Suv Petrol CVT FWD 5-seat

KIA Seltos 1.5 LX CVT

Price in Polokwane, 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 LX CVT is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.
ZAR 469,995
On-road in
ZAR 482,339
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 469,995
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,600
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,400
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 950
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,400
Insurance
ZAR 3,995
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 469,995
Estimated finance from ZAR 8,247/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 LX CVT 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 8,247
Total Interest
ZAR 119,834
Total Payable
ZAR 494,834
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 LX CVT

Seltos 1.5 LX CVT is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.

If you ask a Kia dealer which Seltos variant sells in the highest volumes, the answer is almost always the LX CVT. Priced at R469,995, it sits at the crossroads of the range — above the entry-level LS variants, below the more expensive EX and GT-Line grades — and offers the combination most South African compact crossover buyers actually want: automatic transmission, a large touchscreen, alloy wheels, wireless charging, and a factory warranty that covers seven years. The powertrain pairing of the G4LC 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine with the CVT is well understood by now: 85kW and 143Nm, smooth and undemanding in daily use, with fuel consumption that sits between 6.1L/100km on a relaxed highway run and 7.8L/100km in heavy urban traffic. The CVT keeps the engine in its most efficient rev range without stepped ratio changes, which means the transition from traffic lights to highway speed is smooth enough that passengers who have not been told about the CVT assume the car has a conventional torque converter automatic. At 120km/h on the N3 between Johannesburg and Durban, the engine sits at around 2,900rpm in CVT lock-up mode. Cabin refinement at that speed is reasonable — not as quiet as a turbodiesel, but significantly better than the previous Seltos generation, whose cabin acoustics attracted criticism. The 10.25-inch touchscreen is the most immediately noticeable upgrade over the LS variants. The Toyota C-HR 1.8 Hybrid Active at approximately R469,000 matches the price and adds a hybrid drivetrain with genuinely better urban fuel economy, but the C-HR's rear seat is noticeably cramped and its boot smaller than the Seltos. A proper look at the Seltos 1.5 LX CVT begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, a CVT transmission sits beside Petrol power, while the mid trim sets a practical boundary

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

The best buyer for Seltos 1.5 LX CVT can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare a CVT transmission and Petrol power with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

City
The urban test for Seltos 1.5 LX CVT should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. City use is where the small decisions accumulate for Seltos 1.5 LX CVT. Drive the Seltos 1.5 LX CVT through the tightest parking area, a steep ramp, a speed hump and stop-start traffic. Pay attention to the steering, sight lines, low-speed response, seat position and climate control rather than relying on a quiet dealership loop for Seltos 1.5 LX CVT. A Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) transmission matters when the cabin or load is full, and a front-wheel drive drivetrain can change the cost of repeated short trips for Seltos 1.5 LX CVT
Highway
For highway buyers, the Seltos 1.5 LX CVT needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for Seltos 1.5 LX CVT. Run Seltos 1.5 LX CVT at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see whether the driver can remain relaxed after an hour. The interaction between a power output of 85 kW @ 6300 rpm, a Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) transmission and a front-wheel drive drivetrain is more informative than maximum speed for Seltos 1.5 LX CVT. Owners travelling between provinces should also price replacement tyres, roadside assistance and scheduled service for Seltos 1.5 LX CVT
Off-Road
The suspension — MacPherson front, torsion beam rear — soaks up the undulating N3 surface between Harrismith and Van Reenen without transmitting sharp impacts to the cabin. A South African price reference of R469,995 may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability

KIA Seltos 1.5 LX CVT — 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 LX CVT deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

A fair review of Seltos 1.5 LX CVT should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of the mid trim, an active listing and a South African price reference of R469,995 can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: CVT
  • ✓Trim: mid
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R469,995
  • ✓Engine: 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 85 kW @ 6300 rpm
  • ✓Gearbox: Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Seltos 1.5 LX CVT can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Seltos 1.5 LX CVT depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Seltos 1.5 LX CVT quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Seltos 1.5 LX CVT budget.
  • ✕A short Seltos 1.5 LX CVT test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Seltos 1.5 LX CVT capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Seltos 1.5 LX CVT grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Seltos 1.5 LX CVT figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Seltos 1.5 LX CVT stock and support terms.

KIA Seltos FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the KIA Seltos 1.5 LX CVT is R469,995. 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 LX CVT 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 LX CVT 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 LX CVT is around 16.4 km/l.

The best buyer for Seltos 1.5 LX CVT can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare a CVT transmission and Petrol power with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

The urban test for Seltos 1.5 LX CVT should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. City use is where the small decisions accumulate for Seltos 1.5 LX CVT.

For highway buyers, the Seltos 1.5 LX CVT needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for Seltos 1.5 LX CVT.

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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