Kia Seltos 2019–2023 car dimensions: 4369 mm long, 1801 mm wide and 1631 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,337 kg. Braked towing is 1,250 kg.
The cabin has an 8-inch or 10.25-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on all grades. Base models use manual air conditioning while higher grades add automatic climate control with rear vents. Cruise control is standard, with smart adaptive versions on mid and top trims. A reversing camera with guidelines comes standard. Rear parking sensors are standard. front sensors join on higher grades. AEB with pedestrian detection is standard across the range, upgraded with cyclist detection on some. Lane keep assist is standard. Blind spot warning and related assists appear on mid and higher grades.
Boot space measures 433 litres with rear seats up on models with a full-size spare, or 468 litres with a space-saver. Folding the 60:40 split rear seats opens up to 1393 or 1428 litres.
Braked towing reaches 1100 kg on 2.0-litre models and 1250 kg on the 1.6 turbo. Unbraked towing is 600 kg across the range. No specific heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages are listed for work use.
The cabin feels roomy for a compact SUV with good legroom and headroom for five. Seats offer recline in the rear and available power adjustment plus heating or ventilation up front on higher grades. A power sunroof opens the space further on equipped models. Soft-touch materials and a clean layout with large touchscreen make daily drives comfortable and straightforward.
Combined fuel use around 6.8 L/100 km for 2.0-litre petrol and 7.6 L/100 km for 1.6 turbo.
Fuel tank holds 50 litres of unleaded petrol.
Service every 12 months or 10,000-15,000 km depending on engine.
Five-star ANCAP rating from 2019 tests.
Standard six airbags, ESC, ABS, AEB with pedestrian detection, lane keep assist.
Petrol engines run on regular unleaded. The 2.0-litre returns claimed combined figures near 6.8 L/100 km while the turbo 1.6 sits higher around 7.6 L/100 km. A 50-litre tank supports decent range for mixed driving.
Routine service falls every 12 months or 10,000 km on turbo models and up to 15,000 km on the non-turbo. Kia offers capped-price plans in many markets alongside a seven-year unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Crash testing earned five ANCAP stars. Standard kit includes dual front, side and curtain airbags plus electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, hill-start assist and autonomous emergency braking. Higher grades add blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and smart cruise.
Daily ownership stays simple with split-fold rear seats, decent cargo space and available all-wheel drive for extra traction. Keep up with oil changes and tyre rotations to maintain reliability over years of use.
Length 4369 mm, Width 1801 mm, Height 1631 mm, Wheelbase 2629 mm (Seltos 2019–2023)
Sources: manufacturer data, kiamedia.com 2021/2022 Seltos specifications, Kia brochures SA/NZ/PH.