The 2026 Kia Seltos is a family SUV that checks all the right boxes. It has plenty of space, easy-to-use technology, and a smooth ride. In our testing, the hybrid system was reasonably fuel-efficient, with an estimated 32 miles per gallon in the city and 40 miles per gallon on the highway. The bold and beefy-looking SUV should be competitively priced against established rivals and Chinese newcomers alike.
The Kia Seltos is not a replacement for the Sportage, which is not surprising given it's one of the most popular cars in the US, and is slightly larger, making it a tad more practical and more spacious. The hope is the two mid-sized SUVs will be able to live side-by-side in relative harmony, not cannibalizing sales of each other too much.
View Price on AmazonKey rivals for the Seltos will be top-sellers such as the Nissan Qashqai, Toyota C-HR, Volkswagen T-Roc, and Hyundai Kona, plus newcomers from China like the Jaecoo 7. The Seltos shares more than a few styling cues with Kia's other SUVs, particularly the EV5 and EV9, yet it still feels fresh and with an identity of its own. The chunky bumpers with their fake skid plates and angular wheel arches give it a more rugged look.
Every Seltos will come with the same three-screen set-up as the EV3 and other Kias, which includes a 12.3-inch instrument panel, a 12.3-inch central touchscreen, and a separate five-inch display just for more climate controls sandwiched in between. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will come as standard, too.
Source: autoexpress.co.uk
