Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos
Kia Seltos (SP2, facelift)
Overview
ManufacturerKia
Model code
  • SP2
  • SP2i
  • SP2c
Also calledKia KX3 (China, 2019–2023)[1]
Production2019–present
Model years2021–present (North America)
Assembly
DesignerHong Seok Choi[9]
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)[10]
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformHyundai-Kia K2 (SP2i/SP2c)
Hyundai-Kia B-SUV (SP2)
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 2,630 mm (103.5 in) (SP2)[15]
  • 2,610 mm (102.8 in) (SP2i)
  • 2,650 mm (104.3 in) (SP2c)
Length
  • 4,370 mm (172.0 in) (SP2, pre-facelift)[15]
  • 4,390 mm (172.8 in) (SP2, facelift)
  • 4,315 mm (169.9 in) (SP2i, pre-facelift)
  • 4,365 mm (171.9 in) (SP2i, facelift)
  • 4,345 mm (171.1 in) (SP2c)
Width1,800 mm (70.9 in)[15]
Height
  • 1,600–1,630 mm (63.0–64.2 in) (SP2)[15]
  • 1,620–1,645 mm (63.8–64.8 in) (SP2i/SP2c)
Curb weight
  • 1,337–1,510 kg (2,948–3,329 lb) (SP2)
  • 1,221–1,361 kg (2,692–3,000 lb) (SP2i)
  • 1,220 kg (2,690 lb) (SP2c)
Chronology
PredecessorKia KX3 (first generation) (China)

The Kia Seltos (Korean: 기아 셀토스) is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Kia. Introduced in mid-2019, the Seltos is positioned between the smaller Stonic, Soul, or Sonet and the larger Sportage in Kia's global SUV lineup.[16]

The Seltos is designated as a global product with three variations introduced for different markets. The first variation is the largest version of the Seltos, which is manufactured in South Korea (codename: SP2) mainly aimed at developed markets, including North America and Australasia. The two other variations are the Indian-made Seltos (codename: SP2i) and the closely related Chinese version badged as the Kia KX3 (codename: SP2c). The SP2i and SP2c models are the low-cost versions of the Seltos to penetrate emerging markets, built on the Hyundai-Kia K2 platform and closely related to the second-generation Hyundai Creta/ix25. Despite being a globally marketed model, the Seltos is not sold in the European market.[17]

The name "Seltos" is derived from "Celtos", the son of Hercules and Celtine in Greek mythology.[18][19] According to Kia, the Seltos will be marketed to millennials.[10][13][20]

Overview

The Seltos started as two concept cars, the SP Concept, which was showcased at the New Delhi 2018 Auto Expo in February 2018,[21] and the SP Signature showcased at the 2019 Seoul Motor Show in March 2019.[22][23][24] Both concept cars have a close resemblance with the current mass-production versions. The SP Concept previewed the SP2i Seltos built in India, while the SP Signature is the concept version of the South Korean-made SP2 Seltos.[25]

The Seltos was launched in South Korea on 18 July 2019, India on 22 August 2019, and the Philippines on 6 November 2019 with a release in various global markets except Europe by the end of the year.[12][26][27] The Seltos was also launched in Indonesia on 20 January 2020. The Seltos was launched in the United States, Canada, and Mexico in early 2020 for the 2021 model year.[28][29][30] It was also introduced in Russia in June 2020.[31]

According to Kia Motors Europe COO Emilio Herrera, Kia does not offer Seltos in Europe due to the popularity of larger SUV offerings such as the Sportage and Sorento,[17] and the release of the Stonic and XCeed in the small SUV segment.[32]

In 2020 and 2021, the Seltos was the second best-selling Kia model globally after the Sportage, with India as its largest single market.[33]

SP2 model

SP2 is the internal codename designated to the South Korean built Seltos (unlike the Chinese-built SP2c and the Indian-built SP2i). This version is also assembled from knock-down kits in Russia and Uzbekistan. The SP2 Seltos is built on a platform shared with the Hyundai Kona and the Kia Soul.[34][35][36]

  • SP2 model (pre-facelift)
    SP2 model (pre-facelift)
  • SP2 model (pre-facelift; US)
    SP2 model (pre-facelift; US)
  • Interior
    Interior

Facelift

  • Facelift
    Facelift
  • Facelift
    Facelift
  • Interior
    Interior

South Korea

The Seltos (SP2) debuted in South Korea on 18 July 2019.[37] Positioned above the Stonic, it is offered with two engine options, the 1.6-litre Gamma turbo petrol engine that runs on maximum of 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) and 27 kg⋅m (265 N⋅m; 195 lbf⋅ft) of torque with a claimed fuel efficiency of 13 km/L (7.7 L/100 km; 31 mpg‑US; 37 mpg‑imp), and the other is a 1.6-litre U-Line diesel engine is equipped with maximum of 136 PS (134 hp; 100 kW) and 32.6 kg⋅m (320 N⋅m; 236 lbf⋅ft) of torque with a claimed fuel economy of 18 km/L (5.6 L/100 km; 42 mpg‑US; 51 mpg‑imp). Both engines are equipped with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. It is also available with an all-wheel drive option.[38]

