2023 KIA SELTOS Specs, Price, Features, Mileage and Review
The 2023 Seltos may seem redundant because it is positioned between the Soul and the Sportage, two other small SUVs in Kia’s portfolio, but instead, it has carved out a niche. Due to its bigger size compared to other subcompact SUVs like the Nissan Kicks and Hyundai Venue, the Seltos has an edge over smaller models in terms of interior room. Along with being speedier than its competitors, it also has a more engaging driving style when outfitted with the optional 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine. The base 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine in the Seltos is less powerful, but all-wheel drive is included in most variants. Depending on the trim, there are many features to choose from. Adhering to Kia’s values-focused Furthermore, the Seltos has popular driver-assistance technology as standard.
What Is 2023 Bringing?
To lessen road noise, Kia fitted new acoustic glass windshields to every 2023 Selto. Concurrently, a blind-spot collision avoidance system and rear cross-traffic alert with automated emergency braking have been included as standard equipment on the value-oriented S trim. The larger 10.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation is now an option for the S.
Total units sold Approx: 51,414(Till October)
Price of 2023 KIA SELTOS
| Trims | Price |
| LX | $23,340 |
| S | $23,390 |
| EX | $26,640 |
| Nightfall Edition | $27,540 |
| SX | $28,840 |
Colour of 2023 KIA SELTOS
RED
ORANGE 
BLUE 
BLACK 
STEEL GREY 
Specification of 2023 KIA SELTOS
Dimensions
| Features | LX | S | EX | Nightfall Edition | SX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.0 in. | 172.0 in. | 172.0 in. | 172.0 in. | 172.0 in. |
| Width | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. |
| Height w/out Roof Rails | 63.6 in. | 63.6 in. | 63.6 in. | 63.6 in. | 63.6 in. |
| Height w/ Roof Rails | 64.2 in. | 64.2 in. | 64.2 in. | 64.2 in. | 64.2 in. |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in. | 103.5 in. | 103.5 in. | 103.5 in. | 103.5 in. |
| Track: Front/Rear | 62.0 / 62.4 in. | 62.0 / 62.4 in. | 62.0 / 62.4 in. | 62.0 / 62.4 in. | 62.0 / 62.4 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 7.3 in. | 7.3 in. | 7.3 in. | 7.3 in. | 7.3 in. |
| Approach Angle | 28.0 deg. | 28.0 deg. | 28.0 deg. | 28.0 deg. | 28.0 deg. |
| Departure Angle | 28.0 deg. | 28.0 deg. | 28.0 deg. | 28.0 deg. | 28.0 deg. |
| Headroom: Front / Rear – w/out Sunroof | 40.0 / 38.4 in. | 40.0 / 38.4 in. | 40.0 / 38.4 in. | 40.0 / 38.4 in. | 40.0 / 38.4 in. |
| Headroom: Front / Rear – w/ Sunroof | 38.5 / 38.4 in. | 38.5 / 38.4 in. | 38.5 / 38.4 in. | 38.5 / 38.4 in. | 38.5 / 38.4 in. |
| Shoulder Room: Front / Rear | 55.5 / 54.7 in. | 55.5 / 54.7 in. | 55.5 / 54.7 in. | 55.5 / 54.7 in. | 55.5 / 54.7 in. |
| Hip Room: Front / Rear | 53.5 / 52.8 in. | 53.5 / 52.8 in. | 53.5 / 52.8 in. | 53.5 / 52.8 in. | 53.5 / 52.8 in. |
| Leg Room: Front / Rear | 41.4 / 38.0 in. | 41.4 / 38.0 in. | 41.4 / 38.0 in. | 41.4 / 38.0 in. | 41.4 / 38.0 in. |
| Passenger Space (SAE): First Row | 53.2 cu. ft. | 53.2 cu. ft. | 53.2 cu. ft. | 53.2 cu. ft. | 53.2 cu. ft. |
| Passenger Space (SAE): Second Row | 46.4 cu. ft. | 46.4 cu. ft. | 46.4 cu. ft. | 46.4 cu. ft. | 46.4 cu. ft. |
| Cargo volume (SAE): Minimum/Maximum | 26.6 / 62.8 cu. ft. | 26.6 / 62.8 cu. ft. | 26.6 / 62.8 cu. ft. | 26.6 / 62.8 cu. ft. | 26.6 / 62.8 cu. ft. |
| Front-Wheel Drive (FWD): Minimum/Maximum | 2,948 lb. | – | – | – | – |
| All-Wheel Drive (AWD): Minimum/Maximum | 3,087/3,185 lb. | 3,087/3,185 lb. | 3,087/3,185 lb. | 3,317 lb. | 3,317 lb. |
Exterior
| Trim Level | Front Grille | Side Sill Trim | Door Handles | Window Surrounds | Rear Spoiler | Roof Rails | Power-Adjustable Side View Mirrors | Sunroof | Sound-Absorbing Windshield Glass | Solar Control Glass | Rear Privacy Glass | Heated Rear Glass | Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers | Rear Window Washer/Wiper | Projector Beam Headlights | LED Headlights | LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | High Beam Assist (HBA) | Auto Headlight Control | Projector Beam Fog Lights | LED Fog Lights | Taillights | 17-inch Alloy Wheels, Dark Gray Finish | 17-inch Alloy Wheels, Machined Finish | 18-inch Alloy Wheels, Matte Black Finish | 18-inch Alloy Wheels, Machined Finish | Tire Size | Space-Saver Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | Black | Sport-Design | Body-Colour | Black or Chrome | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Projector Beam | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | LED | Dark Gray Finish | Machined Finish | Matte Black Finish | Machined Finish | 215/55R17 | Yes |
| S | Black | Sport-Design | Body-Colour | Black or Chrome | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Projector Beam | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | LED | Dark Gray Finish | Machined Finish | Matte Black Finish | Machined Finish | 215/55R17 | Yes |
| EX | Black w/ Unique Design | Sport-Design | Body-Colour | Black or Chrome | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | LED | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | LED | Dark Gray Finish | Machined Finish | Matte Black Finish | Machined Finish | 215/55R17 | Yes |
| Nightfall Edition | Black | Sport-Design | Body-Color | Black or Chrome | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | LED | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | LED | Dark Gray Finish | Machined Finish | Matte Black Finish | Machined Finish | 235/45R18 | Yes |
