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.

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Kia Seltos Specifications Comparison By Trims

6 Cars Hide common specs	Seltos GLAED 85,571	Seltos GLXAED 93,453	Seltos 2025 LX STDTBD	Seltos 2025 LX DLXTBD	Seltos 2025 SXTBD	Seltos Smartstream G1.4TAED 110,500

6 Cars Hide common specs	Seltos GLAED 85,571	Seltos GLXAED 93,453	Seltos 2025 LX STDTBD	Seltos 2025 LX DLXTBD	Seltos 2025 SXTBD	Seltos Smartstream G1.4TAED 110,500
Engine
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline				Gasoline
Engine capacity(L)			1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4 L
Valves per Cylinder						4
Horsepower (BHP)			113 BHP	113 BHP	138 BHP	138 BHP
Cylinder Configuration						In-Line
Turbo Charger						Twin Turbo
Torque (N-m)						264 Nm
Dimensions
Seating Capacity	5 Seater	5 Seater				5 Seater
Rim Size	17	17	16	17	17
Number of Doors	5	5				4 Doors
Length	4385	4385	4385	4385	4385	4384 mm
Width	1800	1800	1800	1800	1800	1800 mm
Height	1635	1635	1620	1620	1620	1625 mm
Wheelbase	2630	2630				2628 mm
Ground Clearance	190	190				185 m
Trunk Capacity						753 L
Car Information
Vehicle Type	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)					✓
Power Steering						✓
Navigation system						✓
Exterior
Wheels - Alloy	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Windows	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
LED Taillights	✓	✓			✓
LED Fog Lights	✓	✓			✓
Headlight Type	Halogen	Halogen				LED
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓			✓
Auto Headlamps	✓	✓				✓
Luggage Rack			✓	✓	✓
Rear Spoiler			✓	✓	✓
Power Mirrors			✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Fog Lamp			✓	✓	✓	✓
Front Fog lights			✓	✓	✓
Panoramic Sunroof				✓	✓
LED Headlights					✓
Side Mirrors with Indicators						✓
Roof Rails						✓
Rear Wiper						✓
Rain Sensing Wiper						✓
High Mount Stop Lamp						✓
Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror						✓
Adaptive high and low beam						✓
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
Leather Seats					✓
Leather Instrument Panel					✓
Ambient Lighting					✓
Heated Seats						✓
Ventilated Seats						✓
Interior central locking						✓
Clock Type						Digital
Temperature zone control						Dual Zone
Glove Box Lamp						✓
Glove Box						✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support						✓
Wireless cell phone charging						✓
Rear Folding Seat						✓
Rear Headrest						✓
Rear AC Vents						✓
Steering Switches						✓
Handbrake						Electric
In-car vanity mirror						✓
Seat Type						Standard
Comfort
Remote key types	Digital	Digital				Keyless Entry
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel			✓	✓	✓
Keyless Entry			✓	✓	✓
Rear Camera			✓	✓	✓
Steering Adjustment			✓	✓	✓	✓
Push Button Start				✓	✓
Parking sensor rear				✓	✓	✓
Parking sensor front				✓	✓	✓
Electronic engine immobilizer						✓
Power locks						✓
360 Degree camera						✓
Rear Defogger						✓
Rear Power Outlet						✓
Heated Side Mirrors						✓
Keyless Start						✓
Heater						✓
Headlight On Reminder						✓
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						✓
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock						✓
Driver Seat Belt Warning						✓
EBD/CBC						✓
EBA/BA						✓
Passive Pedestrian Protection						✓
Child Lock						✓
Speed Alert						✓
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
Infotainment
Cell Phone Mapping	✓	✓
Voice Recognition Control System			✓	✓	✓	✓
Bluetooth			✓	✓	✓
Android Auto			✓	✓	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay			✓	✓	✓
Premium Brand Audio System
Touch Screen Size						12
Cell phone mapping						✓
Touchscreen						✓
Infotainment Head Unit						Android LCD
Number Of Speakers						8
Engine / Motor
Displacement			1.5 Liter	1.5 Liter	1.5 Liter	1398 cc
Maximum speed (km/h)						200 km/h
No. of Cylinders						4
Regional Specs						GCC
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank Capacity			50	50	50	50 L
Fuel Economy (Km/L)						10 Km/L
Fuel Average City						10 Km/L
Chassis & Steering
Steering Type			MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING	MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING	MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING
Drive Type						Front Wheel Drive
Transmission
Paddle Shifters			✓	✓	✓
transmission case			CVT	CVT	CVT
Transmission type			CVT	CVT	7DCT

