2025 Kia Seltos

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The Kia Seltos is stylish, roomy, and available with plenty of the latest technology and safety features. It's rather quick, too, as long as you get the optional turbocharged engine. Comfort is lacking, however, and it's not particularly fun to drive. But overall this little Kia SUV is worth a look.

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2025 Kia Seltos Review

byMichael Cantu^{Correspondent
Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at Edmunds and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.}

rating written byJosh Sadlier^{Director of Content Strategy
Josh Sadlier has worked in the automotive industry since 2008. He has written or edited thousands of expert car reviews and road-tested hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Josh is director of content strategy at Edmunds and has also contributed to Autotrader and Automobile. Under his stewardship, Edmunds' own 1989 Yugo GVL won first place at the Concours d'Lemons, taking home a jar of borscht, a can of beets, a cutting board and a pint of VIP vodka.}

Pros

Plenty of cargo space
Lots of features for the price
Paint choices add personality

Cons

Front seats aren't very comfortable for long drives

What's new

Rear parking sensors are now standard on EX and SX trims
Minor updates to feature availability
Part of the first Seltos generation introduced for 2021

Overview

The 2025 Kia Seltos is one of the brand's most affordable vehicles. Slotting below the Sportage and above the Soul, the subcompact SUV is a more affordable alternative to the larger Sportage and is a solid choice for those who need an SUV that's larger than the Soul or need all-wheel drive (a feature the Soul lacks). Unlike most of Kia's SUVs, the Seltos doesn't offer a hybrid engine, but it does offer a more powerful turbocharged engine in the top two trim levels. After last year's refresh, Kia only made minor updates to the Seltos for 2025.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2025 Kia Seltos LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}

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$132/mo

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Edmunds spotlight: Stylish, tech-forward and roomy

The Seltos sports a sleek and distinctive design for a little SUV, and you can complement its style with one of the available two-tone exterior colors. Tech features are the highlight of its interior, including the dual 10.25-inch screens that are standard on all but the base LX trim. They are among the largest in its class. The midlevel EX trim comes equipped with several driver aids and a wireless phone charger. A Bose audio system and Highway Driving Assist, a semi-automated driving assistance system, are standard on the top SX trim. The Seltos' interior is roomy for an extra-small SUV. It's large enough for tall passengers and has one of the largest cargo areas in its class.

Competitors to consider

The 2025 Seltos is a compelling choice for an extra-small SUV, but it's up against several competitive rivals. The Volkswagen Taos and Chevrolet Trailblazer are two of our favorite extra-small SUVs. Like the Seltos, the Mazda CX-30 is stylish and offers a strong turbocharged engine. The recently redesigned Hyundai Kona and Subaru Crosstrek are other strong performers that should also be considered. To help you decide if the Seltos is right for you, make sure to check out our test team's in-depth review in the Edmunds Expert Rating below.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Average

7.6

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Performance

7.5/10

How does the Seltos drive? We tested a top-of-the-line Seltos SX, which comes with the turbocharged engine. Acceleration is sluggish from a stop, but after that this little SUV is pretty punchy. It's pretty easy to quickly get up to highway speeds. The transmission shifts smoothly and quickly. The Seltos is less impressive once the road bends, however. The responsive steering and taut suspension tuning should be beneficial, but drive with some enthusiasm and the Seltos just feels overly nose-heavy and ill-suited for this type of driving.

Comfort

7/10

How comfortable is the Seltos? The Kia Seltos is comfortable enough for your daily routine and short road trips. It absorbs most bumps without trouble and isn't overly floaty on the highway. The front seats are OK, but they don't have enough thigh support and cushioning to make them truly comfortable on long drives. The rear seats are actually pretty comfortable for an extra-small SUV.

There's a fair amount of road noise that enters the cabin, and the climate control system is a little weak when it comes to thoroughly cooling the cabin down on hot days.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? The Seltos' interior is simple, practical and roomy. As one of the larger extra-small SUVs (yes, that's kind of an oxymoron), the Seltos has enough room for most people. As long as you're under 6-foot-2, you should find the Seltos pretty accommodating in both front and back. The Seltos is also pretty easy to get in and out of.

Visibility is somewhat hampered by thick roof pillars. It's always good practice to glance twice to make sure there are no pedestrians walking toward you from the right side. The wide-angle rearview camera is definitely beneficial when you're backing up.

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Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? The Seltos' 10.25-inch infotainment screen, which comes on most trims, has crisp graphics and is easy to use. We were also impressed with our test vehicle's Bose audio system; it produces clear sound and punchy bass. In our testing, the Seltos' advanced driver aids work well and aren't overly intrusive with warnings. But the available adaptive cruise control is very conservative with its following distances.

