Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kristin Shaw is an automotive journalist based in Texas. The 2026 Kia Seltos is an affordable and versatile subcompact SUV.

A two-time winner in our Affordable SUV Challenge, the Kia Seltos combines upscale interior design, expertly balanced ride and handling, and a generous list of standard equipment at a budget-friendly ...

At a time when other manufacturers are giving their SUVs rather predictable, incremental redesigns, Kia makes a bold move with the Seltos. Increasing the size slightly and adding a hybrid would be ...

After discontinuing the quirky Soul, Kia’s cheapest crossover is now the Seltos. Also a subcompact model, it’s a bit classier ...

The Kia Seltos debuted in 2020 as a compact entry to the automaker’s growing SUV lineup. It featured styling influence from the incredibly popular Kia Telluride and could be had in exciting colors, ...

Kia Seltos has completed cumulative sales of 6 lakh units, after being launched in 2019 as a mid-size SUV, coming with both ...

A few years ago, the subcompact SUV market blossomed with a wide variety of tall hatchbacks sourced from around the globe. Models like the Chevrolet Trailblazer, Hyundai Kona, and Kia Seltos combined ...