Kia Seltos Generation 1 (2021–present)

Kia Seltos Generation 1 (2021–present) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Kia Seltos — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 2021–present —
Model-year brochures (12)

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Generation 2 2027–present —
Model-year brochures (1)

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Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Seltos

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Kia 2.0L 4-cylinder 2021–2027 10 models 31

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About this generation

The Seltos started as two concept cars, the SP Concept, which was showcased at the New Delhi 2018 Auto Expo in February 2018, and the SP Signature showcased at the 2019 Seoul Motor Show in March 2019. Both concept cars have a close resemblance with the current mass-production versions. The SP Concept previewed the SP2i Seltos built in India, while the SP Signature is the concept version of the South Korean-made SP2 Seltos.

The Seltos was launched in South Korea on 18 July 2019, India on 22 August 2019, and the Philippines on 6 November 2019 with a release in various global markets except Europe by the end of the year. 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. It was also introduced in Russia in June 2020. According to Kia Motors Europe COO Emilio Herrera, Kia does not offer Seltos in Europe due to the popularity of larger SUV offerings such as the Sportage and Sorento, and the release of the Stonic and XCeed in the small SUV segment.

In 2020 and 2021, the Seltos was the second best-selling Kia model globally after the Sportage, with India as its largest single market. SP2 is the internal codename designated to the South Korean built Seltos (unlike the Chinese-built SP2c and the Indian-built SP2i). This version is also assembled from knock-down kits in Russia and Uzbekistan. The SP2 Seltos is built on a platform shared with the Hyundai Kona and the Kia Soul.

The Seltos (SP2) debuted in South Korea on 18 July 2019. Positioned above the Stonic, it is offered with two engine options, the 1.6-litre Gamma turbo petrol engine that runs on maximum of and of torque with a claimed fuel efficiency of , and the other is a 1.6-litre U-Line diesel engine is equipped with maximum of and of torque with a claimed fuel economy of . Both engines are equipped with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

It is also available with an all-wheel drive option. Several driver-assist functions including forward collision-avoidance assist, lane-following assist, lane-keeping assist, driver-attention warning, and high-beam assist are available as standard for all trims. The updated model was first unveiled in July 2022. The refreshed model features redesigned front clip, rear tailgate assembly, and other revisions. The dashboard design was revised with a single display that houses a 10.25-inch cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment system screen, and a shift-by-wire gear lever design.

Launched for the 2021 model year, the Seltos for the U.S. and Canada is positioned between the Soul and Sportage. It has a redesigned front bumper to maximize the front approach angle. Trim levels for the 2021 Seltos are LX, S, S Turbo, EX, and SX Turbo. The North American Kia Seltos offers a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter with and of torque, standard on LX, S, and EX trims with a CVT gearbox marketed as "Intelligent Variable Transmission" (IVT).

Also offered is a 1.6-liter turbo engine producing and of torque. Standard on the Seltos SX and optional on the S, the 1.6 Turbo comes with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is available and standard on most trims except for the S model, where it is optional and has similar mechanical components as the larger Telluride. For the 2022 model year, the Seltos received a new Kia badge with the updated Kia logo and a Nightfall Edition trim that replaced the Turbo S model.

In Mexico, the SP2 Seltos is not offered, as the Indian-sourced SP2i Seltos is sold in the country instead. The Seltos launched in October 2019 in the Australian market. The five grades 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 CVT, while higher end AWD models are powered by the 1.6-litre Gamma T-GDi engine with a seven-speed DCT.

Source: Wikipedia — Kia Seltos — First generation (SP2; 2019), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2021 602 $16,496 35% 62,452 mi
2022 287 $18,950 40% 53,379 mi
2023 691 $20,935 45% 36,047 mi
2024 851 $22,995 49% 25,765 mi
2025 511 $20,777 44% 15,323 mi
2026 5,908 $27,623 59% 66 mi
2027 26 $47,010 100% 428 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2021 2 372 Engine, Power Train, Electrical System
2022 1 73 Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train
2023 2 46 Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2024 2 45 Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Engine
2025 0 13 Unknown Or Other, Forward Collision Avoidance, Exterior Lighting
2026 0 4 Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2027 0 0 —

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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