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2022 Kia Seltos

S FWD

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What the S adds over the LX (+$200)

Spec	LX	S
Curb weight (maximum)	3185 lbs	2948 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3087 lbs	2948 lbs
MPG (city)	27 mpg	29 mpg
MPG (combined)	29 mpg	31 mpg
MPG (highway)	31 mpg	35 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$22,590	$22,790
Overall height	63.6 in	64.2 in
Rear suspension type	Multilink	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle / Multilink (OPT)
Tire size	P215/55R17	P205/60/R16
Wheel diameter	17 in	6.5 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation display with AM/FM, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Voice Recognition (AVN 5 Wide), 12V Power outlet (x1) and Front/rear USB charger, Black and chrome coating radiator grille, Chrome coating inside door handles, Cloth and Sofino premium leatherette seat trim, Front Wheel Drive (FWD), Front fog lamps, Heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, Height adjustable rear headrests, LED Daytime Running Light (DRL), LED interior lighting, LED positioning lamp, LED rear combination lamps, Leather wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel, Leather wrapped gear shift knob, Rear center armrest with cup holders, Satin finish window DLO surround (beltline), Silver roof rails, Single-zone automatic climate control with auto defog and rear air vent, Smart Key and push-button start, includes immobilizer and remote start button on key fob, SynTex (Artificial Leather) console box

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter	279.4 mm
Front brake type	ventilated disc
Rear brake diameter	254 mm
Rear brake type	solid disc
Parking brake type	Hand parking brake

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row	62.8 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	26.6 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brand

UVO

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	7.3 in
Overall height	64.2 in
Overall length	172 in
Overall width	70.9 in
Wheelbase	103.5 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	naturally aspirated
Cylinder count	4
Engine displacement	1999 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)	2.0L Multi-Port Injection (MPI) Atkinson engine
Valve configuration	16 Valve Hydraulic Lash Adjust

Engine Output

Horsepower	146 hp
Torque	132 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	29 mpg
MPG (combined)	31 mpg
MPG (highway)	35 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	95
Fuel tank capacity	13.2 gal

Headroom

Front headroom

40 in

Legroom

Front legroom	41.4 in
Third-row legroom	38 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$22,790

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room

55.5 in

Steering

Steering type	Motor power assisted, Rack and pinion type (MDPS)
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	34.8 ft

Suspension

Front suspension type	MacPherson Strut
Rear suspension type	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle / Multilink (OPT)

Tires

Tire size

P205/60/R16

Transmission

Final drive ratio	6.052:1
Transmission speeds	7
Transmission type	Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	2948 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	2948 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	6.5 in
Wheel material	forged alloy

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety26 std · 0 opt

Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with car and pedestrian detection (FCAA)
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Dual front advanced airbags
Front seat-mounted side airbags
Full-length side curtain airbags
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)
Rear-Camera Display
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
4-wheel disc brakes
Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Front and rear 3-point seat belts
Hand parking brake
Height adjustable front headrests
Height adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
Height adjustable rear headrests
High Beam Assist (HBA)
Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
Steering wheel mounted cruise control
Traction Control System (TCS)
ULEV 70 emissions
Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High Line

Infotainment6 std · 0 opt

Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition
10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation display with AM/FM, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Voice Recognition (AVN 5 Wide)
6-speakers
Bluetooth® Multi-connection (connect up to two devices simultaneously)
Shark fin antenna
Steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls

Convenience5 std · 0 opt

Smart Key and push-button start, includes immobilizer and remote start button on key fob
12V Power outlet (x1) and Front/rear USB charger
Power door locks with driver and passenger control
Power windows (front and rear)
Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-down

Climate1 std · 0 opt

Single-zone automatic climate control with auto defog and rear air vent

Seating6 std · 1 opt

Heated front seats (3-level) optional
6-way manual adjustable driver's seat
4-way manual adjustable passenger seat
60/40 split-folding rear seats with 2-way recline
Cloth and Sofino premium leatherette seat trim
Height adjustable driver's seat
Rear center armrest with cup holders

Interior12 std · 0 opt

3.5-inch TFT LCD cluster with rheostat
Chrome coating inside door handles
Door pocket bottle holder
Front center armrest with storage and cup holders
LED interior lighting
Leather wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel
Leather wrapped gear shift knob
Luggage lamp
Sunvisor vanity mirrors
SynTex (Artificial Leather) console box
Day/night interior rear view mirror
Tilt and telescopic steering column

Exterior25 std · 4 opt

17-inch Alloy wheels with dark gray finish
Bi-function projector halogen headlights
Black and chrome coating radiator grille
Black side sills
Body-color outside door handles
Body-color outside mirrors
Electric adjustable outside mirrors
Front fog lamps
Front/Rear silver skid plates
Heated Privacy glass (rear side, tailgate)
Heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals
LED Daytime Running Light (DRL)
LED positioning lamp
LED rear combination lamps
Matte black lower door garnish
Rear spoiler with LED high mounted stop light
Satin finish window DLO surround (beltline)
Silver roof rails
Single exhaust
Tinted glass (windshield, front doors)
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Body color lower door garnish optional
Gloss black lower door garnish optional
Roof-color outside mirrors optional
Two-tone roof optional
Auto light control
Rear window defroster
LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
Temporary Compact Spare Tire (steel)

Powertrain6 std · 1 opt

Dynamax full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD) optional
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
2.0L Multi-Port Injection (MPI) 4-cylinder engine
Drive Mode Select (DMS): selectable Normal-Sport-Eco modes
Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)

Cargo2 std · 0 opt

Cargo net hooks
Dual-level cargo floor

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2022 Seltos. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the S

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2022 Kia Seltos S?

The manufacturer lists $22,790 for the 2022 Kia Seltos S. That is $200 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2022 Kia Seltos S add over the LX?

Against the LX, 21 features become standard that the LX does not and 10 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.