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2027 Seltos

Kia's subcompact SUV, redesigned for 2027 with more interior space, two gas engines, available all-wheel drive and Canadian pricing from $28,495 MSRP, according to Kia Canada. A hybrid follows by the end of 2026. A research reference built around the questions SUV shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.

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The 2027 Seltos is the second generation of Kia's subcompact SUV. It is longer, taller and wider than the outgoing model, with a 60 mm (2.4 in) longer wheelbase and more rear legroom and headroom. At launch the LX, EX and EX Premium use a 2.0-litre four-cylinder with Kia's Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT), and the X-Line and X-Line Limited use a 190 hp 1.6-litre turbo four with an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. A 1.6-litre hybrid with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission is expected by the end of 2026. The lineup runs from the LX FWD at $28,495 to the X-Line Limited AWD at $41,295, according to Kia Canada. Figures not in Kia Canada's releases come from Zack and Andrea Spencer's MotorMouth review notes; measurements published in inches are converted to metric.

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Zack and Andrea on the Seltos.

Their review of the all-new 2027 Seltos.

From the MotorMouth YouTube channel, July 21, 2026, shown with YouTube's privacy-enhanced player.

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Compare the Canadian Seltos lineup.

Starting MSRP as published by Kia Canada. Freight, fees and taxes are extra; ask the dealer for the all-in price. Hybrid pricing has not been announced.

Data reference, October 23, 2026

2027 Kia Seltos trim comparison

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QuestionLX2.0L, FWD or AWDFrom $28,495EX and EX Premium2.0L, AWDFrom $33,495X-Line and X-Line Limited1.6L turbo, AWDFrom $39,295
PriceTrims and MSRPKia Canada pricing, June 2026.LX FWD $28,495
LX AWD $30,495		EX AWD $33,495
EX Premium AWD $36,795		X-Line AWD $39,295
X-Line Limited AWD $41,295
PowertrainEngineKia Canada.2.0L four-cylinder, Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder, eight-speed automatic
OutputMotorMouth review notes. 1.6L turbo horsepower also Kia Canada.147 hp, 132 lb-ft190 hp, 195 lb-ft
DriveKia Canada pricing.Front- or all-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
Rear suspensionMotorMouth review notes.Torsion beam (FWD), multi-link (AWD)Multi-link
SpareMotorMouth review notes, Canadian models.Tire repair kit (FWD), temporary spare (AWD)Temporary spare
WheelsKia Canada.16-inch alloys18-inch alloys19-inch black alloys (X-Line)
PracticalityCargo spaceKia Canada estimates.786 L (27.8 cu ft) behind the second row, 1,817 L (64.2 cu ft) behind the first row
LegroomMotorMouth review notes.Front 1,052 mm (41.4 in), second row 991 mm (39.0 in)
Ground clearanceMotorMouth review notes.Up to 206 mm (8.1 in)
TowingMotorMouth review notes.Not rated for towing
TechnologyScreensKia Canada.12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard; 12.3-inch driver display and 5-inch climate display available
Standard driver assistanceKia Canada.Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Junction Turning, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Following Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Safe Exit Alert, front and rear parking distance warning
WarrantyMotorMouth review notes.5 years or 100,000 km (62,137 mi)
LX From $28,495
Trims and MSRPLX FWD $28,495
LX AWD $30,495
Engine2.0L four-cylinder, Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
Output147 hp, 132 lb-ft
DriveFront- or all-wheel drive
Rear suspensionTorsion beam (FWD), multi-link (AWD)
SpareTire repair kit (FWD), temporary spare (AWD)
Wheels16-inch alloys
Cargo space786 L (27.8 cu ft) behind the second row, 1,817 L (64.2 cu ft) behind the first row
LegroomFront 1,052 mm (41.4 in), second row 991 mm (39.0 in)
Ground clearanceUp to 206 mm (8.1 in)
TowingNot rated for towing
Screens12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard; 12.3-inch driver display and 5-inch climate display available
Standard driver assistanceForward Collision Avoidance Assist with Junction Turning, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Following Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Safe Exit Alert, front and rear parking distance warning
Warranty5 years or 100,000 km (62,137 mi)
EX and EX Premium From $33,495
Trims and MSRPEX AWD $33,495
EX Premium AWD $36,795
Engine2.0L four-cylinder, Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
Output147 hp, 132 lb-ft
DriveAll-wheel drive
Rear suspensionMulti-link
SpareTemporary spare
Wheels18-inch alloys
Cargo space786 L (27.8 cu ft) behind the second row, 1,817 L (64.2 cu ft) behind the first row
LegroomFront 1,052 mm (41.4 in), second row 991 mm (39.0 in)
Ground clearanceUp to 206 mm (8.1 in)
TowingNot rated for towing
Screens12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard; 12.3-inch driver display and 5-inch climate display available
Standard driver assistanceForward Collision Avoidance Assist with Junction Turning, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Following Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Safe Exit Alert, front and rear parking distance warning
Warranty5 years or 100,000 km (62,137 mi)
X-Line and X-Line Limited From $39,295
Trims and MSRPX-Line AWD $39,295
X-Line Limited AWD $41,295
Engine1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder, eight-speed automatic
Output190 hp, 195 lb-ft
DriveAll-wheel drive
Rear suspensionMulti-link
SpareTemporary spare
Wheels19-inch black alloys (X-Line)
Cargo space786 L (27.8 cu ft) behind the second row, 1,817 L (64.2 cu ft) behind the first row
LegroomFront 1,052 mm (41.4 in), second row 991 mm (39.0 in)
Ground clearanceUp to 206 mm (8.1 in)
TowingNot rated for towing
Screens12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard; 12.3-inch driver display and 5-inch climate display available
Standard driver assistanceForward Collision Avoidance Assist with Junction Turning, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Following Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Safe Exit Alert, front and rear parking distance warning
Warranty5 years or 100,000 km (62,137 mi)

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What Canadian shoppers ask

The questions Seltos shoppers bring to the showroom.

