Kia Seltos

The Kia Seltos (Korean: 기아 셀토스, romanized: Gia Seltoseu) is a subcompact crossover SUV built by Kia. Introduced in mid-2019, the Seltos fits between the Stonic and Sportage in Kia's global lineup.[11]

Kia Seltos
2021 Kia Seltos 1.6 SX AWD (SP2; United States)
Overview
ManufacturerKia
Also calledKia KX3 (China)[1]
Production2019–present
Model years
  • 2021–present (North America)
Assembly
DesignerByung Chul-juh[4]
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)[5]
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformHyundai-Kia New B-SUV (SP2)
Hyundai-Kia K2 (SP2i/SP2c)
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,630 mm (103.5 in) (SP2)[10]
2,610 mm (102.8 in) (SP2i)
2,650 mm (104.3 in) (SP2c)
Length4,370 mm (172.0 in) (SP2)[10]
4,315 mm (169.9 in) (SP2i)
4,345 mm (171.1 in) (SP2c)
Width1,800 mm (70.9 in)[10]
Height1,600–1,615 mm (63.0–63.6 in) (SP2)[10]
1,645 mm (64.8 in) (SP2i/SP2c)
Curb weight1,345–1,510 kg (2,965–3,329 lb) (SP2)
1,221–1,361 kg (2,692–3,000 lb) (SP2i)
Chronology
PredecessorKia KX3 (first generation) (China)

Its name is derived from "Celtos", the son of Hercules in Greek mythology.[12][13] According to Kia, the Seltos is aimed directly at millennials and "youthful, tech-savvy buyers" looking for a vehicle that stands out from the crowd.[5][8][14]

There are three versions of Seltos, one which is the slightly larger car built in South Korea destined for developed markets (codename: SP2), and two others are the Indian-made Seltos (codename: SP2i) and the closely related Chinese version badged as the Kia KX3 (codename: SP2c). The SP2i and SP2c models are the low cost versions of Seltos to penetrate emerging markets, built on the Hyundai-Kia K2 platform and is related with the second-generation Hyundai ix25/Creta.[15]

Overview

The Seltos started as two concept cars, the SP Concept which was showcased at the 2018 Auto Expo in February 2018,[16] and the SP Signature showcased at the 2019 Seoul Motor Show in March 2019.[17][18][19] Both concept cars had a very close resemblance with the current mass production versions. The SP Concept previewed the SP2i Seltos built in India, while the SP Signature later spawned the South Korean-made SP2 Seltos.[20]

The Seltos was launched in South Korea on 18 July 2019, India on 22 August 2019 and in the Philippines on 6 November 2019, with a release in various global markets except Europe by the end of the year.[7][21][22] The Seltos was also launched in Indonesia on 20 January 2020. The Seltos was launched in the United States, Canada, and Mexico in early 2020 for the 2021 model year.[23][24][25]

Kia Motors Europe COO Emilio Herrera has confirmed the automaker would not sell the new Seltos in Europe due to the popularity of larger SUV offerings such as the Sportage and Sorento,[26] and the release of the Stonic and XCeed in the small SUV segment.[27]

South Korea
Kia Seltos 1.6 (SP2; South Korea)

The SP2 Seltos debuted in South Korea in 18 July 2019.[28] Positioned above the Stonic, it is offered with two engine options, the 1.6-litre Gamma turbo petrol engine which runs on maximum of 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) and 27 kg⋅m (265 N⋅m; 195 lbf⋅ft) of torque with a claimed fuel efficiency of 13 km/l (31 mpg‑US), and the other is a 1.6-litre U-Line diesel engine is equipped with maximum of 136 PS (134 hp; 100 kW) and 32.6 kg⋅m (320 N⋅m; 236 lbf⋅ft) of torque with a claimed fuel economy of 18 km/l (42 mpg‑US). Both engines are equipped with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. It is also available with an all-wheel drive option.[29]

Several driving assist functions including forward collision-avoidance assist, lane following assist, lane keeping assist, driver attention warning and high beam assist is available as standard for all trims.[30]

North America
Kia Seltos 1.6 SX Turbo AWD (SP2; United States)

Launched for the 2021 model year, the Seltos for the U.S. and Canada sports a distinct front bumper to maximize the front approaching angle to qualify as a light truck in the EPA classification which subject to more laxed fuel economy standards. Trim levels for the 2021 Seltos are LX, S, S Turbo, EX, and SX Turbo.

