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2026 Kia Seltos

LX FWD

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Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter279.4 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter254 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 height63.6 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

Horsepower147 hp
Torque132 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)28 mpg
MPG (combined)31 mpg
MPG (highway)34 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane91
Fuel tank capacity13.2 gal

Headroom

Front headroom40 in
Second-row headroom38.4 in

Legroom

Front legroom41.4 in
Second-row legroom38 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$23,790

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room55.5 in
Second-row shoulder room54.9 in

Steering

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

Suspension

Front suspension typeMacPherson Strut
Rear suspension typeCoupled Torsion Beam Axle

Tires

Tire sizeP215/55R17

Transmission

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

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)2970 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)2937 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating3969 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter17 in
Wheel materialforged alloy
Wheel width7 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety22 std · 0 opt

  • Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with car, pedestrian and cyclist detection (FCA)
  • Lane Following Assist (LFA)
  • Dual front advanced airbags
  • Front seat-mounted side airbags
  • Full-length side curtain airbags
  • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

Infotainment8 std · 0 opt

  • Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition
  • 6-speakers
  • 8-inch touchscreen audio display unit with AM/FM, Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Voice Recognition (DA 2.0)
  • Bluetooth® Multi-connection (connect up to two devices simultaneously)
  • Front USB connection (x1)
  • Rear USB charger (x2)

Convenience5 std · 0 opt

  • 12V power outlet (x1), in center fascia
  • 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, panic button and immobilizer

Climate2 std · 0 opt

  • Air conditioning
  • Rear air vent

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

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

Exterior20 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)

Powertrain5 std · 1 opt

  • 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)

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 · 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 2026 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 2026 Kia Seltos LX?

The manufacturer lists $23,790 for the 2026 Kia Seltos LX. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.