Your vehicleHome›Kia›Seltos›2027› S

2027 Kia Seltos

S FWD

Gas FWD MSRP $26,390Compare this trim against anything →

What the S adds over the LX (+$1,400)

Spec	LX	S
Ground clearance	7.5 in	7.9 in
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$24,990	$26,390
Overall height	63 in	63.4 in
Tire size	P205/65R16	P215/55R18
Wheel diameter	16 in	18 in
Wheel width	6.5 in	7 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid engine, 12-way power adjustable driver's seat including 4-way power lumbar support and height adjuster, 18-inch, A-Type Alloy wheels with machined finish, 5-inch Digital Climate Control Display, 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT), Auto pop-out flush door handles, Auto-up/down and safety operation windows, Automatic dual zone including auto defog, Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco, Sport, MyDrive, Electrochromic rear view mirror, Gloss Black radiator grille, Gloss black window DLO surround (beltline), Heated steering wheel, LED illuminated with extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors, LED rear combination lamps, Paddle shifters, Rear center armrest with cup holders, Rear climate vent, Rear passenger seatback pocket, Smart power liftgate, Steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, SynTex Seating, Temporary Compact Spare Tire, Tire Mobility Kit (TMK), Transmission gear selector - Column Mounted (Shift-by-wire), Wireless Charging Pad

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake type	ventilated disc
Rear brake type	solid disc
Parking brake type	Electronic

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row	64.2 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	27.8 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brand

Kia Connect

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	7.9 in
Overall height	63.4 in
Overall length	174.4 in
Overall width	72 in
Wheelbase	105.9 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 Valves with Roller Swing

Engine Output

Horsepower	147 hp
Torque	132 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	28 mpg
MPG (combined)	30 mpg
MPG (highway)	33 mpg

Fuel System

Fuel tank capacity

13.2 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	40.5 in
Third-row headroom	38.9 in

Legroom

Front legroom	41.4 in
Third-row legroom	39 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$26,390

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	56.5 in
Third-row shoulder room	55.4 in

Steering

Steering type

Rack & Pinion / Electric

Suspension

Front suspension type	MacPherson Strut
Rear suspension type	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (FWD)

Tires

Tire size

P215/55R18

Transmission

Final drive ratio	6.5
Transmission type	Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	3406 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3109 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	4332 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	18 in
Wheel material	forged alloy
Wheel width	7 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety25 std · 0 opt

Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with car, pedestrian and cyclist detection (FCA)
Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC2)
Lane Following Assist (LFA2)
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) with Active steering
Rear-view camera display
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
Front & Rear Parking Sensors (PDW-F/R)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Adjustable front headrests, 4-way
Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Front Driver side advanced airbags
Front Passenger side advanced airbags
Front Thorax, Pelvis and Curtain airbags
High Beam Assist (HBA)
Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
Intelligent Speed Limit Warning (ISLW)
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
Rear seat-mounted side airbags
Immobilizer
Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High Line

Infotainment7 std · 0 opt

12.3-in. Touchscreen, Bluetooth, SAT, Kia Connect, HD Radio, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, OTA (ccNC Lite)
6-speakers
Bluetooth® Multi-connection (connect up to two devices simultaneously)
Front USBc charger (x2)
Rear USBc charger (x2)
Steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls
Wireless Charging Pad

Convenience7 std · 0 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 console
Auto-up/down and safety operation driver's window
Auto-up/down and safety operation windows
Power door locks with driver and passenger control
Remote keyless entry with burglar alarm, panic button and immobilizer

Climate2 std · 0 opt

Automatic dual zone including auto defog
Rear climate vent

Seating6 std · 1 opt

60/40 split-folding rear seats with recline
SynTex Seating
Heated front seats (3-level) optional
12-way power adjustable driver's seat including 4-way power lumbar support and height adjuster
6-way manual adjustable passenger's seat including height adjuster
Cloth seat cover
Rear center armrest with cup holders

Interior15 std · 0 opt

Heated steering wheel
12.3-inch Digital Cluster with integrated 4.2-inch TFT
5-inch Digital Climate Control Display
Door pocket bottle holder
Electrochromic rear view mirror
Four-spoke design, SynTex Steering Wheel
Front center armrest with storage box and cup holders
LED luggage lamp
LED room lamp
Rear passenger seatback pocket
Sunvisor vanity mirrors
Day/night interior rear view mirror
LED illuminated with extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors
Tilt and telescopic steering column
LED overhead console lamp

Exterior19 std · 2 opt

Panoramic sunroof with power shade optional
18-inch, A-Type Alloy wheels with machined finish
Acoustic laminated windshield
Auto light control
Auto pop-out flush door handles
Black side sills
Conventional blade type windshield wipers
Gloss Black radiator grille
LED Star Map Signature Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
LED outside mirror turn signal indicators
LED positioning lamp
LED rear combination lamps
Matte black lower door garnish
Privacy glass (rear side, tailgate)
Rear combination lamps
Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
Gloss black roof rails, flush type optional
Rear-window defroster with timer
Gloss black window DLO surround (beltline)
Rear spoiler with LED high mounted stop light
Temporary Compact Spare Tire

Powertrain9 std · 4 opt

All Wheel Drive (AWD) optional
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Drive Mode Select (DMS): Normal, Sport, Terrain mode: Snow, Mud and Sand optional
1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid engine
6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)
Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco, Sport, MyDrive
Drive Mode Select (DMS): Normal, Sport
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
Paddle shifters
SULEV 30 emissions
Transmission gear selector - Column Mounted (Shift-by-wire)
Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco, Sport, MyDrive, Snow modes optional
Electronic All Wheel Drive (eAWD) optional

Chassis1 std · 1 opt

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 2027 Seltos. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

Affiliate disclosure: some links on this page are affiliate links. If you request a quote or buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Nothing on this page changes because of it.

Common questions about the S

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2027 Kia Seltos S?

The manufacturer lists $26,390 for the 2027 Kia Seltos S. That is $1,400 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2027 Kia Seltos S add over the LX?

Against the LX, 26 features become standard that the LX does not and 6 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.