2027 Kia Seltos: $28,495 MSRP, First-Ever Hybrid Powertrain and Every Trim Explained

The 2027 Seltos is a full redesign, not a refresh. It rides on a longer wheelbase, brings a more upright greenhouse for better outward visibility, and picks up styling language shared with newer models in the lineup. Inside, the dash “blades” that extend into the front doors, the squared-off steering wheel, and an open centre console give the cabin a cleaner, more deliberate layout than the outgoing generation. Cargo space grows too, with an estimated 1,817 litres behind the first row and 786 litres behind the second, plus a two-step foldable luggage board on select trims for splitting up gear.

Pricing starts at $28,495 MSRP, and the lineup spans six trims across two gasoline engines, with a hybrid powertrain joining later in the year. Buyers choose between a 2.0-litre four-cylinder for the LX, EX, and EX Premium trims, or a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder for the X-Line and X-Line Limited. Here’s what separates each one.

LX: The Accessible Starting Point

LX pairs the 2.0-litre engine with Kia’s Intelligent Variable Transmission and is available in front-wheel or all-wheel drive, with the AWD version adding a locking differential for extra traction. Output is 147 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 132 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm, with fuel consumption rated at 8.3 / 6.8 / 7.6 L/100km (city/highway/combined) for FWD and 8.8 / 7.5 / 8.2 L/100km for AWD.

• 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, and LED daytime running lights
• 8 airbags, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, and Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Junction Turning
• 12.3-inch ccNC-lite touchscreen with SiriusXM and smart cruise control
• Smart key with push-button start and remote start

MSRP: $28,495 (FWD) / $30,495 (AWD)

EX AWD: All-Wheel Drive Made Accessible

EX moves to all-wheel drive as standard equipment while keeping the 2.0-litre engine and its fuel economy figures. The cabin gains leatherette seating and a heated steering wheel, rounding out daily comfort without stepping up to the turbo engine.

MSRP: $33,495

EX Premium AWD: The Technology Trim

EX Premium is where the Seltos lineup gets its most complete technology package on the naturally aspirated engine. It adds a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control with a 5-inch display, built-in navigation, Highway Driving Assist, a power liftgate, Surround View Monitor, Blind-Spot View Monitor, and Digital Key.

MSRP: $36,795

X-Line AWD: The Turbocharged Step Up

X-Line switches to the turbocharged 1.6-litre engine, producing 195 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 195 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm through an 8-speed automatic transmission with manual control. Fuel consumption is rated at 9.7 / 8.6 / 9.2 L/100km. Zero-to-100 km/h comes in 8.4 seconds.

• 19-inch alloy wheels and LED wide projection headlamps
• X-Line exterior theme with a painted grille, side sills, and glossy black skid plates
• 12.3-inch TFT Supervision cluster with a combined 12-plus-5-plus-12-inch display setup
• X-Line interior theme with SynTex upholstery and standard four-way lumbar support

MSRP: $39,295

X-Line Limited AWD: The Range-Topping Trim

X-Line Limited carries the same 1.6-litre turbo powertrain and adds the Seltos lineup’s most complete safety and comfort package. Highway Driving Assist 2, Surround View Monitor, Blind-Spot View Monitor, and Parking Collision Avoidance Assist round out the driver aids, while Digital Key 2.0, a Harman Kardon premium sound system, and a head-up display handle the technology side. Front Relaxation Seats are exclusive to this trim.

MSRP: $41,295

At a Glance: Comparing the 2027 Seltos Trims

The Hybrid Powertrain Arriving Later in 2026

Rounding out the lineup is a hybrid powertrain, a first for the Seltos nameplate. It pairs a 1.6-litre four-cylinder hybrid engine with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission, offered in front-wheel drive with available e-AWD, a Kia first on a hybrid SUV. Full specifications and pricing for the hybrid will be released closer to its on-sale date later this year.

Your New Seltos Is Waiting

With six trims already on sale and a hybrid on the way, the redesigned Seltos gives buyers more ways to match a trim to their budget and driving needs than the previous generation offered. Contact the sales team at Bolton Kia in Bolton to walk through which 2027 Seltos trim fits your needs and get behind the wheel.

To learn more about the 2027 Kia Seltos, visit Kia.ca