Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos
Kia Seltos (SP2, facelift)
Overview
ManufacturerKia
Model code
  • SP2
  • SP2i
  • SP2c
Also calledKia KX3 (China, 2019–2023)[1]
Production2019–present
Model years2021–present (North America)
Assembly
DesignerHong Seok Choi[9]
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)[10]
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformHyundai-Kia K2 (SP2i/SP2c)
Hyundai-Kia B-SUV (SP2)
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 2,630 mm (103.5 in) (SP2)[15]
  • 2,610 mm (102.8 in) (SP2i)
  • 2,650 mm (104.3 in) (SP2c)
Length
  • 4,370 mm (172.0 in) (SP2, pre-facelift)[15]
  • 4,390 mm (172.8 in) (SP2, facelift)
  • 4,315 mm (169.9 in) (SP2i, pre-facelift)
  • 4,365 mm (171.9 in) (SP2i, facelift)
  • 4,345 mm (171.1 in) (SP2c)
Width1,800 mm (70.9 in)[15]
Height
  • 1,600–1,630 mm (63.0–64.2 in) (SP2)[15]
  • 1,620–1,645 mm (63.8–64.8 in) (SP2i/SP2c)
Curb weight
  • 1,337–1,510 kg (2,948–3,329 lb) (SP2)
  • 1,221–1,361 kg (2,692–3,000 lb) (SP2i)
  • 1,220 kg (2,690 lb) (SP2c)
Chronology
PredecessorKia KX3 (first generation) (China)

The Kia Seltos (Korean: 기아 셀토스) is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Kia. Introduced in mid-2019, the Seltos is positioned between the smaller Stonic, Soul, or Sonet and the larger Sportage in Kia's global SUV lineup.[16]

The Seltos is designated as a global product with three variations introduced for different markets. The first variation is the largest version of the Seltos, which is manufactured in South Korea (codename: SP2) mainly aimed at developed markets, including North America and Australasia. The two other variations are the Indian-made Seltos (codename: SP2i) and the closely related Chinese version badged as the Kia KX3 (codename: SP2c). The SP2i and SP2c models are the low-cost versions of the Seltos to penetrate emerging markets, built on the Hyundai-Kia K2 platform and closely related to the second-generation Hyundai Creta/ix25. Despite being a globally marketed model, the Seltos is not sold in the European market.[17]

The name "Seltos" is derived from "Celtos", the son of Hercules and Celtine in Greek mythology.[18][19] According to Kia, the Seltos will be marketed to millennials.[10][13][20]

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  9. ^ US D915943, Choi, Hong Seok, "Automobile", published 2021-04-13, assigned to Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. 
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  17. ^ Cite error: The named reference :3 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  18. ^ Lee, Earl (2019-06-04). "Kia Seltos is the official name of the brand's newest crossover". Autodeal.com.ph. Retrieved 2019-06-06.
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