

Jordan Mulach
1 Month Ago
News Editor
The Kia Seltos enters 2024 unchanged apart from minor price increases.
All models see an increase of $280 in the list price, or $300 in the drive-away price, with Kia citing “economic reasons” as the reason for the adjustments.
This is a considerably smaller increase than the one applied last year when the Seltos received a mid-life update, when drive-away pricing climbed by up to $2900.
The mid-life update brought tweaked styling inside and out, a more powerful turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine, and more safety equipment.
Kia sold 10,473 Seltos crossovers in Australia in 2023, which among small SUVs saw it outsold only by the related Hyundai Kona (11,183 sales), as well as the GWM Haval Jolion (11,252), Mazda CX-30 (13,115) and the dominant MG ZS (29,258).
All prices are before on-road costs.
Kia Australia also offers the following nationwide drive-away prices.
All prices are drive-away
The 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine produces 110kW of power and 180Nm of torque, and is mated with a continuously variable transmission.
The 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine received a 16kW bump with the 2023 update, bringing outputs to 146kW and 265Nm. It also ditched its seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission for an eight-speed torque-converter unit.
All 2.0-litre models are front-wheel drive, while all 1.6-litre models are all-wheel drive.
The 2024 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 91 RON regular unleaded petrol.
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.
The 2024 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.
The Kia Seltos was assessed by ANCAP in 2019 and 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 2024 Kia Seltos models come standard with the following safety features:
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.
The 2024 Kia Seltos S comes standard with the following features:
The Seltos Sport adds:
The Seltos Sport+ adds:
The flagship Seltos GT-Line adds:
The 2024 Kia Seltos range is available in the following exterior paint colours:
The two-tone paint options are only available on the GT-Line and remove the tilt-and-slide sunroof.
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William Stopford is an automotive journalist based in Brisbane, Australia. William is a Business/Journalism graduate from the Queensland University of Technology who loves to travel, briefly lived in the US, and has a particular interest in the American car industry.
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