A couple of months after the
2021 Kia Seltos premiered for the North American market at November’s LA Auto
Show, pricing details for the SUV have surfaced online thanks to Motor 1. These
numbers allegedly come from a reader and are yet to be verified. If accurate,
they could bode well for the future success of the vehicle.
Kia had already told us that
the base LX AWD model would start under US$ 22,000, and checking on it’s U.S.
consumer site confirms this, as it’s listed at US$ 21,990 excluding a destination
fee. While it’s a little surprising the base model includes all-wheel drive,
we’re sure customers won’t be complaining.
What’s new in the alleged leak
is pricing on the rest of the range. Should shoppers be willing to sacrifice
the all-wheel drive for some more luxury, they can opt for the Seltos S FWD
priced at the same US$ 21,990 less the destination fee. With all-wheel drive
optioned, the Seltos S starts at US$ 23,490.
One step up in the range takes
you to the Seltos EX AWD priced from US$ 25,290. This variant, like the others
mentioned, comes outfitted with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine delivering 146
hp and 179 Nm of torque through a CVT.
Buyers in need of a little
more grunt can opt for the Seltos S 1.6L Turbo and SX 1.6L Turbo models priced
from US$ 25,490 and US$ 27,890 respectively. Details about the added features of
these variants remain unclear but as their names suggest, they pack a 1.6-liter
turbocharged four-cylinder with 175 hp and 264 Nm of torque. A
seven-speed dual-clutch transmission is standard with this engine.
The first Kia Seltos models
are tipped to hit U.S. dealerships from the first week of February.