The North American Kia Seltos has two engine options. The first is a naturally-aspirated 2.0-liter with 149 PS (110 kW; 147 hp) and 18.3 kg⋅m (179 N⋅m; 132 lb⋅ft) of torque. This engine is standard on the LX, S and EX and is accompanied by Kia's Intelligent Variable Transmission, or IVT.[31]

The second option is a 1.6-liter turbo engine that produces 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) and 27 kg⋅m (265 N⋅m; 195 lb⋅ft) of torque. It is standard on the Seltos SX and optional on the S, and comes with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is available for the Seltos and has similar mechanical components as the larger Telluride.[31]

This Seltos model is not sold in Mexico, as the SP2i Seltos is instead offered in the country.[32]

Australia

The Australian bound Seltos launched in October 2019 as Kia's entrant into the market's ever-growing small SUV category. There are five grades which consist of S, Sport, Sport+, Sport+ AWD, and GT-Line. Engine choice for lower end variants consist of the 'Nu' 2.0-litre petrol engine mated to a CVT, while higher end AWD models are powered by the 'Gamma' 1.6-litre T-GDi engine with a 7-speed DCT.

A total of 2,048 Seltos models were registered in 2019 since its launch in October.

In September 2020, Kia Australia issued a recall on 2,465 units of the Seltos sold between 25 October 2019 and 25 August 2020. The affected units are to be fitted with an anti-theft locking mechanism in the steering wheel column shaft to meet Australian design rules.[33] The Seltos was the 25th highest selling vehicle in Australia in 2020.[34]

Other markets

The SP2 model is also offered in the Philippines[35] and Russia.[36]

Safety
Kia Seltos SP2 NHTSA crash test ratings (2020):[37]
Frontal Driver:
Frontal Passenger:
Side Driver:
Side Rear Passenger:
Rollover:

The SP2 Seltos received a five-star rating from ANCAP,[38] and four-star from NHTSA.

Engines
Seltos (SP2) engine options[39]
Petrol engines
Model Engine Power Torque Transmissions
1.6 Gamma MPI[40] 1,591 cc (97.1 cu in) I4 123 PS (90 kW; 121 hp) @ 6,300 rpm 15.4 kg⋅m (151 N⋅m; 111 lb⋅ft) @ 4,850 rpm 6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
1.6 Gamma T-GDI[41] 1,591 cc (97.1 cu in) turbocharged I4 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) @ 5,500 rpm 27 kg⋅m (265 N⋅m; 195 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,500 rpm 7-speed DCT
2.0 L Nu MPI[42] 1,999 cc (122.0 cu in) I4 149 PS (110 kW; 147 hp) @ 6,200 rpm 18.3 kg⋅m (179 N⋅m; 132 lb⋅ft) @ 4,500 rpm IVT
Diesel engine
Model Engine Power Torque Transmissions
1.6 L New U CRDi VGT[41] 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) turbocharged I4 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) @ 4,000 rpm 32.6 kg⋅m (320 N⋅m; 236 lb⋅ft) @ 2,000–2,250 rpm 6-speed automatic

SP2i model
Kia Seltos 1.5 HTX (SP2i; India)
Kia Seltos 1.4 EXP (SP2i; Indonesia)

The SP2i Seltos is shorter by 60 mm in length and 20 mm in wheelbase compared to the SP2. Visually, the front hood is also made distinct as it ends directly before the grill which created a clamshell hood, whereas the global Seltos ends before the Kia logo, creating a gap line that interrupts the front end design. The bonnet region is also shorter and the rear bumper sticks out less. Together with the Chinese version badged as the Kia KX3 (coded as SP2c), the SP2i Seltos has a different interior dashboard layout with a high-mounted head unit that is also designed to look integrated with the speedometer.

