Kia Seltos
2022–2026 model years · Generation introduced 2021
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- Available years
- 2022–2026
- Yearly records
- 5
- Reported market values
- $16,163–$22,675
The overview
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.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ↗ S 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (146 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $22,675 | 3/5 | Not rated | 29 MPG |
| 2025 ↗ S 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (146 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $21,125 | 5/5 | 3/5 | 29 MPG |
| 2024 ↗ S 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (146 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $19,950 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 29 MPG |
| 2023 ↗ S 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (146 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $18,238 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 29 MPG |
| 2022 ↗ S 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (146 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $16,163 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 29 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2026 model
S 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (146 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · New
Find 2026 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Subcompact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $22,675
- Retail value range
- $20,800 - $26,700
- Original MSRP range
- $23,790 - $31,490
- Trade-in range
- $19,210 - $25,690
Ratings
- Road test score
- 77/100
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
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
- $1,740
- 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
- 173 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
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 37343 First published: December 4, 2025 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2025 model
S 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (146 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2025 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Subcompact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $21,125
- Retail value range
- $19,475 - $23,725
- Original MSRP range
- $24,690 - $31,190
- Trade-in range
- $17,830 - $22,550
Ratings
- Road test score
- 77/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 52%
- Reliability
- 5/5
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
- $1,740
- 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
- 173 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
- 3/5
- Driving
- 3/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 3/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 32043 First published: August 21, 2024 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2024 model
S 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (146 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2024 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Subcompact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $19,950
- Retail value range
- $17,975 - $21,900
- Original MSRP range
- $24,490 - $30,090
- Trade-in range
- $16,275 - $20,435
Ratings
- Road test score
- 77/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 46%
- Reliability
- 2/5
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
- $1,740
- 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
- 173 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
- 2/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 26194 First published: November 29, 2023 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2023 model
S 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (146 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2023 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Subcompact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $18,238
- Retail value range
- $16,925 - $19,475
- Original MSRP range
- $23,340 - $28,840
- Trade-in range
- $14,900 - $17,800
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
- $1,740
- 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
Vehicle ID: 24863 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2022 model
S 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (146 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2022 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Subcompact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $16,163
- Retail value range
- $14,200 - $16,775
- Original MSRP range
- $22,590 - $28,090
- Trade-in range
- $11,555 - $14,580
Ratings
- Road test score
- 77/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 45%
- 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
- $1,740
- 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
- 4/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 22403 First published: June 30, 2021 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
