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2026 Kia Seltos getting EV5 looks, hybrid power
Kia's new-generation Seltos has been spied for the first time, with the small SUV set to get EV5-inspired looks and a hybrid drivetrain.
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About the Kia Seltos
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2025 Kia Seltos remains largely unchanged for another year, but there has been a minor price increase overall. It remains a great small SUV for small families and urban commuters with a safe cabin and the latest technology.
Kia Australia calls the price rise a “small economic increase,” ranging from $70 for front-wheel drive variants to $90 for all-wheel drive grades.
However, this only applies to the list price, with nationwide drive-away prices unchanged year-on-year. While the Kia Seltos' standard equipment has not changed, the carmaker says it’ll soon roll out a software update that will make it easier for drivers to turn off the Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA).
Pros
- Drives and handles well
- Practicality up there with class leaders
- Full safety suite in this specification
Cons
- Halogen headlights, no auto wipers?!
- Turbo-AWD option is thirsty, not that fast
- Hard, scratchy interior plastics
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2025 Kia Seltos Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| S (FWD) | $29,400 | $29,400 |
| SPORT (FWD) | $32,600 | $32,600 |
| SPORT+ (FWD) | $35,700 | $35,700 |
| SPORT+ (AWD) | $39,100 | $39,100 |
| GT-LINE (FWD) (TWO-TONE) | $41,300 | $41,300 |
| GT-LINE (FWD) (SUNROOF) | $41,300 | $41,300 |
| GT-LINE (AWD) (TWO-TONE) | $44,700 | $44,700 |
| GT-LINE (AWD) (SUNROOF) | $44,700 | $44,700 |
*excl. on-roads
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2024 Kia Seltos Dimensions
1630mm
1800mm
4385mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Size | |
|---|---|
With full-size spare | 1393L |
with space-saver | 1428L |
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2025 Kia Seltos Interior
Kia has adopted a dual display housing approach, similar to brands like Mercedes-Benz. This creates a wraparound effect that looks particularly upscale in the Seltos Sport+, which has high-definition 10.25-inch screens. This design brings a premium feel to a mainstream vehicle.
The dual displays are standard from the Sport trim level and up, featuring embedded satellite navigation, DAB+ radio, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as Kia Connect telematics and services. The interface is consistent with what is found across Hyundai-Kia models, offering high-resolution graphics, quick load times, and smooth animations. This setup includes connected navigation, an internet-based voice assistant, and app-based remote functions, all detailed on the Kia website.
Kia Connect is complimentary for seven years, ensuring no additional costs or subscriptions for accessing the full technology suite during the warranty period. In contrast, the Toyota Corolla Cross offers just one year of Toyota Connected Services, with ongoing fees of up to $20 per month afterwards.
While the infotainment system is advanced, it still requires wired connections for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the 10.25-inch unit with satellite navigation. Given the high-tech nature of the connected services and features, this feels somewhat contradictory.
The Sport+ trim, one step below the flagship GT-Line, retains mostly cloth seat trim with leatherette bolsters. The front seats are comfortable but could be improved in support compared to competitors like the Mazda CX-30, which offers more contoured seating.
The Seltos's material quality consists mostly of hard, scratchy plastics, which falls short of some segment benchmarks. This makes even Kia's own Cerato feel more premium. However, the build quality remains solid, as expected from Kia.
Below the screens is the climate control pod, which features more physical buttons than the previous Seltos and houses the hard controls for the infotainment system. Some may find the placement of these controls less intuitive than positioning them alongside the screen, but this is a matter of personal preference.
The Seltos maintains its practicality with various storage solutions, including a shelf for a phone, a large cubby beneath it for items like wallets and keys, a centre console with cupholders, and a slot for the vehicle key or small items like a snack.
A notable strength of the Seltos compared to many small SUVs is its rear seat space, rivalling class leaders like the GWM Haval Jolion and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The second row provides ample head, leg, knee, and toe room even for taller passengers, though the flat seat design might cause passengers to slide slightly.
Rear amenities include directional air vents, a map pocket behind the front passenger seat, USB-C ports at the rear of the centre console, bottle holders in the doors, and a fold-down armrest with cupholders. The Seltos also caters to younger passengers with ISOFIX anchors and top-tether points. At the same time, the rear-centre seatbelt is conveniently fed from the seat rather than the roof, unlike some competitors.
The Seltos boasts one of the largest cargo capacities in its class. All trims except the base S, which includes a full-size spare tyre, offer 433 litres of boot space with the rear seats up; models with space-saver spares increase this to 468 litres, comparable to the Mazda CX-5’s 442 litres. Folding the rear seats expands the capacity to 1428 litres in the S and 1393 litres in other trims. While the new Nissan Qashqai surpasses this with seats down (1524-1513L), it provides less space in a five-seat configuration.
2025 Kia Seltos Infotainment
The base model Kia Seltos S infotainment system comes with the following features:
- 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 outlets in front console
- Two USB-C outlets behind the centre console
Going up to the Seltos Sport adds the following features (note that you actually lose wireless CarPlay by going above the base model, as the larger infotainment system doesn't yet support the feature):
- 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)
The Seltos GT-Line adds:
- Head-up display
- Wireless phone charger
- Eight-speaker Bose premium sound system
2025 Kia Seltos Fuel Economy
| Kia Seltos | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| GT-LINE (AWD) (SUNROOF) | Unleaded Petrol | 7.4 L/100km |
| GT-LINE (AWD) (TWO-TONE) | Unleaded Petrol | 7.4 L/100km |
| GT-LINE (FWD) (SUNROOF) | Unleaded Petrol | 6.9 L/100km |
| GT-LINE (FWD) (TWO-TONE) | Unleaded Petrol | 6.9 L/100km |
| S (FWD) | Unleaded Petrol | 6.9 L/100km |
| SPORT (FWD) | Unleaded Petrol | 6.9 L/100km |
| SPORT+ (AWD) | Unleaded Petrol | 7.4 L/100km |
| SPORT+ (FWD) | Unleaded Petrol | 6.9 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Seltos?
The 2025 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 assistance 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 turbocharged 1.6-litre.
Below are the costs of the first seven services for the 2.0-litre Seltos.
Service interval | 2.0L engine Price |
|---|---|
15,000km/12 month | $290 |
30,000km/24 month | $496 |
45,000km/36 month | $354 |
60,000km/48 month | $616 |
75,000km/60 month | $326 |
90,000km/72 month | $626 |
105,000km/84 month | $346 |
First seven service prices for the turbo 1.6-litre variants.
Service interval | Price |
|---|---|
10,000km/12 month | $309 |
20,000km/24 month | $502 |
30,000km/36 month | $375 |
40,000km/48 month | $653 |
50,000km/60 month | $348 |
60,000km/72 month | $632 |
70,000km/84 month | $673 |
How does the 2025 Kia Seltos drive?
Our expert take on Kia Seltos drivability.
The Seltos is available with two drivetrains, a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine and a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
The 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers outputs of 146kW and 265Nm.
All 2.0-litre models are front-wheel drive, while all 1.6-litre models are all-wheel drive.
2025 Kia Seltos | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
|---|---|---|
Engine | 2.0-litre four-cylinder | Turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder |
Power | 110kW | 146kW |
Torque | 180Nm | 265Nm |
Transmission | CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) | 8-speed torque-converter automatic |
2025 Kia Seltos vs other SUVs to consider
The Seltos should be compared to the Mitsubishi ASX, Toyota CH-R, Hyundai Kona, Nissan Juke, Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-30, Skoda Kamiq and MG ZS.
