Overview
The 2023 Kia Seltos SPORT (FWD) is a front-wheel drive four-door wagon that was released to the Australian market on 121st May 2023 classified as a SP2 PE MY24. The Kia Seltos is regarded as a 4d wagon built in Korea with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $31,900.
The Kia Seltos is a front-wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.0L INLINE 4 engine that has 110 kW of power (at 6200 rpm) and 180 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Continuous Variable. Kia claims the Seltos SPORT (FWD) uses 6.9L/100km of Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 157g of CO2. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 725km per full tank.
The Kia Seltos measures 1635mm (64.4 inches) in height, 4385mm (172.6 inches) in length, 1800mm (70.9 inches) in width with a 2630mm (103.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1375kg (3031.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Seltos SPORT (FWD) comes standard with 215/55 R17 94V front tyres and 215/55 R17 94V rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 84 month, unlimitedkm warranty.
The 2023 Kia Seltos SPORT (FWD) has a 170mm ground clearance with a 1100kg braked and 600kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 6.052.
The Kia Seltos has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the RH Side Lower B-Pillar and the compliance plate is located on the Driver Side Windscreen. An example VIN number would be similar to KNAE#81$%&7000001.
Pros
- Great tech across the range
- New 8-sp Automatic is a massive improvement
- One of the most practical SUVs in its class
Cons
- Annoying speed limit assist warnings
- Basic halogen headlights on entry grades
- Some odd spec decisions
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | MULTI POINT F/INJ |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1999 |
| Size (L) | 2.0L |
| Induction | INLINE 4 |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 110kW |
| Power RPM | 6200 |
| Torque | 180Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5 |
| Transmission | CONTINUOUS VARIABLE |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 6.052 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING |
| Drive | FRONT WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 6.9 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 8.8 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 5.6 |
| Tank Size (L) | 50 |
| Fuel Type | UNLEADED PETROL |
| e10 Compatible | yes |
| CO2 Combined | 157 |
| CO2 Urban | 205 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 130 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 215/55 R17 94V |
| Tyre Rear | 215/55 R17 94V |
| Front Rim Size | 7Jx17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7Jx17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1635 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4385 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1800 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 170 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2630 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.6 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1375 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1835 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1100 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 600 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Driver Side Windscreen |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | KOREA |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | RH Side Lower B-Pillar |
| VIN Number | KNAE#81$%&7000001 |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 84 |
| Discontinued Date | - |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 5 |
