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KIA Seltos 1.5 LS Manual

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation First generation (SP2); SA launch 2020; 2023 facelift model current Current version 2023 Body style SUV
Seltos 1.5 LS Manual is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.
ZAR 389,995
On-road in
ZAR 401,754
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 389,995
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,600
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,350
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 900
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,400
Insurance
ZAR 3,510
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 389,995
Estimated finance from ZAR 6,818/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1497cc (1.5L) Torque:143Nm (105 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:190mm (7.5″) Power:85kW (114 bhp) Boot433L (15.3 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 16.4 km/l (39 mpg)
City 13.2 km/l (31 mpg)
Highway 19.2 km/l (45 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the KIA Seltos 1.5 LS Manual in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 6,818
Total Interest
ZAR 99,062
Total Payable
ZAR 409,062
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

KIA Seltos 1.5 LS Manual

Seltos 1.5 LS Manual is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.

Buy a new compact crossover in South Africa today and you face a peculiar market reality: most of the interesting metal sits above R450,000, while anything priced below that mark tends to feel like a compromise you tolerate rather than enjoy. Understanding why starts with the powertrain and ends with the numbers on a finance agreement. On Gauteng's N1 South during the morning commute, you sit mostly in third and fourth anyway, and the engine holds a relaxed 2,800rpm at 100km/h in sixth gear, which keeps background road noise at a civilised level. At the current pump price of around R22 per litre for 95 unleaded, that translates to roughly R139 per 100km — cheap enough to make the school holiday trip to Ballito feel affordable rather than a fuel-budget crisis. Even at the urban end of that range, the per-kilometre cost is cheaper than the diesel variants once you factor in the R100,000 price gap between LS Manual and the cheapest diesel LX Auto, plus the diesel pump premium of roughly R1 per litre over petrol nationally. The tank holds 50 litres, giving a real-world range of 640 to 730km depending on driving mix. One fill-up covers the Johannesburg to Bloemfontein run on the N1 with fuel to spare, which removes range anxiety on longer inter-city runs. On the N10 through the Northern Cape between Hanover and Colesberg — where petrol stations are sparse — that range cushion is genuinely reassuring rather than merely a marketing claim. For a buyer searching the Seltos 1.5 LS Manual price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. A South African price reference of R389,995 describes the opportunity; engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol and a power output of 85 kW @ 6300 rpm describe the conditions around it for Seltos 1.5 LS Manual. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for Seltos 1.5 LS Manual

KIA Seltos — Quick Facts

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.5 LS Manual Base Petrol Efficiency16.4 km/l Manual ZAR 389,995
1.5 LS CVT Base Petrol Efficiency16.4 km/l CVT ZAR 409,995
1.5 LX Manual Mid Petrol Efficiency16.4 km/l Manual ZAR 449,995
1.5 LX CVT Mid Petrol Efficiency16.4 km/l CVT ZAR 469,995
1.5 EX CVT Top Petrol Efficiency16.4 km/l CVT ZAR 519,995
1.5 EX+ CVT Flagship Petrol Efficiency16.4 km/l CVT ZAR 569,995
1.5T-GDI GT-Line DCT Flagship Petrol Efficiency13.7 km/l Automatic ZAR 629,995
1.5D LX Auto Mid Diesel Efficiency19.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 499,995
1.5D EX Auto Top Diesel Efficiency19.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 549,995
1.5D EX+ Auto Flagship Diesel Efficiency19.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 599,995
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.5 LS Manual Base Petrol Efficiency16.4 km/l Manual ZAR 389,995
1.5 LS CVT Base Petrol Efficiency16.4 km/l CVT ZAR 409,995
1.5 LX Manual Mid Petrol Efficiency16.4 km/l Manual ZAR 449,995
1.5 LX CVT Mid Petrol Efficiency16.4 km/l CVT ZAR 469,995
1.5 EX CVT Top Petrol Efficiency16.4 km/l CVT ZAR 519,995
1.5 EX+ CVT Flagship Petrol Efficiency16.4 km/l CVT ZAR 569,995
1.5T-GDI GT-Line DCT Flagship Petrol Efficiency13.7 km/l Automatic ZAR 629,995
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.5D LX Auto Mid Diesel Efficiency19.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 499,995
1.5D EX Auto Top Diesel Efficiency19.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 549,995
1.5D EX+ Auto Flagship Diesel Efficiency19.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 599,995
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KIA Seltos Specifications

