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2023 Kia Seltos
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2023 Kia Seltos

The new for 2021 Seltos slots below Kia's Sportage and offers versatility at an affordable price. It has a roomy interior for its small footprint, easy access, clear visibility, and good fuel economy. The standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, paired with a continuously variable transmission, provides unobtrusive acceleration. The uplevel 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine suffers from non-linear acceleration. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional. The stiff ride and loud cabin are two significant drawbacks. Handling is responsive and secure. Controls are easy to use, and the rear seat is roomy for the class. The base LX trim does not include any advanced safety features. Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and more, come with the higher trims. For 2022, these safety features became standard.

Market value
$18,700
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2023
Owner rating 2/5
Reliability 3/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Sequential, 7-speed
Category
Subcompact SUVs
Generation began
2021

Pricing

Current retail median
$18,700
Retail value range
$16,775 - $19,200
Original MSRP range
$23,340 - $28,840
Trade-in range
$14,695 - $17,615

Ratings

Road test score
77/100
Owner satisfaction
2/5
Would buy again
36%
Reliability
3/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
27 MPG
EPA highway
31 MPG
EPA combined
29 MPG
Tested city
20 MPG
Tested highway
35 MPG
Tested overall
28 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,415
Cruising range
365 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.6 sec
0-60 mph
9 sec
60-0 mph braking
128 ft
Avoidance speed
55 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
172 in
Width
71 in
Height
64 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Weight
3,120 lb
Maximum load
860 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
6 in
Front leg room
42 in
Rear head room
4 in
Rear leg room
27 in
Cargo volume
28 cu ft

Owner feedback

Comfort
1/5
Driving
1/5
Styling
2/5
Value
1/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
5/10
Greenhouse gas score
6/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Kia

For almost any modern vehicle category, there’s a Kia that’s worth considering buying. Among small and midsized SUVs, models like the Sportage and Sorento rank near the top in their respective classes for their nice interiors, ride comfort, and appropriately powerful engines. SUVs like the Telluride have ride comfort, interior space, and overall value that earn it regular placement near the top of Consumer Reports’ ratings. Fuel economy across the brand is generally good, but hybrid and plug-in hybrid options are available for even more miles per gallon. Plug-in hybrid options have useful all-electric driving range. Kia EVs are generally competent, ranging from compact sedans up to a three-row SUV. Kia’s reliability scores have been improving, but other brands score higher in our rankings. Specific Kia models have earned our recommendation among used cars.

Vehicle ID: 24863 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: December 4, 2025

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