Our used Kia Seltos cars

The Kia Seltos is a compact SUV designed to balance everyday practicality with the higher seating position and flexible cabin that have made small crossovers so popular in Australia. Since its local arrival in 2019, it has occupied the space between a conventional small hatchback and a larger family SUV, offering a relatively manageable footprint without giving up useful cargo capacity.

One of the Seltos’s strongest attributes is its practical approach to the compact SUV brief. The cabin layout is conventional and easy to understand, while the body provides a useful amount of space for passengers and luggage. Its boot is particularly relevant to buyers who regularly carry shopping, sports equipment or weekend bags, giving the model a functional advantage over some more style-focused rivals in the same broad category.

Australian-market Seltos models have been offered with petrol power and a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, depending on the grade and engine combination. Front-wheel-drive versions use a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre petrol engine, while higher-specification all-wheel-drive variants are associated with a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine. The availability of AWD gives the Seltos added versatility for wet-weather driving and occasional unsealed roads, without requiring the larger dimensions of a traditional off-road-oriented SUV.

The original SP-series range launched with a clear progression through S, Sport and GT-Line grades. This structure made it easier to choose between a straightforward specification and a more comprehensively equipped model, with upper variants adding greater emphasis on comfort, technology and presentation. Across the range, the Seltos was positioned as a feature-conscious alternative in a competitive segment.

For the 2023 model year, the updated SP2 version introduced revised exterior styling along with updated infotainment and safety technology. The AWD powertrain also changed from the earlier dual-clutch transmission to a conventional eight-speed automatic, while engine output increased to 146kW. These changes make later examples of particular interest to buyers seeking the newest version of the model’s technology and drivetrain configuration.

• Compact SUV body with a practical, upright cabin
• Petrol power across the Australian range
• Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations available depending on variant
• Five-seat interior and useful cargo space
• Automatic transmissions across the vehicles shown in this range
• Later SP2 models feature revised styling and updated technology

When assessing a used Seltos, the specific grade and drivetrain are important because equipment and mechanical configuration vary across the range. Buyers considering a front-wheel-drive example should pay attention to smooth transmission operation, while AWD versions warrant confirmation that the all-wheel-drive system engages cleanly and that the transmission behaves consistently at low speeds. A complete service history and careful inspection of the infotainment and driver-assistance systems are sensible checks for any used example.

Overall, the Kia Seltos remains a well-rounded compact SUV choice for drivers who want manageable dimensions, a practical interior and the option of additional traction. Its broad range of variants means the model can be considered in simple front-wheel-drive form or in more highly specified all-wheel-drive versions, with later updates adding further refinement and technology.