KIA Seltos vs KIA Sonet Panel Van

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

KIA Seltos

1.5D EX+ Auto Diesel 7-Speed DCT Current

ZAR 599,995 ex-showroom

⚡ 85 kW 🔧 260 Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l

KIA Sonet Panel Van

1.5 LS Panel Van CVT Petrol CVT Current

ZAR 359,995 ex-showroom

⚡ 85 kW 🔧 143 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l

＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

KIA Seltos vs KIA Sonet Panel Van: the short answer

Seltos has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Sonet Panel Van remains close.

Sonet Panel Van starts ZAR 50,000 cheaper Seltos from ZAR 389,995 · Sonet Panel Van from ZAR 339,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	Seltos	Sonet Panel Van
Maximum Power	Seltos85 kW @ 4000 rpm	Sonet Panel Van85 kW @ 6300 rpm
Maximum Torque	Seltos260 Nm @ 1500 rpm	Sonet Panel Van143 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size	Seltos1493 cc	Sonet Panel Van1497 cc
Combined Fuel Economy	Seltos19.2 km/l	Sonet Panel Van16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance	Seltos190 mm	Sonet Panel Van211 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for KIA Seltos 1.5D EX+ Auto

Source type: Official OEM South Africa

Evidence for KIA Sonet Panel Van 1.5 LS Panel Van CVT

Source type: Official OEM South Africa

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Seltos

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures

Weak Spots

No obvious weak spots to flag.

Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Sonet Panel Van

Strengths

Nothing stands out clearly here.

