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Kia SELTOS 2019
The 2019 Kia Seltos carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1250 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
Kia Seltos Reviews
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Kia Seltos 2023 review: GT-Line long-term | Part 2
Kia Seltos 2023 review: GT-Line long-term | Part 1
Kia Seltos 2023 review: Sport+ FWD
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Kia Seltos 2022 review: S
Kia Seltos 2021 review: Sport+ - Smarter than a Hyundai Kona, more spacious than a Mazda CX-3!
Kia Seltos 2021 review: Sport with Safety Pack
Kia Seltos 2020 review: Sport+ long-term
Kia Seltos 2020 review: S
Kia Seltos 2020 review: GT Line
Kia Seltos News
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Next-gen Kia Seltos to go hybrid as it battles Toyota Corolla Cross, GWM Haval Jolion and Hyundai Kona - report
First Kia Seltos Hybrid to join line-up next year, rivalling Toyota in 'hybrids to the front' strategy - report
Is this the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross for Australia? Thai-market version of the Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30, GWM Haval Jolion SUV rival revealed with fresh take on familiar design
2024 Kia Cerato, Seltos and Sportage prices rise: Cost-of-entry ticks up for Korean maker's Hyundai i30, MG ZS and Toyota RAV4 rivals
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Kia SELTOS 2019 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
Kia Seltos Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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GT Line (awd) | SUV | 1.6L — 7 SP AUTO | $33,220 | $39,600 | |
GT Line (awd) (two-Tone) | SUV | 1.6L — 7 SP AUTO | $33,220 | $39,600 | |
S (fwd) | SUV | 2.0L ULP CVT AUTO | $19,580 | $24,750 | |
S (fwd) With Safety Pack | SUV | 2.0L ULP CVT AUTO | $20,350 | $25,740 |
Kia SELTOS 2019 Colours
- Stabright Yellow
- Cherry Black
- Snow White Pearl
- Steel Grey
- Gravity Grey
- Mars Orange
- Neptune Blue
Kia SELTOS 2019 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2019 Kia Seltos are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1800mm x 1615mm and can vary on the basis of model.
Kia Seltos Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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S (fwd) | SUV | 1615x1800x4370 mm | 177 mm | |
S (fwd) With Safety Pack | SUV | 1615x1800x4370 mm | 177 mm | |
Sport (fwd) | SUV | 1615x1800x4370 mm | 177 mm | |
Sport (fwd) With Safety Pack | SUV | 1615x1800x4370 mm | 177 mm |
Kia SELTOS 2019 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Kia Seltos here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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Should I buy a 2024 Hyundai Kona Hybrid or a Kia Seltos Sport+?
CarsGuide tested the Kona Hybrid late last year (you can check out the review and video here) and came to exactly the same conclusion: That the car was great around the city, but lacked a bit of overtaking oomph at highway speeds.
This will not be a problem for many owners who will possibly never need to overtake on a country road, but for those who do, perhaps there are better choices out there.
Your comparison with the petrol Captiva is a valid one, too. On paper, this car had plenty of urge, but the power was all stacked way up in the higher rev ranges and required some forward planning when overtaking.
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My 2021 Kia Seltos two-litre pings when pushed. It does it in all drive modes...
I would reject the assertion that all modern engines ping because they run lean. Pinging (or detonation or pre-ignition, call it what you will) is a symptom of a problem (usually with the ignition timing or fuel mixture) and it’s not something you should expect to hear. Over time, continued pinging will damage the engine’s internal components and then you’re faced with a huge bill instead.
The knock sensor should detect the first signs of pinging (even before you’ve heard it) and adjust the engine’s ignition curve (generally) to stop it happening. So, either the knock sensor’s not working or the computer that is supposed to control the engine’s settings isn’t operating correctly. The fact that a tankful of 98RON fuel stops the problem suggests that the engine settings are off.
