2022 Kia Seltos trim levels explained
Base to top
$5,500
- 7 trims. $22,590 to $28,090.
- Base: LX AWD. Top: SX Turbo AWD.
All 7 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX AWD | $22,590 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 146 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| S FWD | $22,790 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 146 hp | FWD | CVT | 31 mpg | 5 |
| S AWD | $24,290 | $1,295 | 2.0L | 146 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| EX AWD | $25,890 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 146 hp | AWD | CVT | 29 mpg | 5 |
| Nightfall AWD | $26,790 | $1,295 | 1.6L 4cyl | 175 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| SX AWD | $28,090 | $1,295 | 1.6L 4cyl | 175 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| SX Turbo AWD | $28,090 | $1,295 | N/A | N/A | AWD | N/A | 27 mpg to 29 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
LX to S: +$1,700
LX AWD $22,590 to S AWD $24,290.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Emergency and security services, Smart key entry, Push-button start, Leather steering wheel, Front and rear air conditioning, Heated mirrors, plus 2 more.
S to EX: +$1,600
S AWD $24,290 to EX AWD $25,890.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Blind spot warning, Power driver seat.
EX to Nightfall: +$900
EX AWD $25,890 to Nightfall AWD $26,790.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 1.6L 4cyl.
- Power: 146 hp to 175 hp.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 27 mpg.
Adds as standard: Dual-clutch automatic.
Nightfall to SX: +$1,300
Nightfall AWD $26,790 to SX AWD $28,090.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Navigation, Premium audio, Collision warning, Power driver seat.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: EX AWD, $25,890. Optional from S FWD, $22,790.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: EX AWD, $25,890.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX AWD, $22,590.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SX AWD, $28,090.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SX AWD, $28,090.
- Remote start: optional from LX AWD, $22,590.
- Not on any trim: leather seats, a heated steering wheel, a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | LX AWD | S | EX AWD | Nightfall AWD | SX AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated front seats | N | O | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | N | N | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | N | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | S |
| Remote start | O | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: SX Turbo AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: LX AWD, $22,590.
- The most hp: Nightfall AWD, 175 hp, $26,790.
- The best mpg: S FWD, 31 mpg, $22,790.
New for 2022
Compared with 2021. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Nightfall AWD.
- Dropped: S Turbo AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 6 trims. Median change: +$550.
| Trim | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX AWD | $21,990 | $22,590 | +$600 |
| S FWD | $21,990 | $22,790 | +$800 |
| S AWD | $23,590 | $24,290 | +$700 |
| EX AWD | $25,390 | $25,890 | +$500 |
| SX AWD | $27,990 | $28,090 | +$100 |
| SX Turbo AWD | $27,990 | $28,090 | +$100 |
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