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures

Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Seltos

Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Sonet Panel Van

Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Seltos	Sonet Panel Van
Intercooler	Yes	No
Rev Matching	No	No
Performance Data Logger	No	No
Fuel Consumption Combined	5.2	5.9
Engine Start Stop	Yes	No
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Engine Start Button Illumination	Yes	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Drag Coefficient	0.34	0.34
Roof Load	50 kg	50 kg
Boot Space Seats Folded	1385 l	1143 l
Stabilizer Bar	Yes	Yes
Steering Response	Normal	Normal
Skid Plates	No	No
Side Steps	No	No
Spare Wheel	Temporary Spare	Temporary Spare
Tyre Repair Kit	No	No
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	Yes	Yes
Hill Start Assist	Yes	Yes
Speed Limiter	Yes	Yes
Speed Alert System	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
Surround View Monitor	Yes	No
Adaptive Dampers	No	No
Wireless Charging	Yes	No
Voice Command	Yes	Yes
Voice Command Support	Yes	Yes
Digital Speedometer	Yes	Yes
Driver Display	Digital Cluster	Digital Cluster
Heads Up Display	Yes	No
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Trip Computer	Yes	Yes
Multi Function Steering	Yes	Yes
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	Yes
Air Conditioning	Yes	No
AC Type	Yes	No
Climate Control	Yes	No
Climate Zones	2	1
Rear Air Conditioning	No	No
Glovebox Cooling	No	No
Seat Type	Leather Seats	Fabric Seats
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	Yes	No
Rear Seat Split	Yes	Yes
Headrest Adjustable	Yes	Yes
Front Armrest	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
12V Accessory Socket	Yes	Yes
Front Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamps	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	No
Push Button Start	Yes	No
Push Button Start	Yes	No
Remote Engine Start	No	No
Remote Start	No	No
Remote Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Fuel Lid Opener	Remote	Remote
Boot Opener	Remote	Remote
Power Windows	Yes	Yes
Power Mirrors	Yes	Yes
Heated Mirrors	Yes	No
Electric Folding Mirrors	Yes	Yes
Electric Mirror Folding	Yes	No
Remote Side Mirror	Yes	Yes
Auto Dimming Irvm	No	No
Auto Dimming Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	No
Rear Window Defroster	Yes	Yes
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamps	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Headlamp Height Adjust	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washer	No	No
Sunroof	Yes	No
Panoramic Roof	Yes	No
Roof Antenna	Yes	Yes
Rear Wing	Yes	Yes
Aero Kit	No	No
Chrome Grille	Yes	Yes
Chrome Exterior Highlights	No	No
Ride Mode Selection	Yes	No
Electric Tailgate	No	No
Powered Tailgate	No	No
Engine Warranty	7 Years / 150,000 km	7 Years / 150,000 km
Service Reminder	Yes	Yes
Trim Level	flagship	mid
Variant Role	Flagship / premium derivative	Commercial utility derivative
Accelerator 0 100	10.5 sec	11.2 sec
Common Rail Injection	Common Rail Direct Injection	Gasoline Direct Injection
Diff Lock	No	No
Difflock	No	No
Vdc	Yes	Yes
TPMS	Yes	Yes
Sonar	Yes	Yes
Automatic High Beam	Yes	No
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Telescopic Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Bottle Holders	4	4
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Manual Aircon	Yes	No
Intelligent Keyless Entry	Yes	No
Passive Entry Start	Yes	No
Wireless Charger	Yes	No
Lift Gate	No	No
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors	Yes	No
Power Socket 12v	Yes	Yes
Sound System	8	4
Roof Rack Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Mirror	Electric	Electric
Rim Size	235/50 R18	215/60 R16
Stabilizer Bar Front	Yes	Yes
Stabilizer Bar Rear	Yes	Yes
Sub Frame	Unibody	Unibody
Vehicle To Grid	Not Available	Not Available
Vehicle To Load	Not Available	Not Available
One Pedal Driving	Not Available	Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Electric Motor	Not Available	Not Available
Battery Preconditioning	Not Available	Not Available
Load Bed Cover	Not Available	Not Available
Tailgate Lock	Not Available	Not Available
Sports Bar	Not Available	Not Available
Canopy Fitment	Not Available	Not Available
Bed Extender	Not Available	Not Available
Source Model Column	seltos	sonet-panel-van
Intelligent Battery System	Not Available	Not Available
Front Diff Lock	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Diff Lock	Not Available	Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm	Not Available	Not Available
Load Bed Light	Not Available	Not Available
Load Bed Steps	Not Available	Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks	Not Available	Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	Not Available	Not Available
Tailgate Damper	Not Available	Not Available
Tow Bar Type	Not Available	Not Available
Sport Plus Mode	Not Available	Not Available
Unlocking	Yes	No
Walk Away Lock	Yes	No
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	Yes	No
Rear LED Combination Taillights	Yes	Yes
Front Wiper	Yes	Yes
Front Wipers Type	Yes	Yes
Rearview Mirror Inside	No	No
Vanity Mirror Illuminated	Yes	Yes
Reading Lights Rear	Yes	Yes
Centre Console	Centre Armrest	Centre Armrest
Side Impact Bars	Yes	Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded	1385 l	1143 l
Load Bed Length	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Load Bed Width	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Spec	Seltos	Sonet Panel Van
Fuel Octane Requirement	B7 Diesel	93 Octane
Variable Valve Timing	No	CVVT
Particulate Filter	DPF	No
Fuel Evaporation Control	No	Yes
Idle CO2 Output	143	145
CO2 Emissions	136 g/km	138 g/km
Green NCAP Rating	4	4
Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Euro Emission Standard	Euro 6	Euro 6
Noise Level	67 dB	67 dB
CO2 Emissions G Km	136	138
Hybrid System Type	Not Available	Not Available

