2027 Kia Seltos

Exterior Design

The 2027 Kia Seltos brings a boxier profile and wider stance to the streets of Scottsdale, AZ, adopting a subcompact crossover design. Up front, vertical LED headlight clusters integrate with Kia’s signature Star Map lighting elements and a wide dark front grille. Standard models ride on 16-inch alloy wheels, with available 18-inch and 19-inch dark-finished options adding a grounded look. Solar control glass comes standard on the windshield and front windows, helping filter intense desert sunlight to manage interior heat levels. Roof rails, power-adjustable heated side mirrors with integrated LED turn indicators, and flush auto-extending door handles provide utility and aerodynamics. A Smart Power Liftgate and a subtle rear spoiler complete the functional rear styling.

Interior Comfort & Technology

Inside the cabin, the layout maximizes passenger space with generous second-row legroom and flexible cargo arrangements. Standard woven cloth seating can be upgraded to synthetic SynTex leather, accompanied by multi-stage heated and ventilated front seating to adapt to shifting desert temperatures. Dual-zone automatic climate control features a dedicated 5-inch display panel to ensure simple temperature management across local commutes.

The dashboard houses a digital screen setup featuring dual 12.3-inch panoramic displays for driver metrics and navigation. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ come standard, supported by multiple USB-C charging ports and an available wireless device charger. Rear 60/40 split-folding seatbacks allow cargo capacity to expand up to 64 cubic feet for gear, while an available 8-speaker Bose® or Harman Kardon® audio system supplies clean sound reproduction throughout the interior.

Performance & Handling

Powering entry trim levels of the 2027 Seltos is a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. For increased output, an available 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine generates 190 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. Both engine options pair with an 8-speed automatic transmission, offering smooth gear shifts during highway merging or city driving.

Front-wheel drive comes standard, while an available torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system provides enhanced traction across loose dirt roads and rain-slicked pavement. Driver-selectable drive modes allow custom adjustments to steering weight and throttle mapping. Underneath, independent MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link rear setup help absorb road seams and maintain body composure around turns.

Safety Features & Driver Assistance

The 2027 Kia Seltos incorporates a suite of standard and available driver-assist technologies designed to support awareness during daily driving. Primary safety technologies include:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist: Scans for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists ahead, with functionality for junction turning scenarios.
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning: Detects vehicles in neighboring lanes and alerts the driver during lane changes.
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist: Monitors traffic approaching from either side while reversing and applies automatic braking if necessary.
• Lane Keeping Assist & Lane Following Assist: Provides active steering assistance to keep the vehicle centered within marked lanes.
• Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go: Adjusts vehicle speed to maintain a predetermined distance from preceding traffic.
• Park Distance Warning: Employs front and rear sensors to assist with maneuvering in tight parking environments.