Kia recommends normal 91 RON ULP for the Seltos and says that E10 fuel is also compatible with the vehicle. So there should be no need to buy the more costly 98 RON stuff just to prevent the engine pinging. Your vehicle is still well and truly under warranty, so make it Kia’s problem to fix it. And don’t be fobbed off by `they all do that, Sir’.
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Do you know if there will be a new hybrid Kia Seltos released soon?
The Seltos was only launched in Australia in 2019 (and has already had a couple of specification tweaks) so I wouldn’t be expecting an all-new model to be just around the corner.
There are strong rumours from around the world, however, that the next Seltos will gain a hybrid driveline option as part of its mid-life update probably next year. If it does, the question then become one of when we will see it. And car-makers being traditionally coy about future product plans, who knows, other than to say Kia doesn’t usually mess around getting new tech to market.
For an idea of what it might be like, we reckon a look at the Kia Niro hybrid (which went on sale here mid-last year) might just give you a pretty good insight into what a Seltos hybrid might consist of. Certainly, that’s what reports out of South Korea are speculating on.
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I am thinking of buying a 2022 Kia Seltos, however I am wondering if it will have the same engine issues as the 2021 model, or has this been resolved?
Kia in the US has copped plenty of flak over the two-litre petrol engine fitted to some Seltos and Soul models. In fact, there’s been a major service campaign undertaken to identify cars with the problem and attend to them. The problem seems to be within a batch of piston rings which were incorrectly heat-treated during manufacture and can lead to excessive oil consumption. In extreme cases, this can lead an engine to run completely out of oil and seize.
But just because that has happened in the US, doesn’t mean the problem is the same in Australia where different batches of engines might be built in different factories. In fact, Kia Australia tells me that there is no recall or service bulletin issued for this problem in Australia.
In any case, if you bought a brand-new Kia and it had this – or any other – problem caused by faulty materials or workmanship, then you’d be covered by the factory new-car warranty anyway.
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Kia SELTOS 2019 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2019 Kia Seltos is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Kia Seltos currently offers fuel consumption from 6.8 to 7.6L/100km. The Kia Seltos is available with the following fuel types: — and ULP.
Kia Seltos Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
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GT Line (awd) | SUV | 1.6L,—,7 SP AUTO | 7.6L/100km | |
GT Line (awd) (two-Tone) | SUV | 1.6L,—,7 SP AUTO | 7.6L/100km | |
S (fwd) | SUV | 2.0L,ULP,CVT AUTO | 6.8L/100km | |
S (fwd) With Safety Pack | SUV | 2.0L,ULP,CVT AUTO | 6.8L/100km |
Kia SELTOS 2019 Towing capacity
The Kia Seltos’s towing capacity ranges from 1100kg to 1250kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
Kia Seltos Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
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S (fwd) | SUV | 2.0L,ULP,CVT AUTO | 1100kg | |
S (fwd) With Safety Pack | SUV | 2.0L,ULP,CVT AUTO | 1100kg | |
Sport (fwd) | SUV | 2.0L,ULP,CVT AUTO | 1100kg | |
Sport (fwd) With Safety Pack | SUV | 2.0L,ULP,CVT AUTO | 1100kg |
Kia SELTOS 2019 Seats
The following Kia Seltos is available with five seats. The S and Sport variants are available with black cloth trim seats. The Sport+ variant comes with black cloth and artificial leather trim seats, with premium seat trim reserved for the GT-Line.
Kia SELTOS 2019 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2019 Kia Seltos will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Kia Seltos vary from 16x6.5 inches to 18x7.5 inches.
Kia Seltos Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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S (fwd) | SUV | 205x60 R16 | 16x6.5 inches | 205x60 R16 | 16x6.5 inches | |
S (fwd) With Safety Pack | SUV | 205x60 R16 | 16x6.5 inches | 205x60 R16 | 16x6.5 inches | |
Sport (fwd) | SUV | 215x55 R17 | 17x7 inches | 215x55 R17 | 17x7 inches | |
Sport (fwd) With Safety Pack | SUV | 215x55 R17 | 17x7 inches | 215x55 R17 | 17x7 inches |