Spec	Seltos	Sonet Panel Van
AdBlue Tank Capacity	No	No
Claimed Mileage	19.2 km/l	16.9 km/l
City Mileage	15.6 km/l	13.7 km/l
Highway Mileage	22.2 km/l	20.0 km/l
Real-world Mileage	19.2 km/l	16.9 km/l
Auto Start Stop	Yes	Yes
Emission Standard	Euro 6	Euro 6
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 l	45 l
Fuel Tank Litres	50	45
Charging Port Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Electric Consumption	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Charging Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Spec	Seltos	Sonet Panel Van
Engine Position	Front Transverse	Front Transverse
Gearbox	7-Speed DCT	Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
Transmission Type	Dual Clutch Transmission	Continuously Variable Transmission
Number of Gears	7	CVT
Gear Shift Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Clutch Type	Dry Dual Clutch	Torque Converter
Paddle Shifters	Yes	No
Final Drive Ratio	3.63	3.56
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Drivetrain Layout	FWD	FWD
Differential Lock	No	No
LSD Available	No	No
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	15.1:1	15.1:1
Gearbox Type	7-Speed DCT	Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
Transmission Speeds	7	CVT
Axle Layout	FWD	FWD
Automatic Shift Paddles	Yes	No
4WD Engagement	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Transfer Case	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard	Not Available	Not Available
Low Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Selector	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Differential Type Front	Not Available	Not Available
Differential Type Rear	Not Available	Not Available

Spec	Seltos	Sonet Panel Van
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Brake Override System	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbags	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbag	No	No
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Yes	Yes
Seatbelt Reminder	Yes	Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Yes	Yes
Whiplash Protection	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes
BA	Yes	Yes
EBD	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
TCS	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold	Yes	Yes
Hill Start Assist	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Not Available	Not Available
AEB	Yes	No
Pedestrian Detection AEB	Yes	No
Lane Change Warning	Yes	No
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	No
Fatigue Detection	Yes	No
Speed Alert System	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Safety Rating	5	5
ISOFIX Mounts	Yes	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	Yes	No
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Alarm System	Yes	Yes
ABS EBD	Yes	Yes
ESC With Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	6	6
Driver Passenger Airbags	6	6
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes

Spec	Seltos	Sonet Panel Van
Alternator	Yes	Yes
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 l	4.5 l
Engine Oil Change Interval	15000	15000
Service Plan	3 Years / 45,000 km	3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Duration	3 Years / 45,000 km	3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance	3 Years / 45,000 km	3 Years / 45,000 km
Maintenance Plan	3 Years / 45,000 km	3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Interval	15000	15000
First Service At	15000	15000
Approx Service Cost	R3,500 per service	R3,000 per service
Anti-Rust Treatment	Yes	Yes
Service Intervals	15000	15000
Battery Warranty	7 Years / 150,000 km	7 Years / 150,000 km

Spec	Seltos	Sonet Panel Van
Real-world City Mileage Min	13.3 l/100km	11.6 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max	17.2 l/100km	15.1 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	20.0 l/100km	18.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	23.3 l/100km	21.0 l/100km

Spec	Seltos	Sonet Panel Van
EV Mode	No	No
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Yes	No
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	No
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	No
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	No
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	No
Driver Fatigue Alert	Yes	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	No	No
Auto Highbeam	Yes	No
Reversing Camera	Yes	Yes
Rear View Camera	Yes	Yes
Reverse Camera	Yes	Yes
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Park Assist	Yes	No
360 Degree Camera	Yes	No
Auto Wipers	Yes	No
Auto Lights	Yes	No
Eco Mode	Yes	No
Sport Mode	No	No
Blind Spot Warning	Yes	No
Emergency Braking	Yes	No
Pre-Collision System	Yes	No
Rear View Camera	Yes	Yes
Reverse Camera Type	Yes	Yes
Around View Monitor	Yes	No
Surround View Camera	Yes	No
Parking Distance Sensors	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensor	Yes	Yes
Front Camera	Yes	No
Automatic High Beam	Yes	No
Rain Sensor Wipers	Yes	No

