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Kia Seltos recalled
Due to an issue with the piston rings that could lead to stalling and engine failure, Kia is recalling 4647 examples of its Seltos small SUV.
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About the Kia Seltos
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Kia Seltos is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $24,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $41,400 for the Gt-line.
There are 6 variants of the Seltos available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2020.
Engine options include 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (130kW/265Nm) and 2.0L multi-point injection (110kW/180Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic, variable sp automatic or manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2020 Seltos is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
78.57 - 85.81 kW/t
59.56 kW/t
165.63 kW/t
Boot Space
433 litres
128 litres
720 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
1.5 L/100km
10.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
658 - 735 km
658 km
1,170 km
Price
$24,990 - $41,400
$24,990
$92,900
Warranty (Years)
7 years
2 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
3 years
1 year
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,835 - 1,955 kg
1,835 kg
2,960 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,100 - 1,250 kg
480 kg
3,000 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
177 mm
145 mm
236 mm
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2020 Kia Seltos Price
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $25,990 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $25,490 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $25,690 |
S Safety Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,990 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $25,990 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,490 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,690 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $27,990 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,490 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,690 |
Sport Safety Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $29,990 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $29,490 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $29,690 |
Sport+
Gt-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $41,400 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $40,400 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $40,900 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $41,100 |
*excl. on-roads
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2020 Kia Seltos Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Seltos
The most fuel efficient Kia Seltos is the Sport+ with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.8L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Kia Seltos | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.8 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Seltos?
You should service your Seltos at your authorised Kia dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Seltos's warranty.
2020 Kia Seltos Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Seltos?
The Kia Seltos offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Kia Seltos FAQs
The cheapest Kia Seltos is the S that starts from $24,990.
The most expensive Kia Seltos is the Gt-Line that starts from $41,400.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Seltos is 1250 kg offered by the following variants: Sport+ and Gt-Line.
The largest Kia Seltos is the Sport+ which measures 1800mm wide, 4370mm in length and sits 1615mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Seltos is the Sport+ which has 130kW of power from its 1.6L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Kia Seltos is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Seltos is the Sport+ which weighs 1955 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Seltos uses Unleaded.