Kia has taken the wraps off the 2025 Seltos, which will be arriving at dealerships shortly. When it does, it will cost US$ 100 more than its predecessor as pricing begins at US$ 24,590. Since the crossover received a facelift last year, the changes are relatively minor this time around. However, Kia said there are “new standard features and improvements across all trim levels.”
The bulk of the changes apply to the mid-level Seltos EX, which now comes equipped with Parking Distance Warning-Reverse and a Smart Power Liftgate on all-wheel drive variants. These changes also apply to the range-topping Seltos SX, but the EX offers a new sunroof package. The value-focused Seltos S begins at US$ 25,090 and wears new 17-inch alloy wheels with a two-tone finish. The model also gains a driver’s window with auto up and down, which is a minor change from auto down only.
Unfortunately, it’s not all good news as a
4.25-inch cluster display replaces the previous 10.25-inch digital instrument
cluster. That’s disappointing, but at least the S variant eschews the US$ 100
price increase. Besides the aforementioned changes, Kia mentioned an “updated
interior featuring improved materials and finishes that elevate the driving
experience.” The company didn’t elaborate, but confirmed the Seltos EX AWD now
comes with a cargo cover.
The LX, S, and EX variants are all powered
by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 146 hp and 179 Nm of torque. They’re connected to a continuously variable
transmission, which enables the crossover to accelerate from 0-100
km/h in an underwhelming 9.3 seconds. When equipped with all-wheel drive, that
time increases to 10.1 seconds.
Buyers looking for better performance can
opt for the SX or X-Line variants. They have a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine
with 195 hp and 264 Nm of torque. They’re
connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission and a standard all-wheel
drive system. This setup enables them to hit 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds.