Spec	Seltos	Sonet Panel Van
Locking Differential	No	No
Approach Angle	19 deg	21 deg
Departure Angle	25 deg	35 deg
Ramp Breakover Angle	16 deg	16 deg
Ramp-over Angle	17 deg	18 deg
Recovery Hooks	No	No
Underbody Protection	No	No
Hill Descent Control	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Modes	Not Available	Not Available
Ground Clearance Min	190 mm	211 mm
Ground Clearance Max	190 mm	211 mm
Off Road Descent Control	Not Available	Not Available
4WD System Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Terrain Response System	Not Available	Not Available
Crawl Control	Not Available	Not Available
Underbody Camera	Not Available	Not Available
Energy Recovery Display	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow	Not Available	Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist	Not Available	Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case	Not Available	Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank	Not Available	Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard	Not Available	Not Available
Approach Angle Deg	19 deg	21 deg
Departure Angle Deg	25 deg	35 deg
Breakover Angle	16 deg	16 deg
Wading Depth	Not Available	Not Available

Spec	Seltos	Sonet Panel Van
Length	4370 mm	3995 mm
Width	1800 mm	1790 mm
Height	1640 mm	1635 mm
Wheelbase	2610 mm	2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)	190 mm	211 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	10.6 m	10.4 m
Kerb Weight	1430 kg	1230 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	1920 kg	1670 kg
Doors	5 doors	5 doors
Seating Capacity	5 seats	2 seats
Front Headroom	990 mm	990 mm
Rear Headroom	950 mm	Not Applicable
Front Legroom	1030 mm	1030 mm
Rear Legroom	860 mm	Not Applicable
Boot/Cargo Space	433 l	1296 l
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 l	45 l
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	190 mm	190 mm
Payload Capacity	456 kg	350 kg
Towing Capacity	1100 kg	1100 kg
Number of Rows	2 rows	1 rows

Spec	Seltos	Sonet Panel Van
Front Track Width	1570 mm	1544 mm
Rear Track Width	1560 mm	1536 mm
Chassis Type	Unibody	Unibody
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam	Coupled Torsion Beam
Front Spring Type	Coil Spring	Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type	Coil Spring	Coil Spring
Shock Absorber Type	Telescopic	Telescopic
Front Anti-Roll Bar	Yes	Yes
Rear Anti-Roll Bar	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Adjustable	Adjustable
Front Suspension Type	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type	Coupled Torsion Beam	Coupled Torsion Beam
Rear Axle Type	Coupled Torsion Beam	Coupled Torsion Beam
Shock Absorbers	Telescopic	Telescopic
Chassis Material	Unibody	Unibody
MagneRide Damping	Not Available	Not Available

Spec	Seltos	Sonet Panel Van
Front Overhang	840 mm	800 mm
Rear Overhang	920 mm	695 mm
Body Type	Compact SUV	Panel Van
Alloy Wheel Design	Alloy Alloy	Steel
Wing Mirror Type	Electric	Electric
Rear Wiper	Yes	Yes
Led Headlights	Yes	No
LED Headlamps	Yes	No
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
DRL	Yes	Yes
Led Taillights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Yes	No
Fog Lamps	Yes	No
Front Fog Lights	Yes	No
Rear Fog Lights	Yes	Yes
Panoramic Sunroof	No	No
Roof Type	Standard	Standard
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Body Cladding	No	No
Chrome Exterior Finish	No	No
Door Handle Finish	Body Colour	Body Colour
Exterior Colour Options	Multiple	Multiple
Exterior Colour Options	7	2
Exterior Mirror Electric	Yes	Yes
Auto Headlights	Yes	No
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Headlamps	Yes	No
Headlights	Yes	No
Headlight Type	Yes	No
Exterior Mirror Folding	Yes	No
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	No
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	Yes
Front Fog Lamps	Yes	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Exterior Door Handle Colour	Body Colour	Body Colour
Load Bed Liner	Not Available	Not Available
Active Exhaust	Not Available	Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof	Standard	Standard

