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US pricing leaked!

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#3 ·
The Kia website is continuing to be updated today. It now shows the base starting price.

The Build button is now there but is not activated yet. I am sure it will be soon!

 
#7 ·
this is from the US Kia media site, which has all the details on the Seltos except the pricing structure, which shows someone is not paying attention to what they are typing or editing.

  • so that means the Seltos can turn in a tighter turning circle than I can with my e-bike o_O - amazing how a 14.4' vehicle can do a 5.3' turning circle :oops:
  • the disc brakes are nearly as large as the wheels themselves. :ROFLMAO: even the massive Telluride doesn't use disc brakes this large (13.4" front and 12" rear)

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#8 ·
this is from the US Kia media site, which has all the details on the Seltos except the pricing structure, which shows someone is not paying attention to what they are typing or editing.

  • so that means the Seltos can turn in a tighter turning circle than I can with my e-bike o_O - amazing how a 14.4' vehicle can do a 5.3' turning circle :oops:
  • the disc brakes are nearly as large as the wheels themselves. :ROFLMAO: even the massive Telluride doesn't use disc brakes this large (13.4" front and 12" rear)
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LOL,,,,yeah I had seen that before. Talk about turning on a dime! Maybe the large discs are their version of "run flat" tires ? That list has been out awhile and they still haven't corrected it.
 
#9 ·
Since I have seen actual window stickers for the LX AWD, S FWD, S AWD, EX AWD.....and the SX 1.6L Turbo price popped up briefly on the Kia site, we know now the leaked list below was 100% accurate.
The only one I have not seen is the S 1.6L Turbo, but I would be surprised if they got just that one wrong.

So no suspense left there. :)


ModelPrice
LX AWD$21,990
S FWD$21,990
S AWD$23,490
EX AWD$25,290
S 1.6L Turbo$25,490
SX 1.6L Turbo$27,890
 
#17 ·
I figured out the errors in the specifications list. The "5.3 ft." is actually meters, so really a 17.4 ft. turning circle. (Very good!).

The disc brake size listed as "16 in." is actually centimeters. So 6.3 inches.
I think you a bit off the mark with that, you need to double that figure of 17.4 would give you a 34.8" turning circle which would make much more sense.(that would make it the same turning circle as the Soul).

Also 6.3" for brakes is something you might put on a lawn tractor ? , again the Soul has 11" at front and 10.3" at the rear, so realistically it would be the same or perhaps just slightly larger (they use 12" and 11.2" in the Soul turbo version)
 
#18 · (Edited)
This is all very strange. The link below refers to the RAV4 at being 17.4 turning radius. That is why I thought the conversion made sense for the Seltos.
Other sites say double that.

Did a google search on the 2020 Kia Soul and also came up with 17.4'......other places say 34'. I wonder if it is something like what it takes to do a full circle (34') versus what it takes to do a U-turn on the street which would be half that.

(What you said about the discs sounds right)


This dealer also refers to the 17.4 turning radius....

  • Engine displacement: 2.0 L
  • Engine horsepower: 146hp @ 6,200RPM
  • Engine torque: 132 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM
  • Exterior body width: 1,801mm (70.9")
  • Exterior height: 1,600mm (63.0")
  • Exterior length: 4,369mm (172.0")
  • Front headroom: 978mm (38.5")
  • Front hiproom: 1,359mm (53.5")
  • Front legroom: 1,052mm (41.4")
  • Front shoulder room: 1,410mm (55.5")
  • Interior cargo volume: 753 L (27 cu.ft.)
  • Interior maximum cargo volume: 1,778 L (63 cu.ft.)
  • Rear headroom: 975mm (38.4")
  • Rear hiproom: 1,341mm (52.8")
  • Rear legroom: 965mm (38.0")
  • Rear shoulder room: 1,389mm (54.7")
  • Turning radius: 5.3m (17.4')
  • Wheelbase: 2,629mm (103.5")
 
#19 ·
your right about the radius figure (but you said turning circle in post #16), but then you double it for a turning circle (two different meanings), which is the more common reference that most manufacturers use at least in Canada and the US.
 
#20 · (Edited)
And yet when you google turning radius and turning circle, you come up with the same number, 17.4 for the Soul, for example. That adds to the confusion and common interchanging of those terms.

Anyway, the US list wasn't that far off. It just took the "m" off and slapped the "ft" on without actually doing the conversion. And yes, they probably should have said "turning radius" instead of "turning circle, curb to curb" in the heading if they want to use that number.
 
