New 2026 Kia Seltos S

* Based on opinions and should be considered as general guidance only.

• Reliability (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  Kia has a strong track record for reliability in recent years, and the Seltos is expected to continue this trend. Owners generally report few significant issues, backed by a good warranty.
• Maintenance (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  Maintenance costs for the Seltos S are generally affordable, consistent with other vehicles in its segment. Parts are readily available, and routine servicing is straightforward.
• Technology (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  Kia typically packs a good amount of tech into its vehicles, and the 2026 Seltos S is no exception. Expect a user-friendly infotainment system with modern connectivity features and a decent suite of driver-assistance systems.
• Comfort (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  For its class, the Seltos S provides a surprisingly comfortable ride, soaking up most road imperfections well. The seats are supportive enough for longer journeys, making it a pleasant daily driver.
• Dynamics (3)
  3 out of 5 stars
  The 2026 Kia Seltos S offers adequate dynamics for city driving and light highway use, but don't expect sporty handling or thrilling acceleration. It's competent, not exciting.

• Convenience:

  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Remote Start

• Entertainment:

  • Bluetooth
  • Satellite Radio

• Exterior:

  • Heated Mirrors
  • Tinted Windows

• Safety:

  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Autonomous Braking
  • Backup Camera
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Cross Traffic Alert
  • Exit Safety System
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Keeping Assistance
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring

• Technology:

  • Android Auto
  • Navigation

• Air Conditioning

  • Front air conditioning: automatic climate control
  • Front air conditioning zones: single
  • Rear vents: second row
  • Humidity/dewpoint sensors
  • Air filtration

• Airbags

  • Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger
  • Side airbags: front
  • Front airbags: dual
  • Side curtain airbags: front
  • Side curtain airbags: rear

• Audio System

  • Radio: voice operated
  • Auxiliary audio input: Bluetooth
  • Radio: touch screen display
  • Antenna type: diversity
  • Antenna type: mast
  • Total speakers: 6
  • Radio: AM/FM
  • Radio data system
  • Speed sensitive volume control
  • Auxiliary audio input: USB
  • Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone
  • Satellite radio: SiriusXM

• Brakes

  • Rear brake type: disc
  • Rear brake diameter: 10
  • Front brake diameter: 11
  • Front brake type: ventilated disc
  • Braking assist
  • Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • ABS: 4-wheel
  • Power brakes
  • Cornering brake control

• Comfort Features

  • Center console trim: leatherette
  • Shift knob trim: leather
  • Steering wheel trim: leather
  • Armrests: rear folding
  • Interior accents: chrome
  • Armrests: rear center with cupholders
  • Floor material: carpet
  • Door trim: leatherette

• Convenience Features

  • Center console: organizer tray
  • Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering
  • Power outlet(s): USB front
  • Power outlet(s): USB-C front
  • Power outlet(s): USB-C rear
  • Cupholders: front
  • Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
  • One-touch windows: 1
  • Reading lights: front
  • Power steering: variable/speed-proportional
  • Cargo area light
  • Cruise control
  • Multi-function remote: panic alarm
  • Power windows: lockout button
  • Courtesy lights: door
  • Overhead console: front
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
  • Rearview mirror: manual day/night
  • Vanity mirrors: dual
  • Push-button start
  • Reading lights: rear
  • Power outlet(s): 12V front
  • Assist handle: rear
  • Remote engine start
  • Center console: front console with armrest and storage
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise control
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: phone
  • Storage: in floor
  • Storage: dual level cargo area
  • Assist handle: front
  • Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
  • Storage: door pockets
  • Multi-function remote: proximity entry system
  • Cupholders: rear
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: voice control
  • Storage: accessory hook

• Drivetrain

  • Drive mode selector
  • Axle ratio: 6.05

• Engine

  • Auto start/stop
  • Battery saver
  • Alternator: 150 amps
  • Battery: maintenance-free

• Exterior Features

  • Exhaust: hidden
  • Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
  • Front bumper color: body-color
  • Mirror color: body-color
  • Door handle color: body-color
  • Rear spoiler: roofline
  • Rear spoiler color: body-color
  • Skid plate(s): front
  • Grille color: black with chrome accents
  • Fender lip moldings: black
  • Skid plate(s): rear
  • Window trim: black
  • Rear bumper color: black
  • Rocker panel color: black

• In Car Entertainment

  • Connected in-car apps: Google POIs
  • Connected in-car apps: Google search
  • Smartphone integration: Apple CarPlay
  • Smartphone integration: Android Auto
  • Infotainment screen size: 10.25 in.
  • Infotainment: Kia Connect

• Instrumentation

  • Instrument cluster screen size: 10.25 in.
  • Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
  • Clock
  • Gauge: tachometer
  • Compass
  • Digital odometer
  • External temperature display
  • Multi-function display
  • Fuel economy display: MPG
  • Fuel economy display: range
  • Warnings and reminders: low oil level
  • Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
  • Warnings and reminders: low washer fluid
  • Warnings and reminders: maintenance due
  • Trip odometer