Spec	Seltos	Sonet Panel Van
Front Shoulder Room	1380 mm	1380 mm
Rear Shoulder Room	1330 mm	1330 mm
Steering Type	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Rear USB Ports	Yes	No
Instrument Cluster Type	Digital	Digital
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather
Rear AC Vents	No	No
Heated Seats	Yes	No
Cooled Seats	Yes	No
Ventilated Seats	Yes	No
Seat Material	Leather	Cloth
Fabric Seats	No	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	No
Driver Seat Adjustment	8-Way Power	6-Way Manual
Adjustable Driver Seat	8-Way Power	6-Way Manual
Seat Adjustment	8-Way Power	6-Way Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment	4-Way Manual	4-Way Manual
Adjustable Front Seat	4-Way Manual	4-Way Manual
Driver Lumbar Support	Yes	No
Memory Seats	Yes	No
60 40 Split Seat	Yes	Yes
Folding Rear Seats	Yes	Yes
Front Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Rear Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Front Armrest	Centre Armrest	Centre Armrest
Rear Armrest	Yes	Yes
Door Map Pockets	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders	4	4
Ambient Lighting	Yes	No
Interior Colour Options	Black	Black
Interior Courtesy Lamps	10.25-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster (GT-Line), heads-up display (GT-Line), panoramic sunroof (GT-Line Plus), 360-degree AVM (GT-Line), Bose audio (GT-Line), ventilated front seats (GT-Line)	2-seat cab, sealed cargo bulkhead, touchscreen infotainment, air conditioning, 205mm ground clearance
Boot Space Seats Down	1385	1143
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Trim	Leather	Cloth
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Leather	Cloth
Driver Seat	8-Way Power	6-Way Manual
Seat Fold Type	Yes	Yes
Armrest Front	Centre Armrest	Centre Armrest
Armrest Rear	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	Yes	Yes
Interior Colours	Black	Black
Interior Trim Colour	Black	Black
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest	Yes	No

Spec	Seltos	Sonet Panel Van
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Front	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Front Brake Disc Diameter	300 mm	280 mm
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Brake Type Rear	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Drum Diameter	260 mm	236 mm
Parking Brake Type	Electronic	Electronic
Tyre Size	235/50 R18	215/60 R16
Wheel Rim Size	235/50 R18	215/60 R16
Front Tyre Width	235 mm	215 mm
Rear Tyre Width	235 mm	215 mm
Wheel Diameter	235/50 R18	215/60 R16
Wheel Type	Alloy Alloy	Steel
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Tyre Load Index	103	102
Tyre Speed Rating	H	H
Spare Tyre	Temporary Spare	Temporary Spare
Spare Wheel Type	Temporary Spare	Temporary Spare
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Display	Yes	Yes
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Autonomous Emergency Brake	Yes	No
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Yes	Yes
Wheel Material	Alloy Alloy	Steel
Wheels	Alloy Alloy	Steel
Spare Wheel Size Type	Temporary Spare	Temporary Spare
Handbrake Type	Electronic	Electronic
Electric Park Brake	Electronic	Electronic
Wheel Size Type	235/50 R18	215/60 R16
Fifth Wheel Prep	Not Available	Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather	Leather
Steering Wheel Trim	Leather	Leather
Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Yes
Cornering Brake Control	Yes	Yes
Auto Brake Hold	Electronic	Electronic

Spec	Seltos	Sonet Panel Van
Infotainment Screen	10.25	8.0
Infotainment Display	10.25	8.0
Infotainment System	10.25-inch Touchscreen	8.0-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen Size	10.25	8.0
Touchscreen	10.25	8.0
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Apple CarPlay	Yes	Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Yes	Yes
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB Ports	4	2
Rear Usb	Yes	No
AUX Input	No	No
Wi-Fi Hotspot	No	No
Number of Speakers	8	4
Premium Audio	Yes	No
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Radio	Yes	Yes
Voice Recognition	Yes	Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster	Yes	Yes
Head Up Display	Yes	No
Audio Controls On Steering	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Yes	Yes
Multi Information Display	Digital	Digital
Display Audio	10.25-inch Touchscreen	8.0-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Connected Services	Yes	Yes
Audio Speakers	8	4
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	4	2
Voice Control	Yes	Yes
Audio	Yes	Yes
Audio System	Yes	Yes
Wireless Android Auto	Yes	Yes

