Are Kia Seltos reliable?

Yes, the Kia Seltos is generally considered to be a reliable vehicle.

What is the disadvantage of Seltos?

One disadvantage of the Seltos is its relatively small cargo space compared to some competitors in the segment.

What are the specifications of the Kia Seltos?

The Kia Seltos features a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine or a 1.6L turbocharged engine, with options for a 6-speed manual, IVT, or 7-speed DCT transmission, and includes advanced safety and technology features such as a 10.25-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a suite of driver-assistance systems.

What engine is in the Kia Seltos?

The Kia Seltos is available with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine or a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

Kia Seltos 2025 Specs Comparison By Trims: Engine, Dimensions, Interior&Exterior

Kia Seltos Specifications Comparison By Trims

9 Cars Hide common specs	Seltos GLQAR 84,915	Seltos GLXQAR 92,737	Seltos 1.5L LX STD-13 / 13-2TTBD	Seltos 1.5L LX DLX-13 / 13-2TTBD	Seltos 1.4L SX FOP-SR-15 / 15-2TTBD	Kia Seltos 2024 1.6L EX QAR 75,000	Kia Seltos 2024 1.6L LXTBD	Kia Seltos 2023 1.6L EX QAR 74,000	Kia Seltos 2023 1.6L LXQAR 69,000

