Kia · 2025 model year
₱1,098,000 to ₱1,348,000
2 variants. Confirm the price with a dealer before you buy.
By Aditya AmanPublished Jan 15, 2025Updated Feb 1, 2026Editorial PolicyLives in the Philippines and has driven nearly every Luzon expressway with his family.All 2 variants, cheapest first, with the SRP and the monthly payment.
| Variant | Price | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| EX IVTCVT · Gasoline | ₱1,098,000Base variant | ₱18,417 |
| SX IVTCVT · Gasoline | ₱1,348,000+₱250,000 | ₱22,610 |
Monthly: 20% down, 60 months at UnionBank's published brand-new rate. Change the bank, down payment or term.
Pick a variant, a bank, a down payment and a term. Rates from our dated bank table are applied, with calculation assumptions shown below (rates checked September 27, 2026); dealer promos are not included.
Monthly payment
₱18,417
for 60 months at UnionBank
UnionBank's published add-on rate for a brand-new car. The bank confirms the final rate after it approves you.
Compare every bank side by side₱17,191 to ₱51,572 a year
Comprehensive cover for the EX IVT: own damage and theft at 1.25% to 3.75% of the price (Insurance Commission motor tariff, private car), with stamp tax, VAT and local tax. Acts of nature cost extra; the insurer's quote decides the premium.
Compare insurers and what each coversThe EX IVT at ₱1,098,000 is the list price. Ask a dealer for their cash price, current promo and a loan quote on this variant; they reply by phone or email.
Get a dealer quote for the EX IVTFrom our catalogue record, not yet checked against the brand's spec sheet.
What our catalogue lists for this model. Features can differ by variant; check the trim you want with the dealer.
Still being confirmed trim by trim: adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking. Ask the dealer which variants have them.
The Seltos is rated at 16 km/L on the highway. At this week's DOE Metro Manila price of ₱84.20 per liter of Unleaded 95 (week of October 27 to November 2, 2026), that works out to:
The Seltos pays Class 1 tolls on every expressway. Work out the toll for your route, the fuel for your own trip, or which RFID you need.
The short version, the facts with their sources, then the review topic by topic.
The Kia Seltos 2025 is a compact SUV from ₱1,098,000 with 149 hp, 16 km/L on the highway.
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Compact SUVs priced closest to the Seltos's ₱1,098,000 start, then nearby body types. Only cars whose price we have checked.
The first three cars above, the ones priced nearest the Seltos, side by side. A dash means we hold no checked figure.
| Spec | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₱1,098,000 | ₱1,134,000 | ₱1,048,000 | ₱989,000 |
| Engine | 2.0 L | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
| Power | 149 hp | 113 hp | 145 hp | 175 hp |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 144 Nm | 210 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Gearbox | IVT (CVT) | 6MT / IVT / 7DCT | CVT | CVT / 7DCT |
| Fuel economy | 16 km/L (hwy) | 17 km/L (hwy) | 15 km/L (hwy) | 16 km/L (hwy) |
| Cargo space | 433 L | 433 L | 475 L | 330 L |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Toll class | Class 1 | Class 1 | Class 1 | Class 1 |
27 Kia showrooms in our directory, Metro Manila first. Call one directly, or send one inquiry below and that dealer's sales team gets it.
