2025 KIA Seltos
Kia is rumored to be upgrading a subcompact SUV in its lineup, the KIA Seltos. Unlike the front-wheel-drive Niro and Soul, the updated 2025 Seltos is expected to be Kia’s only small SUV with all-wheel drive.
The launch of a new X-Line trim, which gives the Seltos a sturdier appearance through different 18-inch wheels, a grille design exclusive to the trim, and a distinctive logo, emphasizes this fact.
2025 KIA Seltos
The 2025 Seltos is expected to feature some design improvements. These include a revised front end with a more prominent grille, a revised front, and rear fascia, and a new wide taillight design.
2025 KIA Seltos Interior
Inside, Kia swapped the current Seltos analog gauge for a digital device that frames a 4.2-inch digital display screen. Spend a little extra, and a larger 10.3-inch digital instrument cluster will replace it.
Rounding out the updated Seltos cabin are several new comfort items, including adaptive cruise control, line maintenance assistance, a power-opening liftgate, and refrigerated front seats.
Unfortunately, this item is limited to the top-line Seltos SX. Today’s LX, S, and EX trims are also back in the fold.
Seltos 2025 features a revised middle stack with updated controls. They join new air vents and familiar shifters, unlike the Korean variant, which has a more minimalist rotary setup.
Customers will also find high-end options such as power liftgates and ventilated front seats. Other highlights include support for over-the-air updates and available digital Key technologies.
The standard dashboard is equipped with a 4.2-inch digital gauge. An optional panoramic display combines a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment display to create a massive look like a single unit.
This and the new dashboard trim lines give the Seltos’ interior a horizontal design theme that resonates with the change in exterior style.
Other interior features include four USB ports (two for the front and two for the rear passengers). At the same time, the SX with Sunroof Package gets a powerful liftgate and ventilated front seats as optional interior parts.
Owners can also take advantage of optional Kia Connect features, such as digital keys and updates to OTA functionality on maps and infotainment displays.
2025 KIA Seltos Engine
Power continues to come from one of two four-cylinder engine options: a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter unit or a 1.6-liter turbocharged one.
The former paired up with a continuously variable automatic transmission and saw his stables grow to 147 horsepower.
The latter benefited from a 20-horsepower impact, producing 195 horsepower. The new eight-speed automatic transmission replaces the current car’s seven-speed unit.
Safety Features
In terms of safety, several new and improved driver assistance systems exist. One is Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection, which can brake automatically if a collision is imminent.
Other additions include Blind Spot Collision Warning, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, and Intelligent Speed Limit Warning.
The Seltos comes standard with High Beam Assist, Lane Following Assist, and Rear View Monitor.
The high-end variant adds Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Highway Driving Assist, Safe Exit Warning, and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist.
2025 KIA Seltos Colors
The 2025 Seltos is expected to have revised colors that include Pluton Blue, Fusion Black, and Valais Green.
Customers can also opt for the new X-Line variant, which comes with a gunmetal grille, gloss black accents, bridge-style roof racks, and exclusive 18-inch alloy wheels.
2025 KIA Seltos Price
Prices for the 2025 Kia Seltos are still yet to be revealed; however, the new Seltos is expected to increase its base price slightly compared to the current model’s starting amount of $24,185.
