Seltos FAQ

Our buyer's guide rates it: Buy.

The 2027 Seltos spans LX FWD at $24,990 to X-Line SX at $32,790, with all-wheel drive available on six of eight trims and a 190-hp turbo engine reserved for the top trim.

The Seltos ranges from $24,990 (LX FWD) to $32,790 (X-Line SX) across 8 trims.

The Seltos ranges from $24,990 (LX FWD) to $32,790 (X-Line SX) across 8 trims. Prices are starting MSRP and exclude taxes and fees.

The Seltos comes in 8 trims: LX FWD, S FWD, LX AWD, S AWD, EX FWD, X-Line S, EX AWD, X-Line SX.

The Seltos is offered in 8 trims (LX FWD, S FWD, LX AWD, S AWD, EX FWD, X-Line S, EX AWD, X-Line SX). Higher trims layer on equipment and features; see the trim comparison for exactly what each one adds.

The S FWD at $26,390 adds features over the base LX FWD while keeping the same 30 mpg combined efficiency and staying under $27,000 — making it a reasonable sweet spot if you don't need AWD.

The S FWD at $26,390 adds features over the base LX FWD while keeping the same 30 mpg combined efficiency and staying under $27,000 — making it a reasonable sweet spot if you don't need AWD. Buyers who want all-weather traction should look at the LX AWD at $26,690, which gets you AWD for only $300 more than the S FWD.

AWD is available on the LX AWD, S AWD, EX AWD, X-Line S, and X-Line SX — the three FWD trims (LX FWD, S FWD, EX FWD) are front-wheel drive only.

AWD is available on the LX AWD, S AWD, EX AWD, X-Line S, and X-Line SX — the three FWD trims (LX FWD, S FWD, EX FWD) are front-wheel drive only. Adding AWD over the equivalent FWD trim costs around $1,700 and drops fuel economy from 30 mpg combined to 28 mpg combined on the 2.0-liter models.

Both are AWD-only, but the X-Line SX swaps in a turbocharged 1.

Both are AWD-only, but the X-Line SX swaps in a turbocharged 1.6-liter I-4 making 190 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic — versus the 147 hp, 132 lb-ft 2.0-liter with an IVT in the X-Line S. That extra power costs you at the pump: the X-Line SX returns 26 mpg combined versus 28 mpg combined for the X-Line S, and it carries a $3,800 price premium.

Most trims use a naturally aspirated 2.

Most trims use a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter I-4 producing 147 hp and 132 lb-ft of torque through an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). The X-Line SX is the exception — its 1.6-liter turbocharged I-4 delivers 190 hp and 195 lb-ft through an 8-speed automatic, which is meaningfully stronger for highway merging or carrying a full load of passengers.

It fits a single person or small family who wants a compact SUV with genuine AWD availability, reasonable fuel economy, and a starting price under $25,000.

It fits a single person or small family who wants a compact SUV with genuine AWD availability, reasonable fuel economy, and a starting price under $25,000. The X-Line SX makes sense if you want noticeably more power and don't mind paying a premium and accepting slightly lower city fuel economy.

16-inch wheels are available on the LX FWD, LX AWD.

The diameter of the wheels fitted to the car. Larger wheels change the stance; smaller wheels tend to ride more comfortably. 16-inch wheels are available on the LX FWD, LX AWD.

18-inch wheels are available on the S FWD, S AWD, EX FWD, X-Line S, EX AWD.

The diameter of the wheels fitted to the car. Larger wheels change the stance; smaller wheels tend to ride more comfortably. 18-inch wheels are available on the S FWD, S AWD, EX FWD, X-Line S, EX AWD.

19-inch wheels are available on the X-Line SX.

The diameter of the wheels fitted to the car. Larger wheels change the stance; smaller wheels tend to ride more comfortably. 19-inch wheels are available on the X-Line SX.

147 horsepower is available on the LX FWD, S FWD, LX AWD, S AWD, EX FWD, X-Line S, EX AWD.

Peak power the engine — or, on a hybrid, the combined system — can produce. More horsepower generally means easier merging, passing, and confident acceleration. 147 horsepower is available on the LX FWD, S FWD, LX AWD, S AWD, EX FWD, X-Line S, EX AWD.

190 horsepower is available on the X-Line SX.

Peak power the engine — or, on a hybrid, the combined system — can produce. More horsepower generally means easier merging, passing, and confident acceleration. 190 horsepower is available on the X-Line SX.

8-Speed Automatic is available on the X-Line SX.

How the engine's power is geared and delivered to the wheels. It shapes how the car responds when you accelerate and how it settles at a cruise. 8-Speed Automatic is available on the X-Line SX.

FWD models with the 2.

FWD models with the 2.0-liter engine return 28 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined. AWD versions of the same engine drop to 26 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 28 mpg combined, while the turbocharged X-Line SX comes in at 24 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined.

Yes — 103.5 cu-ft passenger volume is standard on every Seltos trim.

The total interior space measured for passengers. More passenger volume means more room to stretch out, front and back. Yes — 103.5 cu-ft passenger volume is standard on every Seltos trim.

Yes — Seating for 5 is standard on every Seltos trim.

How many occupants the cabin is designed to seat. It determines whether the whole family or carpool rides comfortably. Yes — Seating for 5 is standard on every Seltos trim.

Every trim in the lineup offers 64.

Every trim in the lineup offers 64.2 cu ft of cargo volume — that figure is consistent across all eight configurations regardless of drivetrain or trim level.

Yes — 64.2 cu-ft of cargo space is standard on every Seltos trim.

How much the trunk holds with the rear seats up. It sets how much luggage, gear, or groceries you can carry. Yes — 64.2 cu-ft of cargo space is standard on every Seltos trim.

No open recall campaigns are currently listed for the Seltos.

No open recall campaigns are currently listed for the Seltos. Recall data comes from NHTSA; check the recall center for the latest campaigns and remedies.

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