#21 ·
It's all better now:cool:

2021 Kia Seltos Specifications
EngineLXSS 1.6TEXSX
Type2.0L Multi-Port Injection (MPI)2.0L Multi-Port Injection (MPI) 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)2.0L Multi-Port Injection (MPI)1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
Displacement (cc)1,999 cc1,999 cc1,591 cc1,999 cc1,591 cc
Bore x stroke (mm)81 mm x 97 mm 81 mm x 97 mm 77 mm x 85.44 mm81 mm x 97 mm 77 mm x 85.44 mm
Compression ratio12.5:112.5:110.0:112.5:110.0:1
Horsepower146 hp @ 6,200 rpm146 hp @ 6,200 rpm175 hp @ 6,000 rpm146 hp @ 6,200 rpm175 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque132 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm132 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm195 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-4,500 rpm132 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm195 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-4,500 rpm
BlockAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
HeadAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
Valve System16 Valve Hydraulic Lash Adjust16 Valve Hydraulic Lash Adjust16 Valve Mechanical Lash Adjust16 Valve Hydraulic Lash Adjust16 Valve Mechanical Lash Adjust
Fuel InjectionNaturally Aspirated (NA)Naturally Aspirated (NA)Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)Naturally Aspirated (NA)Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
Rec. FuelUnleaded Gasoline (RON 95 or higher)Unleaded Gasoline (RON 95 or higher)Unleaded Gasoline (RON 92 or higher)Unleaded Gasoline (RON 95 or higher)Unleaded Gasoline (RON 92 or higher)
Emission Control SystemWCC + UCCWCC + UCCWCC + UCCWCC + UCCWCC + UCC
Engine Oil Capacity (liters)4.0 liters4.0 liters4.5 liters4.0 liters4.5 liters
Fuel tank capacity (gal.) / Material13.2 gallons / plastic13.2 gallons / plastic13.2 gallons / plastic13.2 gallons / plastic13.2 gallons / plastic
Electrical SystemLXSS 1.6TEXSX
Battery (AH)60AH60AH60AH60AH60AH
Alternator 13.5V 120A13.5V 120A13.5V 130A13.5V 120A13.5V 130A
Starter12V 1.2kW / 1.4kW12V 1.2kW / 1.4kW12V 0.9kW12V 1.2kW / 1.4kW12V 0.9kW
DrivetrainLXSS 1.6TEXSX
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)-----
1st2.68 - 0.3852.68 - 0.385-2.68 - 0.385-
2nd2.68 - 0.3852.68 - 0.385-2.68 - 0.385-
3rd2.68 - 0.3852.68 - 0.385-2.68 - 0.385-
4th2.68 - 0.3852.68 - 0.385-2.68 - 0.385-
5th2.68 - 0.3852.68 - 0.385-2.68 - 0.385-
6th2.68 - 0.3852.68 - 0.385-2.68 - 0.385-
7th2.68 - 0.3852.68 - 0.385-2.68 - 0.385-
Reverse2.822 - 1.8222.822 - 1.822-2.822 - 1.822-
Final gear ratio6.052 - 6.0526.052 - 6.052-6.052 - 6.052-
Lubricant Oil Capacity (liters)6.76.7-6.7-
7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)-----
1st--3.643-3.643
2nd--2.174-2.174
3rd--1.826-1.826
4th--1.024-1.024
5th--0.809-0.809
6th--0.854-0.854
7th--0.717-0.717
Reverse--4.696-4.696
Final gear ratio--4.643 / 3.611-4.643 / 3.611
Lubricant Oil Capacity (liters)--1.6 - 1.7-1.6 - 1.7
Clutch type--Dry Double Plate-Dry Double Plate
Exterior DimensionsLXSS 1.6TEXSX
Wheelbase (in.)103.5 in.103.5 in.103.5 in.103.5 in.103.5 in.
Length (in.)172.0 in.172.0 in.172.0 in.172.0 in.172.0 in.
Width (in.)70.9 in.70.9 in.70.9 in.70.9 in.70.9 in.
Height (in.), without roof rails 63.6 in.----
Height (in.), with roof rails -64.2 in.64.2 in.64.2 in.64.2 in.
Tread (in.), (front/rear)62.0 in. / 62.4 in.62.0 in. / 62.4 in.62.0 in. / 62.4 in.62.0 in. / 62.4 in.62.0 in. / 62.4 in.
Overhang (in.), (front/rear)34.0 in. / 34.4 in.34.0 in. / 34.4 in.34.0 in. / 34.4 in.34.0 in. / 34.4 in.34.0 in. / 34.4 in.
Min. Ground Clearance (in.) 7.3 in.7.3 in.7.3 in.7.3 in.7.3 in.
Approach angle (degrees) 28.028.028.028.028.0
Departure angle (degrees) 28.028.028.028.028.0
Interior DimensionsLXSS 1.6TEXSX
Head room, without sunroof-----
Front (in.)40.0 in.40.0 in.40.0 in.-40.0 in.
Rear (in.)38.4 in.38.4 in.38.4 in.-38.4 in.
Head room, with sunroof-----
