Kia · 2019–present
Kia Seltos
The Kia Seltos (Korean: 기아 셀토스) is a crossover SUV manufactured by Kia since 2019. It is positioned between the smaller Stonic, Soul, or Sonet and the larger Sportage in Kia's global SUV lineup. The first-generation Seltos is designated as a global product with three variations introduced for different markets. The first variation is the largest version of the Seltos, which is manufactured in South Korea (codename: SP2) mainly aimed at developed markets, including North America and Australasia. The two other variations are the Indian-made Seltos (codename: SP2i) and the closely related Chinese version badged as the Kia KX3 (codename: SP2c). The SP2i and SP2c models are the low-cost versions of the Seltos to penetrate emerging markets, built on the Hyundai-Kia K2 platform and closely related to the second-generation Hyundai Creta/ix25. The name "Seltos" is derived from "Celtos", the son of Hercules and Celtine in Greek mythology. According to Kia, the Seltos is primarily marketed to millennials.
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Specifications
- name
- Kia Seltos
- Manufacturer
- Kia
- aka
- Kia KX3 (China, 2019–2023)
- Production
- 2019−present
- Model years
- 2021−present (North America)
- Class
- Subcompact crossover SUV (B) (2019–present), Compact crossover SUV (C) (2026–present)
- Body style
- 5-door SUV
Specification summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Measured facts from Wikidata (CC0). Check the linked sources for citations.
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US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 26 | 340 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S1) | Regular | 28 | 319 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2027 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S1) | Regular | 30 | 298 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 350 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 29 | 309 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 350 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 29 | 309 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 31 | 288 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 26 | 343 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 29 | 309 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2024 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 31 | 288 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 27 | 331 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 29 | 314 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 31 | 283 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 27 | 331 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 29 | 314 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 31 | 283 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 27 | 331 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 29 | 314 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 31 | 285 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle).
Sources
- Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q65044174CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kia_SeltosCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1375899619 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kia_Seltos_front_Pozna%C5%84_Motor_Show_2026.jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Peżot · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Manufacturer website (link only) — https://worldwide.kia.comLink only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.