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2025 Kia Seltos

EX AWD

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What the EX adds over the LX

SpecLXEX
Front headroom40 in38.5 in
Rear suspension typeMultilinkMultilink (AWD)

Standard here, not on the base trim: 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine, 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, 10.25-inch TFT LCD supervision cluster, 10.25-inch touchscreen navigation display unit with AM/FM, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Voice Recognition (AVN 5 Wide), 17-inch Alloy wheels with machine finish, 8-Speed Automatic Transmission (8AT), Black and chrome coating radiator grille, Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Chrome coating inside door handles, Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) rear suspension, Front USB charger (x2), Front Wheel Drive (FWD), Front fog lamps, Heated front seats (3-level), Heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, Heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, Illuminated with extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors, In-mould center fascia, LED Daytime Running Light (DRL), LED Star Map signature light inside radiator grille, 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, 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, Rear passenger seatback pocket, Safe Exit Warning (SEW), Satin finish window DLO surround (beltline), Silver front/rear skid plates molded in color, Silver roof rails, Single-zone automatic climate control with auto defog and rear air vent, Sliding center armrest, Smart Key and push-button start, includes immobilizer and remote start button on key fob, Smart Key and push-button start, includes immobilizer and remote start button on key fob, Solar glass (windshield, front doors)

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter304.8 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter279.4 mm
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

Connected Services

Connected services brandUVO

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance7.3 in
Overall height63.4 in
Overall length172.6 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 octane91
Fuel tank capacity13.2 gal

Headroom

Front headroom38.5 in
Third-row headroom38.4 in

Legroom

Front legroom41.4 in
Third-row legroom38 in

Shoulder Room

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

Steering

Steering typeMotor power assisted, Rack and pinion type (MDPS)

Suspension

Front suspension typeMacPherson Strut
Rear suspension typeMultilink (AWD)

Tires

Tire sizeP215/55R17

Transmission

Final drive ratio6.052:1
Transmission speeds8
Transmission typeIntelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)3186 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3109 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating4212 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter17 in
Wheel materialforged alloy
Wheel width7 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety25 std · 0 opt

  • Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with car, pedestrian and cyclist detection (FCA)
  • 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

Infotainment8 std · 0 opt

  • Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition
  • 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)
  • Front USB charger (x2)
  • Rear USB charger (x2)
  • Steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls

Convenience6 std · 1 opt

  • Smart power liftgate optional
  • Smart Key and push-button start, includes immobilizer and remote start button on key fob
  • 12V power outlet (x1), in center fascia
  • Power door locks with driver and passenger control
  • Power windows (front and rear)
  • Remote keyless entry with burglar alarm, panic button and immobilizer

Climate2 std · 0 opt

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

Seating6 std · 0 opt

  • 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support
  • Heated front seats (3-level)
  • SynTex Seating
  • 4-way manual adjustable passenger seat
  • 60/40 split-folding rear seats with 2-way recline
  • Height adjustable driver's seat (pumping device)

Interior18 std · 0 opt

  • 10.25-inch TFT LCD supervision cluster
  • Chrome coating inside door handles
  • Door pocket bottle holder
  • Front center armrest with padded storage box and cup holders
  • In-mould center fascia
  • LED interior lighting

Exterior25 std · 1 opt

  • Power Sunroof optional
  • 17-inch Alloy wheels with machine finish
  • Acoustic laminated windshield
  • Black and chrome coating radiator grille
  • Black side sills
  • Body-color outside door handles

Powertrain7 std · 1 opt

  • All Wheel Drive (AWD) optional
  • Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
  • 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine
  • 2.0L Multi-Port Injection (MPI) 4-cylinder engine
  • 8-Speed Automatic Transmission (8AT)
  • Drive Mode Select (DMS): Normal, Sport, Eco modes

Chassis3 std · 1 opt

  • Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) rear suspension
  • MacPherson strut front suspension
  • Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
  • Multi-link rear suspension optional

Cargo2 std · 1 opt

  • Cargo net hooks
  • Dual-level cargo floor
  • Cargo cover optional

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 Seltos. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the EX

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2025 Kia Seltos EX add over the LX?

Against the LX, 43 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.