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2023 Kia Seltos

S AWD

Gas AWD MSRP $24,890Compare this trim against anything →

What the S adds over the LX (+$1,550)

Spec	LX	S
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$23,340	$24,890
Overall height	63.6 in	64.2 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 12V Power outlet (x1) and front and rear USB charger, Black and chrome coating radiator grille, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R), Chrome coating inside door handles, Cloth and Sofino premium leatherette seat trim, Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) rear suspension, Front Wheel Drive (FWD), Front fog lamps, Heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, Height rear adjustable headrests, LED Daytime Running Light (DRL), LED interior lighting, LED overhead lamp, LED positioning lamp, LED rear combination lamps, LED room lamp, Leather wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel, Leather wrapped gear shift knob, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA), 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 type	ventilated disc
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

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

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	95
Fuel tank capacity	13.2 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	40 in
Third-row headroom	38.4 in

Legroom

Front legroom	41.4 in
Third-row legroom	38 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$24,890

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	55.5 in
Third-row shoulder room	54.7 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

P215/55R17

Transmission

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

Weights

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

Wheels

Wheel diameter	17 in
Wheel material	forged alloy
Wheel width	7 in

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)
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
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)
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Front and rear 3-point seat belts
Hand parking brake
Height adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
Height rear adjustable 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

Infotainment5 std · 1 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
10.25-inch touchscreen Navigation display unit with AM/FM, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Voice Recognition (AVN 5 Wide) optional

Convenience6 std · 0 opt

Smart Key and push-button start, includes immobilizer and remote start button on key fob
12V Power outlet (x1) and front and 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
Steering wheel mounted cruise control

Climate1 std · 0 opt

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

Seating5 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 (pumping device)

Interior15 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
LED overhead lamp
LED room lamp
Leather wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel
Leather wrapped gear shift knob
Luggage lamp
Rear center armrest with cup holders
Sunvisor vanity mirrors
SynTex (Artificial Leather) console box
Day/night interior rear view mirror
Tilt and telescopic steering column

Exterior26 std · 4 opt

17-inch Alloy wheels with dark gray finish
Acoustic laminated windshield
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): Normal, Sport, Eco modes
Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)

Chassis2 std · 1 opt

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) rear suspension
MacPherson strut front suspension
Multi-link rear suspension optional

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 S

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2023 Kia Seltos S?

The manufacturer lists $24,890 for the 2023 Kia Seltos S. That is $1,550 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2023 Kia Seltos S add over the LX?

Against the LX, 25 features become standard that the LX does not and 2 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.