Kia Seltos Transmission Specifications
The 2027 Kia Seltos uses Automatic (AV-S1), Automatic (S8), Automatic (AV-S8) and other transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2027):
The Kia Seltos comes with Automatic (AV-S1), Automatic (S8) depending on engine and trim.
Kia Seltos Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2027 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2021 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2021 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Kia Seltos Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Kia Seltos have?
The Kia Seltos is offered with Automatic (AV-S1), Automatic (S8), Automatic (AV-S8), Automatic (AM-S7) (2027 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Kia Seltos come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Kia Seltos in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.