⋅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

6 Cars Hide common specs	Seltos GLAED 85,571	Seltos GLXAED 93,453	Seltos 2025 LX STDTBD	Seltos 2025 LX DLXTBD	Seltos 2025 SXTBD	Seltos Smartstream G1.4TAED 110,500

6 Cars Hide common specs	Seltos GLAED 85,571	Seltos GLXAED 93,453	Seltos 2025 LX STDTBD	Seltos 2025 LX DLXTBD	Seltos 2025 SXTBD	Seltos Smartstream G1.4TAED 110,500
Engine
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline				Gasoline
Engine capacity(L)			1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4 L
Valves per Cylinder						4
Horsepower (BHP)			113 BHP	113 BHP	138 BHP	138 BHP
Cylinder Configuration						In-Line
Turbo Charger						Twin Turbo
Torque (N-m)						264 Nm
Dimensions
Seating Capacity	5 Seater	5 Seater				5 Seater
Rim Size	17	17	16	17	17
Number of Doors	5	5				4 Doors
Length	4385	4385	4385	4385	4385	4384 mm
Width	1800	1800	1800	1800	1800	1800 mm
Height	1635	1635	1620	1620	1620	1625 mm
Wheelbase	2630	2630				2628 mm
Ground Clearance	190	190				185 m
Trunk Capacity						753 L
Car Information
Vehicle Type	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)					✓
Power Steering						✓
Navigation system						✓
Exterior
Wheels - Alloy	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Windows	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
LED Taillights	✓	✓			✓
LED Fog Lights	✓	✓			✓
Headlight Type	Halogen	Halogen				LED
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓			✓
Auto Headlamps	✓	✓				✓
Luggage Rack			✓	✓	✓
Rear Spoiler			✓	✓	✓
Power Mirrors			✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear Fog Lamp			✓	✓	✓	✓
Front Fog lights			✓	✓	✓
Panoramic Sunroof				✓	✓
LED Headlights					✓
Side Mirrors with Indicators						✓
Roof Rails						✓
Rear Wiper						✓
Rain Sensing Wiper						✓
High Mount Stop Lamp						✓
Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror						✓
Adaptive high and low beam						✓
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
Leather Seats					✓
Leather Instrument Panel					✓
Ambient Lighting					✓
Heated Seats						✓
Ventilated Seats						✓
Interior central locking						✓
Clock Type						Digital
Temperature zone control						Dual Zone
Glove Box Lamp						✓
Glove Box						✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support						✓
Wireless cell phone charging						✓
Rear Folding Seat						✓
Rear Headrest						✓
Rear AC Vents						✓
Steering Switches						✓
Handbrake						Electric
In-car vanity mirror						✓
Seat Type						Standard
Comfort
Remote key types	Digital	Digital				Keyless Entry
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel			✓	✓	✓
Keyless Entry			✓	✓	✓
Rear Camera			✓	✓	✓
Steering Adjustment			✓	✓	✓	✓
Push Button Start				✓	✓
Parking sensor rear				✓	✓	✓
Parking sensor front				✓	✓	✓
Electronic engine immobilizer						✓
Power locks						✓
360 Degree camera						✓
Rear Defogger						✓
Rear Power Outlet						✓
Heated Side Mirrors						✓
Keyless Start						✓
Heater						✓
Headlight On Reminder						✓
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						✓
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock						✓
Driver Seat Belt Warning						✓
EBD/CBC						✓
EBA/BA						✓
Passive Pedestrian Protection						✓
Child Lock						✓
Speed Alert						✓
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
Infotainment
Cell Phone Mapping	✓	✓
Voice Recognition Control System			✓	✓	✓	✓
Bluetooth			✓	✓	✓
Android Auto			✓	✓	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay			✓	✓	✓
Premium Brand Audio System
Touch Screen Size						12
Cell phone mapping						✓
Touchscreen						✓
Infotainment Head Unit						Android LCD
Number Of Speakers						8
Engine / Motor
Displacement			1.5 Liter	1.5 Liter	1.5 Liter	1398 cc
Maximum speed (km/h)						200 km/h
No. of Cylinders						4
Regional Specs						GCC
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank Capacity			50	50	50	50 L
Fuel Economy (Km/L)						10 Km/L
Fuel Average City						10 Km/L
Chassis & Steering
Steering Type			MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING	MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING	MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING
Drive Type						Front Wheel Drive
Transmission
Paddle Shifters			✓	✓	✓
transmission case			CVT	CVT	CVT
Transmission type			CVT	CVT	7DCT

⋅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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FAQs about Kia Seltos

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?

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

Related Car Comparisons

Popular Kia Cars

FAQs about Kia Seltos

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?