
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.
Creamy White Mica is the standard paint colour, with the following finishes optional:
Premium paint is a $695 option.
While all colours are available on Highlanders with the black interior, Hyundai is restricting the availability of certain colours with the other interior themes.
Models with the Dark Khaki interior are available only in Creamy White, Abyss Black or Robust Emerald, while those with the Warm Grey interior can be had only in Graphite Grey, Gaia Brown and Moonlight Blue.
In base specification the Kia Seltos is practical and refreshingly uncomplicated, although it lacks the polish of newer rivals.
Josh Nevett
There's a new Hyundai Palisade around the corner and a compelling new Santa Fe here now, but this is still a competitive large three-row SUV.
William Stopford
Type | ||
MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO CDI, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1598 - 1999 | 2199 - 3778 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L, 1.6L | 2.2L, 3.8L | |
Cylinders | ||
INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 - 24 | |
Power | ||
110kW - 146kW | 147kW - 217kW | |
Power RPM | ||
6000 - 6200 | 3800 - 6000 | |
Torque | ||
180Nm - 265Nm | 355Nm - 440Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1600 - 4500 | 1750 - 5200 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10 - 12.5 | 13 - 16 |