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2026 Kia Seltos S
SUV · 147 hp · 29–31 mpg combined
Overview.
At a glance
Good
- EPA-estimated 31 mpg combined
- Standard blind spot warning
- 10.3-inch infotainment display
- 120-month powertrain warranty
Watch for
- Manual front seat adjustments
- Single-zone climate control
The 2026 Kia Seltos S is a gas SUV with seating for 5 and 26.6 cu ft of cargo space.
Its MSRP runs from $25,490 with front-wheel drive to $26,990 with all-wheel drive. Both versions use a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine producing 147 hp and a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy is EPA-estimated at 31 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 29 mpg combined with all-wheel drive.
Standard driver-assistance features include blind spot and lane departure warnings, lane keep assist, rear cross traffic alert, driver attention alert, and a pre-collision safety system. A 10.3-inch infotainment display, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, 6 speakers, keyless ignition, a rearview camera, and cruise control are also standard.
The cabin has leatherette/cloth upholstery, manual front-seat adjustments, single-zone front climate control, rear ventilation ducts, and split-folding reclining rear seats. Factory coverage includes a 120-month/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and a 60-month/60,000-mile basic warranty.
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The numbers.
Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, continuously variable automatic.
119 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- leather steering wheel
- Single zone front climate control
- rear ventilation ducts
- extended cabin heating/cooling
- Dual vanity mirrors
- turn signal in mirrors
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leatherette/cloth
- bucket front seats
- 6-way manual driver seat adjustments
- height adjustable driver seat
- 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- 1 one-touch power windows
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- folding center armrest
- painted alloy wheels
- 17 x 7.0 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P215/55R17 tires
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- front independent suspension
- Stabilizer bar stabilizer bar
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- Transmission
- Drive type
- descent control
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
- Lane keep assist
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Driver attention alert
- pre-collision safety system
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- 10.3" infotainment display size
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 total speakers
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- Emergency Service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Vehicle Alarm notification
- Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
- Hands-Free Calling
- Roadside Assistance
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
1 interior
- Black
Leatherette/cloth.
8 factory paints
- Neptune Blue
- Clear White w/Fusion Black Roof
- Steel Gray
- Gravity Gray
- Fusion Black
- Snow White Pearl
- Pluton Blue w/Fusion Black Roof
- Mars Orange
Safety and recalls
No recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
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.
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