Spec	Seltos	Sonet Panel Van
Basic Warranty	7 Years / 150,000 km	7 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Years	7 Years / 150,000 km	7 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers	7 Years / 150,000 km	7 Years / 150,000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	5 Years	5 Years
Roadside Assistance	5 Years	5 Years
Roadside Assistance	5 Years	5 Years
Warranty	7 Years / 150,000 km	7 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	5 Years	5 Years

Spec	Seltos	Sonet Panel Van
Body Style	SUV	Van
Model Year	2026	2026
Segment	SUV	Van
Vehicle Type	SUV	Van
Dealer Stock Note	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup	Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note	Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Steel Grey, Gravity Blue, Intense Red, Pewter Olive, Glacier White Pearl (dual-tone on GT-Line)	Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl
Tare Mass Kg	1430 kg	1230 kg
Model Introduced Year	2020	2022
Generation	First generation (SP2); SA launch 2020; 2023 facelift model current	Commercial derivative of first-generation Sonet BC3 platform
Facelift History	2023 facelift with revised front and rear styling, updated ADAS suite and interior upgrades	No significant facelift; tracks Sonet passenger model updates
Facelift Launched Since	2023	Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Production Status	active	active

Spec	Seltos	Sonet Panel Van
Price Zar	599995 ZAR	359995 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	Current listed price
Starting Price	599995	359995
Starting Price Zar	599995	359995
Ownership Role	Flagship	Mid

Spec	Seltos	Sonet Panel Van
Engine	1.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel	1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code	D4FE	G4LC
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Hybrid System	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Engine Displacement	1493 cc	1497 cc
Cylinders	4	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Inline
Valves	16	16
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged	Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection	Direct Injection
Compression Ratio	16.0:1	13.0:1
Bore	75 mm	75 mm
Stroke	84.5 mm	84.5 mm
Maximum Power	85 kW @ 4000 rpm	85 kW @ 6300 rpm
Maximum Torque	260 Nm @ 1500 rpm	143 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Combined Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Combined Torque	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Motor Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Number of Motors	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Motor Location	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Transmission	7-Speed DCT	CVT
Top Speed	175 km/h	172 km/h
0-100 km/h	10.5 sec	11.2 sec
Quarter Mile	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes	Not Officially Disclosed	No
Launch Control	No	No
Rev Limiter	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio	59.4 kW/tonne	69.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	181.8 Nm/tonne	116.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Battery Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Battery Voltage	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Electric Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
AC Charging Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
DC Charging Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
AC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
DC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Seltos and Sonet Panel Van comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Seltos 45 vs Sonet Panel Van 36.

Efficiency index: Seltos 73 vs Sonet Panel Van 65.

Safety-equipment index: Seltos 93 vs Sonet Panel Van 72.

Practicality index: Seltos 60 vs Sonet Panel Van 59.

Ownership-cover index: Seltos 71 vs Sonet Panel Van 71.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

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Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100

Evidence-index readout

Seltos leads by 9 points

Seltos has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Sonet Panel Van remains close.

Evidence leader 68 /100

Lead 9 points

Data 99% source coverage

#1 Evidence leader

Seltos

99% source coverage 3 strong categories

Best at Safety 93 Check Performance 45

Performance 45

Efficiency 73

Safety 93

Practicality 60

Ownership 71

Leads by 9 points

Sonet Panel Van

99% source coverage 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 72 Check Performance 36

Performance 36

Efficiency 65

Safety 72

Practicality 59

Ownership 71

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Seltos +9 Efficiency Seltos +8 Safety Seltos +21 Practicality Seltos +1 Ownership Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

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Evidence-index leader

Seltos

Performance 45/100

Efficiency 73/100

Safety 93/100

Practicality 60/100

Ownership 71/100

Sonet Panel Van

Performance 36/100

Efficiency 65/100

Safety 72/100

Practicality 59/100

Ownership 71/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index KIA Seltos leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts vs 59 pts for Sonet Panel Van

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Seltos leads. However, Sonet Panel Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Seltos vs Sonet Panel Van questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.

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Seltos leads by 9 points

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