
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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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.
Type | ||
MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | |
Size (cc) | ||
1598 - 1999 | 3956 - 3996 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L, 1.6L | 4.0L | |
Cylinders | ||
INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V8 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 32 | |
Power | ||
110kW - 146kW | 320kW - 373kW | |
Power RPM | ||
6000 - 6200 | 3750 - 5500 | |
Torque | ||
180Nm - 265Nm | 770Nm - 900Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1600 - 4500 | 1250 - 2000 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10 - 12.5 | 10.1 - 16 |