Kia Seltos prices hiked with MY23 update

The facelifted 2023 Kia Seltos will arrive in local showrooms this month carrying a hefty price increase of up to $2710 across the small SUV range.

Reaching the market slightly earlier than expected, the 2023 Kia Seltos is priced from $29,500 plus on-road costs for the entry-level S model grade, which marks a $2210 increase.

Similar price hikes are applied across the MY23 Seltos range, from $2010 to $2710.

Full specs are available on Kia’s public website, which confirm an update for the high-series 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine that now produces 146kW – up 16kW.

Torque remains at 265Nm, while the standard automatic transmission shifts from the previous seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox to a conventional eight-speed torque-converter unit.

As before, four model grades are offered – S, Sport, Sport+ and GT-Line – with a carryover 110kW/180Nm 2.0-litre normally-aspirated petrol engine (driving the front wheels through a CVT transmission) available across the range.

The 1.6 turbo continues with all-wheel drive and is restricted to Sport+ and GT-Line models.

See our table below for full pricing details.

At the entry level, standard equipment highlights on the Seltos S include a new 8.0-inch infotainment system, 4.2-inch ‘supervision’ instrument cluster, cruise control, six-speaker sound system, wireless smartphone mirroring, Bluetooth, power-folding mirrors and 16-inch alloy wheels.

Stepping up to the Sport nets bigger 17-inch alloys and a full-size spare wheel (up from a space-saver) as well as a premium steering wheel, bigger 10.25-inch infotainment interface, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, auto up/down driver’s window, DAB digital radio, sat-nav, Kia Connect compatibility, climate control and solar glass.

The Sport+ ups the ante with an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, keyless entry/start, synthetic leather-accented upholstery, sliding centre arm rest, adaptive cruise control and illuminated vanity mirrors.

At the top of the tree, the GT-Line comes loaded with full LED exterior lighting, 18-inch wheels, heated and ventilated front seats (with power adjustment and memory function for the driver), an eight-speaker Bose sound system, wireless phone charging, a head-up display, heated flat-bottom steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers, smart rear tailgate, powered sunroof and full synthetic leather upholstery.

All MY23 Seltos models come with autonomous emergency braking (AEB), blind spot monitoring and collision assist, rear cross traffic alert, safe exit warning, lane keeping system, driver attention alert, automatic high beam, front and rear parking sensors and intelligent speed limit assist as standard.

How much does the 2023 Kia Seltos cost?
S 2.0 FWD – $29,500
Sport 2.0 FWD – $32,700
Sport+ 2.0 FWD – $35,800
Sport+ 1.6T AWD – $39,300
GT-Line 2.0 FWD – $41,500
GT-Line 1.6T AWD – $44,900
* Prices exclude on-road costs

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