Several driver-assist functions including forward collision-avoidance assist, lane-following assist, lane-keeping assist, driver-attention warning, and high-beam assist are available as standard for all trims.[39]

The updated model was first unveiled in July 2022.[40][41] The refreshed model features redesigned front clip, rear tailgate assembly, and other revisions. The dashboard design was revised with a single display that houses a 10.25-inch cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment system screen, and a shift-by-wire gear lever design.[42]

North America

North America
Pre-facelift
Facelift

Launched for the 2021 model year, the Seltos for the U.S. and Canada is positioned between the Soul and Sportage.[43] It has a redesigned front bumper to maximize the front approach angle.[44] Trim levels for the 2021 Seltos are LX, S, S Turbo, EX, and SX Turbo.

The North American Kia Seltos offers a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter with 149 PS (110 kW; 147 hp) and 18.3 kg⋅m (179 N⋅m; 132 lb⋅ft) of torque, standard on LX, S, and EX trims with a CVT gearbox marketed as "Intelligent Variable Transmission" (IVT).[45] Also offered is a 1.6-liter turbo engine producing 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) and 27 kg⋅m (265 N⋅m; 195 lb⋅ft) of torque. Standard on the Seltos SX and optional on the S, the 1.6 Turbo comes with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is available and standard on most trims except for the S model, where it is optional and has similar mechanical components as the larger Telluride.[45]

For the 2022 model year, the Seltos received a new Kia badge with the updated Kia logo and a Nightfall Edition trim that replaced the Turbo S model.[46]

In Mexico, the SP2 Seltos is not offered, as the Indian-sourced SP2i Seltos is sold in the country instead.[47]

Australia

The Seltos launched in October 2019 in the Australian market.[48] The five grades consist of S, Sport, Sport+, Sport+ AWD, and GT-Line. Engine choice for lower end variants consist of the Nu 2.0-litre petrol engine mated to CVT, while higher end AWD models are powered by the 1.6-litre Gamma T-GDi engine with a seven-speed DCT. It is equipped with a region-specific suspension tuning to suit the road conditions in Australia.[49]

The face-lifted Seltos arrived in Australia in November 2022. It featured a refreshed design and a new dashboard. The 2.0 petrol drivetrain remained unchanged but the 1.6 T-GDI was updated for the new Smartstream G1.6 and the transmission was updated to a 8-speed auto instead of the previous 7-speed DCT

In September 2020, Kia Australia issued a recall on 2,465 units of the Seltos sold between 25 October 2019 and 25 August 2020. The affected units are to be fitted with an antitheft locking mechanism in the steering wheel column shaft to meet Australian Design Rules.[50] The Seltos was the 25th-highest selling vehicle in Australia in 2020.[51] For 2023, the vehicle was the fifth highest selling SUV in its class of SUVs under $45,000.[52]

Other markets

The SP2 model was also offered in the Philippines (until 2023)[53] and Russia (until 2022).[54] CKD assembly of the SP2 Seltos commenced in Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad from April 2020.[31]

Safety

Kia Seltos SP2 NHTSA crash test ratings (2020):[55]
Frontal driver:
Frontal passenger:
Side driver:
Side rear passenger:
Rollover:

The SP2 Seltos received a five-star rating from Australasian New Car Assessment Program,[56] and a four-star rating from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Engines

Seltos (SP2) engine options[57]
Petrol engines
Model Engine Power Torque Transmissions Acceleration
0–100 km/h
(0-62 mph)
(official)
1.6 L Gamma MPI[58] 1,591 cc (97.1 cu in) I4 123 PS (90 kW; 121 hp) @ 6,300 rpm[59]
121 PS (89 kW; 119 hp) @ 6,300 rpm[60] 		15.4 kg⋅m (151 N⋅m; 111 lb⋅ft) @ 4,850 rpm 6-speed manual
  • 12.2s (FWD)
  • 12.9s (AWD)
6-speed automatic
  • 12.3s (FWD)
  • 12.6s (AWD)
1.6 L Gamma T-GDI[61] 1,591 cc (97.1 cu in) turbocharged I4 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) @ 5,500 rpm 27 kg⋅m (265 N⋅m; 195 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,500 rpm 7-speed DCT 8.4s
1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) turbocharged I4 198 PS (146 kW; 195 hp) @ 6,000 rpm 27 kg⋅m (265 N⋅m; 195 lb⋅ft) @ 1,600–4,500 rpm 8-speed automatic
2.0 L Nu MPI[62] 1,999 cc (122.0 cu in) I4 149 PS (110 kW; 147 hp) @ 6,200 rpm 18.3 kg⋅m (179 N⋅m; 132 lb⋅ft) @ 4,500 rpm CVT
  • 9.6s (FWD)
  • 10.4s (AWD)
Diesel engine
Model Engine Power Torque Transmissions Acceleration
0–100 km/h
(0-62 mph)
(official)
1.6 L U II CRDi VGT[61] 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) turbocharged I4 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) @ 4,000 rpm 32.6 kg⋅m (320 N⋅m; 236 lb⋅ft) @ 2,000–2,250 rpm 6-speed automatic

