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.
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2023 Kia Seltos vs 2024 Volvo XC40 Comparison
Kia Seltos
Volvo XC40
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2023 Kia
Seltos
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2024 Volvo
XC40
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Based on the Kia Seltos S (FWD)
Based on the Volvo XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L
345 to 370 km
54L
383 to 394 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Drives sweetly
- Big and practical boot
- Front and rear USB connectivity
Misses
- Interior is built to a price
- Still no adaptive cruise control
- Intrusive safety tech
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just an electric Volvo XC40
- Solid base spec, Google tech
- Free servicing for five years
Misses
- Doesn't get Twin Motor's larger battery
- Additional weight can hurt urban ride
- Imminent rebadge and refresh
Standard Features
| 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 | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$520)
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Colours Available
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.
- Mars Orange
- Pluton Blue*
- Snow White Pearl*
- Steel Grey*
- Gravity Grey*
- Fusion Black*
- Neptune Blue*
- Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
- Clear White & Fusion Black roof^
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 146kW | 145kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6200 | 4800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 265Nm | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 4500 | 1500 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12.5 | 11.3 | |