Storage

8/10

How’s the storage? You can hold a lot of stuff in the back of the Seltos. It's one of the leaders in its class with a maximum cargo capacity of 62.8 cubic feet. Leave the rear seats up and there's still 26.6 cubes. Loading cargo isn't a hassle either thanks to a wide liftgate opening and decent cargo depth.

Interior storage for front passengers is sufficient. There are plenty of water-bottle-size pockets, a small cellphone tray in front of the gear shifter, a small console box and a glovebox. As for installing a child safety seat, the Seltos' car seat anchor points are clearly marked and easy to access. You'll be able to install a rear-facing safety seat without too much trouble.

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Fuel Economy

7.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The Kia Seltos has a few powertrain combinations. We tested the SX, which has the more powerful turbocharged engine, and our vehicle had all-wheel drive too. The EPA estimates that combo will get 26 mpg combined. That's below the class average, though a base Seltos with front-wheel drive gets a more respectable 31 mpg combined. In real-world driving, we believe you should be able to match the EPA's numbers without much trouble.

Value

7.5/10

Is the Seltos a good value? The Seltos is a better than average value for the class thanks to its pleasing number of standard features. The top SX trim is pricey, but it adds a lot of stuff, including the turbocharged engine. Build quality is solid, but the interior materials lack substance and the abundant plastic makes it feel a tad cheap.

Kia's limited and powertrain warranties are fantastic. You get five-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage.

Wildcard

7.5/10

The Kia Seltos looks a little bit like a Land Rover Evoque SUV, and you can enhance its style with contrasting roof and body paint colors. It definitely stands out in the extra-small SUV class. The rest of the package isn't very inspiring. But is it practical? Definitely.

Which Seltos does Edmunds recommend?

The midlevel EX trim hits the sweet spot in the Seltos lineup because it offers the most value. For a small premium over the well-equipped S trim, the EX adds several features including synthetic leather upholstery, heated front seats, a wireless phone charger and rear parking sensors. A sunroof is optional.

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Kia Seltos models

The 2025 Kia Seltos is available in five trim levels: LX, S, EX, X-Line and SX. You'll generally get progressively more features on each one, plus a more powerful engine for the X-Line and SX. Keep reading for our breakdown of the significant standard and optional features you get with each trim.

LX
Starts you off with:

2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (146 horsepower, 132 lb-ft of torque)
Continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT)
All-wheel drive
17-inch wheels
Keyless entry
Rear air-conditioning vents
8-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
Six-speaker audio system

Every Seltos also comes with:

Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
Lane keeping assistance (steers the car back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)

S
Comes standard with front-wheel drive, though all-wheel drive is optional. The S trim adds:

Proximity keyless entry and push-button ignition
Cloth and synthetic leather upholstery
Heated front seats (requires all-wheel drive)
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Digital instrument cluster
10.25-inch center touchscreen
Integrated navigation system
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
Safe exit warning (can warn a passenger about opening a door into traffic approaching from behind)

EX
Upgrades the Seltos with:

Hand-free liftgate (requires all-wheel drive)
Synthetic leather upholstery
Heated front seats
Power-adjustable driver's seat
Wireless phone charger
Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)

The EX offers an optional sunroof with the EX Sunroof package.

X-Line
Has the features of the S trim plus:

1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (195 hp, 195 lb-ft)
Eight-speed automatic transmission
All-wheel drive
18-inch black wheels
Black roof rails and dark exterior accents
Black cloth and synthetic leather upholstery

SX
Building off the EX trim and powered by the upgraded turbocharged engine, the all-wheel-drive SX tops off the Seltos lineup with:

18-inch wheels
LED headlights
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Eight-speaker Bose audio system
Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the Seltos and the car in front)
Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
Intersection collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision during a left turn and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Highway Driving Assist (combines adaptive cruise control and lane centering to provide semi-automated driving assistance when on the highway)

The SX offers the optional SX Sunroof package. It adds:

Sunroof
Ventilated front seats
Digital key (allows you to use your smartphone as a key to enter and drive the vehicle)

Kia Seltos Reviews

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Truly an awesome, affordable vehicle.

Gma, 06/08/2023

2024 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)

The Kia Seltos is a SUV gem. Tons of extras including all wheel drive, little to no road sounds while driving, heated seats, power seat for the driver, with a spacious interior and great gas mileage. I’m averaging around 34.5 miles while driving in town and on the high way. A bargain and the warranty is terrific. If your looking for a compact suv give this one a test drive.

