2025 Kia Seltos S review
In base specification the Kia Seltos is practical and refreshingly uncomplicated, although it lacks the polish of newer rivals.
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Kia Seltos vs Alfa Romeo Tonale Comparison
Kia Seltos
Alfa Romeo Tonale
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2025 Kia
Seltos
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2025 Alfa Romeo
Tonale
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Kia Seltos S (FWD)
Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale VELOCE PHEV Q4
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
345 to 370 km
43L - 55L
65 to 308 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$30,050 - $45,470
$50,900 - $79,000
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick 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
Jade Credentino
Contributor
Jade Credentino drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- All the bells and whistles over the rest of the Tonale range
- Perfect for city driving without committing to EV power
- One of the only PHEV powertrains within its segment
Misses
- $19,600 more than Tonale Hybrid
- Not as punchy as specs suggest
- Fuel economy balloons past EV range
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 Alfa Romeo Tonale is available in the following colours:
- Alfa White
- Alfa Red
- Alfa Black
- Vesuvio Grey Metallic
- Misano Blue Metallic
- Montreal Green Tri-Coat (Veloce only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1591 - 1999 | 1332 - 1469 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 146kW | 118kW - 208kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6200 | 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 265Nm | 240Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 4500 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 86.5 - 92.2 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