Front (in.)---38.5 in.38.5 in.
Rear (in.)---38.4 in.38.4 in.
Leg room-----
Front (in.)41.4 in.41.4 in.41.4 in.41.4 in.41.4 in.
Rear (in.)38.0 in.38.0 in.38.0 in.38.0 in.38.0 in.
Shoulder room-----
Front (in.)55.5 in.55.5 in.55.5 in.55.5 in.55.5 in.
Rear (in.)54.7 in.54.7 in.54.7 in.54.7 in.54.7 in.
Hip room-----
Front (in.)53.5 in.53.5 in.53.5 in.53.5 in.53.5 in.
Rear (in.)52.8 in.52.8 in.52.8 in.52.8 in.52.8 in.
Cargo volume, Behind 2nd row (dual-level cargo floor: low) (SAE cu. ft.)26.6 cu. ft. 26.6 cu. ft. 26.6 cu. ft. 26.6 cu. ft. 26.6 cu. ft.
Cargo volume, Behind 1st row (dual-level cargo floor: low) (SAE cu. ft.)62.8 cu ft. 62.8 cu ft. 62.8 cu ft. 62.8 cu ft. 62.8 cu ft.
Chassis/SuspensionLXSS 1.6TEXSX
Front suspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson StrutMacPherson StrutMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear suspensionMultilinkCoupled Torsion Beam Axle / Multilink (OPT)MultilinkMultilinkMultilink
Shock absorberGasGasGasGasGas
SteeringLXSS 1.6TEXSX
Type / Power sourceMotor power assisted, Rack and pinion type (MDPS)Motor power assisted, Rack and pinion type (MDPS)Motor power assisted, Rack and pinion type (MDPS)Motor power assisted, Rack and pinion type (MDPS)Motor power assisted, Rack and pinion type (MDPS)
Steering ratio12.8:112.8:112.8:112.8:112.8:1
Turns, lock-to-lock2.52.52.52.52.5
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft.)34.8 ft.34.8 ft.34.8 ft.34.8 ft.34.8 ft.
BrakesLXSS 1.6TEXSX
Size (in.) front16 in. disc15 in. disc / 16 in. disc (OPT)16 in. disc16 in. disc16 in. disc
Size (in.) rear15 in. disc14 in. disc / 15 in. disc (OPT)15 in. disc15 in. disc15 in. disc
Booster ratio10.1:110.1:110.1:110.1:110.1:1
Booster Size (in.)Single 10.5 in.Single 10.5 in.Single 10.5 in.Single 10.5 in.Single 10.5 in.
Booster Diameter (in.)11.1 in. 11.1 in. 11.1 in. 11.1 in. 11.1 in.
Booster Thickness (in.)3.5 in. 3.5 in. 3.5 in. 3.5 in. 3.5 in.
Wheels/TiresLXSS 1.6TEXSX
(FWD)-----
Wheel Size (in.)-17 in. Alloy---
Tire Size-P215/55R17---
(AWD)-----
Wheel Size (in.)17 in. Alloy17 in. Alloy18 in. Alloy17 in. Alloy18 in. Alloy
Tire SizeP215/55R17P215/55R17P235/45R18P215/55R17P235/45R18
Spare TireTemporary TireTemporary TireTemporary TireTemporary TireTemporary Tire
Tire SizeT125/80D16T125/80D16T125/80D16T125/80D16T125/80D16
Curb WeightLXSS 1.6TEXSX
Minimum Curb Weight (FWD/AWD) (lbs.)3,087 lbs.2,948 lbs. / 3,087 lbs.3,317 lbs.3,087 lbs.3,317 lbs.
Maximum Curb Weight (lbs.)3,185 lbs.2,948 lbs. / 3,185 lbs.3,317 lbs.3,185 lbs.3,317 lbs.
Estimated Fuel EconomyLXSS 1.6TEXSX
Automatic Transmission (FWD)-----
City (mpg)-29---
Highway (mpg)-34---
Combined (mpg)-31---
Automatic Transmission (AWD)-----
City (mpg)2727252725
Highway (mpg)3131303130
Combined (mpg)2929272927
 
#22 ·
still doesn't look right on the disc size, how can you have a brake disc that is nearly the size of the rim itself (16" disc on a 17" rim!!!!!!!!!!!)? Can some one educate me, as it's totally lost me - am I missing something? ?

The Telluride which is around 1000 lbs heavier or more has disc brakes of front: 13.4" and rear 12" and it has 18" and 20" rims.

I can't compare it to Kia Canada as they have not released the full specs yet.
 
#23 ·
still doesn't look right on the disc size, how can you have a brake disc that is nearly the size of the rim itself (16" disc on a 17" rim!!!!!!!!!!!)? Can some one educate me, as it's totally lost me - am I missing something? ?

The Telluride which is around 1000 lbs heavier or more has disc brakes of front: 13.4" and rear 12" and it has 18" and 20" rims.

I can't compare it to Kia Canada as they have not released the full specs yet.
Oh yeah.....lol. I was only looking at the turning circle.

Perhaps the Booster size is closer to the actual disc size ?....but it doesn't distinguish between front and rear.
 
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