The SP2i model is not offered in all-wheel-drive as the K2 platform that it is based on does not support an all-wheel-drive drivetrain.

India

The Seltos is the first product of Kia Motor India following its entry in the country.[4] The crossover was unveiled in New Delhi, India on June 20, 2019.[2] By the time of its launch on August 22, 2019, Kia had received 50,000+ bookings for Seltos.[43] Later the Seltos emerged as the best-selling SUV in the country by delivering 12,854 units in October 2019.[44] As of 1 April 2020, the Seltos sales crossed the 80,000 mark in India.[45]

Three engines were offered in India, two being petrol engines and one diesel engine. The petrol engines are the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine that makes 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) paired with 6-speed manual transmission or IVT, and a 1.4-liter Kappa turbo engine that produces 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) paired with 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed DCT. The diesel engine is a 1.5-litre U-Line unit that produces 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) paired with 6-speed manual transmission or 6-speed torque converter automatic. The Seltos is offered in two sub-models, Tech Line and GT Line.

Export markets

The Indian-built Seltos is exported to several regions which mostly are emerging markets including South Africa, Southeast Asia (except the Philippines), Latin America, Middle East and other South Asian markets.[46] It is also assembled by kits in Vietnam starting from July 2020.[47]

Safety

Under the Global NCAP crash test, the driver's chest was considered marginal, the vehicle had limited protection to the head and neck of a three-year-old child and it does not offer standard 3-point belts in all seating positions and has no ISOFIX anchorages standard.[48]

Kia Seltos SP2i RHD (2020)
Global NCAP scores[49]
Overall stars
Adult occupant 8.03/17.00
Child occupant 15.00/49.00
Bodyshell integrity Unstable

Engines
Seltos (SP2i) engine options
Petrol engines
Model Engine Power Torque Transmissions
Smartstream G1.4/Kappa T-GDI[50] 1,353 cc (82.6 cu in) turbocharged I4 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) @ 6,000 rpm 24.7 kg⋅m (242 N⋅m; 179 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–3,200 rpm 6-speed manual
7-speed DCT
Smartstream G1.5 MPI[50] 1,497 cc (91.4 cu in) I4 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @ 6,300 rpm 14.7 kg⋅m (144 N⋅m; 106 lb⋅ft) @ 4,500 rpm 6-speed manual
IVT
1.6 Gamma MPI[51] 1,591 cc (97.1 cu in) I4 123 PS (90 kW; 121 hp) @ 6,300 rpm 15.4 kg⋅m (151 N⋅m; 111 lb⋅ft) @ 4,850 rpm 6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
Diesel engine
Model Engine Power Torque Transmissions
1.5 L U2 CRDi VGT[50] 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in) turbocharged I4 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @ 4,000 rpm 25.5 kg⋅m (250 N⋅m; 184 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–2,750 rpm 6-speed manual
6-speed automatic

Kia KX3 (SP2c)
Kia KX3 (SP2c; China)
Main article: Kia KX3

In September 2019, the Seltos was unveiled at the Chengdu Motor Show as the second-generation Kia KX3. Coded internally as SP2c, the car debuted in the Chinese market in December 2019.[1] The KX3 has a 2,650 mm (104.3 in) wheelbase, longer than any other versions of the Seltos.

Sales

Global sales
Calendar Year SP2 SP2i SP2c Total[52]
2019 47,211 57,719 7,420 112,350
2020 142,823 131,263 44,660 318,746

Regional sales
Calendar Year South Korea India United States Mexico China[53] Australia Vietnam
2019 32,001[54] 45,494[55] 7,414 2,048[56]
2020 49,481[57] 96,932[58] 46,280[59] 12,768[60] 44,660 9,966[34] 6,065[61]
  • Kia Seltos 2.0 SX (SP2; Philippines)
  • Kia Seltos 1.6 (SP2; South Korea)
  • Kia Seltos 1.6 S Turbo AWD (SP2; United States)
  • Interior (SP2)
  • Interior (SP2i)
  • Engine

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