What is it?
The Seltos sits between the Stonic and the Sportage in Kia's Australian SUV stack. The SP2 facelift brought a tidier front end, the curved dual-screen dash from the bigger Kias, and a refreshed cabin.
The lineup runs from S 2.0 FWD at $29,500 plus on-roads, through to GT-Line 1.6T AWD at $42,500 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 7 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
Big-car cabin tech (dual 10.25-inch curved display, wireless CarPlay) in a $29,500 plus on-roads entry, with a 7-year warranty against most 5-year rivals.
Hybrid not yet on sale (due later in the cycle). The 2.0L CVT entry is also breathless on the highway.
Quick Buyer Context
Should you buy the Seltos?
Reasons to buy
- Big-car cabin tech (dual 10.25-inch curved display, wireless CarPlay) in a $29,500 plus on-roads entry, with a 7-year warranty against most 5-year rivals.
- Warranty: 7 years, unlimited km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2019), full driver-assist suite.
- 498 L (1,778 L seats down) boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
- Braked towing rated at 1,250 kg.
Reasons to wait
- Hybrid not yet on sale (due later in the cycle). The 2.0L CVT entry is also breathless on the highway.
- You need a hybrid drivetrain now (Toyota Corolla Cross), you want the cheapest segment entry (MG ZS), or you want a stronger 5-star ANCAP rating from a newer test cycle.
- GT-Line at $42,500 plus on-roads overlaps Sportage S entry pricing. If you want hybrid or AWD across the range, consider stepping up to a Sportage instead.
- Top trim climbs to $42,500 plus on-roads.
Who it suits
City drivers
Tidy footprint, easy parking
Budget
Sharp entry pricing
Commuters
Daily driver, low fuss
Couples
Right-sized SUV
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