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Kia Seltos 2022
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Emily Agar had this to say at the time: Although this car feels more comfortable during fair weather, it’s a good size with plenty of interior space. It loses points for the lack of amenities in the rear seat and the basic tech, but for the practicality, drive and price this is a solid family car that’s worth considering.
You can read the full review here.This is what Emily Agar liked most about this particular version of the Kia Seltos: Handsome exterior design, Large cabin space, Zippy and responsive
The 2022 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 2022 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
| Kia Seltos Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT Line (awd) | SUV | 1.6L — 7 SP AUTO | $39,380 | $46,310 | |
| GT Line (awd) (two-Tone) | SUV | 1.6L — 7 SP AUTO | $38,390 | $45,210 | |
| GT Line (fwd) Limited Edition | SUV | 2.0L — CVT AUTO | $35,420 | $42,130 | |
| GT-Line (awd) (sunroof) | SUV | 1.6L ULP 8 SP AUTO | $41,030 | $48,290 | |
Kia Seltos 2022 Colours
Available colours include, 'Starbright Yellow', 'Neptune Blue', 'Mars Orange', 'Steel Grey', 'Gravity Grey', 'Cherry Black', and 'Snow White Pearl'
- ClearWhite
- Starbright Yellow
- Neptune Blue
- Mars Orange
- Steel Grey
- Gravity Grey
- Cherry Black
- Snow White Pearl
Kia Seltos 2022 Interior
The cabin is spacious and wide, allowing for passenger comfort. There are various internal trims - from chrome, plastic and piano black finishes. All variants have 'crumpled-look' speaker facades which add personality. On the higher spec variants, there is a premium Bose sound system with ambient lighting in the cabin.
Kia Seltos 2022 Accessories
Standard equipment includes, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, a reversing camera, rear parking sensors, roof rails, auto headlights (with high-beam assist), cruise control, and multi-speaker audio.
Kia Seltos 2022 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2022 Kia Seltos are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1800mm x 1635mm and can vary on the basis of model.
| Kia Seltos Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S (fwd) | SUV | 1615x1800x4370 mm | 177 mm | |
| S (fwd) With Safety Pack | SUV | 1615x1800x4370 mm | 177 mm | |
| S (fwd) | SUV | 1630x1800x4385 mm | 170 mm | |
| Sport (fwd) | SUV | 1615x1800x4370 mm | 177 mm | |
Kia Seltos 2022 Boot Space
With rear seats up boot volume is 468L. With ear seats down that expands to 1428L.
Kia Seltos 2022 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2022 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| GT-Line (awd) (sunroof) | SUV | 1.6L,ULP,8 SP AUTO | 7.4L/100km | |
| GT-Line (awd) (two-Tone) | SUV | 1.6L,ULP,8 SP AUTO | 7.4L/100km | |
Kia Seltos 2022 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2022 Seats
The Seltos range only has a five-seat option currently available. The rear seats are 60/40 split-fold. The standard trim is cloth but you can get a premium synthetic leather trim on the higher spec models, as well as ventilated and heated front seats for comfort.
Kia Seltos 2022 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Kia Seltos 2022 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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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 2022 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2022 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.
| Kia Seltos Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S (fwd) | SUV | 205x60 R16 | — | 205x60 R16 | — | |
| S (fwd) With Safety Pack | SUV | 205x60 R16 | — | 205x60 R16 | — | |
| S (fwd) | SUV | 205x60 R16 9 | — | 205x60 R16 9 | — | |
| Sport (fwd) | SUV | 215x55 R17 | — | 215x55 R17 | — | |
Kia Seltos 2022 Speed
Expect the 1.6 turbo-petrol Seltos to accelerate from 0-100km/h in around 7.5 seconds, and 2.0-litre non-turbo petrol models to hit the same mark in just under 9.0 seconds.
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