Final Prior-Generation Seltos · Four Trims

2026 Kia Seltos

From $23,790 MSRP* · Seats 5 · Standard 12.3" Touchscreen

The proven subcompact SUV in its last year before an all-new, redesigned Seltos arrives — a simplified four-trim lineup (LX, S, EX, SX) with FWD or AWD on most trims, including a new-for-2026 LX FWD. Every new Seltos at Dean McCrary Kia includes upfront pricing and Warranty Forever.

Awards & Accolades

A perennial value pick, closing out the outgoing generation with strong recognition.

Kelley Blue Book

Best Subcompact SUVs List

KBB’s editors rank the 2026 Seltos among the highest-rated subcompact SUVs, alongside the Kona and Crosstrek.

U.S. News & World Report

Best New Cars Under $25,000

The $23,790 LX starting price keeps the Seltos on U.S. News’ list of the best new cars for under $25k in 2026.

NHTSA

5-Star Overall Safety Rating

The 2026 Seltos earned NHTSA’s 5-star overall rating, with 5 stars in frontal and side crash tests.

IIHS

Good Small Overlap Front Rating

The 2026 Seltos earned IIHS’s highest “Good” rating in the small overlap front test, with an “Acceptable” rating in the moderate overlap front test.

Dean McCrary Exclusive

Warranty Forever, Included

Unlimited-time, unlimited-mile powertrain coverage — free on every new Seltos here, on top of Kia’s 10-year/100,000-mile factory warranty.

Explore the Lineup

Every Trim. Every Offer.

Pick a trim to see what it adds — and this month’s live offers on it, straight from our inventory.

The Full Price Ladder

Every 2026 Seltos trim and its starting MSRP — LX through the turbo SX.

2026 Seltos — MSRP*

LX (FWD)$23,790
LX (AWD)$24,990
S (FWD)$25,490
S (AWD)$26,990
EX (FWD)$26,490
EX (AWD)$28,690
SX (AWD)$31,490

Excludes $1,495 destination. No X-Line trim was offered for MY2026 — see the FAQ below.

Standard 2.0L or 190-hp 1.6L Turbo

The final year of the outgoing generation keeps the familiar two-engine lineup.

2.0L MPI — LX, S & EX

Power147 hp
Torque132 lb-ft
TransmissionIVT (CVT)
EPA MPG (FWD)28 / 34 / 31
EPA MPG (AWD)27 / 31 / 29
TowingNot factory-rated (U.S.)

1.6L Turbo GDI — SX Only

Power190 hp
Torque195 lb-ft
Transmission8-Speed Automatic
EPA MPG (AWD)24 / 27 / 25
DrivetrainStandard AWD, only offering
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2026 Seltos FAQs

How Much Does the 2026 Kia Seltos Cost?

The 2026 Seltos starts at $23,790 MSRP for the LX FWD and runs to $31,490 for the SX, excluding $1,495 destination. See live Seltos inventory for today’s transaction pricing with current offers applied.

Did the 2026 Seltos Drop the X-Line Trim?

Yes. Kia dropped the black-trimmed X-Line package for MY2026, leaving four trims — LX, S, EX and SX — as the final lineup of the outgoing (pre-redesign) generation before the all-new, X-Line-equipped 2027 Seltos arrived.

Which 2026 Seltos Trim Is the Best Value?

For most shoppers, the EX — more standard comfort and convenience equipment than the S for a modest step up, with FWD or AWD available. Want more power? The SX is the only 2026 trim with the turbo engine, and it’s AWD-only.

What Engines Does the 2026 Seltos Offer?

A standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder (147 hp) on LX, S, and EX, or a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (190 hp) exclusively on the SX, which is AWD-only. The Seltos is not factory-rated for towing in the U.S.

Where Can I Buy a 2026 Seltos Near Mobile, AL?

Dean McCrary Kia at 1733 E I-65 Service Rd S in Mobile stocks the final prior-generation Seltos lineup — convenient to Daphne, Spanish Fort, Saraland, Fairhope, and the Alabama Gulf Coast. Every new Seltos includes upfront pricing and Warranty Forever.

Your 2026 Seltos Is In Stock

LX through SX — see live inventory, or ask a product specialist anything.

*MSRP excludes $1,495 destination and handling, taxes, title, license, and dealer fees. Pricing and offers subject to change — see dealer for current pricing. Awards reflect 2026 model-year ratings and rankings as published.

2026 Kia Seltos For Sale Near Mobile, AL — Dean McCrary Kia

Dean McCrary Kia in Mobile, Alabama stocks the 2026 Kia Seltos, serving Daphne, Spanish Fort, Saraland, Fairhope, and the Gulf Coast. The Seltos seats five with a standard 147-hp 2.0L engine or an available 190-hp 1.6L turbo on the AWD-only SX.

2026 Seltos Trims

LX, S, EX, and SX — no X-Line was offered this model year. MSRP ranges from $23,790 to $31,490 excluding destination.

Seltos Safety & Value

The 2026 Seltos earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating and ranks among Kelley Blue Book’s highest-rated subcompact SUVs. The Seltos is not factory-rated for towing in the U.S.