The updated 2025 Kia Seltos is a subcompact crossover SUV with modern styling, efficient engine options and an impressive array of vehicle technology. Surprisingly spacious inside, yet easy to maneuver on tight city streets, the Seltos makes for an ideal urban runabout vehicle. Continue reading below as our team discusses the key highlights of the refreshed 2025 Kia Seltos, currently available for sale here at Kitchener Kia, your local Kitchener-Waterloo Kia dealership.
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Kia gives 2025 Seltos owners the ability to choose from eight (8) exciting colour options that complement their vehicles’ elegant and sophisticated exterior. These available paint finishes include:
* Premium Paint Option ($)
Sporting a redesigned front fascia, sleek and distinctive LED lighting fixtures, as well as stylish wheel design options, the 2025 Kia Seltos turns heads no matter where you go. Depending on the trim level that you choose, design cues such as roof rails and a tasteful amount of body-cladding are both functional and reinforce the vehicle’s youthful, adventure-ready nature.
Specifications | 2025 Kia Seltos |
Length (mm/in) | 4,385 / 172.6 |
Width (mm/in) | 1,800 / 70.9 |
Height (without roof rails) (mm/in) | 1,625 / 63.9 |
Wheelbase (mm/in) | 2,630 / 103.5 |
Ground Clearance (mm/in) | 180 / 7.0 |
Enjoy a warm and comfortable ride inside the 2025 Kia Seltos, no matter what Ontario’s cold winter weather throws your way. With standard heated front seats, as well as and available heated leather-wrapped steering wheel and heated rear seats, everyone on board can remain warm and toasty, regardless of the weather conditions outside.
Don’t let the 2025 Kia Seltos’ subcompact exterior fool you, as this SUV boasts impressive interior cargo carrying capabilities. With the rear seats up, take advantage of the dual-level cargo floor and up to 753-litres (26.6 cu-ft) of usable rear cargo room. Fold the 60/40 split-folding rear seats and double the vehicle’s cargo space to 1,778-litres (62.8 cu-ft)!
Specifications | 2025 Kia Seltos |
Headroom with sunroof – mm (front/rear) | 977 / 975 |
Shoulder Room – mm (front/rear) | 1,409 / 1,395 |
Hip Room – mm (front/rear) | 1,347 / 1,240 |
Leg Room – mm (front/rear) | 1,051 / 965 |
Cargo Room – Rear Seats Up (L/cu-ft) | 753 / 26.6 |
Cargo Room – Rear Seats Down (L/cu-ft) | 1,778 / 62.8 |
The standard powertrain for the 2025 Kia Seltos is the brand’s 2.0-litre Nu Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine, mated to an Intelligent Variable Transmission. Generating 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, this efficient powertrain delivers fuel economy figures of as low as 7.5L/100km. Drivers who opt for the upper-trim SX and X-Line models can expect a more powerful 1.6-litre turbocharged gas direct-injected four-cylinder engine. Mated to a traditional 8-speed automatic transmission, this engine generates 195 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque.
All but the entry-level Kia Seltos LX FWD and EX FWD models come equipped with an intelligent all-wheel drive system that delivers added traction and confidence while out on the road. A welcome mechanical feature, especially for drivers in the Kitchener-Waterloo area that have to deal with Southern Ontario’s snow-covered roads.
Engine | 2.0L Nu Atkinson Cylce 4-Cylinder | 1.6L Turbocharged
GDI 4-Cylinder |
Horsepower | 147 | 195 |
Torque (lb-ft) | 132 | 195 |
Transmission | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | 8-Speed Automatic |
Drivetrain | FWD or AWD | AWD |
Model Availability | LX FWD / LX / EX / EX Premium | SX / X-Line |
Fuel Economy (L/100km) (City/Highway) | 8.8 / 7.5 | 9.4 / 8.7 |
Select 2025 Kia Seltos models come equipped with a large 10.25-inch dynamic instrument cluster and an ergonomic centre touchscreen display. Control everything from the navigation system,to audio controls, and to vehicle’s settings, all from the centre display screen. Lower trim models receive a Seltos equipped with an 8-inch audio display screen.
Enjoy a concert-like experience with crystal clear, high-definition sound reproduction inside the 2025 Kia Seltos. With the available Bose® Premium Sound System and its eight high-performance speakers, every ride inside the Seltos will leave you in awe of its fully-immersive audio experience. Available on the range-topping Kia Seltos SX and X-Line models.
All 2025 Kia Seltos models come equipped with a handful of advanced vehicle safety features as standard. These safety and driver assistance technologies are designed to act as a secondary safety net and to boost driver confidence while out on the road. These standard safety features include:
Equipped on upper trim 2025 Kia Seltos models, the Advanced Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist feature uses front-mounted radar sensors to detect the distance of a vehicle or an obstacle directly ahead. The system is also capable of bringing the vehicle to a full stop in order to avoid a collision.
Interested in getting behind the wheel of a 2025 Kia Seltos? Visit our Kitchener, Ontario Showroom at 300 Homer Watson Boulevard and speak with one of our Kia Product Specialists about getting a tour of this stylish new SUV. Kitchener Kia is your one stop shop for all things Kia in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. We offer the latest and greatest new Kia, and high-quality used vehicles at our dealership. We aim to provide a comprehensive vehicle-buying experience by offering easy financing and leasing options. Looking to service your current Kia vehicle? Book an appointment with our friendly & knowledgeable service department.