Citimotors Bldg., Chino Roces Ave., corner Don Bosco St., Pasong Tamo, Makati City
Nearest expressway: Skyway, Buendia exit
1552, 833 Sheridan, Mandaluyong City
1120 Pres. Quirino Avenue Extension Brgy 827 Zone 89 Paco Manila, Manila
Lot 33 Blk 30 Gil Fernando Ave., corner, Mt Everest, Marikina City
137 A. Bonifacio Ave. Barangka, Marikina City
Alabang-Zapote Road, Corner Acacia Ave, Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa, Muntinlupa, 1780
Nehrujee Building, 8222 Dr Arcadio Santos Ave, San Isidro, Paranaque, 1700
Diosdado Macapagal ave cor Gil Puyat, Pasay
1235 Amang Rodriguez Ave., Dela Paz, Pasig
L35 - Block 11 E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue, Quezon City
Nearest expressway: NLEX, Balintawak exit
938, 28th St, BGC, Taguig, 1635
LGC Automotive Services Building, M.A. Roxas Highway, Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City, 2009
Nearest expressway: NLEX, Angeles exit
Banga Yap Brgy. Singcang, Bacolod
Km 4 J.C. Aquino Ave, Libertad Highway, Butuan
Celilu Compound, Km 17, Ortigas Avenue Exit, Sto. Domingo, Cainta, 1900
93 San Agustin 2 Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, Dasmarinas
Bonifacio Avenue, Tibanga Highway, Iligan, 9200
6475 Daang Hari Road Imus, Imus
Gorordo St. Lahug, Cebu City
A. Soriano Avenue, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City
417 A Cortez Ave, Mandaue City
Km 7 J.P. Laurel Avenue, Lanang, Davao City
G/F SM City Davao Annex Building Fronting Oakley Store, Ecoland, Davao City
National Highway, Gusa, Cagayan de Oro
Taft North Mandurriao, Iloilo City, Iloilo City, 5000
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The Kia Seltos costs ₱1,098,000 for the EX IVT up to ₱1,348,000 for the SX IVT (Luzon SRP). Dealers adjust prices with promos and stock, so confirm the figure before you pay a reservation fee.
For the EX IVT at ₱1,098,000, a 20% down payment is ₱219,600 and the monthly payment is about ₱18,417 over 60 months at UnionBank's published brand-new rate, the lowest in our bank table. Use the calculator on this page to change the bank, down payment and term.
The EX IVT is the cheapest at ₱1,098,000, with a CVT transmission. The SX IVT tops the range at ₱1,348,000, ₱250,000 more.
The Kia Seltos 2025 comes in 2 variants: EX IVT, SX IVT. Each variant's price and loan example is listed in the price section of this page.
The Kia Seltos is rated at 16 km/L on the highway. At this week's DOE Metro Manila price of ₱84.20 per liter of Unleaded 95, 100 km costs about ₱526 in fuel.
The Kia Seltos is a Class 1 vehicle on NLEX, SLEX, Skyway, TPLEX, SCTEX, STAR, CAVITEX, CALAX and every other Philippine expressway. Use the toll calculator for the exact fee on your route.
The Kia Seltos has 6 airbags. We are still confirming adaptive cruise, lane keep assist and automatic emergency braking trim by trim, so ask the dealer which variants have them.
The Kia Seltos has 433 liters of cargo space with the rear seats up, and 190 mm of ground clearance.
Our directory lists 27 Kia dealers, including Quezon City, Muntinlupa, Marikina, Bacolod and 18 more cities. Each listing on this page has the address, phone number and nearest expressway exit.
The Creta GLS offers SmartSense ADAS (adaptive cruise, lane keep, AEB) which the Seltos entirely lacks. This is the decisive difference for expressway safety. The Seltos counters with a more powerful 2.0L engine (149 hp vs 113 hp), Bose audio, head-up display, and a panoramic sunroof on the SX. For expressway safety features, the Creta GLS wins. For cabin luxury features and engine refinement, the Seltos SX has the edge.
Common issues reported by Philippine Seltos owners include the IVT exhibiting rubber-band effect during hard acceleration requests, making overtaking feel less responsive than conventional automatic competitors. Some owners report the panoramic sunroof occasionally creaking on rough roads, and the infotainment system lag when processing Apple CarPlay wireless connections. The 2.0L engine itself is reliable with maintenance at Kia's recommended 10,000 km intervals.
The Seltos is a comfortable companion for long expressway drives. Standard cruise control, a refined 2.0L engine, and the Bose sound system on the SX make 3-4 hour NLEX-SCTEX-TPLEX runs pleasant. The 433L trunk handles family luggage easily. The main limitation is the lack of ADAS, the driver must manage speed adjustments and lane positioning manually throughout the journey.
The Coolray has significantly more power (175 hp turbo vs 149 hp NA), full ADAS on the Sport variant, and a more engaging 7DCT transmission. The Seltos counters with a larger 2.0L engine that feels smoother at highway cruise, standard cruise control on all variants, Bose audio, a panoramic sunroof, and a more refined cabin. For expressway performance and safety tech, the Coolray Sport wins. For cabin refinement and comfort features, the Seltos SX is the better choice.