| SX | Black | Sport-Design | Half Chrome | Black or Chrome | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | LED | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | LED | Dark Gray Finish | Machined Finish | Matte Black Finish | Machined Finish | 235/45R18 | Yes |
Interior
| Feature | LX | S | EX | Nightfall Edition | SX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infotainment & Connectivity | |||||
| 3.5-inch Instrument Display | No | No | No | No | No |
| 7.0-inch Instrument Display | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 8-inch Touchscreen Display | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 10.25-inch Touchscreen Display w/ Navigation, Kia Connect, and SiriusXM® Satellite Radio | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay® | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Android Auto™ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 6-Speaker Audio System | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bose Premium Audio System, 8 Speakers w/ Sound Connected Mood Lamp | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Mounted Controls | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power & Convenience | |||||
| Front 12V Power Ports: 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB Data Port, Front Console | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front 12V Power Port & USB Charging Port | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front and Rear USB Charging Port | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charger | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Door Locks | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows w/ Driver One-Touch Auto-Down | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows w/ Driver One-Touch Auto-Up/Down | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Inside Door Handles, Chrome | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/ Vehicle Immobilizer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Key w/ Push Button Start and Remote Start | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Air Conditioning | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Automatic Climate Control w/ Auto De-Fog System | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear A/C Vents | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Interior & Seating | |||||
| Front Center Armrest w/ Storage Tray | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sliding Armrest w/ Storage Bin | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear Armrest w/ Cupholders | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front and rear Door Bottle Holders | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Day/Night Rearview Mirror | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Interior Lighting | |||||
| LED Interior Lighting | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Illuminated Sun Visor Vanity Mirrors | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Dual-Level Cargo Floor | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Cargo Cover | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Seating & Trim | |||||
| Woven Cloth Seat Trim | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Cloth and Syntex Seat Trim | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Syntex Seat Trim | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| 6-Way Manual Driver’s Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 4-Way Manual Passenger’s Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 10-Way Power Driver’s Seat w/ 2-Way Power Lumbar Support | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Passenger Seat Back Pockets | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 60/40 Split-Folding & Reclining Rear Seats | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Heated Front Seats | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height-Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Steering & Gear Shift | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped flat-bottom Steering Wheel | No | No | No | No | No |
| Leather-Wrapped Gear Shift Knob | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Performance
| Feature | LX | S | EX | Nightfall Edition | SX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infotainment & Connectivity | |||||
| 3.5-inch Instrument Display | No | No | No | No | No |
| 7.0-inch Instrument Display | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 8-inch Touchscreen Display | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 10.25-inch Touchscreen Display w/ Navigation, Kia Connect, and SiriusXM® Satellite Radio | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay® | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Android Auto™ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 6-Speaker Audio System | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bose Premium Audio System, 8 Speakers w/ Sound Connected Mood Lamp | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Mounted Controls | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power & Convenience | |||||
