SX AWD
What the SX adds over the LX (+$7,700)
| Spec | LX | SX |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 279.4 mm | 304.8 mm |
| Rear brake diameter | 254 mm | 279.4 mm |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2970 lbs | 3363 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2937 lbs | 3248 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 1999 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 190 hp |
| 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 Swing Arm Type |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 3969 lbs | 4256 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 28 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 31 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 34 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $23,790 | $31,490 |
| Parking brake type | Hand parking brake | epb |
| Rear suspension type | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | Multilink |
| Tire size | P215/55R17 | P235/45R18 |
| Final drive ratio | 6.052:1 | 3.510:1 |
| Transmission type | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | automatic |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 7.5 in |
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), 18-inch Alloy wheels with machine finish, 8-Speed Automatic Transmission (8AT), All Wheel Drive (AWD), Black and chrome coating radiator grille, Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW), 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, Electrochromic rear view mirror, Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with junction turning, Front USB charger (x2), Gloss black lower door garnish, Heated front seats (3-level), Heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Illuminated with extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors, In-mould center fascia, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), Intelligent Speed Limit Warning (ISLW), LED Bi-function projector headlights, LED Daytime Running Light (DRL), LED Star Map signature light inside radiator grille, 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, Multi-link rear suspension, 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
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 304.8 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 279.4 mm |
| 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 |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | UVO |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in |
| Overall height | 63.6 in |
| Overall length | 172.6 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1598 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Valve configuration | 16 Valve Swing Arm Type |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 190 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 24 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 25 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 27 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.2 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.4 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $31,490 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 54.9 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Motor power assisted, Rack and pinion type (MDPS) |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multilink |
Tires
| Tire size | P235/45R18 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.510:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3363 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3248 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4256 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety30 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with car, pedestrian and cyclist detection (FCA)
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with junction turning
- 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) with Active steering
- Rear-view camera display
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go + Navigation-based SCC-Curve (NSCC-C)
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
- Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
- Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Front Thorax and Pelvis airbags
- Height rear adjustable headrests
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Warning (ISLW)
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
- SULEV 30 emissions
- Immobilizer
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High Line
Infotainment9 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)
- Bose premium 8-speaker audio system with external amp, subwoofer and sound connected mood lamp
- Front USB charger (x2)
- Rear USB charger (x2)
- Steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls
- Tweeter speaker (x2)
- Wireless Charging Pad
Convenience7 std · 1 opt
- Smart power liftgate
- 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
- Digital Key optional
- Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-up/down and safety
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Rear air vent
- Single-zone automatic climate control with auto defog and rear air vent
Seating7 std · 1 opt
- 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support
- Heated front seats (3-level)
- SynTex Seating
- Ventilated front seats optional
- 4-way manual adjustable passenger seat
- 60/40 split-folding rear seats with 2-way recline
- Height adjustable driver's seat (pumping device)
- Rear passenger seatback pocket
Interior18 std · 0 opt
- Electrochromic rear view mirror
- 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
- LED room lamp
- Leather wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel
- Leather wrapped gear shift knob
- Luggage lamp
- Rear center armrest with cup holders
- Sliding center armrest
- Sunvisor vanity mirrors
- SynTex (Artificial Leather) console box
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Illuminated with extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors
- LED overhead lamp
Exterior27 std · 2 opt
- Power Sunroof optional
- LED Bi-function projector headlights
- 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 door handles
- Body-color outside mirrors
- Electric adjustable outside mirrors
- Gloss black lower door garnish
- Heated Privacy glass (rear side, tailgate)
- Heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals
- LED Daytime Running Light (DRL)
- LED Star Map signature light inside radiator grille
- 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 front/rear skid plates molded in color
- Silver roof rails
- Single hidden muffler, black paint
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Roof-color outside mirrors optional
- Auto light control
- Solar glass (windshield, front doors)
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Temporary Compact Spare Tire (steel)
Powertrain4 std · 0 opt
- All Wheel Drive (AWD)
- 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine
- 8-Speed Automatic Transmission (8AT)
- Drive Mode Select (DMS): Normal, Sport, Eco modes
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
- 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 2026 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 2026 Kia Seltos SX?
The manufacturer lists $31,490 for the 2026 Kia Seltos SX. That is $7,700 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Kia Seltos SX add over the LX?
Against the LX, 56 features become standard that the LX does not and 22 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.