Suv Petrol Manual FWD 5-seat

KIA Seltos 1.5 LX 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 LX Manual is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.
ZAR 449,995
On-road in
ZAR 462,294
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 449,995
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,600
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,350
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 900
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,400
Insurance
ZAR 4,050
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 449,995
Estimated finance from ZAR 7,917/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 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 7,917
Total Interest
ZAR 115,040
Total Payable
ZAR 475,040
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 Manual

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

The Seltos 1.5 LX Manual occupies the second rung of the Seltos hierarchy, and for a specific type of buyer it represents the most balanced entry in the range. Priced at R449,995, it slots R60,000 above the LS Manual and R20,000 below the LX CVT, offering the satisfaction of a manual gearbox alongside the meaningfully upgraded specification of the LX trim level. The G4LC 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine produces 85kW and 143Nm, connected to a six-speed manual gearbox. The clutch feel and gearshift quality are identical to the LS — which is to say, well engineered for a car in this segment. On the N1 between Johannesburg and Pretoria, sixth gear at 120km/h has the engine spinning at about 2,800rpm — relaxed, quiet, and fuel-efficient. On William Nicol Drive in the afternoon rush, the manual's ability to engine-brake into the queue without touching the brakes is a small but real advantage that CVT drivers cannot access. The gearbox is the same unit throughout all petrol Seltos manual variants, which means long-term parts availability and workshop familiarity are not concerns. Over a year at 18,000km that works out to roughly R29,000 in fuel at the urban end of the range — an entirely manageable number for the demographic this vehicle targets. The wireless charging pad on the LX is worth naming because it removes the cable clutter that plagues the LS's dual-USB arrangement. This is particularly valuable for buyers who use Android Auto or Apple CarPlay all day and would otherwise drain a battery pack through constant connection. The Seltos 1.5 LX Manual is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between an SUV body, Petrol power and a Manual transmission. Its appeal comes from the interaction between the mid trim, an active listing and a South African price reference of R449,995 for Seltos 1.5 LX Manual. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for family travel, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for Seltos 1.5 LX 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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Where the KIA Seltos Fits Best

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Who buys this

The best buyer for Seltos 1.5 LX Manual can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Seltos 1.5 LX Manual makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with an active listing. Families should check seating and luggage access; business users should weigh cargo, downtime and service limits; commuters should look closely at fuel, tyres and traffic comfort for Seltos 1.5 LX Manual. The right choice is not the one with the longest list, but the one that keeps doing its main job without an avoidable monthly compromise for Seltos 1.5 LX Manual

City
Short throw, light clutch, and well-spaced ratios that suit both urban and open-road use. The urban test for Seltos 1.5 LX Manual should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded
Highway
For highway buyers, the Seltos 1.5 LX Manual 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 Manual. Run Seltos 1.5 LX Manual 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 South African price reference of R449,995, engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol and a power output of 85 kW @ 6300 rpm is more informative than maximum speed for Seltos 1.5 LX Manual. Owners travelling between provinces should also price replacement tyres, roadside assistance and scheduled service for Seltos 1.5 LX Manual
Off-Road
Ground clearance is only one part of the rough-road answer for Seltos 1.5 LX Manual. For Seltos 1.5 LX Manual, the sensible check is the exact fwd arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath. Stay cautious where the local data does not state clearance or wading depth for Seltos 1.5 LX Manual. A buyer whose routine includes construction tracks or isolated farm roads should compare a vehicle with documented capability rather than infer it from styling for Seltos 1.5 LX Manual

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

A fair review of Seltos 1.5 LX Manual should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The buying case for Seltos 1.5 LX Manual is specific. The mid trim gives it a reason to be considered, while an active listing and a South African price reference of R449,995 set the boundaries for Seltos 1.5 LX Manual. It deserves a shortlist when those details solve a repeated South African driving need for Seltos 1.5 LX Manual. It is less persuasive when the buyer is paying for unused capacity or assuming that another derivative’s equipment applies here for Seltos 1.5 LX Manual. Compare the written price, the nearest grade and one genuine alternative before deciding for Seltos 1.5 LX Manual

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: Manual
  • ✓Trim: mid
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R449,995
  • ✓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 LX Manual can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Seltos 1.5 LX Manual depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Seltos 1.5 LX Manual quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Seltos 1.5 LX Manual budget.
  • ✕A short Seltos 1.5 LX Manual test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Seltos 1.5 LX Manual capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Seltos 1.5 LX Manual grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Seltos 1.5 LX Manual figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Seltos 1.5 LX Manual stock and support terms.

KIA Seltos FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the KIA Seltos 1.5 LX Manual is R449,995. 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 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 LX 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 LX Manual is around 16.4 km/l.

The best buyer for Seltos 1.5 LX Manual can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Seltos 1.5 LX Manual makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with an active listing.

Short throw, light clutch, and well-spaced ratios that suit both urban and open-road use. The urban test for Seltos 1.5 LX Manual should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded

For highway buyers, the Seltos 1.5 LX Manual 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 Manual.

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