On July 2, the 2026 Kia Cetus was officially launched, with a new 1.5L luxury comfort version, with a total of 8 configuration models. From July 1st to July 31st, you can enjoy a “summer leisure price” of 77,900 yuan when you purchase the 1.5L luxury version, and you can enjoy a number of rights and interests: financial discount of up to 5,000 yuan, 2,000 yuan fuel card for targeted people, 4,000 yuan discount for college graduates, and 5 basic maintenance materials for 5 years.
Kia Seltos will sell more than 312,000 units worldwide in 2024, which is Kia’s global sales responsibility. The 2026 model continues to be of unified global quality and upgrades to meet the needs of young Chinese users for comfort and intelligence.
Compared with the 1.5L Deluxe Edition, the 1.5L Luxury Comfort Edition adds KiaConnect & Baidu Intelligent Interconnection System 3.0, SVM360° panoramic image, BVM side rear image, 10.25-inch colorful instrument cluster, BLE mobile phone Bluetooth key, upgraded 17-inch aluminum alloy mirror wheels, headlights/taillights welcome function; Optional driver’s power seats (6-way), ventilated/heated front seats, panoramic sunroof, overhead cargo rack. The car is the first model in the 90,000-class SUV to be equipped with seat ventilation, and it is rare in its class to provide seat ventilation and heating functions at the same time.
The exterior adopts Kia’s “OppositesUnited” design concept, equipped with Starmap lighting system, headlights/taillights with welcome function, 17-inch aluminum alloy mirrored wheels, high-gloss black minimalist bumpers, and is available in 7 monochrome bodies (including olive green, ice rock blue, etc.) and 6 two-tone bodies.
The body size is 4,385mm, 1,800mm, 1,650mm, and the wheelbase is 2,630mm; The front headroom is 1,018mm, the rear headroom is 980mm, the legroom is 1,000mm, and the trunk volume is 429L. The rear seats support adjustment, the backrest is folded down and the height of the 3 headrests are adjusted, equipped with wireless charging of mobile phones, storage compartments, rear center armrests and cup holders.
In terms of driving control, the front MacPherson independent suspension and rear torsion beam suspension are combined, with a minimum turning radius of 5.4m and a minimum ground clearance of 163mm. In terms of intelligent configuration, it is equipped with KiaConnect & Baidu Intelligent Interconnection System 3.0, equipped with dual 10.25-inch intelligent integrated displays, supporting voice control, real-time navigation, remote control, car-home interconnection, online entertainment and OTA remote upgrades; There is also a rear silent mode, a valet mode, a Bluetooth key for BLE mobile phones, and multi-color dynamic ambient lights.
Intelligent driving assistance functions include: FCA Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, LFA Lane Keeping Assist, LKA Lane Avoidance Assist, ISLA Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, DAW Driver Attention Warning, RVM Reversing Image, BVM Side Rear Image, and HDA Highway Driving Assist, NSCC-Z/C-based Navigation Intelligent Cruise Control, SCC Intelligent Cruise Control, and SVM 360° Panoramic Image.
The power is available in two combinations, 1.5L with continuously variable transmission, and 1.4T with 7-speed dual-clutch, the former with a maximum power of 115 horsepower, the latter with 140 horsepower, and the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers under the WLTC standard is 6.05L and 6.26L respectively.
As a global model, Cetus follows the global unified quality control standards, and the parts screening, production process and quality inspection system are synchronized with the global market. The 2026 Kia Cetus will be more cost-effective and competitive in terms of configuration adjustments for the domestic consumer market.