For the first time, the Kia Seltos lineup offers three separate powertrains, and each one lands in a different trim range. The 2.0 L naturally aspirated four-cylinder makes 147 hp and 132 lb-ft, works through an IVT, and is offered in LX, EX and EX Premium with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive. The 1.6 L turbo produces 190 hp and 195 lb-ft, uses an 8-speed automatic with paddle shifters, comes only with AWD, and is reserved for the X-Line and X-Line Limited. The new 1.6 L hybrid pairs with a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox and can be had with e-AWD, the first such system Kia has put on a hybrid SUV.
Timing separates them as much as output does. The 2.0 L and turbo models are expected at Canadian Kia dealerships this summer, while the hybrid arrives by the end of 2026 with its fuel economy and trim details still to be published. Confirmed ratings for the 2.0 L sit at 7.6 L/100 km combined for FWD and 8.2 L/100 km for AWD. Drivers in Pierrefonds-Roxboro can therefore match their choice to budget, traction needs and how long they are prepared to wait.
- Identify your priority: broad trim choice and low running cost point to the 2.0 L, extra passing power points to the turbo, and the lowest fuel use points to the hybrid.
- Confirm whether you need AWD now. The 2.0 L offers it from the LX trim, the turbo includes it on every unit, and the hybrid’s e-AWD is optional.
- Weigh the X-Line package alongside the engine, since the 1.6 L turbo cannot be ordered without the 19-inch wheels, black SynTex cabin and dedicated styling.
- Set a delivery window. Summer arrival covers the 2.0 L and turbo, and a hybrid purchase means planning for the end of 2026.
- Visit Spinelli Kia to drive the launch engines back to back and register interest in the HEV.
Engine choice locks in trim, drivetrain and delivery date on the 2027 Seltos, so understanding the three options early prevents ordering a configuration that does not suit Quebec winters or your commuting budget.
