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Anthony Alaniz

Kia's Cheapest Crossover Just Got A Lot More Expensive

Consumers are craving cheap cars right now. The Kia Seltos is the brand’s cheapest crossover, but the automaker gave it a thorough update for 2027 that made it larger, raising its starting price.

The 2027 Kia Seltos LX starts at $26,485, $1,200 more than the 2026 model that it replaces. All-wheel drive is still an option, but the price has increased by $500 to $1,700. Kia introduced the Seltos LX FWD trim for 2026, lowering the model’s starting price by $1,000.

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