SX AWD
What the SX adds over the LX (+$5,490)
| Spec | LX | SX |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 279.4 mm | 304.8 mm |
| Rear brake diameter | 254 mm | 279.4 mm |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3185 lbs | 3317 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3087 lbs | 3317 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 1999 cc | 1591 cc |
| Horsepower | 146 hp | 175 hp |
| Minimum recommended octane | 95 | 92 |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L Multi-Port Injection (MPI) Atkinson engine | 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Valve configuration | 16 Valve Hydraulic Lash Adjust | 16 Valve Mechanical Lash Adjust |
| Front headroom | 40 in | 38.5 in |
| MPG (city) | 27 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 29 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 31 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $22,590 | $28,080 |
| Overall height | 63.6 in | 64.2 in |
| Parking brake type | Hand parking brake | epb |
| Tire size | P215/55R17 | P235/45R18 |
| Final drive ratio | 6.052:1 | 4.643:1 / 3.611:1 |
| Transmission type | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | dct |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, 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, 18-inch alloy wheels with machine finish, 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), 7-inch TFT LCD supervision cluster, Black and chrome coating radiator grille, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R), Body color lower door garnish, Bose premium 8-speaker audio system with external amp, subwoofer and sound connected mood lamp, Cargo cover, Chrome coating inside door handles, Chrome outside door handles, Electrochromatic rear view mirror, Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold, Front seatback pockets, Heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, Height adjustable rear headrests, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Illuminated with extendable visor vanity mirrors, In-mould center fascia, LED Bi-function Multi-Focus Reflector headlights (MFR), LED Daytime Running Light (DRL), LED Front fog lamps, LED interior lighting, LED positioning lamp, LED rear combination lamps, Leather wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel, Leather wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel, Leather wrapped gear shift knob, Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-up/down and safety, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Rear center armrest with cup holders, Safe Exit Assist (SEA), Satin finish window DLO surround (beltline), Silver roof rails, Single-zone automatic climate control with auto defog and rear air vent, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Smart Key and push-button start, includes immobilizer and remote start button on key fob, Sofino premium leatherette seat trim
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 304.8 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 279.4 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
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 | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1591 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Valve configuration | 16 Valve Mechanical Lash Adjust |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 175 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 27 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 30 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 92 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.2 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 38.5 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 38 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $28,080 |
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 | Multilink |
Tires
| Tire size | P235/45R18 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.643:1 / 3.611:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 7 |
| Transmission type | dct |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3317 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3317 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety30 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with car and pedestrian detection (FCAA)
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Dual front advanced airbags
- Front seat-mounted side airbags
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
- Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
- Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)
- Rear-Camera Display
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- 4-wheel disc brakes
- Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R)
- Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Front and rear 3-point seat belts
- 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)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- ULEV 70 emissions
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High Line
Infotainment7 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)
- Bluetooth® Multi-connection (connect up to two devices simultaneously)
- Bose premium 8-speaker audio system with external amp, subwoofer and sound connected mood lamp
- Shark fin antenna
- Steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls
- Wireless Charging Pad
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-up/down and safety
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Single-zone automatic climate control with auto defog and rear air vent
Seating6 std · 1 opt
- 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support
- Sofino premium leatherette seat trim
- Heated front seats (3-level) optional
- 4-way manual adjustable passenger seat
- 60/40 split-folding rear seats with 2-way recline
- Height adjustable driver's seat
- Rear center armrest with cup holders
Interior16 std · 0 opt
- Electrochromatic rear view mirror
- 7-inch TFT LCD supervision cluster
- Chrome coating inside door handles
- Door pocket bottle holder
- Front center armrest with storage and cup holders
- In-mould center fascia
- LED interior lighting
- Leather wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel
- Leather wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel
- Leather wrapped gear shift knob
- Luggage lamp
- Sunvisor vanity mirrors
- SynTex (Artificial Leather) console box
- Illuminated with extendable visor vanity mirrors
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Front seatback pockets
Exterior26 std · 2 opt
- Sunroof optional
- 18-inch alloy wheels with machine finish
- Black and chrome coating radiator grille
- Black side sills
- Body color lower door garnish
- Body-color outside mirrors
- Chrome outside door handles
- Electric adjustable outside mirrors
- Front/Rear silver skid plates
- Heated Privacy glass (rear side, tailgate)
- Heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals
- LED Bi-function Multi-Focus Reflector headlights (MFR)
- LED Daytime Running Light (DRL)
- LED Front fog lamps
- LED positioning lamp
- LED rear combination lamps
- Rear spoiler with LED high mounted stop light
- Satin finish window DLO surround (beltline)
- Silver roof rails
- Single exhaust
- Solar glass (windshield, front doors)
- Two-tone roof
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Roof-color outside mirrors optional
- Auto light control
- Rear window defroster
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Temporary Compact Spare Tire (steel)
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- Dynamax full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD)
- 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
- Drive Mode Select (DMS): selectable Normal-Sport-Eco modes
- Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
- Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
Cargo3 std · 0 opt
- Cargo cover
- Cargo net hooks
- Dual-level cargo floor
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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 SX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2022 Kia Seltos SX?
The manufacturer lists $28,080 for the 2022 Kia Seltos SX. That is $5,490 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 SX add over the LX?
Against the LX, 44 features become standard that the LX does not and 22 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.