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2026 Kia Seltos SX

SUV · 190 hp · 25 mpg combined

Sticker from

$31,490Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$32,194Median across 392 listings

Above sticker

$704The median, minus the MSRP

Overview.

At a glance

190 hp25 mpg combinedAWD

Good

190-hp turbo engine
Standard all-wheel drive
10.3-inch infotainment display
Heated front seats
Bose 8-speaker audio

Watch for

Single-zone climate control
4-way manual passenger seat

The 2026 Kia Seltos SX has a $31,490 MSRP and combines a 190-hp 1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It returns an EPA-estimated 25 mpg combined, seats 5 and provides 26.6 cu ft of cargo capacity.

Standard cabin equipment includes leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, an 8-way power driver seat with power-adjustable lumbar support and a 4-way manual passenger seat. A 10.3-inch infotainment display, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging and a Bose system with 8 speakers are also standard. Driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors and a pre-collision safety system. The SX Sunroof Package is available for $800. Factory warranty coverage includes 120 months or 100,000 miles for the powertrain, 60 months or 60,000 miles for basic coverage and 60 months or 60,000 miles of roadside coverage.

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Market

Dealers are asking $704 over sticker.

That is the median across 392 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 188 days.

Sticker$31,490

Dealers ask$32,194

392 listings188 days median on the lot

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10 factory options, from $45 to $800.

SX Sunroof Package$800

Cross Bars$400

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−$7,700LX147 hp $25,490−$6,000S147 hp $26,490−$5,000EX147 hp $31,490This trimSX190 hp

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

The numbers.

One configuration: all-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic.

190hp1.6L four-cylinder turbo

195lb-ftTorque

25mpgCombined · 24 city · 27 highway

AWD8-speed automatic

5Seats

26.6 cu ftCargo volume

3,363 lbsCurb weight

4,256 lbsGVWR

134 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

Black

Leatherette.

8 factory paints

Fusion Black
Mars Orange
Clear White w/Fusion Black Roof
Pluton Blue w/Fusion Black Roof
Snow White Pearl
Gravity Gray
Pluton Blue
Steel Gray

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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