| Front 12V Power Ports: 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB Data Port, Front Console | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front 12V Power Port & USB Charging Port | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front and Rear USB Charging Port | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charger | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Door Locks | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows w/ Driver One-Touch Auto-Down | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows w/ Driver One-Touch Auto-Up/Down | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Inside Door Handles, Chrome | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/ Vehicle Immobilizer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Key w/ Push Button Start and Remote Start | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Air Conditioning | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Automatic Climate Control w/ Auto De-Fog System | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear A/C Vents | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Interior & Seating | |||||
| Front Center Armrest w/ Storage Tray | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sliding Armrest w/ Storage Bin | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear Armrest w/ Cupholders | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front and rear Door Bottle Holders | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Day/Night Rearview Mirror | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Interior Lighting | |||||
| LED Interior Lighting | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Illuminated Sun Visor Vanity Mirrors | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Dual-Level Cargo Floor | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Cargo Cover | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Seating & Trim | |||||
| Woven Cloth Seat Trim | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Cloth and Syntex Seat Trim | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Syntex Seat Trim | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| 6-Way Manual Driver’s Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 4-Way Manual Passenger’s Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 10-Way Power Driver’s Seat w/ 2-Way Power Lumbar Support | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Passenger Seat Back Pockets | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 60/40 Split-Folding & Reclining Rear Seats | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Heated Front Seats | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height-Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Steering & Gear Shift | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped flat-bottom Steering Wheel | No | No | No | No | No |
| Leather-Wrapped Gear Shift Knob | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Safety
| Features | LX | S | EX | Nightfall Edition | SX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist w/ Pedestrian Detection | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Cyclist Detection | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Lane Following Assist | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Lane Keeping Assist | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Lane Departure Warning | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Highway Driving Assist | – | – | – | – | ✔ |
| Driver Attention Warning | – | – | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist-Rear | – | – | – | – | ✔ |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist | – | – | – | – | ✔ |
| Rear-View Monitor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Safe Exit Warning | – | – | – | – | ✔ |
| Rear Occupant Alert | – | – | – | – | ✔ |
Frequently Answer Question
What is the price of KIA SELTOS LX?
The price of the KIA SELTOS LX is $23,340.
What is the price of KIA SELTOS S?
The price of the KIA SELTOS S is $23,390.
What is the price of KIA SELTOS EX?
The price of the KIA SELTOS EX is $26,640.
What is the price of KIA SELTOS Nightfall Edition?
The price of the KIA SELTOS Nightfall Edition is $27,540.
What is the price of KIA SELTOS SX?
The price of the KIA SELTOS SX is $28,840.
What is the price of KIA SELTOS SX?
The price of the KIA SELTOS SX is $28,840.
What is the Wheelbase of KIA SELTOS?
The Wheelbase of the KIA SELTOS is 103.5 in.
What is the engine lineup for the Kia Seltos?
The Seltos offers a base 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an optional 1.6-liter turbocharged engine for those seeking more power.
What is “Driver Attention Warning” in the Seltos?
Driver Attention Warning is a safety feature that monitors the driver’s attentiveness and issues alerts if it detects signs of drowsiness or inattention.
How does the Seltos compare to smaller subcompact SUVs like the Nissan Kicks and Hyundai Venue?
The Seltos offer more interior space and a more engaging driving experience.
What makes the Seltos Nightfall Edition unique?
The Nightfall Edition is a trim level that typically features special styling elements, providing a distinct appearance.
How does the Seltos handle safety with its standard features?
The Seltos comes with standard driver-assistance technologies, underlining Kia’s commitment to safety and value.
Conclusion
In summary, the 2023 Kia Seltos is a well-rounded subcompact SUV that distinguishes itself through its spacious interior, optional turbocharged engine, and standard safety features. Its unique position in the market makes it a competitive and compelling choice for those seeking a versatile and value-packed vehicle in the small SUV segment. The Seltos provides flexibility through its engine options, allowing buyers to select between a base 2.0-litre engine and a more robust 1.6-litre turbocharged engine. This variety ensures that consumers can choose their desired level of power and performance.
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