New Kia Seltos for Sale near Canning, NS

How much does the Kia Seltos cost in today's market?

Used Kia Seltos prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Kia Seltos's current nationwide average price is $25,176 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $24,816 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia Seltos a good car?

Yes — the Kia Seltos is a strong used pick if you want a practical crossover with broad appeal and a polished feel. The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Seltos for its comfort, spaciousness, stylish design, and value for money. Across the model years, the recurring themes are a roomy cabin, easy-to-live-with handling, and a well-equipped feel that makes the Seltos seem like a smart buy.

Expert reviews rate the 2027 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs centre on the standard engine’s slower response, a ride that can feel soft and springy at times, and some versions that bring more road noise than you may want.

28.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia Seltos models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Kia Seltos as comfortable, spacious, and good value, while expert reviews repeatedly point to its refined cabin and practical everyday usability. Across the model years, that combination gives the Seltos a reputation for being an easy vehicle to live with.

• Owners rate the Kia Seltos between 4.7 and 4.8 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose a well-kept example and stay on top of routine maintenance.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• 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 on all trim levels in Canada.

• Infotainment: A 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Kia Connect connected services.

• Fuel efficiency: 9.0 litres per 100 kilometres in combined city and highway driving; 8.9 L/100 km on our fuel economy evaluation route.

Which Kia Seltos trim should I buy?

The 2027 Kia Seltos offers these trims:

• LX: The entry trim brings standard front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive available, and it suits buyers who want the most affordable path into the redesigned Seltos.
• EX: This trim adds all-wheel drive as standard and builds on the Seltos’s roomy cabin and strong everyday usability.
• EX Premium: This is the best-value trim, adding Kia’s Highway Driving Assist technology on top of the standard safety suite.
• X-Line: This trim adds the turbocharged 1.6-litre engine, an eight-speed automatic, torque-vectoring AWD with 4WD Lock, a Terrain driving mode, 19-inch wheels, and 16 centimetres of ground clearance.
• X-Line Limited: This top trim adds advanced Highway Driving Assist 2, a camera-based blind spot monitor, a surround-view camera system, additional side parking sensors, rear automatic braking, ventilated front seats, a Harman Kardon premium sound system, and the fanciest dashboard displays.

What Kia Seltos do most buyers choose?

The Kia Seltos years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because they give you more choice on trim, mileage, and price. They also tend to attract more attention from sellers and shoppers alike, which helps keep the market active.

What is the Kia Seltos's resale value?

Most model years are posting double-digit price drops, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The newer years are seeing the sharpest declines, while the smaller changes on the older years suggest steadier pricing there.

The 2024, 2023, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia Seltos safe?

• 2027: 8/10
• 2024: 9/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 8/10

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 across all trim levels in Canada.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 and 2024 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Kia Seltos now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2026 model is at −15.32% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −12.3%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 34.3% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 31.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $26,075 CAD. The Kia Seltos offers a roomy cabin and a practical, polished character that makes it easy to live with.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2.0-litre four-cylinder makes only 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque, while the turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder delivers 190 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The infotainment system features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Kia Connect connected services.
• Safety: Highway Drive Assist 2, which can also assist with lane changes, is equipped only on the X-Line Limited.
• Starting price: In Canada, Kia sells the new Seltos in LX, EX, EX Premium, X-Line, and X-Line Limited trim levels, at prices ranging from $30,630 to $43,430, including the $2,135 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2021 Kia Seltos compare to the 2021 Hyundai Kona?

Our experts score the 2021 Kia Seltos 8/10 and the 2021 Hyundai Kona 7.2/10. The Seltos brings more cabin and cargo space, while the Kona is priced a bit lower and has more listings to choose from. Both deliver similar city fuel economy, but the Kona posts a slightly stronger highway figure.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

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