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.
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Type | ||
TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1598 - 1999 | 1349 - 1498 | |
Size (L) | ||
1.6L, 2.0L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
Induction | ||
TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 12 - 16 | |
Power | ||
110kW - 146kW | 84kW - 115kW | |
Power RPM | ||
6000 - 6200 | 5200 - 6000 | |
Torque | ||
180Nm - 265Nm | 150Nm - 230Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1600 - 4500 | 1800 - 4500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10 - 12.5 | - |