SP2i model

SP2i is the internally designated codename for the Seltos model manufactured in India and exported mostly to emerging markets. The SP2i Seltos is shorter by 60 mm (2.4 in) in length and 20 mm (0.8 in) in wheelbase compared to the SP2.

Visually, the SP2i Seltos can be identified from the SP2 Seltos by the hood line that ends by the grille that creates a seamless "clamshell" hood design, while for the SP2 Seltos, the hood line ends behind the Kia logo. The front end region is also slightly shorter and the rear bumper is flatter in design. The SP2i Seltos along with the Chinese KX3 also has a different interior dashboard design compared to the SP2 Seltos with a simpler HVAC vent design and an integrated infotainment screen housing.[63][64]

The SP2i model is not offered with all-wheel drive in any markets.[65]

  • Kia Seltos (SP2i) (pre-facelift)
    Kia Seltos (SP2i) (pre-facelift)
  • Rear view (pre-facelift)
    Rear view (pre-facelift)
  • Interior (pre-facelift)
    Interior (pre-facelift)

India

The Seltos is the first product of Kia India following its entry in the country.[66] The crossover was unveiled in New Delhi on 20 June 2019.[2] By the time of its launch on 22 August 2019, Kia had received more than 50,000 bookings for the Seltos.[67] Later, the Seltos emerged as the best-selling SUV in the country by delivering 12,854 units in October 2019.[68] As of 1 April 2020, the Seltos sales crossed the 80,000 mark in India.[69]

In India, the Seltos is offered in two submodels, which are the Tech Line and GT Line. Three engine options are offered in India, consisting of two petrol engines and one diesel engine. The petrol engines are the 1.5-litre, naturally aspirated engine that makes 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) paired with six-speed manual transmission, six-speed iMT transmission and CVT, and a 1.4-liter Kappa turbo engine that produces 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) paired with six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). The diesel engine is a 1.5-litre U-Line unit that produces 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) paired with six-speed manual transmission, six-speed iMT or six-speed torque-converter automatic.

In August 2021, a new sub-model named X-Line was introduced in India. The new X-Line consist only of cosmetic changes rather than mechanical changes. The trim is available in two engine options, 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine and the 1.5-litre CRDi diesel.[70] Upgrades included 18-inch alloy wheels and piano black trim highlights.[71]

Facelift

The refreshed model of the SP2i Seltos was released in India in July 2023. The model features a similar styling to the 2023 facelift of the South Korean-made Seltos.[72] It is offered in two submodels, which are the Tech Line, GT Line, and X-Line. New equipment were introduced, such as a dual screen set-up with two 10.25-inch displays, electronic parking brake, panoramic sunroof, and an advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS).[73]

Following a brief discontinuation, Kia reintroduced a turbo-petrol engine in India.[74] A 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine replaces the older 1.4-litre version engine that was phased out in March 2023 as it did not meet Bharat Stage 6 Phase 2 emissions norms. The new engine is mated to a 6-speed clutchless 'intelligent' manual transmission (iMT) or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.[75]

  • 2024 Seltos (facelift; India)
    2024 Seltos (facelift; India)
  • 2024 Seltos (facelift; India)
    2024 Seltos (facelift; India)

Other markets

The Indian-built Seltos is exported to several regions, which mostly are emerging markets, including South Africa, North Africa, Southeast Asia (except the Philippines), Latin America, the Middle East, and other South Asian markets.[76] It is also assembled by kits in Vietnam starting from July 2020.[77] The exported Seltos from India is available with a 1.6-litre petrol engine, which is not offered in the Indian domestic market.

