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2027 Kia Seltos

X-Line SX AWD

Gas AWD MSRP $32,790Compare this trim against anything →

What the X-Line SX adds over the LX (+$7,800)

SpecLXX-Line SX
Curb weight (maximum)3406 lbs3715 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3109 lbs3549 lbs
Aspirationnaturally aspiratedtwin turbo
Engine displacement1999 cc1598 cc
Horsepower147 hp190 hp
Torque132 lb-ft195 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)2.0L Multi-Port Injection (MPI) Atkinson engine1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
Ground clearance7.5 in8.1 in
Gross vehicle weight rating4332 lbs4674 lbs
Front headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Third-row headroom38.9 in38.4 in
MPG (city)28 mpg24 mpg
MPG (combined)30 mpg26 mpg
MPG (highway)33 mpg30 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$24,990$32,790
Overall height63 in65 in
Rear suspension typeCoupled Torsion Beam Axle (FWD)Multilink
Tire sizeP205/65R16P235/45R19
Final drive ratio6.53.6
Transmission typeIntelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)automatic
Wheel diameter16 in19 in
Wheel width6.5 in7.5 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, 19-inch, Alloy wheels with gloss black finish, 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT), Auto-up/down and safety operation windows, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA), Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco, Sport, MyDrive, Snow modes, Drive Mode Select (DMS): Normal, Sport, Terrain mode: Snow, Mud and Sand, Electrochromic rear view mirror, Electronic All Wheel Drive (eAWD), Gloss Black radiator grille, Gloss black lower door garnish, Gloss black roof rails, flush type, Gloss black window DLO surround (beltline), Heated front seats (3-level), Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist (HDA1), Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), LED front fog lamps, LED illuminated with extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors, LED wide projection headlights, Multi-link rear suspension, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve (NSCC), Paddle shifters, Parking Collision Avoidance-Reverse (PCA-R), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Rear passenger seatback pocket, Safe Exit Warning (SEW), Side Parking Sensors (PDW-S), Smart power liftgate, Solar glass (windshield, front doors), Steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, Surround View Monitor (SVM), 3D Type, Tire Mobility Kit (TMK), Transmission gear selector - Column Mounted (Shift-by-wire), Ventilated front seats

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake typesolid disc
Parking brake typeElectronic

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row64.2 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row27.8 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brandKia Connect

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance8.1 in
Overall height65 in
Overall length174.4 in
Overall width72 in
Wheelbase105.9 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationtwin turbo
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement1598 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
Valve configuration16 Valves with Roller Swing

Engine Output

Horsepower190 hp
Torque195 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)24 mpg
MPG (combined)26 mpg
MPG (highway)30 mpg

Fuel System

Fuel tank capacity13.2 gal

Headroom

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

Legroom

Front legroom41.4 in
Third-row legroom39 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$32,790

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room56.5 in
Third-row shoulder room55.4 in

Steering

Steering typeRack & Pinion / Electric

Suspension

Front suspension typeMacPherson Strut
Rear suspension typeMultilink

Tires

Tire sizeP235/45R19

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.6
Transmission speeds8
Transmission typeautomatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)3715 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3549 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating4674 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter19 in
Wheel materialforged alloy
Wheel width7.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety35 std · 0 opt

  • Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
  • Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with car, pedestrian and cyclist detection (FCA)
  • Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC2)
  • Lane Following Assist (LFA2)
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
  • Surround View Monitor (SVM), 3D Type

Infotainment7 std · 2 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)
  • Front USBc connection (x1)
  • Rear USBc charger (x2)

Convenience6 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 windows
  • Power door locks with driver and passenger control
  • Remote keyless entry with burglar alarm, panic button and immobilizer

Seating5 std · 0 opt

  • 60/40 split-folding rear seats with recline
  • Heated front seats (3-level)
  • Ventilated front seats
  • 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

Interior14 std · 1 opt

  • Heated steering wheel
  • 12.3-inch Digital Cluster with integrated 4.2-inch TFT
  • Door pocket bottle holder
  • Electrochromic rear view mirror
  • Four-spoke design, SynTex Steering Wheel
  • Front center armrest with storage box and cup holders

Exterior19 std · 0 opt

  • 19-inch, Alloy wheels with gloss black finish
  • Acoustic laminated windshield
  • Auto light control
  • Black side sills
  • Conventional blade type windshield wipers
  • Gloss Black radiator grille

Powertrain10 std · 0 opt

  • Drive Mode Select (DMS): Normal, Sport, Terrain mode: Snow, Mud and Sand
  • 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid engine
  • 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)
  • Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco, Sport, MyDrive, Snow modes
  • Drive Mode Select (DMS): Normal, Sport
  • Electronic All Wheel Drive (eAWD)

Chassis2 std · 0 opt

  • MacPherson strut front suspension
  • Multi-link rear suspension

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.

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Common questions about the X-Line SX

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2027 Kia Seltos X-Line SX?

The manufacturer lists $32,790 for the 2027 Kia Seltos X-Line SX. That is $7,800 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 X-Line SX add over the LX?

Against the LX, 37 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.