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2021 Kia Seltos
$21,990 - $27,990Starting MSRP
Cherry Black
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
27 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Body Type
SUV
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The Seltos comes with one of two powerplants under its hood. The base engine is a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine making 146 horsepower which can be had with front-wheel or all-wheel drive via a continuously variable transmission. In front-wheel drive...
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Exterior
Cherry Black
Dark Ocean Blue
Dark Ocean Blue/Black Roof
Dark Ocean Blue/White Roof
Neptune Blue
Gravity Gray
Steel Gray
Mars Orange
Clear White/Black Roof
Snow White Pearl
Starbright Yellow
Starbright Yellow/Black Roof
Specs
EPA Classification: Small SUV 4WD
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement: 1.6 L/97
Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 175 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 195 @ 1500
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 7
Trans Description Cont.: Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.64
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.17
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.83
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.02
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.81
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.85
Reverse Ratio (:1): 4.70
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 4.64
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.72
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 30
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 130
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3317
Suspension Type - Front: Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.2
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P235/45HR18
Rear Tire Size: P235/45HR18
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 34.8
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 13.2
Wheelbase (in): 103.5
Length, Overall (in): 172
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70.9
Height, Overall (in): 63.6
Track Width, Front (in): 62
Track Width, Rear (in): 62.4
Min Ground Clearance (in): 7.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 62.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 26.6
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 99.6
Front Head Room (in): 40
Front Leg Room (in): 41.4
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.5
Front Hip Room (in): 53.5
Second Head Room (in): 38.4
Second Leg Room (in): 38
Second Shoulder Room (in): 54.7
Second Hip Room (in): 52.8
Vehicle Name: Kia Seltos
Body Style: Sport Utility
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 6.6
Pricing
This model has 6 different trims.
MSRP
$27,990
Invoice
$26,731
Description
1.6 L/97, 175 @ 6000, Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 6 different trims.
City
25 MPG
Hwy
30 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
Description
1.6 L/97, 175 @ 6000, Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
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