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2026 Kia Seltos EX

SUV · 147 hp · 29–31 mpg combined

Sticker from

$26,490Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$29,220Median across 960 listings

Above sticker

$2,730The median, minus the MSRP

Overview.

At a glance

147 hp29–31 mpg combinedAWD / FWD

Good

10.3-inch infotainment display
Heated front seats
Wireless charging
Rear parking sensors
120-month powertrain warranty

Watch for

147 hp versus SX's 190
Manual passenger-seat adjustment

The 2026 Kia Seltos EX offers front-wheel drive at a $26,490 MSRP or all-wheel drive at a $28,690 MSRP. Both use a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine with 147 hp and a continuously variable-speed automatic. EPA-estimated combined fuel economy is 31 mpg with front-wheel drive and 29 mpg with all-wheel drive.

The cabin seats 5 and has 26.6 cu ft of cargo space. Standard equipment includes leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, an 8-way power driver seat, and a 10.3-inch infotainment display with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. Wireless charging, a rear view camera, and rear parking sensors are also standard.

Blind spot and lane departure warnings, lane keep assist, rear cross traffic alert, and a pre-collision safety system are standard. The basic warranty covers 60 months or 60,000 miles, while the powertrain warranty runs 120 months or 100,000 miles. The $800 EX Sunroof Package is available, along with accessories such as $400 Cross Bars and a $375 Auto-Dimming Mirror w/HomeLink.

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Market

Dealers are asking $2,730 over sticker.

That is the median across 960 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 145 days.

Sticker$26,490

Dealers ask$29,220

+$2,730

960 listings145 days median on the lot

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11 factory options, from $45 to $800.

EX Sunroof Package$800

Cross Bars$400

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/HomeLink$375

Lifestyle Hitch$350

Carpeted Floor Mats$200

Mud Guards$155

Cargo Tray, Reversible$140

Wheel Locks$80

Roadside Assistance Kit$75

Cargo Net, Floor$60

First Aid Kit, Small$45

Which Seltos is right for you?

Four trims, $23,790 to $31,490. Tap one to open it.

$23,790−$2,700LX147 hp $25,490−$1,000S147 hp $26,490This trimEX147 hp $31,490+$5,000SX190 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $5,000, from EX to SX.

The numbers.

Two configurations: all-wheel or front-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic.

147hp2.0L four-cylinder

132lb-ftTorque

29–31mpgCombined · 27–28 city · 31–34 highway

AWD / FWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic

5Seats

26.6 cu ftCargo volume

2,970–3,186 lbsCurb weight

3,969–4,212 lbsGVWR

125 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

Black
Brown

Both leatherette.

6 factory paints

Steel Gray
Gravity Gray
Dark Ocean Blue
Fusion Black
Pluton Blue
Snow White Pearl

Safety and recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

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NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Seltos. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic

5 yr / 60,000 mi

Powertrain

10 yr / 100,000 mi

Rust

5 yr / 100,000 mi

Roadside

5 yr / 60,000 mi

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