SX AWD
What the SX adds over the LX (+$5,500)
| Spec | LX | SX |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $23,340 | $28,840 |
| 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 |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 7.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, 10.25-inch touchscreen Navigation display unit with AM/FM, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Voice Recognition (AVN 5 Wide), 12V Power outlet (x1) and front and rear USB charger, 18-inch alloy wheels with machine finish, 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, Electrochromic rear view mirror, Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold, Front passenger seatback pocket, Gloss black lower door garnish, Heated front seats (3-level), Heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, Height rear adjustable 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 overhead lamp, LED positioning lamp, LED rear combination lamps, LED room lamp, 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
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| 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 |
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 |
| Third-row headroom | 38.4 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 38 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $28,840 |
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 | 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 |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety29 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 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
Infotainment6 std · 0 opt
- 10.25-inch touchscreen Navigation display unit 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)
- Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition
- Bose premium 8-speaker audio system with external amp, subwoofer and sound connected mood lamp
- Steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls
- Wireless Charging Pad
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-up/down and safety
- Steering wheel mounted cruise control
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Single-zone automatic climate control with auto defog and rear air vent
Seating7 std · 0 opt
- 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support
- Heated front seats (3-level)
- Sofino premium leatherette seat trim
- 4-way manual adjustable passenger seat
- 60/40 split-folding rear seats with 2-way recline
- Front passenger seatback pocket
- Height adjustable driver's seat (pumping device)
Interior18 std · 0 opt
- Electrochromic 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
- LED overhead lamp
- LED room lamp
- Leather wrapped flat-bottom 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
- Illuminated with extendable visor vanity mirrors
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
Exterior28 std · 2 opt
- Sunroof optional
- 18-inch alloy wheels with machine finish
- Acoustic laminated windshield
- 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
- Gloss black lower door garnish
- 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)
Powertrain3 std · 0 opt
- Drive Mode Select (DMS): Normal, Sport, Eco modes
- Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
- Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Multi-link rear suspension
Cargo3 std · 0 opt
- Cargo cover
- 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 SX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2023 Kia Seltos SX?
The manufacturer lists $28,840 for the 2023 Kia Seltos SX. That is $5,500 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 SX add over the LX?
Against the LX, 46 features become standard that the LX does not and 21 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.