2027 Kia Seltos Priced from $24,990 with Telluride-Inspired Design and Turbo Option

Kia has confirmed how much its all-new 2027 Seltos will cost in the United States, and the figure lands the redesigned compact SUV right where budget shoppers are looking. The entry Seltos LX front-wheel-drive trim starts at $24,990 before a $1,495 destination charge, while the range tops out at $32,790 for the rugged X-Line SX.

That spread gives buyers eight ways into a vehicle Kia has grown in almost every direction for its second generation. The 2027 Seltos is longer, wider and roomier than the model it replaces, and it draws much of its styling from the larger, well-liked Telluride. For anyone cross-shopping the crowded entry SUV class, the pricing makes the Seltos one of the more affordable routes into a freshly redesigned car this year.

Pricing Across Eight Trims

Kia is launching the gasoline Seltos in LX, S, EX and X-Line grades, with front- and all-wheel drive splitting the lower trims and the X-Line sitting at the top. All prices below exclude the $1,495 destination charge.

• Seltos LX FWD: $24,990
• Seltos S FWD: $26,390
• Seltos LX AWD: $26,690
• Seltos S AWD: $28,090
• Seltos EX FWD: $28,390
• Seltos X-Line S: $28,990
• Seltos EX AWD: $30,090
• Seltos X-Line SX: $32,790

Moving from front- to all-wheel drive adds $1,700 on both the LX and S grades, a useful figure for buyers in snowier states weighing the upgrade. Kia has also confirmed a Seltos HEV hybrid is coming, though pricing for that version will be announced closer to its on-sale date later this year. Buyers holding out for the hybrid will need to wait to see where it slots against the gasoline lineup.

A Bigger Cabin and a Choice of Engines

The second-generation Seltos rides on a longer wheelbase and a wider stance, and Kia says the extra footprint translates into class-leading passenger space and cargo room for the entry SUV segment. Behind the first row, cargo space grows to an estimated 64.2 cubic feet, with an estimated 27.8 cubic feet behind the second row. That puts the Seltos among the more practical choices for families who want a small SUV that still swallows strollers, sports gear and a weekly grocery run without complaint.

Power comes from a choice of two gasoline engines: a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated unit for everyday driving, or a more responsive 1.6-liter turbocharged engine for buyers who want extra pull. The turbo can be paired with Kia’s Torque Vectoring Multi-Mode all-wheel-drive system, which juggles power between the wheels to steady the car on loose or slippery surfaces.

New for 2027 are the X-Line trims, available with both engines, which lean into a more outdoorsy look. They add unique front and rear fascias, piano black fender flares, blacked-out exterior trim and exclusive wheel designs. X-Line models also gain up to 8.1 inches of ground clearance, giving the Seltos a little more confidence on rough roads and graded trails than the standard trims.

Technology and Safety on Every Trim

Inside, the Seltos takes clear cues from the Telluride, with upgraded soft-touch materials and more refined finishes than the outgoing model. Every version comes with a 12.3-inch digital touchscreen, a matching 12.3-inch instrument display and a separate 5-inch climate panel, so the most-used controls each get their own screen rather than being buried in menus.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across the range, a welcome inclusion at the entry price given how many rivals still charge extra or require a cable. Kia also fits a full suite of advanced driver assistance features to every Seltos, and adds available extras such as a Surround View Monitor and a Blind-Spot View Monitor that pipes a camera feed into the instrument cluster when you indicate. Those are features that, not long ago, were reserved for far pricier cars.

How the Seltos Fits the Compact SUV Market

At $24,990 to start, the 2027 Seltos undercuts a lot of the small SUV field while offering more standard screen real estate and driver aids than many rivals at the same money. It sits below Kia’s own Sportage in both size and price, giving the brand a clear ladder for shoppers who want a Kia SUV but cannot stretch to the larger model. Readers comparing hybrids in that next size up can look at the 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid, which gains 232 horsepower and its own new S and X-Line grades.

Cross-shoppers will inevitably line the Seltos up against the compact crossover crowd, including hybrid-led options such as the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid from corporate cousin Hyundai. The Tucson plays a class above on size and price, which leaves the Seltos to fight for the value-focused buyer who wants a newly designed SUV, a strong screen-and-safety package and a starting price under $25,000.

With the gasoline range now priced and the hybrid still to be confirmed, the all-new Seltos arrives as one of the more complete value plays in the entry SUV class. Buyers who want the lowest price will head straight for the LX FWD, while those after the adventurous look and extra ground clearance will pay from $28,990 for the X-Line S. Kia will confirm full on-sale timing and the hybrid’s pricing later in the year.