- The 2027 Kia Seltos debuts in the present day on the New York Auto Present.
- The crossover could have three powertrain choices, together with a hybrid.
- The non-hybrid 2027 Seltos will go on sale throughout the subsequent three months.
Kia nonetheless hasn’t realized the web is a world phenomenon and has unveiled the all-new 2027 Seltos that we’ll get in america. It would look acquainted as a result of the automaker revealed the redesigned crossover again in September for markets outdoors North America, however now we all know extra concerning the compact crossover we are going to get right here.
Kia will supply the 2027 Seltos with three powertrain selections. The entry-level providing is the naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder. It makes 147 horsepower and would be the commonplace engine within the Seltos LX, S, EX, and X-Line trims, pairing with a repeatedly variable transmission. Entrance-wheel drive is commonplace, however all-wheel drive is non-obligatory.
The 190-hp, turbocharged 1.6-liter engine is obtainable within the X-Line and comes with AWD as commonplace. Kia may also supply a hybrid powertrain within the Seltos, combining a 1.6-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine with a six-speed automated transmission. Entrance-wheel drive is commonplace on the hybrid, however Kia may also supply an electrical AWD system that delivers extra energy.
We should look ahead to extra Seltos Hybrid particulars later this yr.
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A Revamped Design
America’s revamped Seltos has a brand new, Telluride-inspired styling. It is usually bigger than the outgoing mannequin, with 2.4 inches of extra wheelbase and has as much as 8.1 inches of floor clearance.
Sixteen-inch wheels are commonplace, with the two.0-liter Seltos X-Line getting 18-inch choices. Black 19-inch wheels can be found on the 1.6-liter X-Line and Hybrid e-AWD fashions. The Seltos X-Line additionally options distinctive bumpers and black aspect sills with darkish gunmetal accents.
Inside, the Seltos continues to attract inspiration from the EV9 and Telluride. It has a stalk-mounted shifter, a squared-off steering wheel, and push-button begin. The extra wheelbase leads to a 1.0-inch enhance in rear legroom, with will increase in total headroom, hip room, and shoulder room all through the crossover.
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The Seltos comes with a 12.3-inch infotainment show, a 5.0-inch local weather management panel, and an obtainable 12.3-inch driver show. Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are commonplace. The crossover has as much as 64.1 cubic toes of cargo house behind the primary row and as much as 27.8 cu ft behind the second row.
2027 Seltos Availability
The brand new Seltos, which debuts on the New York Auto Show, will go on sale in america throughout the subsequent three months. The hybrid variant won’t arrive till late this yr. The automaker will launch pricing, particular trim particulars, and gasoline economic system estimates nearer to its on-sale date.
The 2026 Kia Seltos begins at $25,285, together with the $1,495 vacation spot cost. We count on the 2027 mannequin to obtain a small value enhance.
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Motor1’s Take: At a time when shoppers are clamoring for inexpensive autos, the brand new Seltos supplies a possible possibility. The assorted powertrains, obtainable in front- and all-wheel-drive configurations, and the most recent expertise, ought to enchantment to cost-conscious shoppers and households.
