New & Used 2027 Kia Seltos for Sale nearMedicine Hat, AB

Is the 2027 Kia Seltos a good car?

The 2027 Kia Seltos earns an 8.2/10 expert rating. The model scores 9/10 across Look and feel, Form and function, and Technology.

It stands out because the redesigned version makes a strong impression while also offering real substance beneath its bold styling. You get a roomy interior, a generous cargo area, and advanced infotainment and safety technology that help it set a new standard in its segment. It is also styled to have more presence than a typical subcompact SUV.

The trade-offs are clear: the standard engine is sluggish, and the ride can feel soft and springy at times. It also lacks standard blind-spot warning.

Even so, it is presented as one of the best subcompact SUVs on the market, especially if you value space, technology, and a more distinctive look. 33.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Is the 2027 Kia Seltos reliable?

The 2027 Kia Seltos is described as a brand-new vehicle with a generous standard equipment list, and its expert assessment points to a well-rounded package rather than a fragile one. Its powertrain is described as adequate for typical small-SUV buyers, though the standard engine is slow when you ask for more from it.

The dependability picture is helped by Kia’s 5-year/100,000-kilometre nearly bumper-to-bumper warranty and the three-year Kia Connect trial subscription. That said, the standard engine’s sluggishness and the soft, springy ride suggest you should expect a vehicle that is more comfort- and feature-focused than especially polished in everyday driving.

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is that the base powertrain may feel underwhelming if you regularly drive on highways, hills, or in heavier traffic.

What should I look for when buying a used 2027 Kia Seltos?

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The LX is the base trim, and it has standard front-wheel drive with available all-wheel drive, while all other versions get all-wheel drive as standard. The higher trims add more premium equipment, and the X-Line Limited is the most fully loaded version described here.
• Powertrain: Non-X-Line models use a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with a continuously variable transmission. The 2.0-litre makes 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque, so it can feel slow when merging, passing, or climbing hills. X-Line trims use a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder with 190 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque, an eight-speed automatic, and a torque-vectoring AWD system with 4WD Lock and a Terrain driving mode.
• Safety package: Forward collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking with intersection turning assist, front and rear parking sensors, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, lane centring assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control are standard. Highway Driving Assist comes on the EX Premium, while Highway Drive Assist 2 is exclusive to the X-Line Limited. The base trim does not get those higher-level highway-assist features.
• Infotainment: The standard infotainment touchscreen is 12.3 inches. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included, along with SiriusXM satellite radio and Kia Connect connected services. The panoramic display with the digital instrument panel and climate panel is not standard.
• Fuel efficiency: The X-Line Limited’s official Natural Resources Canada fuel economy rating is 9.0 L/100 km in combined city and highway driving, and it averaged 8.9 L/100 km on the test route.

Which 2027 Kia Seltos trim should I buy?

The 2027 Kia Seltos is offered in 5 trim levels: LX, EX, EX Premium, X-Line, and X-Line Limited.

Here's the short version:

• LX: This is the entry point, and it gives you the core Seltos experience with standard front-wheel drive and the full suite of standard driver-assistance features. It makes sense if you want the lowest-cost way into the model, but you give up the richer equipment and all-wheel drive standardisation found higher up.
• EX: This is the first trim that adds more comfort and convenience without jumping all the way to the top end. It is the sensible step-up choice if you want a better-equipped Seltos without paying for the most expensive versions.
• EX Premium: This is the best-value trim if you want the strongest balance of equipment and price. It adds Kia’s Highway Driving Assist, which makes it the sweet spot for buyers who want more advanced highway tech without going to the X-Line models.
• X-Line: This is where the turbocharged 1.6-litre engine arrives, along with the more powerful drivetrain setup. Choose it if performance matters more to you than value, and you want the more energetic powertrain.
• X-Line Limited: This is the fully loaded version, with the fanciest displays, Harman Kardon premium audio, ventilated front seats, camera-based visibility aids, Highway Drive Assist 2, a surround-view camera system, additional side parking sensors, and rear automatic braking. It is the right pick if you want the most advanced and most luxurious Seltos.

The safety package is broad across the lineup, but the higher trims add more advanced highway-assist and camera-based features.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2027 Kia Seltos?

This is a moderate, selective-buyer market, so you have some room to shop carefully rather than rushing into the first example you see.

• Deal availability: 33.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 196 listings available.

Is the 2027 Kia Seltos safe?

The 2027 Kia Seltos had not yet been rated by either IIHS or NHTSA at the time of writing.

It earns an 8/10 safety score from our experts.

The Seltos comes with a generous standard driver-assistance suite: forward collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, automatic emergency braking with intersection turning assist, front and rear parking sensors, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, lane centring assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control. Kia’s Highway Driving Assist comes on the EX Premium, while Highway Drive Assist 2, which can also assist with lane changes, is limited to the X-Line Limited.

One caveat is that blind-spot warning is not standard in the way some shoppers may expect from a brand-new vehicle, and the more advanced highway-assist and camera-based features are reserved for higher trims.

Should I buy a 2027 Kia Seltos or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2027 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

• Choose the 2027 if: 33.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Choose the 2027 if: The redesigned version makes a statement, with a roomy interior, strong cargo space, advanced infotainment and safety tech, and a more distinctive look than a typical subcompact SUV.

The bottom line: If you want the freshest Seltos with the strongest mix of style, space, and technology, the 2027 is the one to target. If you are more price-sensitive, you may want to keep shopping carefully and compare nearby model years for a lower entry price.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.