Kia Seltos SUV, starting at 29,300 £

The Kia Seltos is a stylish and practical compact SUV that balances urban-friendly dimensions with a confident road presence. Inside it feels thoughtfully laid out with comfortable seating and a composed ride that suits daily driving and light adventure.

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Seltos

Kia Seltos

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.9 - 7.5 L/100km

Bold Face, Practical Heart

The Kia Seltos wears a confident, EV-inspired face with crisp lines and upright proportions that look more rugged than its size suggests. At 1,830 mm wide, it has real stance without feeling bulky in town, and the detailing shifts nicely by trim from clean to outdoorsy. It is not flash for the sake of it; the shapes serve visibility and easy placement, which matter every day. The overall impression is modern and tidy, signaling a compact SUV built for usefulness more than show.

Buttons Where You Want Them

Inside, the Seltos favors clarity: big screens paired with plenty of physical controls keep common tasks simple. Climate knobs, shortcut keys, and a straightforward menu layout reduce distraction in traffic. Some versions use a three-screen setup where the small center display can be partly hidden and a few deeper settings take a moment to learn. Materials are solidly assembled but lean hard-plastic in places, trading perceived plushness for durability and easy cleaning.

Room That Punches Above Class

This cabin is generous for its footprint, with notably good rear head- and legroom that suits tall adults on longer journeys. The rear backrest reclines, two ISOFIX mounts sit on the outer seats, and door bins plus USB points help family life run smoothly. Luggage space is a strong point: 536 liters, usefully shaped, with a low loading edge that turns a weekly shop or a stroller plus travel bags into a simple task. Fold the backrest and you unlock a flat, lengthy area that makes DIY or sports gear easy to haul.

Calm Over Flash

The Seltos prioritizes comfort and confidence rather than thrills, with light steering and a settled ride that suits city streets and long commutes. It feels planted on the motorway, tracks straight, and soaks up rough patches without fuss. Push hard and it remains predictable, though enthusiasts will notice the setup favors composure over sharp cornering. Under heavy throttle the engine becomes more vocal, but at cruising speeds noise is well contained.

Power, Gears, and Grip

The headline engine is a turbocharged 1.6 T-GDI petrol with 180 hp and 265 Nm, offering a healthy shove for everyday use. Depending on trim, you can choose a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, and select front drive or optional all-wheel drive. Official 0–100 km/h times span 8.8 to 9.2 seconds, quick enough for confident merges and overtakes without pretending to be sporty. Current versions cover this same powertrain across familiar trims—from Vision and Spirit to GT-Line and X-Line—so you pick equipment and traction to match your needs.

Thrift, Not Miracles

WLTP fuel use ranges from 6.9 to 7.5 L/100 km depending on gearbox and driven wheels, with AWD and the DCT understandably using a little more. Those figures translate to everyday running costs that are competitive for a turbo petrol SUV, especially if most trips are mixed rather than constant stop‑start. CO₂ is rated 156–169 g/km (class F), so taxation and company-car arithmetic will favor lighter drivers and careful spec choices. The Seltos rewards smooth inputs and anticipatory driving with lower consumption, while frequent hard acceleration will nudge it upwards.

Brains Behind the Glass

Infotainment brings sharp graphics and quick responses, plus phone mirroring for easy navigation and media. The control logic is pleasingly direct, yet some of the deeper car settings sit a level or two down in the menu tree. Driver assistance is well stocked for the class, with features like active cruise and lane support available to ease long journeys and heavy traffic. One caveat: base software in some trims feels pared back, and that small middle display can be partially obscured depending on wheel position.

The Sensible Sweet Spot

The Seltos best suits families and pragmatic buyers who want big‑car space and fuss‑free controls in a compact footprint. It is comfortable, easy to park, and offers the security of Kia’s long European warranty, which takes the sting out of ownership. Those chasing plush materials or hot‑hatch dynamics will find the cabin tactility and calm chassis tuning more understated than exciting. Keep an eye on pricing versus the larger Sportage, but for many, the Seltos’ space, flexibility, and straightforward daily manners hit the mark.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
156 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Kia

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Is the Kia Seltos offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Seltos is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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