In 2025, Kia is the automaker with its hands on the pulse for Americans on a budget. Its SUVs are stylish, roomy and most of all, extremely affordable for the average family. One such vehicle, the 2025 Kia Seltos, will meet all your needs and even has a little pep in its step. Let’s take a look.
Key Takeaways:
- The 2025 Kia Seltos is priced between $25,965 and $32,465 depending on the trim—it’s very affordable all the way around!
- There are some minor changes to specific trims for 2025.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not wireless, but featured on every trim just the same.
What Updates Have Been Made to the 2025 Kia Seltos?
The Seltos saw significant updates last year, so there’s not much happening in 2025 with the exception of a few cosmetic touches by trim:
- S trim a newly designed instrument panel display, up/down power driver window and 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels;
- EX and SX trims now feature rear parking sensors and reverse parking distance warning as standard;
- The EX AWD and SX trims now feature a power liftgate; and,
- The EX now has an available sunroof.
Trims and prices for 2025 are:
- LX: $25,965
- S: $26,465
- EX: $27,465
- X-Line: $30,665
- SX: $32,465
What Sort of Interior Features Are Seen from the 2025 Kia Seltos?
You can see the relatively low price of Seltos above, and there are some hard plastics inside on the doors, sills, dash center console and cargo area that reflect this. But there are touches of higher-quality materials that reflect more of an upscale vibe. These include the speaker grilles 3D geometric pattern, the metal-styled passenger grab handle, the air vents with silver trim pieces, distinctive seat colors and matching faux leather dash on upper trim levels.
Sophistication is also reflected in the curved twin-screen stretching across the dash. The LX trim features a 4.2-inch instrument panel and 8-inch infotainment screen with physical buttons; while the upper trims feature duo 10.25-inch screens for both. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are featured on all trims with SiriusXM satellite radio and a Wi-Fi hotspot as options.
Even though the cab is small, it is comfortable and roomy—there’s more than enough space for passengers and cargo. Interior ambient lighting is standard on the top-of-the-line and it can even be set to pulse along the soundtrack of your choice.
Is the 2025 Kia Seltos Powerful?
Seltos owners have the option of two four-cylinder engines:
- A 2.0-liter that cranking out 146 horsepower or;
- A turbocharged 1.6-liter generating 195 horsepower.
The base engine is pirated with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), while the turbo is paired with an eight-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is standard on all trims, with the exception of the S and EX lines.
This small SUV is, of course, efficient—fuel economy is about 34 mpg for the base engine with front-wheel-drive. The all-wheel-drive Seltos with the turbocharged engine gets a little less, at 32 mpg.
Is the 2025 Kia Seltos Worth Purchasing?
The Seltos is an affordable option at all levels for families on a budget. Made high quality materials, there’s a touch of elegance in practicality. We believe you’ll love the Seltos as a daily driver SUV, so stop by Alan Jay Kia today to experience it for yourself. You’ll be glad you did!