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2023 Kia Seltos

LX AWD

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Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake typesolid disc
Parking brake typeHand parking brake

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row62.8 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row26.6 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance7.3 in
Overall height63.6 in
Overall length172 in
Overall width70.9 in
Wheelbase103.5 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement1999 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)2.0L Multi-Port Injection (MPI) Atkinson engine
Valve configuration16 Valve Hydraulic Lash Adjust

Engine Output

Horsepower146 hp
Torque132 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)27 mpg
MPG (combined)29 mpg
MPG (highway)31 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane95
Fuel tank capacity13.2 gal

Headroom

Front headroom40 in
Third-row headroom38.4 in

Legroom

Front legroom41.4 in
Third-row legroom38 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$23,340

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room55.5 in
Third-row shoulder room54.7 in

Steering

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

Suspension

Front suspension typeMacPherson Strut
Rear suspension typeMultilink

Tires

Tire sizeP215/55R17

Transmission

Final drive ratio6.052:1
Transmission speeds7
Transmission typeIntelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)3185 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3087 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter17 in
Wheel materialforged alloy
Wheel width7 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety23 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)

Infotainment5 std · 0 opt

  • 6-speakers
  • 8-inch touchscreen audio display unit with AM/FM/MP3, Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Voice Recognition and HD Radio (DA 2.0)
  • Bluetooth® Multi-connection (connect up to two devices simultaneously)
  • Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition
  • Steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls

Convenience5 std · 0 opt

  • Power door locks with driver and passenger control
  • Power windows (front and rear)
  • Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-down
  • Remote keyless entry with burglar alarm and panic button
  • Steering wheel mounted cruise control

Climate1 std · 0 opt

  • Air conditioning

Seating5 std · 0 opt

  • 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat
  • 4-way manual adjustable passenger seat
  • 60/40 split-folding rear seats with 2-way recline
  • Cloth seat cover
  • Height adjustable driver's seat (pumping device)

Interior13 std · 0 opt

  • 3.5-inch TFT LCD cluster with rheostat
  • Door pocket bottle holder
  • Front center armrest with storage and cup holders
  • Luggage lamp
  • Metal paint inside door handles
  • Overhead lamp

Exterior22 std · 0 opt

  • 17-inch Alloy wheels with dark gray finish
  • Acoustic laminated windshield
  • Bi-function projector halogen headlights
  • Black radiator grille
  • Black side sills
  • Black window DLO surround (beltline)

Powertrain6 std · 0 opt

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

Chassis2 std · 0 opt

  • MacPherson strut front suspension
  • Multi-link rear suspension

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 2023 Seltos. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the LX

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2023 Kia Seltos LX?

The manufacturer lists $23,340 for the 2023 Kia Seltos LX. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.