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According to Carscoops, car prices in China tend to be lower than in other markets, especially when comparing the same model. For instance, the Kia Seltos, already considered an affordable SUV option in the US, is even more competitively priced in China, almost resembling a vehicle from a different segment altogether.
The car was first introduced in China in late 2019 under the name KX3. It only started bearing the Kia Seltos moniker after a 2023 upgrade.
Visually, the Kia Seltos sold in the US and China are nearly identical. In the US market, the Kia Seltos has a starting price of USD 24,690 and goes up to USD 31,190. In China, however, this B-segment SUV is priced at CNY 109,900 (approximately USD 15,300) for the base model and CNY 159,900 (around USD 22,300) for the top-tier trim.
Kia even offered special promotions for Chinese customers, with the Kia Seltos Luxury trim originally priced at CNY 129,900 (approx. USD 18,100) being discounted to CNY 77,900 (approx. USD 10,900).
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The Kia Seltos in China is offered with two engine options: a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine producing 113 horsepower, or a 1.4L turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 140 horsepower. Both are paired with an IVT automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.
In contrast, the US-spec Kia Seltos is powered by either a 2.0L naturally aspirated gasoline engine generating 146 horsepower or a 1.6L turbocharged engine producing 190 horsepower. US customers also have the option of all-wheel drive for this B-segment SUV.
In the Vietnamese market, the Kia Seltos is currently available in seven different trims, equipped with either a 1.5L naturally aspirated or turbocharged gasoline engine. The price of the Kia Seltos ranges from VND 599 million to VND 764 million.
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