9 Cars Hide common specs	Seltos GLQAR 84,915	Seltos GLXQAR 92,737	Seltos 1.5L LX STD-13 / 13-2TTBD	Seltos 1.5L LX DLX-13 / 13-2TTBD	Seltos 1.4L SX FOP-SR-15 / 15-2TTBD	Kia Seltos 2024 1.6L EX QAR 75,000	Kia Seltos 2024 1.6L LXTBD	Kia Seltos 2023 1.6L EX QAR 74,000	Kia Seltos 2023 1.6L LXQAR 69,000
Engine
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Engine capacity(L)			1.5L	1.5L	1.4	1.6 L	1.6 L	1.6 L	1.6 L
Engine type			1.5L (MPi) - 1,497cc	1.5L (MPi) - 1,497cc	1.4L (T-GDi)- 1,353 cc
Valves per Cylinder
Horsepower (BHP)			113 BHP	113 BHP	138 BHP	121 BHP	121 BHP	121 BHP	121 BHP
Maximum power speed (rpm)			113 hp / 6,300 rpm	113 hp / 6,300 rpm	138hp / 6000rpm
Max. torque speed (rpm)			14.7 kg.m / 4,500 rpm	14.7 kg.m / 4,500 rpm	24.7 / 3,200 rpm
Torque (N-m)						151	151	151	151
Dimensions
Seating Capacity	5 Seater	5 Seater	5	5	5	5 Seater
Rim Size	17	17	16	17	17
Number of Doors	5	5
Length	4385	4385	4385	4385	4385	4315	4315	4315	4315
Width	1800	1800	1800	1800	1800	1800	1800	1800	1800
Height	1635	1635	1620	1620	1620	1645	1645	1645	1645
Wheelbase	2630	2630				2610	2610	2610	2610
Ground Clearance	190	190
Trunk Capacity						433	433	433	433
Car Information
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Technologies
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Hill Assist (HAC)	✓	✓				✓	✓	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control			✓	✓	✓
Automatic Headlight Range Control			✓	✓	✓
Driving Mode Selection			Drive Mode (Comfort - Eco - Sports - Dynamic）	Drive Mode (Comfort - Eco - Sports - Dynamic）	Drive Mode - (SPORTS - ECO - NORMAL) (SNOW - MUD -SAND）
Intelligent Key				✓	✓	✓		✓
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)					✓
Moving object detection system						✓	✓	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring Display						✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Steering						✓	✓	✓	✓
Cruise Control						✓	✓	✓	✓
Live Traffic Information						✓		✓
Speed Sensitive Windshield Wipers						✓	✓	✓	✓
Remote Windows Down						✓	✓	✓	✓
Remote Start						✓	✓	✓	✓
Apps						✓	✓	✓	✓
Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)						✓	✓	✓	✓
Exterior
Wheels - Alloy	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Windows	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
LED Taillights	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
LED Fog Lights	✓	✓			✓
Headlight Type	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Auto Headlamps	✓	✓				✓	✓	✓	✓
Luggage Rack			✓	✓	✓
Rear Spoiler			✓	✓	✓
Power Mirrors			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Fog Lamp			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Front Fog lights			✓	✓	✓
Panoramic Sunroof				✓	✓	✓		✓
LED Headlights					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Adaptive Brake Lights						✓	✓	✓	✓
Wind Blocker						✓		✓
Mudguard - Front						✓	✓	✓	✓
Electric Sunroof						✓	✓	✓	✓
Single Exhaust Tip						✓	✓	✓	✓
Xenon Headlamps						✓	✓	✓	✓
Acoustic Front Windshield						✓		✓
Chrome Door Handles						✓	✓	✓	✓
Chrome Exhaust Pipes						✓	✓	✓	✓
Interior
Instrument Screen Size (Inches)	4.2	4.2			10.25
Instrument Cluster	TFT	TFT
Wireless Cell Phone Charging	✓	✓
Adjustable Sun Visor with Illuminated Vanity Mirror			✓	✓	✓
Seat Adjustment - Electric			Front & Back Row Seats	Front & Back Row Seats	Front & Back Row Seats
Automatic AC			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Air Conditioner (AC)			✓	✓	✓
Power Windows - Front and Rear			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Front Power Outlet			✓	✓	✓
Seat Material					Artificial Leather
Leather Seats					✓
Leather Instrument Panel					✓
Ambient Lighting					✓
Ventilated Seats						✓	✓	✓	✓
Interior central locking						✓	✓	✓	✓
Fabric Seats						✓	✓	✓	✓
Wood Trim						✓	✓	✓	✓
Alloy Pedals						✓	✓	✓	✓
Active Headrests						✓		✓
Cargo area tie down anchors						✓	✓	✓	✓
Foldable Rear Seats with 60:40 Split						✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear AC Vents						✓	✓	✓	✓
Acoustic Hood						✓	✓	✓	✓
Multi info						✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Outlets						✓	✓	✓	✓
Cigar Lighter						✓		✓
Cup Holder						✓	✓	✓	✓
Comfort
Remote key types	Digital	Digital
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel			✓	✓	✓
Keyless Entry			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Camera			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Steering Adjustment			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Push Button Start				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Parking sensor rear				✓	✓
Parking sensor front				✓	✓
Electronic engine immobilizer						✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Tailgate						✓	✓	✓	✓
360 Degree camera						✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Defogger						✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear AC Controls						✓	✓	✓	✓
Electric Curtain - Rear						✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperature Display						✓		✓
Safety
Number of Airbags	6 Airbags (Front , Side & Curtain Airbags)	6 Airbags (Front , Side & Curtain Airbags)	2	2	6
ABS	✓	✓				✓	✓	✓	✓
Speed Limiter			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)						✓	✓	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System						✓	✓	✓	✓
Pedestrian airbag						✓	✓	✓	✓
First Aid Kit						✓	✓	✓	✓
Fire Extinguisher						✓	✓	✓	✓
Door Edge Protector						✓	✓	✓	✓
Crosswind Assist						✓	✓	✓	✓
Active Understeer Control (AUC)						✓	✓	✓	✓
Active Bonnet						✓	✓	✓	✓
Collision Detection						✓	✓	✓	✓
Knee Bag - Driver						✓		✓
Auto Door Lock						✓	✓	✓	✓
Spare Wheel						✓	✓	✓	✓
Parking Sensors - Front and Rear						✓	✓	✓	✓
Child Seat Interface (ISOFIX)						✓	✓	✓	✓
Active braking						✓	✓	✓	✓
Wheels/brakes
Front Brake Types	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Disc Brakes - Rear			✓	✓	✓
Disc Brakes - Front			✓	✓	✓
Front Tire Size			205/65 R16	205/65 R16	215/60 R17
Rear Tire Size			205/65 R16	205/65 R16	215/60 R17
Front Brakes - Ventilated Discs						✓	✓	✓	✓
Aluminum Wheels						✓	✓	✓	✓
Infotainment
Cell Phone Mapping	✓	✓
Voice Recognition Control System			✓	✓	✓
Bluetooth			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Android Auto			✓	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay			✓	✓	✓
Premium Brand Audio System
USB						✓	✓	✓	✓
MP3						✓	✓	✓	✓
AUX						✓	✓	✓	✓
HDMI						✓	✓	✓	✓
Touchscreen						✓	✓	✓	✓
Engine / Motor
Displacement			1.5 Liter	1.5 Liter	1.5 Liter
No. of Cylinders						4	4	4	4
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank Capacity			50	50	50	50	50	50	50
Chassis & Steering
Steering Type			MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING	MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING	MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING
Drive Type						Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Transmission
Paddle Shifters			✓	✓	✓
transmission case			CVT	CVT	CVT
Transmission type			CVT	CVT	7DCT	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

⋅configuration information is for reference only, please refer to the actual vehicle for specifics.

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FAQs about Kia Seltos

Yes, the Kia Seltos is generally considered to be a reliable vehicle.
One disadvantage of the Seltos is its relatively small cargo space compared to some competitors in the segment.
The Kia Seltos features a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine or a 1.6L turbocharged engine, with options for a 6-speed manual, IVT, or 7-speed DCT transmission, and includes advanced safety and technology features such as a 10.25-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a suite of driver-assistance systems.
The Kia Seltos is available with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine or a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

Kia Seltos Specifications Comparison By Trims

Engine

Dimensions

Car Information

Technologies

Exterior

Interior

Comfort

Safety

Wheels/brakes

Infotainment

Engine / Motor

Fuel Economy

Chassis & Steering

Transmission

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Are Kia Seltos reliable?

What is the disadvantage of Seltos?

What are the specifications of the Kia Seltos?

What engine is in the Kia Seltos?