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Driving fit

Where the KIA Seltos Fits Best

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Who buys this

It is a considered starting point for a buyer who wants genuine crossover capability, Kia's seven-year warranty backstop, and a monthly repayment that does not require a second income. A shopper researching Seltos 1.5 LS Manual should separate need from showroom appeal

City
It pulls cleanly from 2,000rpm in urban traffic, and the six-speed manual gearbox has a short, precise throw that rewards drivers who enjoy rowing their own gears. Around town, Seltos 1.5 LS Manual should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a South African price reference of R389,995 becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading
Highway
On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Seltos 1.5 LS Manual out with the load it normally carries. For highway buyers, the Seltos 1.5 LS Manual needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Check how it tracks on uneven tar, how the transmission responds after a downshift and whether the boot or load area remains usable for Seltos 1.5 LS Manual. A front-wheel drive drivetrain helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort for Seltos 1.5 LS Manual
Off-Road
This is a gearbox you can operate without conscious thought, which is exactly what entry-level buyers need during a difficult morning commute through Midrand. If the Seltos 1.5 LS Manual will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it

KIA Seltos 1.5 LS Manual — Should You Buy It?

Not yet rated: no complete Hagalu editorial review is published for this exact variant. The buyer guidance below is not a scored review.

Seltos 1.5 LS Manual deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

Seltos 1.5 LS Manual is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in a Manual transmission and accept the limitation represented by an active listing. A fair review of Seltos 1.5 LS Manual should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a power output of 85 kW @ 6300 rpm, a 6-Speed Manual transmission and a 6-Speed Manual transmission can be valuable for the right driver for Seltos 1.5 LS Manual. The same package may feel expensive or inconvenient if the vehicle spends its life in a different role for Seltos 1.5 LS Manual. Drive the exact version loaded as it will be used, then read the service, warranty, tyre and insurance costs beside the purchase price for Seltos 1.5 LS Manual

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: Manual
  • ✓Trim: base
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R389,995
  • ✓Engine: 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 85 kW @ 6300 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Seltos 1.5 LS Manual can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Seltos 1.5 LS Manual depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Seltos 1.5 LS Manual quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Seltos 1.5 LS Manual budget.
  • ✕A short Seltos 1.5 LS Manual test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Seltos 1.5 LS Manual capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Seltos 1.5 LS Manual grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Seltos 1.5 LS Manual figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Seltos 1.5 LS Manual stock and support terms.

KIA Seltos FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the KIA Seltos 1.5 LS Manual is R389,995. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises 1.5 LS Manual, 1.5 LS CVT, 1.5 LX Manual, 1.5 LX CVT, 1.5D LX Auto, 1.5 EX CVT, 1.5D EX Auto, 1.5 EX+ CVT, 1.5D EX+ Auto, 1.5T-GDI GT-Line DCT. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than...

The listed ground clearance for the KIA Seltos 1.5 LS Manual is 190 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the KIA Seltos 1.5 LS Manual is 1497 cc, with output shown as 85 kW (114 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the KIA Seltos 1.5 LS Manual is around 16.4 km/l.

It is a considered starting point for a buyer who wants genuine crossover capability, Kia's seven-year warranty backstop, and a monthly repayment that does not require a second income. A shopper researching Seltos 1.5 LS Manual should separate need from showroom appeal

It pulls cleanly from 2,000rpm in urban traffic, and the six-speed manual gearbox has a short, precise throw that rewards drivers who enjoy rowing their own gears. Around town, Seltos 1.5 LS Manual should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration.

On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Seltos 1.5 LS Manual out with the load it normally carries. For highway buyers, the Seltos 1.5 LS Manual needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard.

Buyers researching the KIA Seltos often compare it with rivals such as Chery Tiggo 7 Pro , Changan UNI-S , GWM Jolion Pro , MG ZS Pro , Volkswagen T-Cross . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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