6T AWD: $47,690

Drivetrains

The 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine carries over from the pre-update model and produces 110kW of power and 180Nm of torque. It’s available across the entire range.

The engine is mated to a continuously-variable transmission (CVT), with drive sent to the front wheels only.

The 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine also carries over but now produces 146kW and 265Nm, which is 16kW more than the outgoing model. It’s available only on Sport+ and GT-Line trim levels.

The turbocharged engine is now mated to an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission instead of the outgoing dual-clutch, with drive sent through an all-wheel drive system.

Efficiency

The 2023 Kia Seltos uses 6.9L/100km on the ADR combined cycle with the 2.0-litre engine and 7.4L/100km with the 1.6-litre turbo.

All models have a 50-litre fuel tank and can run on a minimum on 91 RON regular unleaded petrol.

Dimensions

The Kia Seltos measures in at 4385mm long, 1800mm wide, and up to 1635mm tall, with a 2630mm wheelbase.

Boot space varies depending on if there’s a space-saver or full-size spare wheel. The entry-level S trim is the only model to receive a space-saver spare wheel.

With the rear seats upright, boot space with the space-saver spare wheel is 468L, whereas with the full-size spare wheel it’s 433L.

With the rear seats folded, boot space with the space-saver spare wheel is 1428L, whereas with the full-size spare wheel it’s 1393L.

The Seltos with the 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine has a maximum braked towing capacity of 1100kg, while with the 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder it’s 1250kg.

Unbraked towing capacity is 600kg for both powertrains, and maximum tow ball download is 130kg.

Servicing and Warranty

The 2023 Kia Seltos is covered by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, with seven years of capped price service and up to eight years of roadside assist if you service the car at an authorised Kia dealer.

Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km with the 2.0-litre engine, and 12 months or 10,000km with the 1.6-litre turbo.

The first seven services in the 2.0-litre are capped at $290, $496, $354, $616, $326, $626 and $346.

The first seven services in the 1.6-litre are capped at $309, $502, $375, $653, $348, $632 and $673.

Safety

The Kia Seltos was crash tested by ANCAP in 2019 and it received a five-star safety rating.

It received an adult occupant protection score of 85 per cent, child occupant protection score of 83 per cent, vulnerable road user protection score of 61 per cent, and a safety assist score of 70 per cent.

All 2023 Kia Seltos models come standard with the following safety features:

Front, front-side and curtain airbags
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Car
- Pedestrian
Blind-spot assist
Rear cross-traffic assist
Safe Exit Warning
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
Lane-keep assist
Lane Following Assist (lane centring)
Driver Attention Alert
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear-view camera
Tyre-pressure monitoring system

Sport+ and GT-Line models receive AEB with cyclist avoidance and junction turning assist, as well as adaptive cruise control and lead-vehicle departure alert.

Standard Equipment

The 2023 Kia Seltos S comes standard with the following features:

16-inch alloy wheels
Spare-saver spare wheel
Automatic halogen headlights
Automatic high-beam
Halogen daytime running lights
Rear fog light
Matte Black grille mesh
Body-coloured door handles
Body-coloured, power-folding side mirrors
Roof rails
Rear spoiler
Shark fin antenna
4.2-inch instrument cluster screen
8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Six-speaker sound system
12V power outlet in front console
USB-A and USB-C outlet in front console
Two USB-C outlets behind centre console
Manual air-conditioning
Second-row air vents
Manual handbrake
Folding key
Cloth upholstery
Six-way manually adjustable driver’s seat

The Seltos Sport adds:

17-inch alloy wheels
Full-size spare wheel
Windscreen and front door Solar Glass
Halogen (projector-style) front fog lights
10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
DAB+ digital radio
Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Satellite navigation
Sounds of Nature
Kia Connect (seven-year complimentary service)
Climate control
Driver window one-touch up and down
Premium steering wheel
Premium gear shifter

The Seltos Sport+ adds:

Heated side mirrors
Privacy glass
AEB cyclist avoidance and junction turning assist
Adaptive cruise control
Keyless entry and push-button start
Electric park brake with auto-hold
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
LED interior lights
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Front centre console armrest sliding function
Rear centre armrest
Cloth and artificial leather upholstery

The flagship Seltos GT-Line adds:

18-inch alloy wheels
LED headlights
LED daytime running lights
LED fog lights
LED positioning lights
LED rear combination tail lights
Premium Gloss Black grille mesh
Satin silver belt line
Tilt and slide sunroof (not available with two-tone paint)
Power tailgate
Rain-sensing window wipers
Head-up display
Wireless phone charger
Eight-speaker Bose premium sound system
Heated, flat-bottom steering wheel
Interior ambient lighting
Parcel shelf
Premium artificial leather upholstery
Heated and ventilated front seats
10-way power driver’s seat with two-way power lumbar support and two-position memory
Eight-way power front passenger seat