2026 Kia Seltos

SUV · 1.6L Turbo GDI I4 · AWD

77/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	1.6L Turbo GDI I4
Horsepower	175 hp
Torque	195 lb-ft
0–60 mph	8.5 sec
Top speed	112 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	29 mpg (27 city / 31 hwy)
Range	441 miles
MSRP	$25,885
Body style	SUV

The verdict

What's good

Standard AWD on key trims beats rivals that charge extra for it
Dual-level cargo floor gives flat load area with rear seats up
10.25-inch infotainment standard on EX and above
Surprisingly composed ride for a subcompact crossover platform

What's not

Small 13-gallon tank limits range between fill-ups noticeably
Rear seat headroom is tight for passengers over six feet
Base engine feels strained merging onto highways at speed
Cargo volume trails class leaders like the Subaru Forester

The engine

Smartstream

1.6L Turbo I4

Kia's 1.6-liter turbo GDI four punches above its size with a flexible, willing character — strong midrange torque that gives the brand's sportier models genuine pep.

Part of Hyundai-Kia's Smartstream family, engineered for a strong balance of efficiency and output, and shared across a huge range of Hyundai, Kia and Genesis models.

The same turbo 1.6 appears across dozens of Hyundai, Kia and Genesis models.
GDI (gasoline direct injection) sprays fuel straight into the cylinder for more power and efficiency.

See the rest in AutoVault

The six sub-scores behind the 77 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 5 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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