New Kia Seltos: price and specs

The striking new Kia Seltos has officially launched in South Africa, with the South Korean automaker’s local arm announcing pricing and specs for the seven-strong model lineup. See pricing below…

Kia Seltos exterior

Image: Kia

New Kia Seltos engines

Locally, the seven-strong new Kia Seltos lineup is available with the choice of three powertrain options: 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol (MPI), 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder turbocharged diesel (CRDi), and 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol (T-GDi). Producing 85 kW and 144 N.m of torque, the MPI unit can be had with either a six-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT). Exclusively paired with a six-speed torque converter automatic transmission, the CRDi motor churns out 85 kW and 250 N.m – the latter available from a low 1 500 r/min. Endowed with 119 kW and 253 N.m, the T-GDi powertrain is coupled with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

According to the South Korean carmaker, the MPI engine returns an average fuel consumption of 6.2 and 6.4 L/100 km when coupled with the six-speed manual and CVT, respectively. The CRDi motor has a claimed average fuel consumption of 5.3 L/100 km; translating to a driving range of 943 km on a full, 50-litre tank of fuel. Exclusively available in GT-Line S spec, the sole T-GDi-powered model in the lineup returns a claimed 6.3 L/100 km. Similar to the CRDi derivatives, variants employing the MPI and T-GDi engines are fitted with a 50-litre fuel tank.

New Kia Seltos specifications

Kicking off the lineup, LS entry-level spec features 17-inch alloy wheels, LED lighting, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a rear-view camera supplemented by park distance sensors. Building on LS trim, LX grade gains a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry and ignition, and front park distance sensors. On top of the aforementioned items, from GT-Line spec upwards, the new Seltos features 18-inch alloy wheels, wireless smartphone charging, an electrochromic rearview mirror, ambient interior lighting, a panoramic sunroof, and rain-sensing wipers.

GT-Line S and X-Line derivatives further gain electric adjustment, lumbar support, and ventilation for the front seats; a 12-inch digital driver’s display; and a Bose audio system. GT-Line S and X-Line spec also adopts an array of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and forward collision avoidance, to name but a few.

In terms of safety, all models are equipped with six airbags and Isofix child-seat anchorages. ABS, electronic stability control (ESC), and tyre pressure monitoring are also included across the range.

New Kia Seltos price in SA

The new Seltos is priced from R389 995 to R614 995. Included with the pricing as standard are a three-year/45 000 km service plan and a five-year/unlimited km warranty.

  • Kia Seltos 1.5 LS MT — R389 995
  • Kia Seltos 1.5 LS CVT — R414 995
  • Kia Seltos 1.5 LX CVT — R464 995
  • Kia Seltos 1.5 GT-Line CVT — R514 995
  • Kia Seltos 1.5 CRDi GT-Line AT — R544 995
  • Kia Seltos 1.5 T-GDi GT-Line S DCT — R614 995
  • Kia Seltos 1.5 CRDi X-Line AT — R614 995

Based on Hyundai-Kia’s updated K3 platform, the second-generation Seltos measures 4 430 mm in length and 1 830 mm in width; making it 65 mm longer and 30 mm wider than the first iteration. The new Seltos’ ground clerance is rated at 200 mm. Kia claims a boot capacity of 447 litres.

The new Seltos is equipped with a MacPherson strut front/torsion beam rear suspension arrangement. According to Kia, the setup has been tuned for a composed and comfortable ride quality. The latest Seltos offers a braked towing capacity of 550 kg and an unbraked towing capacity of 1 100 kg.

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