Drawn from 1,166 Seltos comments posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.

01

What is new for the second generation?

Styling is the biggest theme, raised in 260 comments. The 2027 Seltos has a bold, boxy new design with flush door handles and LED headlamps, and it is longer, taller and wider than before. Kia Canada says the wheelbase grows by 60 mm (2.4 in), with 25 mm (1.0 in) more rear legroom and headroom. Terrain Brown and Frost Blue are new colours, according to MotorMouth's review notes. One viewer wrote after the first look: "I liked the previous Seltos but this new one is OUTSTANDING. Like a baby Telluride."

Take this to your test drive

See it in daylight in the colour you want, and compare the standard look with the X-Line details.

02

What does it cost?

Price and value come up in 145 comments. Kia Canada lists the 2027 Seltos from $28,495 for the LX FWD to $41,295 for the X-Line Limited AWD. Kia Canada's all-in price for the LX FWD is $31,858, including $2,100 freight, a $100 A/C charge and dealer and other fees, before licence, insurance and taxes.

Take this to your test drive

Ask for the all-in price with freight and fees, and list the features you want to see which trim includes them.

03

Which engine should I choose?

Engine and power come up in 171 comments and transmissions in 80. The LX, EX and EX Premium use a 2.0-litre four-cylinder with 147 hp and 132 lb-ft and an IVT, with front- or all-wheel drive on the LX. The X-Line and X-Line Limited use a 1.6-litre turbo four with 190 hp and 195 lb-ft, an eight-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive, according to MotorMouth's review notes.

Take this to your test drive

Drive a 2.0-litre and a turbo back to back, including a highway on-ramp, and decide whether the extra power is worth the price step.

04

When is the hybrid coming?

Hybrid and electric power come up in 177 comments. Kia Canada says the Seltos hybrid uses a 1.6-litre four-cylinder with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission, with front-wheel drive and available electric all-wheel drive, a first for a Kia hybrid SUV. It is expected by the end of 2026, with pricing and fuel ratings announced closer to the on-sale date. One viewer wrote: "Very cool look, and the right size for empty-nesters. The fact that it is a smaller version of the Telluride is great. I'd only buy the hybrid, so good changes for the Seltos."

Take this to your test drive

If you want the hybrid, ask the dealer to let you know when pricing is out, and drive a gas Seltos now so you know the cabin and seats.

05

How much fuel does it use?

Fuel economy comes up in 50 comments. Official Canadian ratings for the 2027 Seltos had not been published when this guide was written. In a mix of city and highway driving in the X-Line Limited with the turbo, Zack and Andrea averaged 7.5 L/100 km (31 mpg US) and saw 6.8 L/100 km (35 mpg US) at one point on the highway, according to MotorMouth's review notes.

Take this to your test drive

Reset the trip computer at the start of your test drive and include some highway driving to see the figure on your own route.

06

Is it big enough for me?

Space and cargo come up in 24 comments. Kia Canada estimates 786 L (27.8 cu ft) of cargo space behind the second row and 1,817 L (64.2 cu ft) behind the first row, and a two-step folding luggage board is available. MotorMouth's review notes list 1,052 mm (41.4 in) of front legroom and 991 mm (39.0 in) in the second row. One shopper weighing the Seltos and the Sportage wrote: "I'm liking this. I was weighing between the Seltos and the Sportage. A bigger Seltos would be perfect for my needs."

Take this to your test drive

Bring the bags, strollers or sports gear you carry most, and sit behind your own driving position.

07

What tech comes with it?

Interior and tech come up in 125 comments. A 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard, with a 12.3-inch driver display and 5-inch climate display available, plus USB-C ports in both rows. Available features include a head-up display, 360-degree surround view monitor, Blind-Spot View Monitor, eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio, ventilated front seats, a memory driver's seat, heated rear seats, a panoramic sunroof and a smart power liftgate.

Take this to your test drive

Pair your phone on the test drive, and check which trim brings the screens and seat features you want.

08

How does it drive, and is it ready for winter?

Winter driving and all-wheel drive come up in 50 comments. Zack and Andrea found the Seltos quiet for its class, with an open, bright cabin, good visibility, exceptionally comfortable seats and light steering that many drivers will like. All-wheel-drive models get a multi-link rear suspension and, in Canada, a temporary spare tire, according to MotorMouth's review notes. A shopper who test drove one wrote: "The Seltos was very enjoyable to drive."

Take this to your test drive

Drive it on a rough road and the highway, and budget for a set of winter tires with the trim you choose.

Source ledger

Show the work.

Sources were retrieved on October 23, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.

  1. MotorMouth review notes, 2027 Seltos (Zack and Andrea Spencer) Engine output, rear suspension, Canadian spare tire fitment, legroom, ground clearance, new colours, standard and available features, observed fuel consumption, driving impressions, towing and warranty.
  2. Kia Canada, 2027 Seltos pricing, June 9, 2026 2027 trims, MSRP and all-in price, engines and transmissions by trim, drive by trim, 1.6L turbo horsepower, hybrid timing.
  3. Kia Canada, 2027 Seltos debut, April 1, 2026 Wheelbase, rear legroom and headroom gains, cargo space, wheels by trim, screens, standard driver assistance, available features, hybrid powertrain and e-AWD.
  4. MotorMouth audience research 1,166 Seltos comments posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel, read on October 23, 2026. Quoted comments are about the current Seltos and lightly cleaned for readability.

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