About the Kia Seltos
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Kia Seltos is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $30,750 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $46,670 for the Gt-line.
There are 5 variants of the Seltos available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2025.
Engine options include 1.6L turbo (146kW/265Nm), 2.0L turbo (110kW/180Nm) and 2.0L in-line (110kW/180Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or variable sp automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2026 Seltos is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2026 Kia Seltos Price
S
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $30,750 |
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $31,250 |
Sport
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $33,950 |
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $34,450 |
Sport+
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.6L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $40,570 |
1.6L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $41,070 |
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $37,050 |
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $37,550 |
Gt-Line
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.6L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $46,170 |
1.6L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $46,670 |
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $42,750 |
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $43,250 |
Gt-Line Two Tone
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.6L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $46,170 |
1.6L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $46,670 |
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $42,750 |
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $43,250 |
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2026 Kia Seltos Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Seltos
The most fuel efficient Kia Seltos is the Gt-Line with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo and uses 6.9L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
Kia Seltos | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.9 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.
2026 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 $30,750.
The most expensive Kia Seltos is the Gt-Line Two Tone that starts from $46,670.
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, 4385mm in length and sits 1635mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Seltos is the Sport+ which has 146kW of power from its 1.6L Turbo 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.