Kia Seltos has been given subtle changes inside and out to add value as well as performance, safety, and convenience.

“With its broad appeal to singles, couples and families, the Seltos has been winning small SUV car buyers over since it was first launched in 2019,” said Kia’s Chief Operating Officer, Damien Meredith.

“The new Kia Seltos combines an already solid offering with a new dynamic design and an impressive list of added features, and we are confident its popularity will not only continue but grow.”

Four trims (S, Sport, Sport+ and GT-Line) come with: FWD, 2.0 MPI with CVT automatic.

kn addition, AWD Sport+ and GT-Line trims get an improved 1.6T Smartstream engine with 12% more power, and better fuel economy. Finally, the 7-speed DCT is out, and Kia’s 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission (8AT) is in.

Seltos’ front end gets a new bumper, and skid plate. In addition, the GT-Line only also gets new head lights, grille, and the fog lights are now vertical  in addition, all models have side mirror integrated turn signals.

GT-Line side profile has satin sliver window trim and C-Pillar garnish, while Seltos S trim gets new 16” alloys replacing the old steel wheels. The other models gain a new-look machine finished alloy wheel design.

The range gets new tail lights, LED on GT-Line.

S, Sport and Sport+ have tail lights joined to each other by a single reflector.  GT-line has an LED line of light connecting the tail lamps instead.

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The driver gets a small digital screen  on Seltos S features with the rest of the range gaining dual 10.25” as seen in Sportage and EV6, along with a newly designed Climate Control Panel.

  • Standard safety features include:
  • Front & Rear Parking Sensors
  • Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
  • Lane Following Assist (LFA)
  • Rear-Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
  • Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA).

All models now have rear Air Vents and USB-C outlets.

GT-Line has as standard:

  • Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Tilt and Sliding Sunroof (not available on two-tone paint)
  • Wireless Device Charging (Qi)
  • 8 Speaker Bose Premium Sound System
  • Sound Mood Interior Lighting
  • Head-Up Display.
  • Power Driver’s Seat with Two Position Memory (IMS) NEW
  • Smart Power Tailgate NEW
  • D-Cut Steering Wheel NEW

The Voice Car Control system uses Natural Voice for functions such as temperature and audio settings.

Seltos is now the second model in the range line-up to get Kia’s connected car service (Sport trim and above). It is at no cost for 7 years, and allows additional safety, security, convenience, connectivity, and LIVE services.

Kia Connect smartphone app allows: remote sync of calendars, journey planning with online navigation. IN addition it give access to onboard features including live traffic alerts and real-time weather forecasts. Valet Mode protects the owner’s personal information when being driven by a third party, by disabling control.  Vehicle Information created during Valet mode can be viewed from the Kia Connect App.

Kia Connect features: (Sport, Sport+ & GT-Line)

Category Feature
Vehicle & Service Setting Vehicle Registration and Service Usage Settings
First Run Setup Vehicle Navigation First set-up
Home Easy Remote Control Start On/Off
Latest Vehicle Status Received
Door Locked and Unlocked status
Engine Start-ON and OFF status
HVAC ON and OFF status
Search POI and Address
Personalised Service Settings
My Vehicle Settings
Edit Home Menu
Control Latest Vehicle Status Received
Lock Doors / Unlock doors
Climate Control Temperature Setting
Defrost and Heat Setting
Heated and Cooled Seats Setting (Where fitted)
Status Latest Vehicle Status Received
Vehicle Top View
Engine On / Off status
HVAC On / Off status
Door Locked / Unlocked status
Remaining Fuel check
Heated Seat and Steering wheel On / Off status (Where fitted)
Warning Lamp Status
Monthly Vehicle Report
Category Feature
Map Control Map (Zoom in /Zoom out / Drag etc.)
Find My Car
Drivable distance radius
Nearby POI search
Recent Search
Favourite POI
Route Guidance
Traffic Information
Send to Car
Miscellaneous Valet Mode
Sharing Location Service
Latest Vehicle Status Received
Account settings
Manage Vehicle Data
Profile Image Setting
Change Vehicle Setting
Calendar Service
Voice Recognition Service
App Setting
New Feature Guide
View app Tutorial
Widget – Remote Control
Widget – Vehicle Status

Seltos comes in seven colours including Pluton Blue, a new Kia colour. iGT-Line offers 2 x two-tone paint options in addition.

Pricing:

Powertrain Transmission Trim RRP DA
S $29,500 $31,690
2.0 MPI CVT FWD Sport $32,700 $35,390
Sport+ $35,800 $38,490
GT-Line $41,500 $44,590
1.6 T-GDI 8AT AWD Sport+ $39,300 $41,990
GT-Line $44,900 $47,690

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