Description
Product History
In April 2023, at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show, Kia Motors’ compact SUV Sethus was officially launched. A total of 4 models of new cars have been launched, equipped with 1.5L engines.
On May 13, 2023, Kia’s new compact SUV, Sethus, was officially launched in Hainan. A total of 4 models of the new car were launched.
On November 17, 2023, at the 21st Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition, global strategic models such as Sethus will be unveiled on the same stage.
Origin of name
The car naming method is consistent with Kia’s global model naming system, using globally unified model naming to convey a sense of high value and highlight Sethus’ global car identity as a well-known brand. Its English name “Seltos” comes from Celtos, the son of Hercules in ancient Greek mythology, which means courage and self-confidence. The “S” in the adapted name is taken from “Speedy”, implying speed. and power, highlighting the car’s sporty character.
Size parameters
Sethus inherits Kia’s consistent styling and design advantages. It has a stylish and sporty appearance and a high-end and refined interior. It is equipped with two powertrains with different displacements to meet the increasingly diversified needs of consumers. Consumption needs.
Product sales
In 2022, Sethus ranked second in Kia’s global sales list with sales of 310,418 vehicles. From January to March 2023, Sethus’ global sales totaled 81,526 vehicles.
Parameter configuration | kia seltos 23 models of 1.5L CVT fashion version | kia seltos 23 models of 1.5L CVT comfort version | kia seltos 23 models of 1.5L CVT luxury version | kia seltos 23 models of 1.5L CVT premium version | kia seltos 23 models of 1.4T dual-clutch luxury version | kia seltos 23 models of 1.4T dual-clutch premium version | kia seltos 23 models of 1.4T dual-clutch luxury version |
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Manufacturer | Yueda Kia | Yueda Kia | Yueda Kia | Yueda Kia | Yueda Kia | Yueda Kia | Yueda Kia |
level | Compact SUV | Compact SUV | Compact SUV | Compact SUV | Compact SUV | Compact SUV | Compact SUV |
Energy type | gasoline | gasoline | gasoline | gasoline | gasoline | gasoline | gasoline |
Environmental protection standards | National VI | National VI | National VI | National VI | National VI | National VI | National VI |
time to market | 2023/4/18 | 2023/4/18 | 2023/4/18 | 2023/4/18 | 2023/8/23 | 2023/8/23 | 2023/8/23 |
engine | 1.5L 115 HP L4 | 1.5L 115 HP L4 | 1.5L 115 HP L4 | 1.5L 115 HP L4 | 1.4T 140 horsepower L4 | 1.4T 140 horsepower L4 | 1.4T 140 horsepower L4 |
Maximum power/maximum torque | 84.4kW/144N·m | 84.4kW/144N·m | 84.4kW/144N·m | 84.4kW/144N·m | 103kW/242N·m | 103kW/242N·m | 103kW/242N·m |
gearbox | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) | 7-speed dry dual clutch (DCT) | 7-speed dry dual clutch (DCT) | 7-speed dry dual clutch (DCT) |
Length*width*height[mm] | 4385*1800*1650 | 4385*1800*1650 | 4385*1800*1650 | 4385*1800*1650 | 4385*1800*1650 | 4385*1800*1650 | 4385*1800*1650 |
Body structure | 5-door, 5-seater SUV | 5-door, 5-seater SUV | 5-door, 5-seater SUV | 5-door, 5-seater SUV | 5-door, 5-seater SUV | 5-door, 5-seater SUV | 5-door, 5-seater SUV |
Maximum speed [km/h] | 172 | 172 | 172 | 172 | 190 | 190 | 190 |
WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption [L/100km] | 6.05 | 6.05 | 6.05 | 6.05 | 6.26 | 6.26 | 6.26 |