• Lights

  • Daytime running lights: LED
  • Front fog lights
  • Taillights: LED
  • Headlights: auto high beam dimmer
  • Headlights: auto delay off
  • Headlights: auto on/off
  • Headlights: halogen

• Mirrors

  • Side mirrors: integrated turn signals
  • Side mirror adjustments: power
  • Side mirror adjustments: manual folding
  • Side mirrors: heated

• Roof

  • Roof rails: silver

• Safety

  • Rearview monitor: in dash
  • Cross traffic alert: rear
  • Driver attention alert system
  • Pre-collision warning system: audible warning
  • Pre-collision warning system: visual warning
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Check rear seat reminder
  • Automatic emergency braking: rear
  • Vehicle exit safety system
  • Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection
  • Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian
  • Automatic emergency braking: front
  • Child safety door locks
  • Child seat anchors: LATCH system
  • Camera system: rearview
  • Blind spot safety: sensor/alert
  • Lane deviation sensors
  • Impact sensor: alert system

• Seatbelts

  • Seatbelt pretensioners: front
  • Seatbelt force limiters: front
  • Emergency locking retractors: rear
  • Seatbelt warning sensor: front
  • Rear seatbelts: 3-point
  • Front seatbelts: 3-point
  • Emergency locking retractors: front

• Seats

  • Upholstery accents: leatherette
  • Driver seat manual adjustments: height
  • Rear headrests: 3
  • Driver seat manual adjustments: 6
  • Passenger seat manual adjustments: 4
  • Rear seat folding: split
  • Front headrests: 2
  • Front seat type: bucket
  • Upholstery: cloth
  • Rear seat type: 60-40 split bench
  • Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining
  • Rear headrests: adjustable
  • Front headrests: adjustable
  • Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining
  • Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining

• Security

  • Anti-theft system: alarm
  • Power door locks: anti-lockout
  • Anti-theft system: vehicle immobilizer
  • Power door locks: auto-locking

• Stability and Traction

  • Off-road driving assist: hill descent
  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Hill holder control

• Steering

  • Steering ratio: 12.8
  • Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5

• Suspension

  • Front suspension classification: independent
  • Rear suspension classification: semi-independent
  • Front struts: MacPherson
  • Rear suspension type: torsion beam
  • Rear spring type: coil
  • Front stabilizer bar
  • Rear stabilizer bar
  • Front spring type: coil
  • Front suspension type: lower control arms
  • Rear shock type: gas
  • Front shock type: gas

• Telematics

  • Electronic messaging assistance: with read function
  • Electronic messaging assistance: voice operated
  • Smart device app function: vehicle location
  • Driver assistance app: roadside assistance
  • Smart device app function: maintenance status
  • Smart device app function: lock operation
  • Smart device app function: horn/light operation
  • Smart device app function: engine start
  • Smart device app function: maintenance scheduling
  • Smart device app compatibility: Kia Access
  • Wireless data link: Bluetooth
  • Navigation system: hard drive
  • Hands-free phone call integration: voice operated
  • Navigation system: touch screen display
  • Navigation data: real time traffic
  • Navigation system: voice operated

• Tires and Rims

  • Wheels: aluminum alloy
  • Spare tire size: temporary
  • Tire type: all season
  • Spare tire mount location: inside
  • Spare wheel type: steel
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System

• Windows

  • Rear wiper: intermittent
  • Liftgate window: fixed
  • Window defogger: rear
  • Front wipers: variable intermittent
  • Power windows: safety reverse
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Rear wiper: auto-on in reverse
  • Rear wiper: with washer
  • Tinted glass: front driver and passenger
  • Tinted glass: windshield
  • Laminated glass: acoustic windshield

• Seating:

  • Seating Rows:2
  • Standard Seating:5
  • Max Seating:5
  • Head Room (front):40in.
  • Leg Room (front):41.4in.
  • Shoulder Room (front):55.5in.
  • Hip Room (front):53in.
  • Head Room (rear):38.4in.
  • Leg Room (rear):38in.
  • Shoulder Room (rear):54.9in.
  • Hip Room (rear):48.8in.

• Measurements:

  • Length:172.6in.
  • Width:70.9in.
  • Height:64.2in.
  • Ground Clearance:7.3in.
  • Wheelbase:103.5in.
  • Front Track:61.6in.
  • Rear Track:62in.

• Interior Dimensions:

  • Interior Volume:126.2cuft
  • Passenger Volume:99.6cuft
  • Cargo Volume:26.6cuft
  • Cargo Volume (rear seats down):62.8cuft

• Weight:

  • Curb Weight:2,937lbs
  • Gross Weight:3,969lbs

• Wheels & Tires:

  • Wheel Diameter:17.0 x 7.0in.
  • Wheel Diameter (rear):17.0 x 7.0in.
  • Tire:215/55R17
  • Tire (rear):215/55R17

• Performance:

  • Acceleration (0-60 mph):10.1seconds
  • Power to Weight Ratio:19.98lbs/hp
  • Angle of Approach:28degree
  • Angle of Departure:26.8degree
  • Turning Circle:34.8ft.
  • Max Payload:1,032lbs

• Fuel Tank:

  • Fuel Tank Volume:13.2gallon