2021 Kia Seltos
4 trims · 6 configurations · SUV
Starting MSRP
$21,990 – $27,990
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
4 / 5 overall
Source: NHTSA · 2 recalls on record
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Pricing
How much should you pay for the Kia Seltos? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.
MSRP by trim
Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.
Purchase information
Based on LX
Total price (LX MSRP)
$21,990
Typical monthly
$435/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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LX
- MSRP
- $21,990
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 27/31
- Horsepower
- 146 hp
- Torque
- 132 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 62.8
- Max towing
- —
S
3 configurations
- MSRP
- $21,990 – $25,590
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 29/34
- Horsepower
- 146 hp
- Torque
- 132 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 62.8
- Max towing
- —
EX
- MSRP
- $25,390
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 27/31
- Horsepower
- 146 hp
- Torque
- 132 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 62.8
- Max towing
- —
SX
- MSRP
- $27,990
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/30
- Horsepower
- 175 hp
- Torque
- 195 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.6L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 62.8
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | LX | S3 configurations | EX | SX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $21,990 | $21,990 – $25,590 | $25,390 | $27,990 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 27/31 | 29/34 | 27/31 | 25/30 |
| Horsepower | 146 hp | 146 hp | 146 hp | 175 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 1.6L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 62.8 | 62.8 | 62.8 | 62.8 |
| Max towing | — | — | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- LXgasSgasEXgasSXgas
- Fuel type
- LXregular unleadedSregular unleadedEXregular unleadedSXregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- LXI4SI4EXI4SXI4
- Displacement
- LX2 LS2 LEX2 LSX1.6 L
- Horsepower
- LX146 hpS146 hpEX146 hpSX175 hp
- Torque
- LX132 lb-ftS132 lb-ftEX132 lb-ftSX195 lb-ft
- Transmission
- LXcontinuously variable-speed automaticScontinuously variable-speed automaticEXcontinuously variable-speed automaticSX7-speed automated manual
- Drivetrain
- LXall wheel driveSfront wheel driveEXall wheel driveSXall wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- LXSUVSSUVEXSUVSXSUV
- Doors
- LX5S5EX5SX5
- Seating
- LX5S5EX5SX5
- Length
- LX172 inS172 inEX172 inSX172 in
- Width
- LX70.9 inS70.9 inEX70.9 inSX70.9 in
- Height
- LX63.6 inS64.2 inEX64.2 inSX64.2 in
- Wheelbase
- LX103.5 inS103.5 inEX103.5 inSX103.5 in
- Ground clearance
- LX7.3 inS7.3 inEX7.3 inSX7.3 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- LX26.6 cu ftS26.6 cu ftEX26.6 cu ftSX26.6 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- LX62.8 cu ftS62.8 cu ftEX62.8 cu ftSX62.8 cu ft
- Curb weight
- LX3,087 lbsS2,948 lbsEX3,087 lbsSX3,317 lbs
- Fuel tank
- LX13.2 galS13.2 galEX13.2 galSX13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- LX29S31EX29SX27
- City MPG
- LX27S29EX27SX25
- Highway MPG
- LX31S34EX31SX30
| Spec | LX | S | EX | SX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 146 hp | 146 hp | 146 hp | 175 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Body type | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 172 in | 172 in | 172 in | 172 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 63.6 in | 64.2 in | 64.2 in | 64.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.5 in | 103.5 in | 103.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7.3 in | 7.3 in | 7.3 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||
| Cargo capacity | 26.6 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 62.8 cu ft | 62.8 cu ft | 62.8 cu ft | 62.8 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,087 lbs | 2,948 lbs | 3,087 lbs | 3,317 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||
| Combined MPG | 29 | 31 | 29 | 27 |
| City MPG | 27 | 29 | 27 | 25 |
| Highway MPG | 31 | 34 | 31 | 30 |
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2021 Kia Seltos FAQ
- How much does the 2021 Kia Seltos cost?
- The 2021 Kia Seltos has a starting MSRP of $21,990, ranging up to $27,990 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $21,990; S from $21,990; EX from $25,390; SX from $27,990.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Kia Seltos?
- The 2021 Kia Seltos achieves up to 31 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2021 Kia Seltos have?
- The 2021 Kia Seltos offers up to 62.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- Is the 2021 Kia Seltos safe?
- The 2021 Kia Seltos earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2021 Kia Seltos come in?
- The 2021 Kia Seltos is available in 4 trims (6 total configurations) across SUV body styles with all wheel drive, front wheel drive.