2027 Kia Seltos Hybrid: Initial specs confirmed for Australia

Kia Australia has quietly confirmed initial details for the second-generation Seltos Hybrid (HEV) lineup as it hits dealerships this week.

The 2027 Kia Seltos Hybrid range is available in six variants total – S, S with Safety Pack, Sport, Sport+, GT-Line FWD and GT-Line e-AWD – and punters may be pleasantly surprised with the level of standard specification from the base grades.

Pricing starts from $39,990 drive-away, with standard kit including 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, the full Integrated Panoramic Display (12.3 + 5.0 + 12.3-inch displays) with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Kia Connect services with over-the-air updates, as well as dual-zone climate control and a reversing camera with front and rear sensors.

The base model is available with a $2500 Safety Pack that adds a surround-view camera system, Blind Spot View Monitor cameras, Remote Smart Parking Assist, as well as side parking sensors – see the full breakdown based on a dealer bulletin obtained by CarExpert below.

2027 Kia Seltos S equipment highlights:

• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Space-saver spare
• Manual flush door handles
• Roof rails
• Electrochromatic rear-view mirror
• Electric parking brake incl. auto hold
• Integrated Panoramic Display – ccNC Lite
• • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment
  • 5.0-inch HVAC cluster
• Kia Connect incl. over-the-air updates
• Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
• Dual-zone climate control
• 4-spoke leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
• Cloth seat upholstery
• Column-type shifter with push-button start
• In-cabin camera monitor
• Keyless entry with remote start
• Forward Collision Avoidance 2.0 (autonomous emergency braking)
• Blind-spot assist
• Parking sensors – front, rear
• Reversing camera
• Tyre pressure monitoring

Kia Seltos S with Safety Pack adds:

• Remote Smart Parking Assist
• Surround View Monitor – 360 cameras
• Blind Spot View Monitor
• Parking Collision Avoidance Assist – Reverse
• Parking sensors – side
• Gloss black front grille
• Silver door garnish
• Heated side mirrors

Kia Seltos Sport adds:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Satellite navigation
• Cargo cover
• Rear centre armrest incl. cupholders
• Illuminated sun visor
• Highway Driving Assist 2 – HDA 2
• • Navigation-based semi-autonomous driving assistant

Kia Seltos Sport+ adds:

• Cloth/leatherette combination upholstery
• Power-adjustable driver's seat incl. lumbar
• Heated front seats
• 4-spoke leatherette-wrapped steering wheel – two-tone
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Rear privacy glass
• Solar glass

Kia Seltos GT-Line adds:

• 19-inch alloy wheels
• GT-Line body styling
• 'Signature' LED headlights
• LED front fog lights
• Head-up display – projector type
• GT-Line leatherette upholstery
• Power-adjustable passenger seat incl. lumbar
• Memory function – driver
• Relaxation comfort seat – driver
• Ventilated front seats
• 8-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio
• 3-spoke sports leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
• Heated steering wheel
• Automatic flush door handles
• Aero blade wipers
• Ambient lighting
• Aluminium pedals
• Panoramic sunroof
• Power tailgate
• Tyre mobility kit – e-AWD

Front-wheel drive versions will get a 113kW/265Nm 1.6-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder hybrid system, while e-AWD models will add another electric motor on the rear axle for electrified AWD, with system power boosted to around 133kW.

The Kia Seltos is the first model from the Hyundai Motor Group to utilise the new electrified AWD (e-AWD) system.

Kia Australia has previously confirmed the new Seltos gets a localised suspension and steering tune for "a more responsive, firmly damped and with reduced body roll for local Australian tastes... [including] adjustments made to the damper and spring rates, with a different steering tune".

Key rivals include the related Hyundai Kona Hybrid (from $39,990 D/A), in addition to the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid (from $37,440 plus on-roads), GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid (from $32,990 D/A), Chery C5 Hybrid (from $31,990 D/A), MG ZS Hybrid+ (from $29,990 D/A), Nissan Qashqai e-Power (from $45,850 + ORCs), and Jaecoo J5 SHS-H (from $34,990 D/A).

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CarExpert is attending the Australian media launch for the new Kia Seltos HEV next week, so stay tuned for our coverage over the coming weeks.

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