James Wong
2023 Kia Seltos: GT-Line to be best-seller
The updated Kia Seltos may start at just over $30k, but the brand is expecting the bulk of customers to be shelling out for the top-spec GT-Line.
3 Years Ago
About the Kia Seltos
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The Seltos is Kia's competitor to big sellers such as the Mitsubishi ASX and Nissan Qashqai in the Small SUV sales race.
The Seltos pairs an edgy and well-proportioned design with an unusually large amount of cabin space for the class, and in higher spec levels a massive 10-inch touchscreen and party tricks like pulsing cabin LEDs.
There are base models of the Kia Seltos with a 2.0-litre engine and CVT, plus front-wheel drive, or 1.6-litre turbo models with a dual-clutch automatic transmission and on-demand all-wheel drive, plus fairly agile dynamics.
The Seltos is far less vanilla than many of its rivals.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2023 Kia Seltos Sport+ 1.6T AWD reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Pros
- Presentation inside and out
- Lusty powertrain
- Overall package wants for little
Cons
- Pricey
- Annoying safety camera alerts
- Some dual-clutch foibles
Comparative Rating
Quickly see how this car stacks up against its competition. Select any benchmark to see more details.
Power to Weight
78.57 - 85.81 kW/t
65.75 kW/t
196.8 kW/t
Boot Space
433 litres
150 litres
971 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
0.9 L/100km
11.3 L/100km
Vehicle Range
658 - 735 km
400 km
10,000 km
Price
$26,790 - $42,700
$26,790
$141,300
Warranty (Years)
7 years
2 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
3 years
1 year
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 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
3,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
177 mm
97 mm
236 mm
Trusted Reviews, Smarter Choices, Better Prices
Where expert car reviews meet expert car buying – CarExpert gives you trusted advice, personalised service and real savings on your next new car.
Kia Seltos News
2022 Kia Seltos Reviews
2022 Kia Seltos Price
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,790 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $27,290 |
S Safety Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $27,790 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,290 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $29,790 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $30,290 |
Sport Safety Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $30,790 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $31,290 |
Sport+
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,790 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $37,290 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $33,290 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $33,790 |
Gt-Line Limited Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $38,790 |
Gt-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,200 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,700 |
Gt-Line Two Tone
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,200 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,700 |
*excl. on-roads
All Kia Seltos Pricing
Trusted Reviews, Smarter Choices, Better Prices
Where expert car reviews meet expert car buying – CarExpert gives you trusted advice, personalised service and real savings on your next new car.
2022 Kia Seltos Boot Space
The Kia Seltos offers a boot space of 433 litres, which is rather large for an SUV in this segment. Cargo space expands to 1393 litres with the second row folded flat.
Trusted Reviews, Smarter Choices, Better Prices
Where expert car reviews meet expert car buying – CarExpert gives you trusted advice, personalised service and real savings on your next new car.
2022 Kia Seltos Gallery
CarExpert High Resolution Photos of the Kia Seltos
View 24 images
24
2022 Kia Seltos Interior
The interior of the Seltos is rather large for its category, it tends to provide a little more room than rivals like the Hyundai Kona, without compromising on what is the current and soon be replaced Kia Sportage.
It’s a good looking interior, especially in the top-spec variants.
2022 Kia Seltos Infotainment
Base models come equipped with an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and reversing camera with rear parking sensors.
Upgrade to the Seltos Sport and you get a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system (also with with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay) as well as DAB digital radio and Satellite navigation.
Go for the top-spec and your tech will get upgraded to include a head-up display, 7.0-inch colour instrument cluster display, ambient lighting, Qi wireless phone charging and a Bose eight-speaker premium sound system.
2022 Kia Seltos Safety Rating
When the Kia Seltos was tested by ANCAP upon its release, it received a rating of FIVE stars.
All models received an adult occupant protection score of 85 per cent, child occupant protection score of 83 per cent, vulnerable road user protection score of 61 per cent and a safety assist score of 70 per cent.
All 2021 Kia Seltos models come standard with lane-keeping assist, anti-lock brakes, front, front side and curtain airbags and autonomous emergency braking with forward-collision warning.
Up-spec models and those with the Safety Pack add a more advanced autonomous emergency braking with cyclist detection, while the Sport Plus and GT-Line include blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. We feel these features should be standard, otherwise we highly recommend optioning the safety pack.
2022 Kia Seltos Fuel Economy
The 2021 Kia Seltos, when equipped with the standard 2.0-litre four-cylinder, consumes 6.8L/100km on the ADR combined city and highway cycle.
The turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder uses 7.6L/100km on the ADR combined city and highway cycle. Both engines need 91RON regular unleaded fuel and can run on E10.
| 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?
How does the 2022 Kia Seltos drive?
Our expert take on Kia Seltos drivability.
2022 Kia Seltos Colours
What colours are available for the Kia Seltos
There are nine different colour combinations you can order the Kia Seltos in. Two-tone colour combinations include Starbright Yellow with a cherry black roof and Clear white and Cherry black roof.
Outside of those two-tone multicolours, the other single colours include Starbright yellow, Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
2022 Kia Seltos Warranty
Kia offers seven years of capped-price servicing in addition to its seven-year, unlimited kilometre warranty for the Seltos.
The 2021 Kia Seltos 2.0-litre requires servicing every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first, while the Kia Seltos 1.6T requires servicing every 12 months or 10,000km.
When equipped with the 2.0-litre four cylinder naturally-aspirate engine, the Seltos has an average cost per service of $402while Seltos models with the turbocharged 1.6-litre have an average service cost of $466.
2022 Kia Seltos vs other Suv Mediums to consider
GWM
Haval Jolion
Good
Geely
EX5
Good
Zeekr
X
Good
Hyundai
Inster
Good
Cupra
Formentor
Very Good
Suzuki
Jimny
Good
Chery
Omoda 5
Good
Audi
Q3
Very Good
Honda
HR-V
Very Good
Volkswagen
T-Roc
Good
Hyundai
Kona
Very Good
MG
ZS
Very Good
Can’t see the car you’re considering?
Should you buy the 2022 Kia Seltos
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
The Kia Seltos is our favourite small SUV, it presents a very clean package with more room than one might expect from a small SUV. It comes feature packed with a modern interior and all the latest technological gadgets one could ask for in the price point.
It unfortunately misses out on some great features such as automatic boot (tailgate), but other than that, it’s a pretty good package overall and should be very high on your consideration list.
Trusted Reviews, Smarter Choices, Better Prices
Where expert car reviews meet expert car buying – CarExpert gives you trusted advice, personalised service and real savings on your next new car.
Kia Seltos FAQs
The cheapest Kia Seltos is the S that starts from $26,790.
The most expensive Kia Seltos is the Gt-Line Two Tone that starts from $42,700.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Seltos is 1250 kg offered by the following variants: Sport+, Gt-Line and Gt-Line Two Tone.
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.