Kia Australia has confirmed initial specifications and pricing for the 2027 Seltos Hybrid, with the second-generation SUV reaching dealerships this week. The range opens at $39,990 drive-away and spans six variants: S, S with Safety Pack, Sport, Sport+, GT-Line FWD and GT-Line e-AWD.
The details were confirmed quietly rather than through a formal launch event, and were obtained by CarExpert from a dealer bulletin.
What the base S gets as standard
Standard equipment on the entry S includes 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, roof rails, an electrochromatic rear-view mirror and an electric parking brake with auto hold.
Inside, the S carries Kia's Integrated Panoramic Display, which pairs a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a 5.0-inch HVAC cluster. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Kia Connect with over-the-air updates, dual-zone climate control, cloth upholstery and keyless entry with remote start are also fitted.
Safety kit on the base car includes Forward Collision Avoidance 2.0 (autonomous emergency braking), blind-spot assist, front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera and tyre pressure monitoring.
Safety Pack and the higher grades
The S can be optioned with a $2,500 Safety Pack that adds a surround-view monitor, Blind Spot View Monitor cameras, Remote Smart Parking Assist, side parking sensors, Parking Collision Avoidance Assist for reverse, a gloss black front grille, silver door garnish and heated side mirrors.
The Sport grade steps up to 18-inch alloy wheels and adds satellite navigation, a cargo cover, a rear centre armrest with cupholders, an illuminated sun visor and Highway Driving Assist 2, Kia's navigation-based semi-autonomous driving assistant.
Sport+ brings cloth and leatherette combination upholstery, a power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, heated front seats, a two-tone leatherette-wrapped steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers, rear privacy glass and solar glass.
GT-Line details and the hybrid powertrain
The GT-Line adds 19-inch alloy wheels, but the source material cuts off at that point, so the full GT-Line equipment list beyond the wheel size has not been confirmed. Likewise, what the GT-Line adds over the Sport+ beyond those 19-inch wheels has not been announced in the available details.
Kia has not released power, torque or fuel consumption figures for the Seltos Hybrid in this material, so those numbers remain unconfirmed. The GT-Line is offered in both front-wheel drive and e-AWD forms, while the lower grades are listed without a drivetrain designation.
Where it sits in the market
A $39,990 drive-away starting point with a full panoramic display, wireless smartphone mirroring and over-the-air update capability puts the Seltos Hybrid in direct competition with mainstream hybrid SUVs that often charge extra for that level of cabin technology. The $2,500 Safety Pack is the main decision point for base-grade buyers: it bundles camera and parking aids that are frequently reserved for mid-spec trims.
The six-variant spread, from a fleet-friendly S to a 19-inch-wheel GT-Line e-AWD, gives Kia coverage across private and commercial buyers without a separate trim ladder for the hybrid.
