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2026 KIA Seltos Review: Upgraded Appearance, Technology, and a Powerful Turbo Engine

Vietnam.vn EN
06/08/2026 05:33:00

In Vietnam's dynamic B-segment SUV market, the 2026 KIA Seltos continues to attract significant consumer attention. The model boasts a robust exterior design, a class-leading spacious cabin, and an impressive list of technological features, meeting diverse needs for both urban and highway driving.

Overall view of the new generation KIA Seltos 2026
The 2026 KIA Seltos boasts a modern and youthful appearance.

The exterior design is angular and sporty.

The 2026 KIA Seltos has dimensions of 4,365 x 1,800 x 1,645 mm (length x width x height), 50 mm longer than its predecessor. The wheelbase remains unchanged at 2,610 mm, along with a ground clearance of 190 mm, ensuring the vehicle maintains agility when navigating rough or flooded roads.

The front of the 2026 KIA Seltos features a tiger-nose grille.
The enlarged, black-painted tiger-nose grille incorporates modern LED lighting.

At the front, the signature tiger-nose grille extends to both sides, finished in a powerful glossy black paint. The lighting system uses a two-tier LED technology, combined with sharp 3D flowing effect turn signals. The body is highlighted by embossed lines, chrome trim extending from the front window to the C-pillar, and sporty 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels.

KIA Seltos 2026 Rear Design
The interconnected LED taillight cluster is inspired by a star map.

Spacious interior and high-end amenities.

Stepping into the cabin, the 2026 KIA Seltos offers a spacious interior thanks to optimized overall dimensions. The centerpiece of the dashboard is a seamlessly integrated panoramic display comprising a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment screen, supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

The cockpit of the 2026 KIA Seltos.
A 10.25-inch panoramic display sits prominently in the center of the dashboard.

All seats are upholstered in premium leather. The driver's seat features 10-way power adjustment and integrated front seat cooling. Other notable amenities include a dual-zone automatic climate control system, rear air vents and USB Type-C charging ports, a head-up display (HUD), an electronic parking brake with Auto Hold function, paddle shifters, and a power tailgate.

Rear seats of the 2026 KIA Seltos
The rear passenger compartment is spacious and features separate air conditioning vents.

Engine options and performance capabilities

Besides the 1.5L Smartstream naturally aspirated gasoline engine producing 113 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 144 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm, paired with a CVT transmission, the 2026 KIA Seltos also offers a more powerful version. The top-of-the-line 1.5 Turbo GT-Line is equipped with a 1.5L turbocharged engine combined with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, delivering a maximum power of 158 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 253 Nm in the 1,500–3,500 rpm range.

KIA Seltos 2026 Engine
The Turbo engine option offers impressive acceleration.

This B-segment SUV offers 3 driving modes (Normal, Eco, Sport) and 3 off-road modes (Snow, Mud, Sand), allowing drivers to easily control the vehicle in various traffic conditions.

Safety technology and ADAS driver assistance package.

In terms of safety, the 2026 KIA Seltos comes standard with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake force distribution (EBD), electronic stability control (ESP), hill-start assist, a rearview camera, and rear sensors. Higher trim levels add tire pressure monitoring systems and a six-airbag system.

KIA Seltos 2026 Safety Technology
The GT-Line version comes with all the features included in the ADAS safety package.

Specifically, the GT-Line version integrates the ADAS active safety package with advanced features including: adaptive cruise control (ACC), Stop & Go, forward collision warning and avoidance assistance, lane keeping assistance, blind spot warning, and rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assistance.

List price and estimated on-the-road price

Version Listed price (million VND) On-the-road price in Hanoi (million VND) On-the-road price in Ho Chi Minh City (million VND)
1.5L AT 549 631 620
1.5L Deluxe 569 653 642
1.5 Turbo Deluxe 619 709 697
1.5L Luxury 609 698 686
1.5 Turbo Luxury 665 760 747
1.5L Premium 689 787 774

Overall, with the advantage of being assembled domestically in Ninh Binh , its eye-catching design, and its wide range of features, the 2026 KIA Seltos continues to be a worthwhile option in the mid-size urban SUV segment.

by Vietnam.vn EN