Great styling, electronics and a joy to drive

Doug M., 06/30/2023

2024 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)

Picked up this brand new 2024 Seltos SX with all the packages. The dash is full LCD display without the typical boring dual round speedometer and Tachometer. The display above the wheel has so much information and has a background that mimics the current weather you are in. If it is stormy, you see dark clouds with lightning. So cool! The electronics are mind blowing and haven’t figured …

Everything is perfect for me!

Sherry C, 07/03/2023

2024 Kia Seltos EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)

I love all the safety features, it even drives itself! My husband and I are both tall, he is 6'9" and fits comfortably. It has great acceleration and gas mileage so far is doing ok at 24 mpg, I have only made short local trips so far. Handling is responsive, controls are well placed and intuitive. The only thing I wish it has is a heated steering wheel. Seats are heated and cooled …

Love my 2024 X-line!

Brent Lister, 01/11/2024

2024 Kia Seltos X-Line 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

I bought my 2024 X-line back in October and love it. I had to claw back one star for the disappointing fuel economy when I drive over 105 km/h on the highway. It is impressive up until that point but drastically drops over the 105km/h. But if you drive the speed limit you’ll be fine. Lol I’m 6-2” and so comfortable to drive. Impressive tech and pretty easy to navigate. I was hooked by … the pep in its step. Tons of get up and go. No road noise and interior fit and finish is next level. I am interested to find out how the Seltos performs for the long haul. I feel the reliability and things like service and parts will play a role for the long term satisfaction and I will update. But the first taste makes me feel like I will be a long time Kia customer. UPDATE: I wrote a review on my 2024 X-line and have to update on the one star I clawed back for poor fuel economy. Since then I feel my Seltos has “broken in” and on my recent 3000km road trip I got between 6.6 and 7.5 litres/100km. I apologize to my American friends but you’d have to do the conversion to mpg. Suffice to say it improved significantly. I am very satisfied with the recent mileage. It still performs best at 90 km/h and at that the consumption continually plummets. It even can achieve 7.5 litres/100 km with the cruise set at 115 km/h. Super! The next update is a slip in the area of tech. Two issues here. One is a dealer admitted “glitch”. I had the message on my recent road trip that states oil change is due. Reset oil life after service. This message comes across my display every time I start the vehicle despite having reset the oil life on the car and the app. Not a show stopper but a bit annoying. I hope Kia figures out a fix and can update the software or whatever needs to happen. Also the Apple CarPlay occasionally glitches. It is not my cord because it charges the phone but CarPlay won’t work. It’s happened a handful of times but there is a possibility it could be my older IPhone. I’m will to accept it. The Bluetooth still works. So not debilitating. So those are the only two issues. I still love the car and would highly recommend seriously considering a Seltos if you’re in the market for a smaller SUV. My wife has a Volvo XC-40 (2022) and we both agree the Seltos is a better value for the dollar. And I don’t have to burn premium fuel. That helps the bottom line$

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2025 Kia Seltos Features & Specs

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$24,590
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	29 MPG
Cost to Drive	$132/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	26.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive

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Safety

Key safety features on the Seltos include:

Back-up camera
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test	Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated	Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original	Good
Side Impact Test – Updated	Not Tested
Roof Strength Test	Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint	Not Tested

FAQ

Is the Kia Seltos a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 Seltos both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.6 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 Seltos gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 32 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Seltos has 26.6 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Kia Seltos. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 Kia Seltos?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Kia Seltos:

Rear parking sensors are now standard on EX and SX trims
Minor updates to feature availability
Part of the first Seltos generation introduced for 2021

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Is the Kia Seltos reliable?

To determine whether the Kia Seltos is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Seltos. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Seltos's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 Kia Seltos a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Kia Seltos is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 Seltos and gave it a 7.6 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 Seltos gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 32 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 Seltos is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Kia Seltos?

The least-expensive 2025 Kia Seltos is the 2025 Kia Seltos LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $24,590.

Other versions include:

LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) which starts at $24,590
S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT) which starts at $25,090
EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT) which starts at $26,090
S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) which starts at $26,590
EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) which starts at $28,290
X-Line 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $29,290
SX 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $31,090

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What are the different models of Kia Seltos?

If you're interested in the Kia Seltos, the next question is, which Seltos model is right for you? Seltos variants include LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT), S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT), EX 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT), and S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT). For a full list of Seltos models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2025 Kia Seltos LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.

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Truly an awesome, affordable vehicle.

Great styling, electronics and a joy to drive

Everything is perfect for me!

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