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2026 Kia Seltos Trims Comparison

Which 2026 Seltos trim does Edmunds recommend?

The Seltos is more enjoyable to drive with its available turbocharged engine, but you can only get it on the pricey SX trim level. As such, we recommend the EX trim level. For not much more than the base S trim, you get quite a few desirable extra features that you'll want to have on your Seltos.

2026 Seltos trim level differences

The 2026 Kia Seltos is available in LX, S, EX and SX trim levels. The first three trims come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. A continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drive are standard. All-wheel drive is optional on all trims and brings with it a more sophisticated rear suspension that helps improve the Seltos' handling and stability when turning.

The SX trim has a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder good for a robust 190 hp and 195 lb-ft. An eight-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive and the more sophisticated rear suspension are standard.

LX
Starts you off with:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Dual-level cargo floor
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Rear air vents
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Rear USB ports

Every Seltos also comes with an ample amount of driver assistance and safety technologies. These include:

  • 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
The S trim adds:

  • LED front accent lighting
  • Foglights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Roof rails
  • Proximity keyless entry and push-button start
  • Cloth and synthetic leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats (requires all-wheel drive)
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Rear center armrest
  • Upgraded interior materials
  • Upgraded center gauge display
  • 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
Boasts a number of desirable upgrades that include:

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

The EX Sunroof package adds 17-inch gloss-black wheels and (surprise!) a sunroof.

SX
The SX's main addition is its powerful turbocharged engine detailed above. It also adds:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • LED headlights and foglights
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Special exterior styling elements
  • Eight-speaker Bose audio system
  • Intersection collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision during a left turn and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • 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)
  • Highway Driving Assist (combines adaptive cruise control and lane centering to provide semi-automated driving assistance when on the highway)

The SX Sunroof package adds digital key remote services, ventilated front seats and (whattya know!) a sunroof.

Pricing

Edmunds suggests you pay
$24,130
3 for sale near you
Prices based on sales in TX thru 9/8/25
Final assembly in South Korea

Compare 2026 Seltos trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
San Antonio, TX
Vehicle
Seltos LX
Seltos S
Seltos EX
Seltos SX
Vehicle
LX
2.0L 4cyl CVT
Starting MSRP
$25,135
Avg Price Paid
$24,130
See all Seltos LX for sale
S
2.0L 4cyl CVT
Starting MSRP
$26,835
Avg Price Paid
$25,694
See all Seltos S for sale
EX
2.0L 4cyl CVT
Starting MSRP
$27,835
Avg Price Paid
$26,642
See all Seltos EX for sale
SX
1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$32,835
Avg Price Paid
$31,329
See all Seltos SX for sale
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leatherette/cloth
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
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Not Available
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
South Korea
South Korea
South Korea
South Korea
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
190 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
1.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
Tire size
215/55R17
215/55R17
215/55R17
235/45R18
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
28 / 34 / 31 MPG
28 / 34 / 31 MPG
28 / 34 / 31 MPG
24 / 27 / 25 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
370 / 449 miles
370 / 449 miles
370 / 449 miles
317 / 356 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
Curb weight
2,970 lb.
2,970 lb.
2,970 lb.
3,363 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.3 in.
7.3 in.
7.3 in.
7.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
Height
63.6 in.
64.2 in.
64.2 in.
64.2 in.
Length
172.6 in.
172.6 in.
172.6 in.
172.6 in.
Wheelbase
103.5 in.
103.5 in.
103.5 in.
103.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
26.6 cu. ft.
26.6 cu. ft.
26.6 cu. ft.
26.6 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
62.8 cu. ft.
62.8 cu. ft.
62.8 cu. ft.
62.8 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
Front Leg Room
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
55.5 in.
Rear Head Room
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.9 in.
54.9 in.
54.9 in.
54.9 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Black, leatherette/cloth
Black, leatherette
Brown, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Exterior
Fusion Black
Dark Ocean Blue
Steel Gray
Snow White Pearl
Fusion Black
Mars Orange
Gravity Gray
Steel Gray
Pluton Blue w/Fusion Black Roof
Neptune Blue
Clear White w/Fusion Black Roof
Snow White Pearl
Fusion Black
Dark Ocean Blue
Pluton Blue
Gravity Gray
Steel Gray
Snow White Pearl
Fusion Black
Pluton Blue
Mars Orange
Gravity Gray
Steel Gray
Pluton Blue w/Fusion Black Roof
Clear White w/Fusion Black Roof
Snow White Pearl