It was updated for the Mexican market on 6 August 2021, incorporating the new Kia logo.[78] Since August 2023, with the facelifted model Kia Mexico started sourcing the Seltos from China instead of India.[79] The Seltos was the best-selling SUV in Mexico in 2020 and 2021.[80][81]

Safety

2020 Kia Seltos SP2i 'HTE' RHD (2 airbags)
Global NCAP scores (2020)[82]
Adult occupant stars
Adult occupant score 8.03/17.00
Child occupant stars
Child occupant score 15.00/49.00

The Indian-specification Seltos is equipped as standard with two frontal airbags, two front side thorax-protecting airbags (6 airbags made standard in July 2022),[83] antilock brakes, electronic stability control (made standard in April 2022), all-wheel disc brakes, rear parking sensors and front seatbelt reminders. Head-protecting curtain airbags are available on higher trim levels, as are tyre pressure monitoring and blind spot detection.

Global NCAP crash-tested the Indian-market Kia Seltos in its basic safety specification (of the time) of two airbags and anti-lock brakes in 2020 (similar to Latin NCAP 2013).[84] The car scored three stars out of five for adult occupant protection in a 64 km/h frontal offset impact.[85] The Seltos did not score any points for dynamics for child occupants because Kia refused to nominate child seats for the test.[86]

Body-in-white repair manuals confirm that the SP2i has different dimensions, shapes and parts from the SP2, and also show that hot-formed reinforcements that aid energy dissipation in the IIHS driver-side small overlap test, which are present in the SP2, are missing in the SP2i.[87]

Engines

Seltos (SP2i) engine options
Petrol engines
Model Engine Power Torque Transmissions Years
Smartstream G1.4 T-GDi[88] 1,353 cc (82.6 cu in) turbocharged I4 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) @ 6,000 rpm 24.7 kg⋅m (242 N⋅m; 179 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–3,200 rpm 6-speed manual
7-speed DCT 		2019–2023
Smartstream G1.5 MPI[88] 1,497 cc (91.4 cu in) I4 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @ 6,300 rpm 14.7 kg⋅m (144 N⋅m; 106 lb⋅ft) @ 4,500 rpm 6-speed manual
CVT
6-speed clutchless manual (iMT) 		2019–present
Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi 1,482 cc (90.4 cu in) I4 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp) @ 5,500 rpm 25.8 kg⋅m (253 N⋅m; 187 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,500-3,500 rpm 6-speed clutchless manual (iMT)
7-speed DCT 		2023–present
1.6 Gamma MPI[89] 1,591 cc (97.1 cu in) I4 123 PS (90 kW; 121 hp) @ 6,300 rpm 15.4 kg⋅m (151 N⋅m; 111 lb⋅ft) @ 4,850 rpm 6-speed manual
6-speed automatic 		2019–present
Diesel engine
Model Engine Power Torque Transmissions
1.5 L U II CRDi VGT[88] 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in) turbocharged I4 115–116 PS (85–85 kW; 113–114 hp) @ 4,000 rpm 25.5 kg⋅m (250 N⋅m; 184 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–2,750 rpm 6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
6-speed clutchless manual (iMT) 		2019–present

China (SP2c)

See also: Kia KX3

In September 2019, the Seltos was unveiled at the Chengdu Motor Show as the second-generation Kia KX3, with the local name KX3 Aopao (傲跑). Coded internally as SP2c, the car debuted in the Chinese market in December 2019.[1][90] The KX3 has a 2,650 mm (104.3 in) wheelbase, longer than any other versions of the Seltos.

In April 2023, the KX3 was renamed to Seltos coinciding with the release of its refreshed model.[91] The facelifted SP2c replaced the Korea-built SP2 in the Philippines in December 2023.[92]

  • 2019 Kia KX3 (pre-facelift)
    2019 Kia KX3 (pre-facelift)
  • 2023 Seltos (facelift)
    2023 Seltos (facelift)
  • Interior (facelift)
    Interior (facelift)

Awards

U.S. News & World Report ranked the Kia Seltos at No. 4 on its list of Best Subcompact SUVs for 2022, giving it a score of 8.2 out of 10.[93]

Sales

Global sales

Year SP2 SP2i SP2c Total[33]
2019 47,211 57,719 7,420 112,350
2020 142,823 131,263 44,660 318,746
2021 143,045 148,172 26,817 318,034
2022 135,523 151,408 12,502 299,433
2023 167,930 126,708 45,219 339,857

Regional sales

Year South Korea India U.S. Canada Mexico Russia China[94] Australia Vietnam
2019 32,001[95] 45,494[96] 7,414 2,048[97]
2020 49,481[98] 96,932[99] 46,280[100] 13,016[101] 12,768[80] 12,775[102] 44,660 9,966[51] 6,065[103]
2021 40,090[33] 98,309[33] 51,368[104] 14,436[101] 14,080[81] 17,865[105] 26,817 8,884[106] 16,122[107]
2022 22,335[108] 101,569[109] 45,711[110] 17,137[111] 8,837[105] 12,502 8,504[112] 12,398[113]
2023 50,837 104,891[114] 60,053[115] 19,975[116] 6,657[117] 10,473[52] 9,663[118]

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